The Foundry Art Centre Mission —To bring to a diverse community, visual arts, performing arts, and artists by providing exhibitions, studio space, and educational
programs that inspire.
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Fridays at the Foundry Presents
St. Alphonsus Ligouri Rock
“Voices of Praise Choir”
Friday, September 24 at 7:30 pm
Studio Artists Open Reception will run before the
concert from 6-7:30
St. Alphonsus Ligouri Rock “Voices of Praise Choir” will perform for one night only in the Grand Hall of the Foundry Art Centre on September 24 at 7:30 pm.
This highly acclaimed choir has performed at Wrigley’s Gospel Fest, Annie Malone’s Children’s Home, and Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Mass, and had the distinct honor of performing at the Papal Mass in St. Louis as the pre-event worship choir.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this 40 voice choir in all its glory in the Grand Hall of the Foundry Art Centre.
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling 636-255-0270. Group reservations are recommended.
An informal Meet and Greet reception takes place
6 – 8 pm before every Friday at the Foundry Event. Interact with artists as they create and sell artwork from their studios before the show.
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August 27 – October 8, 2010
The Artful Palette
This juried exhibition celebrates the art of painting. Artists using any wet paint media including, oils, acrylics, watercolors, and gouache will be featured.
Juror: David Spear is an award winning public artist based in Columbia, MO. His work can be seen throughout Missouri in locations such as Cicero’s Music in St. Louis, the H & R Block headquarters in downtown Kansas City, and on the walls of Columbia's Addison’s and Sophia’s Restaurants, the Wabash Bus Station, and Boone Hospital. Spear was nominated Best Local Artist in the 2008 Inside Columbia Magazine Awards. His most recognizable artworks are based on a continuance of the traditions of the Social Realist and Midwest Regionalist art movements.
Gallery III –
Group IV Award Winners from Unrefined Light - Gwen Arkin, Annette Fournet, Russ Rosener, Shannon Welles
Ameristar Gallery –
Emerging Artist Series – Boisali Biswas
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Open - Foundry Working Artists' Studios
Providing an informal environment where engagement between artists, art-lovers and the wider community can occur.
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THURSDAYS at the Foundry
GRAND LUNCH served Every Thursday: 11am -1 pm
Lunch by River City Catering:
$10 adult, $5 child under 12 years
www.rivercitycateringandbanquets.com
Join us every Thursday for lunch served from 11am-1pm by River City Catering. After lunch take the afternoon to explore the many galleries exhibiting work by regional, national, and international artists. Then take a minute to meet and interact with the Foundry Artists at work in their studio. Experience the creative process first hand and inquire about classes, workshops, and demonstrations they offer. All original artwork is also for sale and can be purchased directly from each studio artist.
Download a printable Lunch Menu: click here
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Call for Artist Studio Applicants
The Foundry Art Centre located in Historic St. Charles, Missouri, is accepting applications for available studio space. Studio artists will be selected by a jury panel October 4, 2010, to rent studio space for one year, renewable for up to three years. Artists juried in beyond the number of available studios will be accepted as Associate Artists of the Foundry Art Centre with on site teaching privileges and priority for future available studio rental.
The cost of studio space is $8.60 per sq ft per year and includes basic utilities. The building will offer 24 hour access and after hours security. There will be an informal informational meeting September 7, 2010 at 6:30 pm for those interested in applying for space to view studios, offer questions and interact with current studio artists.
For more information download the 2010 Annual Jury for Studio Space Application. click here
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