The Foundry Art Centre is a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary arts center dedicated to the creation and presentation of contemporary visual and performing arts. Our mission is to bring together the arts, artists and everyday people through exhibitions,studio space, performing arts and educational programs. The Foundry serves as a rich cultural
resource for the entire region.

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July 5, 2008 – August 15, 2008
Reception,  Friday, July 11 6-9 p.m.
Gallery I & II
“Dirty Fingernails Say A Lot: A Celebration of “Pure” Printmaking”
The Foundry Art Centre celebrates the skill and patience of artists who, in an age of seductive high speed solutions, still prefer to work up a sweat and get their hands dirty.

Juror: Tony Crowley:  Chair, Illinois State University, Bloomington. Master of Fine Arts, Printmaking ,University of Nebraska, and BFA, Printmaking Colorado State University.

Gallery III Group 4 Award 2006 “Dirty Fingernails”
Lara Loutrel, Timarie Fisk, Shelley Gipson, Mariah Raymond

Ameristar Gallery-
Fine Art Limited present the art of
2008 Bejing Olympic Art

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FOUNDRY ART CENTRE ONE OF 208 ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE SELECTED TO RECEIVE BIG READ GRANT FROM NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

St. Charles Missouri to read and celebrate

“CALL OF THE WILD” BY JACK LONDON

Foundry Art Centre announced that it has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host The Big Read in St. Charles. The Foundry Art Centre is one of 208 libraries, municipalities, and arts, culture, higher education, and science organizations to receive a grant to host The Big Read. The Big Read gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 23 selections from American and world literature. The Big Read in St. Charles will focus on Call of the Wild by Jack London. Activities will take place February 1-28, 2009.

The Foundry is in partnership with the St. Charles City/County Library District, which provides library service to all residents of St. Charles County. The Library District has 12 branch locations and serves approximately 1.7 million visitors per year.  For more information, visit www.youranswerplace.org. 

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Bandstandin’ with
Butchwax & The Hollywoods
October 18, 2008
Food - Dancing - Drinks - Games - Raffles - Prizes
6:30 pm - Cocktails 7:15 - Dinner
8:00 pm - Dancin’ the Night Away
Tickets: $75 - Tables of 10: $750
Sponsors
Robert & Colleen Millstone
520 North Main Center - St. Charles, MO 63301 - 636.255.0270

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The 14th Annual Mosaics Missouri Festival for the Arts will be held September 19, 20, 21, 2008 on North Main in Historic Saint Charles, Missouri. Mosaics will bring three days of excitement and a unique, multi-disciplined art experience to Saint Charles and the entire metropolitan region.  The emphasis of the festival is on art enjoyment, family fun and education, and provides an opportunity for the community at large to experience, free of charge, many art forms:
Hours: Friday 4-9  -Saturday 11-9    Sunday 11-5

MOSAICS 2008 Children’s Village
Children’s Village located on the Foundry Art Centre-parking lot
The focus of the Village is to provide an area dedicated to exploration of art through a variety of mediums.  Each area encourages children to participate both visually and interactively with professional artists in their field.  Children attending the festival are invited to visit our special place where kids of all ages can learn about and try their hand at art.  Mosaics provides the supplies necessary for them to create their own souvenir of their visit to the Mosaics, Missouri's Festival of the Arts.
Art for Youth Gallery Mentor Me Exhibition in Baue Family Gallery Native American Children’s Art Exhibit
New 2008 Adults only creative area- Produce art on-site using a portable printing press

Entertainment

“Group 4 Improv Troupe”- Magic, Magic, Everywhere - Feats of magical magnificence- Kincaid Karacter Puppets - Tha Amazing Josh Show - A circus show

Hours:    Friday 4-6 Saturday 11-6 Sunday 12-4                                      

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Grand Lunch at The Foundry

Every Thursday 11am - 2 pm
$10.00 Buffet

Join us each week for a different cuisine and menu. Every menu will include a variety of healthy salad and deli items, fresh breads, made to order action stations, choice desserts, and beverages.
Catered by Travenas by Design - www.travenasbydesign.com

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 processes 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.

On your way out pick up a gift for a friend at the Foundry Gift Shop, which features handmade, original works of art from regional andnational artists.