Made By Hand

Artifacts, 2008 Jo Stealey, juror
"The words of this piece are drawn with Kozo fiber threads made out of the inner bark of the mulberry tree. They depict thoughts about the role of art in our lives."

From the St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art

Made by Hand
Sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art

Sept 8 - October 8, 2009
Reception: Friday Sept 11, 7-9pm
IT8 bus tour: Saturday, October 3
Felted Teka workshop with Nino Hecht: Sunday, October 4, 1-4pm

Crossroads Art Studios and Gallery
501 N. Kingshighway, St. Charles MO 63301
Gallery hours: Wed - Fri Noon-5pm; Sat by appointment
call 314 581-3748

A regional juried exhibition sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art.

Juried by fiber artist Jo Stealey. Stealey is an art professor and head of the fiber department at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally; and is in several permanent collections. Stealey explores aspects of drawing, writing, sculpting, and assembling, all through her expansive use of handmade paper. She states, “I am searching for a visceral response that touches a place within us where no words exist to describe our emotion.” Naturally occurring shapes and structures inspire Stealey's works.

To learn more or to download a prospectus, go tothe St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art website here:
http://wca-stl.org/MbH.html

Women in Leadership

Saturday
APRIL 25, 2009
8:30 am continental breakfast 3:00 pm closing

inspiration • imagination • celebration • growth • transformation • inspiration • imagination • celebration • growth • transformation • inspiration • imagination • growth • transformation •

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
This event promises a wonderful gathering that will stimulate your curiosity about where your own leadership can be of most benefit and inspire you to offer it in service to the needs of this time. You can look forward to stories, music, poetry to inspire us to step forward as leaders.

MARGARET WHEATLEY speaker, consultant, author and co-founder of The BERKANA INSTITUTE
The Berkana Institute connects and supports pioneering, life-affirming leaders around the world who strengthen their communities by working with the wisdom and wealth already present in its people, traditions and environment. The Berkana Institute defines a leader as anyone who wants to help, who is willing to step forward to create change in their world.
We know that the leaders we need are already here. Sponsorship of this workshop by the Incarnate Word Foundation benefits the Berkana Institute.

REGISTRATION for the April 25, 2009 workshop with Margaret Wheatley: Advanced registration required.
Early registration until April 1, 2009: $25; for those under age 29 $20
Registration after April 2, 2009: $40
Online registration
If you are unable to register online or if you want scholarship information, please call the Incarnate Word Foundation (IWF) (314) 773-5100; ask for Sr. Mary Ann or Debbie Fischer. Anyone wishing to contribute toward scholarships, please contact the IWF at the number given. Directions to Maria Center will be sent as a confirmation to all who register.
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VENDOR OPPORTUNITY
For women who want to sell things at the event, you can send your vendor fee of $10 to
Incarnate Word Foundation
5257 Shaw Avenue, Suite 309
St. Louis, MO 63110
Their other info is as follows:
phone: (314) 773-5100 fax: (314) 773-5102
e-mail: info@iwfdn.org

Make sure you note on your money order or check that the money is to reserve a vendor's booth.
Also, please send this information on to any organizations that are interested in reserving a booth to display material, sell things, or want to register for the actual workshop. Vendor booths are $10 and display booths are free as long as the organization works with women or youth in the community. All vendors and display groups can report to the Maria Center April 25, 2009 at 7:00 am to set up their booths. The event is from 9:00 -3:00 with a continental breakfast starting at 8:30 am.

Urban Art Retreat Dinner

Here's an invitation to the Urban Art Retreat Annual Dinner.
This will be the last opportunity to see the Raising Our Voices show.

URBAN ART RETREAT Annual Dinner for Newcomers!

January 31, 5-7 p.m.
at Lou Malnati’s Restaurant 3859 W. Ogden at corner of Cermak Rd.

First timers receive a gift! So if you have never been to the annual URBAN ART RETREAT Dinner, plan on attending this year. Wasn’t that you who wanted to step out of your comfort zone and meet some new people? We are all about non-violence and being inclusive! And we like art & healing!

There will be a brief presentation about URBAN ART RETREAT and some materials to read to learn more. For instance, did you know UAR offers free art classes for adults on Saturdays from 11-2? And you don’t need any art experience to enjoy the art sessions? Did you know that UAR offers space for you to give or take a workshop? Did you know we are looking for writers?

Each person will have a chance to introduce themselves on January 31 and briefly tell what they are doing right now or what cause they think is important. Maybe some people are looking for work and the rest of us can keep them in mind. Perhaps someone is starting a new job and would like to share their excitement. There might be a person present looking for help to distribute food to the needy next month? Perhaps some one’s play is opening and we will be invited to take a look? Maybe someone teaches free art classes and will invite everyone to try it out? Maybe someone is beginning college!

We will eat pizza and pasta and quench our thirst. After the dinner at Lou Malnati’s Restaurant, everyone will be invited over to nearby URBAN ART RETREAT for dessert and a last look at the current show on closing day.

Dinner is usually around $6-$7-$8 per person.
We really hope you decide to try something new and join the rest of us who will be there too!

URBAN ART RETREAT 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60623
773-542-9126 www.urbanartretreat.com

Show Your Work at Spirits

WCA members exhibitions available at Spirits in 2009.
One or two person exhibitions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wall hanging work only; no pedestal based work. This space can accommodate large wall-hung work only; 14" minimum size in any one dimension; 6' maximum height. Work must be able to fit through a standard door in order to be displayed. All work must be professionally presented and ready to hang by picture wire only. All work must be hung from the hanging system; no nails allowed in the plaster walls.
WCA promotes these exhibitions through their website, group mail, critical mass and artzipper. In addition, 'WCA Night Outs' are planned for the Thursdays following installation.

'Spirits' restaurant, 300 State Street, in Alton provides an alternative exhibition space for our members to showcase their work. The exhibition space at Spirits has 50 linear feet of display space with 16' high walls. The exhibition space is divided into two walls. The main wall is 18' long. The second wall is divided by columns and each section is 11'3", 11'5" and 10' 2". The space has directional lighting and hanging system.

The 'Spirit's space is part of the Artfully Alton program being sponsored the the Alton Chamber of Commerce. Artfully Alton is being modeled on the very successful Paducah Art Walk in Kentucky. Artfully Alton showcases artwork in the downtown riverfront area from the Jacoby Arts Center to storefronts and restaurants. WCA and 'Spirits' is listed in the new Artfully Alton brochure that highlights all the art destinations in the downtown area.

Interested in exhibiting, e-mail the following info back to me at exhibits@wca-stl.org
If possible include a jpeg of your work or your webpage link.

Women & Environment

The St. Louis and Philadelphia Chapters of the Women's Caucus for Art announce a CALL FOR ART for the WOMEN and ENVIRONMENT exhibition

March 1- April 2, 2009
Florissant Valley Contemporary Art Gallery
Florissant, MO

Selected STL works to travel
April 7- April 30, 2009
Riverside Gallery
Webster Groves, MO

Shown in conjunction with the Rubia Project quilt
'Women Helping Women Stitch by Stitch'

ENTRY FORM AND PROSPECTUS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE WEBSITE WCA-STL.ORG

Theme: Women and Environment. Work in any media that explores any aspect of women and their relationship to the environment. Environment can be social, cultural, political, and ecological.

About the Exhibition: Work chosen for this exhibition will be displayed along with the Philadelphia Rubia project quilt 'Women helping Women stitch by stitch.' This exhibition will be part of the Women's History month activities on the campus of STLCC-Florissant Valley. A traveling exhibition featuring the work of the St. Louis chapter members and the Rubia Quilt will travel to the Riverside Galley in April.

Eligibility: Open to all women artists who are members of the St. Louis or Philadelphia chapters of the Women's Caucus for Art. Women who are not members may enter but upon acceptance must join the chapter in their area. Selection is based on original 2-D & 3-D work created within the last two years. Work submitted must not have been previously exhibited in any juried exhibition sponsored by WCA-STL. Work created under instruction is not eligible. Artwork may be submitted framed or in an alternative presentation form and ready to hang. Work without the appropriate hanging apparatus will be disqualified. Work must fit through a standard door. No ceiling suspended artwork. Video work may be submitted, but it is the responsibility of the artist to provide viewing equipment.

Rules of entry: Participants may submit up to 3 pieces of work. Work can be submitted by slide or on a disk. Slides should be clearly marked with name and corresponding entry number. Images on the disk should be saved a jpeg images and should have a resolution of 72 dpi and sized at 4" x 6". Assign a file name to each digital image, starting with your name followed by the entry number. Entry form and fees must be submitted with slides/jpegs.
Entry Fee: $5 per piece (may submit up to 3 pieces). Artists who are not members may enter but upon acceptance must join the chapter in their area. All entry fees will be donated to the Rubia project. Rubia¹s mission is to develop economic opportunities through craft heritage, to support education and to promote health and well being for Afghan women and their families.
Sales: Florissant Valley Gallery and Riverside Gallery take no commission. A 25% commission will be retained and donated to 'Women place', A safe place for women who have experienced violence. Crisis intervention, support groups, self-growth programs and community education. Work remains the property of the artist until sold. Sold artwork must remain in the exhibition until the last day of the show.

About the Juror: BrendaOelbaum, although a classically trained painter, currently works in mixed media. She holds a BFA equivalent from the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Canada. She studied painting in Florence, Italy under the direction of the late Aba Bayefski and received her MA in Gallery Administration from the F.I.T. in New York. She is the Michigan representative for the Feminist Art Project; the Midwest Regional Vice President for the Women's Caucus for Art and the foundational President of the Michigan Chapter of the WCA.

Venues: Florissant Valley Contemporary Art Gallery is located on the campus of St. Louis Community College, 3400 Pershall Road Florissant MO 63135.
Gallery hours are M-F 10-4 and Saturday 10-3pm
Riverside Gallery is located at 13 W. Moody Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119.
Gallery hours: M-TH 10-3

Dates and Deadlines
Friday, Jan. 30 - Entry form, fee and slide or digital images on disk are due
Sat Feb 7 - Notification of acceptance/rejection by phone or e-mail.
Fri Feb 20 - All shipped work must arrive at the Florissant Valley Art Gallery by Noon
Sat Feb 21 - Hand-delivered work must be dropped off at the Florissant Valley Art Gallery between 10-3pm
Thursday March 4 - Reception 6-8pm. Lecture NOON
Mon March 1- Thurs April 2 Exhibition at Florissant Valley Gallery
Friday April 3 - St. Louis work and Rubia Quilt travels to Riverside Gallery. Philadelphia work is shipped back
Sat April 4 - Drop off of additional member work not juried in to the FV gallery exhibition
April 7 - April 30 - Exhibition at Riverside Gallery.

The Sketchbook Project

Jennifer Weigel decided to participate in The Sketchbook Project through Art House in Atlanta, Georgia awhile back, but has since determined that she would rather extend an invitation to the WCA-STL membership to participate by allowing members to each do a page in the book. The book first appeared at the annual holiday brunch and several members created pages in it. The cover has even been altered with the addition of quilting squares that Dayle Barrett provided. Other materials offered included crayon, pen, and charcoal, although most artists chose to use pen and/or crayon.

The book is not due back until February, so members can continue to participate by sending the book to one another so that others can work in it. The last person to have it will then send it to Art House for the traveling exhibition, which will be coming to Soulard Art Market here in St. Louis on March 11. If the book sells, the money will go to WCA-STL for upcoming exhibitions and events.

Send Us Your News/Images/Ideas...

Dear WCA Members,

I have created a new Members' Blogs section on the WCA-STL blog. (Check it out on the right, below the archive.) If you are blogging, please send me a link to your blog and I will link it from the WCA-STL one. This way we can all be more interconnected.

And please don't forget to let me know what you're up to for the member announcements on the blog. We would love to post what you are doing. Just email me a brief description of your project, along with a photo if you want a photo posted, and I will copy it verbatim to the blog.

Also, the blog is a great place to post some in progress works so you can get feedback on them. Are you having difficulties getting the materials to do what you want or don't know what materials to use? Do you want feedback to discern whether or not your work is conveying what you have to say? Post a picture of it and see what people think or can suggest.

Please email your blogs, announcements and works in progress to the exhibitions address.
wcastlexhibit@charter.net

- Jennifer Weigel
Exhibitions Chair

Call to Members

Dear WCA Members,

I have created a new Members' Blogs section on the WCA-STL blog. (Check it out on the right, below the archive.) If you are blogging, please send me a link to your blog and I will link it from the WCA-STL one. This way we can all be more interconnected.

And please don't forget to let me know what you're up to for the member announcements on the blog. We would love to post what you are doing. Just email me a brief description of your project, along with a photo if you want a photo posted, and I will copy it verbatim to the blog.

Please email your blogs and announcements to the exhibitions address.
wcastlexhibit@charter.net

- Jennifer Weigel
Exhibitions Chair

Send Us Your News

Dear WCA-STL Members,

This blog is a great means of keeping a record of members' shows and events. Please send me an email about what you are doing with a jpeg of your work and I will gladly paste it verbatim to the blog as a new post under the label "member announcements"! This can include shows, fairs, festivals, reviews, family, fundraisers and anything else you would like to announce publicly in a manner that the group has an ongoing record of member news.

I will not edit anything and will merely be cutting and pasting your announcements as I receive them, so make certain your announcements read exactly as you would like them to appear and try to avoid any kind of weird formatting since it can confuse the blog interface. I am unable to check up on this daily, but will try to post announcements once or twice a week.

Thank you and please send announcements to:
wcastlexhibit@charter.net
Let us know what kind of fun and exciting things you are up to!

- Jennifer Weigel
Exhibitions Chair