Free Art Walks & Talks in Hermann, Missouri During Octoberfest
Free Art Walks and Talks: Book Art, Sculpture, Painting, and Fiber Arts are Focus This Year with Sheri Hausman as Featured Artist
Hermann, Missouri, October 19th – 20th , 2013 – “Art Walks & Talks” A Special Free Self-Guided Walking Tour to Art Galleries, a Garden, a Church, and a Museum in the Hermann Historic District. Artwork includes oils, watercolors, metal sculpture, German targets, photography, and fiber arts by artists known regionally, nationally, and internationally. This Special Free Self-Guided Walking Tour is sponsored by the Artists of Wine Country and will feature a few very brief “Art Talks” at the various locations on the Walk. The work of artists Sheri Hausman, Jack Wendleton, Sue Melvin, Catherine Mahoney, Jack Wendleton, Alice Calhoun, Kim Carr, Betty Stiers, and Dave Ludig will be featured on the Art Walk and these artists will be available to talk with you about their artwork. “Art Walks & Talks” hours are 10AM-5PM on Saturday and 11AM - 4PM on Sunday. The free “Art Walks and Talks Guide” can be picked up at the Gasconade County Historical Society Community Room at 311 Schiller in Hermann. This is the starting point of the Tour. Those who participate on the Art Walk will also find artwork for sale at all of the locations where artists are present. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about art and to get ahead on special Christmas and birthday gift purchases. Each one of the artists will enchant those who listen to them share their stories and inspiration
The mural and paintings by local artists at First Bank can be seen on Saturday morning until 11AM free of charge.
Those who go on the Art Walks will also be able to see the beautiful stained glass windows at St. George on a limited schedule all weekend. A pamphlet available at the back of the church will provide the history of the stained glass windows.
You’ll start the free Art Walks by picking up your free map at the Gasconade County Historical Society Community Room at 311 Schiller Street. There you will find Fiber Arts by Featured Artist Sheri Hausman, paintings by the nationally-recognized artist Catherine Mahoney, and art satchels by Sue Melvin. And you’ll find out how to get to the other special artist sites on the tour.
Using contemporary techniques, Sheri Hausman makes quilts that are more involved than traditional quilts. and she does collages on canvas. Sheri says that she "fell in love with the process first and then all of the design possibilities" and that her "quilts are really storytelling vehicles.” She explains, “They are tactile statements, combining elements of photography, fiber, paint, pencil and layers of color suggesting my voice, my story…and inviting viewers stop and involve themselves." Her more recent work is inspired by the women in her family: "I am looking for the common thread that runs through all who came before me." Using an image transfer technique along with acrylic paints and glazes, she collages "pieces of my history" and captures moments of time on whole cloth.
Sue Melvin of Sue's Satchels has lived in the Rhineland area for twenty-two years. A self-taught seamstress, she collects leftover fabric to repurpose into beautiful, simple handbags and totes.
Catherine Mahoney, WHS, (life member, National Watercolor Honor Society), MoWS is a national award-winning, multimedia,"en plein air" artist. She “happily leaves her legacy imprinted on many lives” from the tri-state area through her "Young at Art," creative, summer workshops. Catherine will also show the watercolors she has painted for her two children’s books Daisy and Digger and What Makes Ossie Special. Her website is www.colorfulbrushes.homestead.com.
Half a block away on Schiller is Buy the Book; there you’ll find Jack Wendleton’s photography exhibit. Jack is a well-traveled photographer of both interesting scenes in Hermann and famous international sites. Jack has received numerous awards for his photographic images, which reflect a ‘sense of place’ and capture the people, culture and landscapes of destinations around the world. Currently, his exhibit at Buy The Book tells the stories of these travels and the “Seasons and Gardens of Hermann”.
Just around the corner to the left on First Street (across the street from the Gasconade County Courthouse) is the magical (and somewhat hidden) garden of Alice Calhoun. Walk under the archway to the left of the house with the window boxes filled with red flowers into a world of frolicking copper faeries, ballerinas, and mermaids. Alice’s faeries have been featured in many national magazines, in the Wall Street Journal, at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, and at Bloom in Dublin, Ireland. Alice was recently awarded Best Botanical Art at the Chicago Botanic Garden Art Show, and she has won many ribbons at America’s most prestigious garden show, The Philadelphia Flower Show. Her websites are www.coppercurls.com for her artwork and www.MagicOfMany.com for her children’s book.
At the Kunstlerhaus down the hill and across the street on East First, you’ll find the photography of Kim Carr. As a Mid-Missouri hobby farmer, Kim combines her love for animals with her love for photography. Her notecards, postcards, and prints “reflect my everyday life and the simple pleasures that surround it.” She continues, “For anyone who enjoys animals, the outdoors, and the simple life, I hope my photos put a smile on your face and warm your heart.” Her photos can be seen at http://kimmerhaw.imagekind.com.
Also at the Kuntslerhaus are Dave Ludig’s traditional Germann Schutzentargets, scrimshaw, and paintings. You’ll want to ask about his Native American artifact collection. Dave’s artwork is unlike anything you’ve ever seen, so don’t miss it. Dave will be available for questions on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The Kuntslerhaus website is www.kuntslerhaus.com
Betty Stiers, a long time member of the group, will also be at the Kunsterhaus. Betty has been an active member of the Missouri Basketweavers Guild, the North Carolina Basketmakers Association, and the Indiana Basketmakers Association. Her repertoire includes market baskets, hip and egg baskets, and pie baskets.
The murals at First Bank and the stained glass windows at St. George will only be available to view at certain times. These will be listed on the Guide. Special handouts on the painted murals at First Bank will be provided when the bank is open on Saturday morning.
“Art Walks & Talks” is free of charge. Donations are accepted for the Artists of Wine Country Alice Jacobson Scholarship. Artists of Wine Country™ is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization supporting the visual arts in Hermann. For more information, call Hermann Welcome Center at (800) 932-8687. Or visit www.visithermann.com or www.ArtistsOfWineCountry.org .
“Art Walks and Talks" may also be held in April 2014.
Hermann, Missouri, October 19th – 20th , 2013 – “Art Walks & Talks” A Special Free Self-Guided Walking Tour to Art Galleries, a Garden, a Church, and a Museum in the Hermann Historic District. Artwork includes oils, watercolors, metal sculpture, German targets, photography, and fiber arts by artists known regionally, nationally, and internationally. This Special Free Self-Guided Walking Tour is sponsored by the Artists of Wine Country and will feature a few very brief “Art Talks” at the various locations on the Walk. The work of artists Sheri Hausman, Jack Wendleton, Sue Melvin, Catherine Mahoney, Jack Wendleton, Alice Calhoun, Kim Carr, Betty Stiers, and Dave Ludig will be featured on the Art Walk and these artists will be available to talk with you about their artwork. “Art Walks & Talks” hours are 10AM-5PM on Saturday and 11AM - 4PM on Sunday. The free “Art Walks and Talks Guide” can be picked up at the Gasconade County Historical Society Community Room at 311 Schiller in Hermann. This is the starting point of the Tour. Those who participate on the Art Walk will also find artwork for sale at all of the locations where artists are present. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about art and to get ahead on special Christmas and birthday gift purchases. Each one of the artists will enchant those who listen to them share their stories and inspiration
The mural and paintings by local artists at First Bank can be seen on Saturday morning until 11AM free of charge.
Those who go on the Art Walks will also be able to see the beautiful stained glass windows at St. George on a limited schedule all weekend. A pamphlet available at the back of the church will provide the history of the stained glass windows.
You’ll start the free Art Walks by picking up your free map at the Gasconade County Historical Society Community Room at 311 Schiller Street. There you will find Fiber Arts by Featured Artist Sheri Hausman, paintings by the nationally-recognized artist Catherine Mahoney, and art satchels by Sue Melvin. And you’ll find out how to get to the other special artist sites on the tour.
Using contemporary techniques, Sheri Hausman makes quilts that are more involved than traditional quilts. and she does collages on canvas. Sheri says that she "fell in love with the process first and then all of the design possibilities" and that her "quilts are really storytelling vehicles.” She explains, “They are tactile statements, combining elements of photography, fiber, paint, pencil and layers of color suggesting my voice, my story…and inviting viewers stop and involve themselves." Her more recent work is inspired by the women in her family: "I am looking for the common thread that runs through all who came before me." Using an image transfer technique along with acrylic paints and glazes, she collages "pieces of my history" and captures moments of time on whole cloth.
Sue Melvin of Sue's Satchels has lived in the Rhineland area for twenty-two years. A self-taught seamstress, she collects leftover fabric to repurpose into beautiful, simple handbags and totes.
Catherine Mahoney, WHS, (life member, National Watercolor Honor Society), MoWS is a national award-winning, multimedia,"en plein air" artist. She “happily leaves her legacy imprinted on many lives” from the tri-state area through her "Young at Art," creative, summer workshops. Catherine will also show the watercolors she has painted for her two children’s books Daisy and Digger and What Makes Ossie Special. Her website is www.colorfulbrushes.homestead.com.
Half a block away on Schiller is Buy the Book; there you’ll find Jack Wendleton’s photography exhibit. Jack is a well-traveled photographer of both interesting scenes in Hermann and famous international sites. Jack has received numerous awards for his photographic images, which reflect a ‘sense of place’ and capture the people, culture and landscapes of destinations around the world. Currently, his exhibit at Buy The Book tells the stories of these travels and the “Seasons and Gardens of Hermann”.
Just around the corner to the left on First Street (across the street from the Gasconade County Courthouse) is the magical (and somewhat hidden) garden of Alice Calhoun. Walk under the archway to the left of the house with the window boxes filled with red flowers into a world of frolicking copper faeries, ballerinas, and mermaids. Alice’s faeries have been featured in many national magazines, in the Wall Street Journal, at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, and at Bloom in Dublin, Ireland. Alice was recently awarded Best Botanical Art at the Chicago Botanic Garden Art Show, and she has won many ribbons at America’s most prestigious garden show, The Philadelphia Flower Show. Her websites are www.coppercurls.com for her artwork and www.MagicOfMany.com for her children’s book.
At the Kunstlerhaus down the hill and across the street on East First, you’ll find the photography of Kim Carr. As a Mid-Missouri hobby farmer, Kim combines her love for animals with her love for photography. Her notecards, postcards, and prints “reflect my everyday life and the simple pleasures that surround it.” She continues, “For anyone who enjoys animals, the outdoors, and the simple life, I hope my photos put a smile on your face and warm your heart.” Her photos can be seen at http://kimmerhaw.imagekind.com.
Also at the Kuntslerhaus are Dave Ludig’s traditional Germann Schutzentargets, scrimshaw, and paintings. You’ll want to ask about his Native American artifact collection. Dave’s artwork is unlike anything you’ve ever seen, so don’t miss it. Dave will be available for questions on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The Kuntslerhaus website is www.kuntslerhaus.com
Betty Stiers, a long time member of the group, will also be at the Kunsterhaus. Betty has been an active member of the Missouri Basketweavers Guild, the North Carolina Basketmakers Association, and the Indiana Basketmakers Association. Her repertoire includes market baskets, hip and egg baskets, and pie baskets.
The murals at First Bank and the stained glass windows at St. George will only be available to view at certain times. These will be listed on the Guide. Special handouts on the painted murals at First Bank will be provided when the bank is open on Saturday morning.
“Art Walks & Talks” is free of charge. Donations are accepted for the Artists of Wine Country Alice Jacobson Scholarship. Artists of Wine Country™ is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization supporting the visual arts in Hermann. For more information, call Hermann Welcome Center at (800) 932-8687. Or visit www.visithermann.com or www.ArtistsOfWineCountry.org .
“Art Walks and Talks" may also be held in April 2014.