Another Big Success – “Photography for Beginners”

The second in our continuing series of FREE arts classes for kids, “Photography for Beginners,” was held on Saturday, January 23rd. Everybody had a great time, and learned a lot! The kids who attended were all very talented, and we expect to see some amazing entries from them in the Arts Council’s 2010 Youth Art & Photography Show this summer. Here are a few pictures from the class:

Next month’s FREE arts class will be “How to Tell a Story,” taught by local “Open Mic Night” poet, Chris Tannlund. Watch this space for details, to be posted soon!

FREE CLASS – “PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS”

The Arts Council of Barton County Presents

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS

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This is a FREE class for kids ages 10-14. You will learn:

• How a camera works
• What terms like “shutter speed,” and “aperture” mean, and how they effect your pictures
• How to set up a great picture
• The “Rule of Three”
• The difference between digital and film photography , and how to get the best results from each
• And much more!

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Date/Time: Saturday, January 23rd – 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM

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Place: The Arts Council NE Classroom, in the Arts Council building located at 206 W 10th St (upstairs), just west of the Lamar Square

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Instructor: Gayla Miller

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NOTE: Bring your own camera! Digital or Film OK.

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Class size is limited! Advance registration required. Email ArtsCouncilofBartonCounty@Yahoo.com, or call 681-0199.

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“Making Christmas Ornaments from Natural Materials” Class a Big Success!

On Saturday, December 12th, Carolyn Dunsing, from Peaceacre Handmade Soaps and More, led a class for kids on “How to make Christmas ornaments using natural materials.” Everybody had a wonderful time!  Here are some pictures from the class — these kids sure have talent!

 

 

  

Linda Teeter – “Urban Art”

YOU are invited TO THE OPENING of “AN URBAN LOOK” Nov. 19th, 7-10 pm as well as the artist reception Dec. 2nd, 7-10pm at TRIOS’ SUNSHINE LAMP GALLERY, 112 MAIN ST., JOPLIN For LINDA TEETER’S NEW PHOTO-ART SERIES, URBAN ART — colorful images captured in the West Bottoms area of KC Mo, Joplin.St. Louis, & NeW Orleans.

Show runs THROUGH DECEMBER 29th.

Artists Statement: ‘URBAN ART’, are photos of graffiti-sprayed, artful and colorful expressions left by often unknown artists to artist wannabes. Whether they were being playful or mischievious… destructive vandals or showing inspired communications… whether they were trying to show the gang’s colors or express anger, love, misguided celebrations…whatever… it is creative vernacular that has taken over the early 1940 construction in the WEST BOTTOMS area of KC MO, as well as many urban street corners in NEW ORLEANS, and some in JOPLIN to ST. LOUIS, on abandoned storefronts. Architecture left standing alone and neglected, often are reborn with new meaning by the creations of these gypsy artists that come at the crack of dawn to leave their mark that might wash off with the first rain or remain for eternity. Focused on their mission, hurriedly but with often great detail to simple scatterings. The images are shared here with you to draw your own conclusions. Is it vandalism? or is it ART?

ALSO SHOWING: a vibrant collection of unique and expressive images from the creative mind of CURTIS ALMETER: URBAN Sophisticated photography giving a thought provoking look, with a avant-garde twist on modern portrait photography.

BRANDON NEPOTE, area sculptor, will join the show next week with his works showing the use of abandoned materials as art.

2010 Brookside Art Annual – April 30th, May 1st and 2nd

Brookside’s focus is on ART!

Brookside Art Annual will be celebrating its 25th year.  The show is made up of primarily artist booths (not outside vendors and activities). The show ranks in the top 25 shows according to Art Source and ranks in the top 20 by the Harris Report.  Over 70,000 people will visit the first show of the season in a town that loves art….Kansas City, Missouri.

More info @ www.brooksidekc.org/art-fair.html