Monthly Archives: May 2016

3rd Annual Spring Exhibition on Now

The MOSI Art Guild is currently holding its Third Annual Spring Exhibition at the Kirksville Arts Association’s (KAA) gallery until July 4, 2016. A reception was held on May 19, at the Kirksville Arts Center where artists were awarded recognition … Continue reading

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Color Theory Workshop 2016

On May 21, Truman Art Professor Aaron Fine taught an informative and productive day of color theory and practice. Seven MOSI members participated in the workshop. Aaron Fine is a professor of art and the gallery director at Truman State University. Participants learned about … Continue reading

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Preparing Artwork for Exhibition

Pointers for Preparing Artwork for Exhibition Two-dimensional artwork can require matting, glass, and/or framing. Furthermore neat and appropriate hardware and wire is required to create “exhibition ready” artwork. Matts keep glass from touching artwork and should NOT distract from the … Continue reading

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3rd Annual Spring Show – Setup

On May 9 MOSI members brought their artwork to the Kirksville Arts Association gallery where a team of MOSI members hung the 2-dimensional pieces and placed the 3-dimensional pieces on pedestals in preparation for the judge’s viewing. Darrell Williams and … Continue reading

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Celebrated Artist – Mary Ann Farmer

The MOSI Celebrated Artist for May is Mary Ann Farmer. The winning artwork is an oil painting of a covered bridge in Linn County, Missouri, near LaClede, Missouri. Its title is “Covered Bridge in Linn County.”

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Clock Fundraiser – Reception

The MOSI Art Guild concluded their Clock Fundraising project on April 28th from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Alliant Bank in Kirksville, Missouri.  All 13 clocks found homes and MOSI made the money they needed to help with the … Continue reading

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Program – Writing an Artist Biography

An artist biography is typically exhibited along with the artist’s work and gives the viewer a story of the artist: their influences, their credentials, their medium and the intention of the work. The biography should be 50–100 words, written in … Continue reading

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