Important Dates To Remember
May 9th, 5:30 pm MOSI Meeting
Program: “Taking Photos of Art” by Jana Russon
Location: The Annex Building, Kirksville, MO
Bring artwork for Celebrity Artist of the month and show and tell.
Special guest speaker Nyle Gordon will be presenting. www.nylegordon.comKirksville Downtown Art Walk
Location: MOSI’s Booth in front of Hidden Treasures on North Side of square
Show: June 7, 2024, 4:30-6:30 pm
Set Up: 3:30 pmKirksville High School Exhibit
Sue Ross Center Monday April 1st-April 11th Reception Thursday, April 11th, 5:30 – 7 pm-
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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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Fundraiser (Decorated Clocks) — 2016
The MOSI Art Guild is holding a fundraiser to pay for art workshops in the Kirksville community. Thirteen artist-decorated clocks are on display in the Alliant Bank of Kirksville for sale to the highest bidder. Bidding will come to a … Continue reading
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Celebrated Artist — George Barlow
George Barlow was selected as the MOSI Art Guild Celebrated Artist for April. The winning photograph is of a storm damaged building in downtown Kirksville and is titled “Demolition Landscape.”
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Acrylic Landscapes Workshop 2016
On March 19, Colleen Wagner gave a hands-on acrylics landscape workshop to five MOSI members. Colleen led us through her steps of building a finished landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. She discussed the qualities of good design. Colleen basically uses three steps in her painting process: … Continue reading
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Acrylic Demonstration – Milan HS Art Club
On March 17, Colleen Wagner gave a hands-on acrylics landscape workshop to the Milan C-2 High School Art Club. March 14 through 18 was Art Week at the school. Art teacher Megan Hines contacted MOSI through the MOSI Art Guild website and requested someone to give a … Continue reading
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