Sarah's skill as a painter is always evident in her work whether painting lovely plein air scenes or live painting musical events. Her studio works incorporate elements of collected data of viewer reactions and engagement. In 2023 Sarah was a guest speaker at the SWIC Fine Art & Music department, a featured artist in the Sheldon Art Gallery […]
Join Terri Cheatham and Create a beaded bracelet in the "Goddess" style. You will have a choice of gemstone beads to use in this project. You will learn about beading wire, crimps, clasps and other findings used to make bracelets, as well as the techniques to use in creating any beaded piece. Download flyer Register […]
Prospectus HERE. Entries opening June 8
Let out your creativity and play! Join us to create a 4”x 6” 3D Fiber Art card with the use of stiffened fabrics, stencils, oil pastels and threads. You will design a one-of-a-kind multi-layer fiber art greeting card. $60 for GEAG members $75 for non-member
Join Sally Farrington and play with Watercolor & Textures! Experiment with watercolors and various techniques to create interesting textures. We'll be making beautiful leaf notecards, bookmarks and tags. Download flyer Register now!!!
Linda Rawson will teach us the ‘Lucky Bamboo’ Gouache on Yupo. Bamboo symbolizes longevity, flexibility, adaptability, resilience, but best of all, luck. Who couldn’t use a little of that? Artwork is 9”x12” and matted will be 11”x14”. Mats will be available for $5. Cash. ($1 of each mat sale goes to GEAG) Download flyer […]
Sharon Campese will show us Neurographic Art, which is a very meditative art form stimulating new neural pathways by combining art and psychology. We use simple tools to transform the fear and chaos of our world into something more calming and peaceful. Download flyer Register now!!!
Meet St. Louis-based artist Amy Miller at the GEAG November 1 membership meeting. Amy is an art entrepreneur and has described herself as a Jane-of-all-trades having experience in commercial interior design, custom framing, murals, pop up galleries and more. Amy says she wants her own "work to be beautiful but also tell honest stories that […]
exhibit at Pour@322 coffeehouse in Belleville with the theme "Wonder" Prospectus
Annual member holiday party at Spaces in Belleville. Member art show, Christmas card contest, pizza, and cash bar! GEAG members are free. Member's guests are $10. Purchase ticket here
Gabe Drueke, the Smithton, IL-based artist’s paintings can be recognized by their “bright colors, high contrast, bold lines and an impeccable attention to craftsmanship.” While colorful murals and hand-painted signs have been his professional mainstays for 25 years, his recent exploration of abstract acrylic canvases has garnered attention and awards. Utilizing tools that are familiar […]
presented by Shawn Cornell (Oils) and Susan Rogers (Pastels) Date: Friday, January 26, 2024 Time: 9:30am-5:30pm Location: Rock Springs Nature Center, 1432 E. 3rd St, O’Fallon, IL 62269 Fee: GEAG members $95, non-members $120 Register HERE
