May Festival of the Arts

July 01, 2010 – (EUREKA SPRINGS, AR) – “Sacred Grove,” a layered acrylic on canvas by D.G. Womack, has been declared the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the 1st Annual Eureka Springs Invitational Art Show, hosted by the Queen Anne Mansion House Museum.

Sacred Grove by DG Womack - Peoples Choice Award

Womack’s winning painting was among over 50 creations by Eureka Springs artists entered in the show. Over 900 visitors attended and had the opportunity to vote for their favorite work of art. The exhibit was produced by the Mayor’s Arts Council and ended May 31.
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Castle Rogues Manor in Beaver AR will present a two day May Festival of the Arts exhibit event with free admission to exhibits of exotic art & hand-crafted exotic clothing and accessories.

Saturday & Sunday, May 28 & 29 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Open to the public.

Jennifer Janesco - 2010 Calender cover art

This year’s group exhibition, “Pinups, Pushups & Glamorous Art”, will be headlined by Internationally acclaimed pinup artist Jennifer Janesko.

Jennifer’s unique paintings have been featured in popular magazines such as Maxim and Playboy as well as appearing in feature films and national television shows and International publications. During the exhibition Jennifer will be on hand to sign autographs and answer questions about her work.

Other Exhibiting Artists include:
Larry Mansker – local Eureka Springs artist who will be exhibiting some of his lesser known nude painting,

Photographer Jeremy Mason McGraw, from 'Eternal Beauty'

Jeremy Mason McGraw – International Photographer Jeremy Mason McGraw will be premiering a brand new concept collection of Photography called “Eternal Beauty”. The exhibition highlights the stunning glamorous photography of an alternate dark world ruled by immortal demons and vampires. These images,  from their top fashion magazine (Eternal Beauty) shed a light on spectacular and sometimes gruesome pastimes and culture of this predator society as it paints faint parallels to the concept of beauty in our own world. This collection was a collaboration between Jeremy and Universal Studios makeup artist LuAndra Whitehurst. The images were shot in and around Eureka Springs utilizing models and artists from Eureka Springs and Fayetteville, AR and Joplin, MO. Be one of the first to see it at Castle Rogue’s Manor!

Sharon Crystal – exhibiting ‘pirate bodices’, handmade brocade and velveteen corsets

Stella Ipswitch – exhibiting handcrafted ‘highfallutin’ Designer Hats

Jeff Horist – exhibiting leather craft including hand-crafted leather armor.

Jeff is a highly accomplished leather-smith who’s work is highly sought after by collectors all over the world. The signature examples of his leather artistry are his amazing full leather suites of armor. Due to health reasons Jeff has not done a public exhibition in seven years. Do not miss this rare chance to meet Jeff and see the some of his most recent creations in person.

and Debbie Sederstrom – exhibits her unique chain-mail jewelry.

The free exhibition and sale is open to the public. Saturday & Sunday 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Castle Rogues Manor in Beaver Arkansas. (just outside of Eureka Springs) For directions to Castle Rogue’s Manor visit the website.

The Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts celebration begins this year with an exhibit displaying the creations of more than 50 local artists at the Queen Anne Mansion’s Garden Level Gallery.

The inaugural, month-long Eureka Springs Invitational Art Show features two and three-dimensional work created by some of Eureka Springs’ finest artists. Show-goers will be able to vote for their favorite work of art, with the winning artist receiving the $1,000 People’s Choice Award.

Louis Freund's Portrait of Elsa Freund

The show will present a cross section of the styles and media of the many talented artists in the area. Additionally, over a dozen Past Masters will be recognized for their work which pioneered the art movement in Eureka Springs during the past century. Included in the exhibit is a portrait of Elsa Freund painted by her husband, Louis Freund, on loan to the city from Lydia Saltzman of New York City and a number of works by early Ozarks painters on loan from Mitchell’s Folly Antiques & Fine Arts
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The Queen Anne Mansion Museum re-opens May 1 after a four-year, multi-million dollar renovation. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout May (closed on Tuesdays). Admission to the exhibit is included in the admission price for the Queen Anne Mansion tour ($15), or available separately for $2 (children under 12 admitted free). The Queen Anne Mansion will donate a portion of museum ticket sales to the exhibit’s sponsor, the Eureka Springs Art Council.

The Eureka Springs Invitational Art Show is presented with the co-operation of Cornerstone Bank, the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa, and the Queen Anne Mansion Museum, located at 115 W. Van Buren (U.S. Hwy 62).

Queen Anne Mansion by Julie Kahn Valentine

Intermision by Eureka Springs' artist Denise Ryan

More information is available by email or phone: 479-253-6164 or 479-363-6233‎.

Fine Art editions of the 2010 May Festival of the Arts poster are available at galleries.

Each year local artists are given the opportunity to submit their art for the annual May Festival of the Arts poster print. This year’s theme was ‘harmony’ and the winner was Edward C. Robison III.  Using his original photography, Edward features Eureka Springs’ famous Naked Ladies or Surprise Lilies. This commemorative 23rd Annual May Festival of the Arts print will be available beginning April 5th. It is signed and numbered and is available for $35.

Call or visit your favorite Eureka Springs Gallery and order one today!

The Eureka Springs Gallery Association is very excited about the local May Festival of the Arts. While every day is a festival of the arts in the area’s 30+ galleries, the  nine Association galleries celebrate this annual city-wide event by having weekly Strolls with special events EVERY Saturday in May.

Gallery Stroll, Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Eureka Springs seems to be a magnet for the creative energies which flow from the many artists and fine craftspeople who make their home in and around this small town. Well-known as an art destination, the city has people who visit on a regular basis from all over the world. Local galleries represent more than 900 local, regional, national, and international artists, so there is always something new to intrigue and delight you.

Every medium imaginable is represented by these amazing galleries. During May, gallery shows will include blown and fused glass, sculpture, photography, paintings and prints, fine jewelry, pottery. Additionally, this year’s theme show, entitled Widgets, Gizmos & Doohickeys!, will feature 30 area artists letting loose their creativity with only size being a parameter for their imagination.

For a complete listing of the shows and their dates, please visit the Eureka Springs Gallery Association website: www.ArtofEureka.com

The galleries invite you to visit Eureka Springs often to see the art that truly is around every corner!

The Artisan’s At The Lake Art Show and sale will take place May 1st, 20l0 between 10am – 6pm at 324 Mundell Road (the Log Home Model in Grassy Knob community – follow the signs starting at 62 West and Hwy 187 junction at the Exxon).

This beautiful venue overlooking the lake will showcase the talented artisan’s that reside in the Grassy Knob/Beaver Lake area. These exceptional artists will showcase work in jewelry, pottery, oil/water color, woodwork, porcelain, and photography. Featured are Karin Boudet Ford, Carol Dickie, Art Miller, Carol Saari, David Smith, Jana Jean, Susan Storch, Phil Messer and Billie Kline.

For more information, please contact David Smith at (479) 253-1066 or Jana Jean (479) 253-7495

Beyond the Page is an art exhibit of handmade books created by the students of local High School art instructor Jessica Cummings. The students created handmade books to honor the impact of their favorite childhood stories.

The exhibit will be featured all month for May Festival of the Arts at the Carnegie Public Library and the Carnegie Library Annex window. For more information call (479) 253-8754 or email info@eurekalibrary.org

Come spend a Saturday exploring the history and beauty of these unique locations. You can enjoy a great hike in the city limits of Eureka Springs – these 4 sites are a part of the East Mountain and Water Street areas and feature historic stonework and natural beauty. Bring your camera and share your vision!

Meet at the base of Jacob’s Ladder on Flint Street at 10:00 am and progress through each site completing your photo tour no later than 2:00. Locations include: Cave Spring, Cold Spring, Laundry Spring and Jacob’s Ladder.

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All photographers are invited to submit an image from each location for possible inclusion in a photo exhibit at the Bank of Eureka Historical Museum downtown on May 15th as a part of the May Festival of the Arts.

April 17, 2010 – 10am-2pm (April 24 rain date)
Sponsored by the Eureka Springs Outdoor Alliance
For more information on this May Festival of the Arts event, contact Lorri Carter.

The “Three Springs and a Ladder” Photography exhibition will open with a reception at the  Bank of Eureka Historical Museum at 70 South Main St. on Saturday, May 15th from 3-6 PM.

The Eureka Springs Outdoor Alliance is inviting local and regional photographers to tour the 4 locations in the East Mountain and Water Street area on April 17 from 10am – 2pm to explore and photograph the picturesque scenes and sites.  Participating photographers will then submit their work to be included in a group exhibition along with archival photographs of the area from the bank’s important collection.

Bank of Eureka Historical Museum at 70 South Main

The ESOA is very excited to be the presenters of this May Festival of the Arts exhibit in collaboration with John Cross and Glenna Booth.  For more information on the event or ESOA activities, contact Lorri Carter or  Chris Fischer at 479-253-2547.

A fine art limited edition print of the 2010 May Festival of the Arts poster will be available during the month of May at various locations in downtown Eureka Springs including the member galleries of the Eureka Springs Gallery Association.

Fine Art editions of the 2010 May Festival of the Arts poster will be available in May

The contest for this year’s poster was presented by the Eureka Springs Arts Council and the CAPC, with the theme of “Harmony’ for the 23rd Annual May Festival of the Arts.

Edward C. Robison III submitted the winning design in the poster design contest. Edward’s poster, based on an original photograph, was among ten entries submitted. See more of Robison’s work at his photography website.