May Festival of the Arts

May Festival of the Arts

Eureka Springs - A Top 25 Arts Destination

presenting our 25th annual month-long celebration includes the ARTrageous Parade along with Africa in the Ozarks on Saturday, May 5th...and continuing through the month with the unveiling of the new Art Park, annual Art Fair in Park, White Street Studio Walk, Books in Bloom, Saturday Gallery Strolls, Taste of Art and more....

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

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,

Photography Jeremy Mason McGraw, from 'Eternal Beauty'

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

pirate-corset

Stella Ipswitch – exhibiting handcrafted ‘highfallutin’ Designer Hats
stella-ipswitch-designer-hats
Jeff Horist – exhibiting leather craft including hand-crafted leather armor.

horist-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.

May 29, 2010
3:00 pmto6:00 pm
May 30, 2010
3:00 pmto6:00 pm

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

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 local and internationally known artists - Larry Mansker and Jeremy Mason McGraw , plus Sharon Crystal , Stella Ipswitch – exhibiting handcrafted ‘highfallutin’ Designer Hats, Jeff Horist – exhibiting leather craft including hand-crafted leather armor, and Debbie Sederstrom – exhibits her unique chain-mail jewelry.

For directions to Castle Rogue’s Manor visit the website.

May 15, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm

Quicksilver Gallery presents the work of Jodie Vanderwall and her beautiful dichroic glass

73 Spring Street 479-253-7679 www.quicksilvergallery.com

May 15, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm

Zarks will host a show and artist reception for Michael Schwade: Contemporary Artifacts – copper, brass, and silver jewelry embellished with glass cabuchons on Saturday, May 15th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

67 Spring Street – 479-253-2626 www.zarksgallery.com

May 15 Gallery Stroll – Eureka Fine Art

Posted on May - 13 - 2010
May 15, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm

Eureka Fine Art Company will hosts artists: Denise Ryan – Vibrant realism; Julie Kahn Valentine – Unique watercolors; and Ernie Kilman – Ozark riverscapes. Meet the artists from 6:00-9:00 pm

78 Spring Street – 479-253-6595 www.eurekafineart.com

May 15 Gallery Stroll – The Jewel Box

Posted on May - 13 - 2010
May 15, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm

The Jewel Box Gallery will host artist Skip Cluff, metalsmith, who will be showing sandcast jewelry inspired by nature and the cosmos. Reception 6-9 pm.

77 Spring Street – 479-253-7828 www.thejewelboxgallery.com

May 15 Gallery Stroll – Eureka Thyme

Posted on May - 13 - 2010
May 15, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
"Beauty, in Antique Style" by Diana Harvey

"Beauty, in Antique Style" by Diana Harvey

Diana Harvey’s oil paintings are well-known in Eureka Springs. Learn more about this fine artist and view some of her newest paintings at her reception from 6 to 9 p.m.

Eureka Thyme Gallery – 78 Spring Street – 479-253-6595

2010- Artisans At The Lake Show

Posted on March - 22 - 2010

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

Gallery Walks each Saturday 6-9 pm

Posted on November - 6 - 2009
May 1, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
May 8, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
May 15, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
May 22, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
May 29, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm

Each Saturday in May the galleries will be open late with artists receptions and special events planned. Sponsored by the Eureka Springs Gallery Association and Eureka Springs Downtown Network. More details coming.