May Festival of the Arts

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 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.

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

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

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

83 Spring Street Gallery will be hosting master duck decoy carver John Bundy during the day on Saturday, May 15th – 10 am – 8 pm.

83 Spring Street – 479-253-8310 www.83springstreet.com

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

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

"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

Terry Russell, renowned local artist and educator (now retired), will be in the gallery presenting the newest ceramic creations from his Blue Moon Studios. Meet Terry from 1-4 PM & 6-9 PM

Iris at the Basin Park – 8 Spring Street – 479-253-9494

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