SPECIAL EVENTS

& SIGNATURE FUND RAISERS

In addition to our annual Grape Arts event, Art Saint Louis presents a variety of unique special events.

AN EVENING WITH HARPER BARNES

Thank you to everyone who joined us on August 21, 2008 from 5:30-7 p.m. for An Evening in the Gallery with celebrated St. Louis journalist and author Harper Barnes, who discussed his third book, Never Been A Time: The 1917 Race Riot That Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Walker & Company, 2008).

Harper Barnes is a longtime editor and cultural critic for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A former editor of the Boston Phoenix, he has also written for the Atlantic Monthly, Rolling Stone and numerous other publications. A St. Louis native, Mr. Barnes recently published his third book, Never Been A Time, which explores the 1917 East St. Louis race riots that sparked the civil rights movement across America.

Art Saint Louis teamed up with the St. Louis Public Library Foundation’s Young Literati to present this casual evening during which guests had the opportunity to converse with Mr. Barnes and each other about his latest book as well as view and discuss Art Saint Louis' new exhibition, “America the Beautiful & Beyond". Never Been A Time was available for purchase through booksellers Left Bank Books at this event.

An Evening in the Gallery with Harper Barnes was free & open to the public. Wine hosting provided by Mary Michelle Winery, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and sweets from Companion. Click here to download the flyer.

METROPOLIS WINE CLUB

Pinots, Patterns and Pixels

Thank you to the Metropolis Wine Club for visiting Art Saint Louis on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Over 80 guests joined us to enjoy varieties of Pinots (Noir, Grigio, Gris and Blanc) while socializing and viewing the "Patterns and Pixels" exhibition at Art St Louis' new Downtown gallery.

To learn more about Metropolis Wine Club events, contact: Suzanne Moak, Wine Club Coordinator, Metropolis St. Louis, suzannemoak@yahoo.com.

ART SAINT LOUIS AT THE FAIR

THANK YOU to our fabulous volunteers and to everyone who stopped in to visit the Art Saint Louis t-shirt painting booth throughout the day at at Fair Saint Louis on July 4, 2008.

With a full line-up of talent and activities complimented by a beautiful day, this year's Fair St. Louis enjoyed spectacular crowds. The Art Saint Louis booth was hoppin' with young artists creating their very own wearable masterpieces. A great deal of fun was had by guests and volunteers.

Art Saint Louis' t-shirt painting booth at the 2008 Fair Saint Louis:

A special thank you to volunteers Beth & Joe Hip, ASL Intern

Rosemary Melton (pictured 2nd row right), Ian Miller,

Pamela Raymond, Libby Reuter (pictured 2nd row right),

and Gabriela Toujas (lower left). Photos by Kate Poss.

Our wearable art featured the winning design created by Mrs. Callahan's 4th Grade Art Class at Kennerly Elementary, St. Louis. The compeition was open to classrooms across the bi-state area and the winning piece was selected by Art Saint Louis' artist members Gail Cassily and Libby Reuter and guest artist Anne Martin.

ART SAINT LOUIS PREVIEW PARTY

Thank you to everyone who helped Art Saint Louis christen our new home during a special Preview Party in our new gallery at 555 Washington Avenue on Thursday, June 5, 2008, 5:30-8 p.m.

At the June 5 Preview Party: (top, l to r) ASL Intern Rosemary Melton & Executive Director Dion Dion; ASL member artists Claire Hirsch and Diane Balber; (bottom, l to r) Grape Arts wine host Denny Graham with ASL artist & Program Committee member Carla Dawson; The facade of our new home at 555 Washington as photographed by Greg Kluempers; former ASL Board member Dan Winklemann and ASL Marketing & Development Director Kate Poss. Photos by Robin Hirsch.

Thank you to our fabulous Event Committee: Anne Marie Berg, Nicole Bolton*, Chris Brenner, Amy Brown, Katie Holt, Karen Klaus, Scott Lapp, Tom Lang*, Kara Lybarger, Jennifer Merlo*, Tyler Olsen, Julie Sroujil. *Board Member.

Highlights from the Art Saint Louis Preview Party, June 5, 2008: (top, l to r): ASL Program Committee member Carla Dawson & Grape Arts wine host Denny Graham, Preview Party Committee member Pamela Raymond & former ASL Board Member Dan Winkelmann; ASL Board Member & Preview Party Committee member Jennifer Merlo & Chris Brenner, Preview Party Committee Member; (lower, l to r): ASL Associate Director Robin Hirsch & Preview Party Committee member and former ASL intern Kara Lybarger; Blythe Hines & Preview Party Committee member Karen Klaus; Debbie & Jesse Barash. Photographs courtesy of Blacktie-St. Louis.

Thank you to our very generous sponsors: Santé, Schlafly Beer, Mary Michelle Winery, and Bryan Young Catering Plus.

ART SAINT LOUIS SERVES IT UP at rBAR

Thank you to everyone who stepped out on a blustery night to join Art Saint Louis for "Serving a Cause" at rBar on April 11, 2008.

ASL Marketing & Development Director, Kate Poss, guest bartended for the two-hour event--serving as her bartending co-hosts were Art Saint Louis member artists Ken Konchel and Terrell Carter.

Art Saint Louis "celebrity" bartenders Ken Konchel, Kate Poss & Terrell Carter. Photo by Robin Hirsch.

rBar's "Serving a Cause" event generously provided that all cash tips went to Art Saint Louis, and our little fund raiser was a success--so, thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped a great cause.

GALLERY SHOWER

Thank you to our great volunteers, staff, generous donors, and the 70+ guests who joined us on February 24, 2008 for our Gallery Shower event held at Art Saint Louis' NEW home at 555 Washington Avenue, Suite 150 (1st floor) in downtown St. Louis.

At the Art Saint Louis Shower Power event held in our soon-to-be new home. Pictured: Art Saint Louis staffer Kate Poss, Program Committee member Greg Barth, Board member Ellen Gale, Rob Meyers and Benefit Commtitee member Sherri Meyers. Photo by Kara Lybarger.

In addition to refreshments, games and a raffle, guests were able to meet Board members and fellow Art Saint Louis members, get a sneak peek at the new space, get a sense of what renovation work needs to be done, make pledges for purchases, volunteer time, and donate money towards the renovation costs.

Thank you to KitchenK, Mary Michelle Winery, Schlafly Beer, and V Catering & Events for the delicious food & beverages.

If you weren't able to make the event, but would like to contribute to the renovation of our new gallery & offices, there are several ways you can make a difference: donate $$ to the General Building Fund, help purchase an item for the new gallery from our Gift Registry, and/or volunteer time and put in some good old fashioned sweat equity to YOUR orgnanization, Art Saint Louis.

Download the Art Saint Louis Gift Registry here:

Gift Registry page 1

Gift Registry page 2

As of March 2009, Gallery renovations are still in process and we can't continue renovations to our new home without you, so please contact us today and let us know how you can help. Phone Dion Dion, Executive Director, Art Saint Louis at 314/241-4810, 3# or e-mail dion@artstlouis.org.

On January 5, 2008, Art Saint Louis joined The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis for Kids ArtStart, a special free event. ASL Marketing & Development Director Kate Poss worked with over 100 kids (and parents) to create one-of-a-kind marble art masterpieces.

Kids ArtStart is a series of free family events focused on the arts. Held at The Rep on the first Saturday morning of each month from October through April, these events provide young children with an introduction to the arts and give families an opportunity to share the experience. Kids ArtStart events are interactive, entertaining and fun for all ages.

Kids ArtStart was hosted by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis with local arts organizations and members of the artistic community partnering in the presentations.

UNWIND

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the Fall of 2007 for the monthly UNWIND events held at The Westin St. Louis Hotel's Clark Street Grill.

(L) Kate Poss, Art Saint Louis Marketing & Development Director and artist Muriel Eulich at the October 2007 UNWIND event. (R) Artist Angelia Young & Kate Poss at the December 2007 UNWIND. Photos by Robin Hirsch & Kate Poss.

UNWIND was presented by The Westin St. Louis Hotel, Alive Magazine and Art Saint Louis. Each month guests were treated to complimentary appetizers and beverages, live music and special art projects with Art Saint Louis member artists.

Art Saint Louis Board President & member artist Libby Reuter

and a guest at our August 2007 UNWIND event.

Leading art projects and exhibiting their artworks at UNWIND events during Fall 2007 were Art Saint Louis member artists Libby Reuter (August), Amy Firestone Rosen (September), Muriel Eulich (October), and Angelia Young (December).

PARTY ON THE PATIO HAPPY HOUR

AT PATTY LONG'S

August 2007: Guests didn't let a torrential rainstorm get in the way of a Friday night Party on the Patio Happy Hour at Patty Long's 9th Street Abbey. Pictured: Board members past & present, committee members & friends, and ASL Marketing & Development Director Kate Poss (in the ASL t-shirt),

THE ART OF COOKING

HOSTED BY SOMETHING ELEGANT CATERING

February 2007: Chefs from Something Elegant Catering demonstrate soufflé making during our "Art of Cooking" event. Guests enjoyed a Mardi Gras themed meal with wine tasting by Chaumette Winery.