Visual Arts : Sedalia Democrat

Satnan: Smith-Cotton art show not just a bunch of pretty pictures

By Bob Satnan

It seems like my appreciation for fine art stems from my complete inability to create any. It’s not for lack of trying, but my genetic makeup just does not include the ability to draw, paint, sing or play an instrument.I was reminded of this...... Full story

New bus barn gets artworks, courtesy of S-C students

This drawing by Smith-Cotton High School junior Ryan Akin was the top selection for placement in the First Student bus facility, 3507 S. Park Ave.

Dennis Rich

In the end there were 15. In February, Sedalia 200 School District and First Student bus representatives announced a contest for 10 pieces of student art to be purchased and hung in the bus barn’s new building at 3507 S. Park Ave. First...... Full story

Morris’ colored pencil art featured on drawing pads

Sedalia artist Cynthia Morris poses with her colored pencil artwork, “Let It Shine,” that was selected as the cover art for a new line of drawing pads from Dick Blick Art Materials.

Sedalia artist Cynthia C. Morris’ colored pencil artwork titled “Let It Shine” has been selected by Dick Blick Art Materials to appear on the cover of its new line of drawing pads. Blick contacted Morris after viewing...... Full story

Smith-Cotton High School art show

Smith-Cotton High School senior Chloe Beedon installs black and white artwork in the school's gymnasium in preparation for the opening of the high school's annual end-of-year art show. The show runs 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and the public is invited. During the day, students will demonstrate various art techniques and seniors will showcase their art portfolios. Pottery made by students and instructors will be sold to raise money for art supplies.

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‘Art of Friends’ is May exhibit at Liberty Center

A wall hanging by Marilyn Lover, left; an oil painting, “What's Out There” by Glenda Miller; and two floral photographs by Janet Bice.

“The Art of Friends” — featuring Janet Bice, Marilyn Love and Glenda Miller of the Sedalia Visual Art Association — will be on display through May at the Liberty Center, 111 W. Fifth St. in Sedalia.A reception will be from...... Full story

MAY ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

Compiled by John Hansen

MUSICSEDALIADickie Doo Bar-B-Que 4860 S. Limit Ave.827-3344dickiedoobbq.comJam night, 8 p.m. every ThuKaraoke, 8 p.m. every Fri (unless band scheduled)Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch with the CSL Jr. Band, 8 p.m. May 4Cinco De Mayo party with the...... Full story

‘Bring Mom to the Daum’ set for May 13

The Daum Museum of Contemporary Art on the State Fair Community College campus will sponsor “Bring Mom to the Daum” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day, May 13.The free event will feature hands-on activities led by museum staff...... Full story

SFCC to honor 2011-12 artist in residence Linda Hoover

Linda Hoover, State Fair Community College’s featured community artist for the 2011-12 academic year, will be honored with a public reception from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 in the Proctor Library on the Sedalia campus.Hoover will do caricatures...... Full story

Quilt show coming to SFCC

Peg Pennell, of Ashland, Neb., stands in front of the “Tree of Life” quilt she designed for the Omaha Community Playhouse 2009 production of “Quilters.” The quilt will be on display at the show and Connie Kleinschmidt, of La Monte, quilted the piece.

State Fair Community College will host a quilt “Show and Shop” on Friday and Saturday at the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center on the Sedalia campus. Hours will be 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free....... Full story

SFCC student art exhibit to open April 19

State Fair Community College’s student art exhibition will open April 19 in the Goddard Gallery of the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art on the Sedalia campus.A public reception and awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be...... Full story

Precious metal clay workshop slated at SFCC

The Sedalia Visual Arts Association and Mid-Missouri Artists will present a two-day workshop on precious metal clay and bronze jewelry from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 and 1 to 3 p.m. May 20 at the State Fair Community College Visual Art Room.Nancy Sims...... Full story

APRIL ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

Compiled by John Hansen

MUSIC SEDALIADickie Doo Bar-B-Que 4860 S. Limit Ave.827-3344dickiedoobbq.comJam night, 8 p.m. every ThuKaraoke, 8 p.m. every Fri (unless band scheduled)Doo Idol finale, 8 p.m. April 7, freeJason Vivone and the Billy Bats (blues), 8:30 p.m. April...... Full story

Katy Depot announces ‘Let’s Ride’ motorcycle photo contest

“Let’s Ride,” a motorcycle-themed photography contest, is accepting entries for an exhibit that will be on display from June 12 through Sept. 29 at The Katy Depot, 600 E. Third St. in Sedalia.The contest is in conjunction with two...... Full story

Progress 2012: Sedalia live music and visual arts scenes boast variety of hot spots to overcome lack of downtown strip

Nate Tawbush performs in January as part of Doo Idol at Dickie Doo Bar-B-Que in Sedalia. The venue, located on South U.S. Highway 65, features country, blues and classic rock bands.

By John Hansen

While Sedalia’s west-side dining tilt is merely a more-extreme version of typical restaurant clustering, its layout of bars and live music venues is decidedly unusual. Whereas most towns have a downtown strip featuring several clubs within...... Full story

Artists reception set March 30 at Winchester Meadows

An artists’ reception for a new display of art by residents will be at 1 p.m. March 30 at Winchester Meadows Assisted Living, 3751 W. 10th St. in Sedalia.... Full story