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Kerry Mulvania Hirth will be giving an artist lecture on her exhibition Sweet With All Music. She will explain how synesthesia influences her artwork, talk about working with a Moroccan women’s art co-op, and more!
*This lecture is not on the first Friday of January.
Tuesday, January 30th
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We will be enjoying the Children’s Arts Festival from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM! It is a joyous, colorful exhibition so be sure to attend!
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Stephen Signa-Aviles is an artist and educator living in Urbana, IL where he is Assistant Professor of 3D Practice at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His practice is rooted in object-oriented collage; signaling the critical power inherent in hybridization. Join us in the gallery as Stephen discusses his exhibition Old Matter, New Myths directly before the opening reception!
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Classical guitarist, Jesse Steele, will be performing an original composition!
“Being a life long learner is essential to being a composer, or artist of any type. In this program, you will hear me perform a new original sonata for guitar inspired by the up coming eclipse. I will talk about my process in composing this new work, in a relatively short time frame, as well as learning about the sonata musical form in general and ways to play with traditional forms to help and inform modern composition. Other pieces and excerpts, both original and contemporary, will also be looked at shortly to explore these ideas both on and off the guitar. In exploring these ideas we will also touch on some challenges and tricks to composing for the guitar.”
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Artist announced soon!
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Artist announced soon!
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Artist announced soon!
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Artist announced soon!
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Artist announced soon!
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Artist announced soon!
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Artist announced soon!
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Artist announced soon!
NOV
Bob Hageman &
Linda Austin
November 28th, 2023, 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Join us with our November artists as they discuss their exhibition, SIMPATICO > 40 ! They will tell us their story and how it relates to the artwork in the gallery. You will also get a more detailed look into their assemblages- you’ll be surprised at what sort of treasures make up the pieces!
OCT
Creativity in the Flyover Zone: The Emerging Culture of the Midwest
October 24th, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us with special guest Jeff Rawson as he discusses micro cultures of the Midwest, specifically through his experience as a cultural ambassador in Southeast Missouri.
Jeff is founder of The Scout media brand, which was the catalyst for Shipyard Music Festival and Scout Hall.
AUG
Sidelong Glance
August 22nd, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
AC SEMO Gallery artist of August, Lesley Eby, will be our special guest for Learning Things Is Cool. Surrounded by her works, Lesley will discuss her inspiration and path as an artist. We can’t wait to learn more about her color mixing techniques since she only uses three colors plus white in each portrait!
JUL
Shared Vision
Check out the digital Learning Things Is Cool from July above! Our Visual Arts Cooperative artists Brian Alworth & Barbi Myres had a very beautiful (and very successful!) dual exhibition.
JUN
Fiddlin’ Around
June 27th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2021 Otto F. Dingeldein Award recipient, Steve Schaffner, will be our Learning Things Is Cool artist in June. Be ready for a fun night of story telling and fiddle tunes! Steve will focus on the fiddle’s history in Cape Girardeau from the Lewis & Clark Expedition to the present day. And don’t worry- he’ll be playing for us too!
Steve is the Director of the Southeast Missouri Music Academy where he also conducts the Youth Orchestra. Previously, he was the Orchestra Director at Cape Girardeau Central and Junior High School.
He has received many honors and awards throughout his career and is has been a beloved member of the Cape Girardeau community for many years. Catch him playing with the Jumper Cables around town sometime!
MAY
A Night with Helen Towner
May 30th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us this month for a very special edition of Learning Things Is Cool ! We will be talking with local artist, gardener, yoga teacher, and all around amazing woman, Helen Towner. She has been monumental to both the Arts Council and the entire Cape Girardeau community for many years!
Helen was awarded the very prestigious Otto F. Dingeldein Award in 2022. During this program she will explain why this award is such an honor in the arts and give us a brief history lesson on the oldest Arts Council of Missouri. Which, in case you didn't know, is us!We can't wait to talk with Helen and hear all of her incredible stories. We hope to see you here on Tuesday, May 30th!
MAR
Lauren Clark Hill:
Hair Wreaths: Commemoration and Leisure Activities During the Age of Domesticity
March 28th, 2023, 6 - 7 PM
Hairwork was a widespread practice in the Victorian era. This art form was often associated with domesticity, as it was primarily created by women in the home and was used to commemorate loved ones or mark significant life events.
During this talk, we will explore the intricate techniques used to create hair work art, looking specifically at larger-scale wreaths. We will also delve into the cultural significance of hair work, examining its ties to the domestic sphere and how it reflected the values and ideals of the time.
Through examining these fascinating pieces, we will gain a deeper understanding of the role of domesticity in 19th-century society and how this art form served as a unique expression of love, sentimentality, and mourning.
FEB
Joshua Newth: A Survey of Professional Practices
February 28th, 2023, 6 - 7 PM