Cooper Ella Cafe
7401 Hazel Avenue
Maplewood, MO 63143
314-769-9180
http://www.cooperella.com
Salt of The Earth
8150 Big Bend Blvd.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Holiday Open House and Art & Craft sale at Contemporary Art Museum ST. Louis December 10, 2009
Contemporary ART Museum ST. Louis
3750 Washington
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-535-4660
Thursday, December 10
6:00 - 9:00 pm, Free admission
Enjoy holiday cocktails and light bites, view the exhibition, For the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn’t there, as you mingle with friends and take a little time to relax during the busy holiday season.
You will also be able to get some shopping in! Browse through local art and craft booths, as well
as MUSE gift shop specials! All guests will receive 25% their entire purchase at MUSE.
Artists participating in the art & craft sale include: Amanda Verbeck, Amber Marshall, Jane Linders, Sherry Bingaman, Lisa Colby, Beqi Clothing, Marie Oberkirsch, Kevin Lin, Suzanne Schmid, Jessi Cerutti, Daniel Shown - Kung Fu Chicken, and Sarah Vaugh. There will be clothing, jewelry, ceramics, prints, and more, all hand created, making for a unique gift!
We hope to share part of this holiday season
with you!
The attached Polaroid transfer is by local photographer, Jane Linders and is an example of the type of art for sale.
Seasonal Pop-Up Shop Featuring Handmade Wares Set to Open in Chesterfield Mall
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (November 20, 2009) – A new concept in retail shopping, The Foundrie is a seasonal pop-up shop that will highlight the best in handmade goods, including clothing, jewelry, house wares, and other merchandise. Featuring some of the best local St. Louis artisans as well as designers from across the country, the boutique will serve as a destination for unique and high-quality holiday shopping.
In addition, The Foundrie will play host to exclusive trunk shows and artist demonstrations during its limited-time engagement. A full schedule of events will be available at www.thefoundrie.com.
Situated on Level 1 of Chesterfield Mall, The Foundrie will open on Black Friday (November 27), with a grand opening on Monday, December 7. The seasonal shop will remain open until Thursday, December 31, with daily hours coinciding with those of the shopping mall.
The Foundrie is the brainchild of Shelah McClymont, a visual merchandiser by trade and well-known local jewelry designer.
Contact:
Shelah McClymont
thefoundrie@yahoo.com
314-484-0794
Jane Linders is always surprised by the number of old motel signs that dot the road when she travels . Many of these motels are still open and are part of the American roadside experience. Linders provides a portrait of vanishing roadside motel signs using an alternative photographic process called Polaroid transfers and titles this collection NO VACANCY.
NO VACANCY will be exhibited at:
Washington Avenue Post
1312 Washington
St. Louis , Mo 63103
Telephone: 314-588—0545
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am to 7pm
Sat-Sun 9am to 2pm
Exhibit runs April 16 through May 16, 2009
Located in the heart of Washington Avenue Loft district, this office service supply center and full service coffee bar is family owned and offers personalized service in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.