Archive of Earth Arts Announcements

• Monthly Meeting - August 11, 2010 (Wednesday!) - John Bailey is hosting at his "I'm not really that much of an artist" studio (20745 W River Rd, Grantsburg, WI 54840) - here's a Google Map to his house. Directions from St. Croix Falls....take Highway 87 North, go left at Evergreen Ave. (about 2 miles north of Cushing), take Evergreen about 10 miles, go right on 340th ST (this turns into W River Rd) for about 4.5 miles, look for fire number 20745 on the left.
• Monthly Meeting - July 14, 2010 (Wednesday!) - Karen Foust is hosting at her Rocky Meadow Photography studio (1096 US Highway 63, Turtle Lake, WI 54889) - here's a Google Map to her house (note that it shows a Pin A if you zoom out but it's not right - correct way is 2 miles south of Hwy 8 on Hwy 63)
• Monthly Meeting - June 9, 2010 (Wednesday!) - Sally Klevgard a is hosting at her house in Amery, WI (153 Hyland ST, Amery, WI 54001) - here's a Google Map to her house. Agenda will be posted on the Meetings page
• Monthly Meeting - May 12, 2010 (Wednesday!) - David DeMattia is hosting at his Sleeping Dragon Studios in rural Lindstrom, MN (12669 347th Street, Lindstrom, MN. 55045) - Agenda on the Meetings page and here's a Google Map to his studio.
• April 10, 2010 (Saturday) - Stephanie Lundeen is hosting the monthly meeting at her Café Wren (2596 State Hwy 35, Luck, WI 54853) Here's a Map Link to the cafe. Please see the meetings page for more information.
• March 13, 2010 (Saturday) - Joy Zasadny is hosting the monthly meeting at her Art on the Fly Studio (1651 N. Bear Lake Drive, Dresser, WI 54009) Here's a Google Map Link to her studio. Please see the meetings page for more information.
• 2009 Fall Salon - Wrap Up
  View the Fall Salon Wrap Up Slideshow
  
  The 2nd annual EA Fall Salon art exhibition was held on October 16-18, 2009 in the community room at Café Wren in Luck, WI. Potters, painters, sculptors, jewelers and glass artists were some of the many artists and artisans who will showcase their work created around this year's theme, "Kaleidescope"
  
  It was a great event and the three awards went to: Dave Stone (Juror's Award), Karen Foust (People's Choice Award) and Earl Duckett (Exhibitors' Award) Thanks to Anastasia Shartin of The Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI, for being our Juror!
  
  View the Fall Salon Wrap Up Slideshow
  
• Deadline for 2010 Spring Art Tour Applications - January 5, 2010
  Earth Arts members that are interested in taking part in the 2010 Spring Tour (May 1-2, 2010) should submit the application below (email or snail mail) by January 5, 2010.
  2010 Spring Tour Application (PDF with fillable form)
  2010 Spring Tour Application (MS Word format)
  
  
• Upcoming Monthly Meeting - January 9, 2010 (Saturday) - Earl Duckett is hosting at his Ducknest Studios (583 245th Street, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020) - here's a Google Map to his house. Please see the meetings page for more information. NOTE: 2010 Member dues are due: $25
• Holiday Party - No Meeting!!! - December 12, 2009 (Saturday!) - Sally Klevgard is hosting our annual Holiday Party at her house in Amery. (153 Hyland ST, Amery, WI 54001) - here's a Google Map to her house.
  
  FESTIVITIES - 5 PM - ?
  
  Although by no means required...Sally suggests "glamorous" attire...perhaps a vintage gown, rhinestones, long or short dress, suit, tux...anything will do. Wear your boots and put your heels on at the door. Earl Duckett will have his camera and if you want will be taking pictures of couples, singles and groups.
  
  Please bring a finger food appetizer, dessert, wine, champagne, liquor, etc. This year there will be a white elephant gift exchange among anyone who brings a gift...white elephant can be something you already have in your house that is unique, different and funny...think creatively, this will be a lot of fun and everyone is welcome to join in. Come and join in the fun, visit with other great artists and meet new members!!!
• Upcoming Monthly Meeting - November 14, 2009 (Saturday!) - David DeMattia is hosting at his Sleeping Dragon Studios in rural Lindstrom, MN (12669 347th Street, Lindstrom, MN. 55045) - Agenda on the Meetings page and here's a Google Map to his studio.

• Upcoming Monthly Meeting - October 10, 2009 (Saturday!) - Jane Meinz is hosting at her Hayfields Studio (2164 230th ST, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024) - here's a Google Map to her house.

• Two Much Fun Productions - Jane Meinz and Cindi Buenzli Gertz - holding a free yoga and lecture workshop "Perimenopause & Menopause: Celebrating a new season of life!" Sunday, September 27th, 2:00-3:30 pm in Amery, MN. Space is limited, more details here.

• Two Much Fun Productions (earth arts members Jane Meinz and Cindi Buenzli Gertz) Don't Be S.A.D., Be Happy Workshop Information Flyer and Registration Form. Learn how to enjoy a season you normally hate with yoga and a new knowledge of how to deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). Reserve your space early! Contact Jane at 715-483-3150.
• September 27-28, 2008 Baker Orchard Arts Festival
  Member WIn Herberg is hosting the Baker Orchard Arts Festival, Sept. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1594 State Hwy. 35, one mile south of Centuria, Wisconsin. The festival will include artist booths, demonstrations, hand-pressed cider, food and beverages, horse and wagon rides, Minneapolis band GST on Saturday and Tribal Spirits of the Sun Dancers on Sunday. (see a flyer)
• August 16, 2008 (1 p.m - 7 p.m.) - Earth Arts Boutique at Lamar Music Festival
  Earth Arts has a special art boutique at this year's Lamar Music Festival on Saturday (festival runs from August 15th-17th) just outside of St. Croix Falls, WI. Come check out some art and have a festival of fun. More info and directions on the Lamar Web site.
• May 23 - 25, 2008: 6th Annual Garden and Art Sale
  This annual event at the Café Wren in Luck, WI, features 20 artists including seven Earth Arts members: Tiffany Meyer, Julie Crabtree, David DeMattia, Jane Meinz, Cynthia Rintala, Win Herberg and Dave Stone. Spring may actually be here by then so plan on stopping by and supporting your local Earth Arts artists (9 a.m. to 6 pm each day). Download a flyer for more info and directions.
  
  
• May 14, 2008 (WEDNESDAY): Monthly Earth Arts Meeting
  EA Members, John Bailey and Laura Tiede, are hosting the May meeting at their house this month. See the Meetings page for the Agenda. Here's a Google Map to John and Laura's House (20745 W River Rd, Grantsburg, WI).

May 3-4, 2008: Earth Arts Annual Studio Tour

Mark your calendars today for the annual Earth Arts studio tour!
Saturday May 3rd & Sunday May 4th (10 am - 5 pm)
More than 30 member artists are participating
along with many locally-owned businesses.
Download the 2008 Earth Arts Studio Tour Guide

There's a map in the tour guide but for you Google lovers
we created a Google map of the 17 studio stops

• April 2008 : Monthly Earth Arts Meeting
  EA Member, Val Weber, is hosting the April meeting at their house this month.
• March 15, 2008: David DeMattia unveils his newest "animatronic" at Gallery 135
  EA member, David N. DeMattia, will be débuting his newest work, Robobird II, on Saturday, March 15th at Gallery 135 in St. Croix Falls. The high tech animatron will perform a very entertaining 3.5 minute song and dance routine along with its robot back up singers, Peep 1 and Peep 2. Robobird II was made possible by a grant awarded to David from the McKnight Foundation. A selection of David’s past sculptures & animatronics will be on display from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be a wine and cheese reception from 4-5 pm followed by a brief presentation, performance and Q&A from 5-6 pm. For more information see his press release.
• March 16, 2008: Earth Arts Life Drawing Co-op
  On the first and third Sundays of the month during February and March, Earth Arts is having a life drawing co-op in Café Wren's community room in Luck, WI. (Hwy 35, just north of town). Starting up again in Fall 2008. For more information contact Laura Tiede (715-488-2957).
• EA Members offer painting classes and workshops
  Painter Kami Polzin's web site lists her upcoming classes and workshops. Marc Hanson's web site lists painting classes he's offering around the country during May-August 2008.
• February 23, 2008: Yoga for the Winter Blues!
  From cabin fever to mild winter blues to Seasonal Affective Disorder,learn how yoga can help!
  Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (light lunch included)
  Location: Conscious Living Arts Studio in Amery, WI (Kolar Arts Building, downtown)
  Contact: Cindi Buenzli to pre-register at 715-268-2860 (see a flyer.)
• Display Case FOR SALE!
  Win Herberg has a solid oak jewelry case for sale with double lockable doors. It is a lighted floor model with beveled glass top, front and three beveled glass shelves. Approximately 38" wide and 36" high. $225.00 Phone 715-327-8181
• February 9, 2008: Monthly Earth Arts Meeting
  EA Members, Tiffany Meyer and Kevin Etherton, are hosting the monthly meeting. Come and see Tiff's cool kiln-formed and stained glass studio and sample a little of Kevin's homebrewed stout. Here is a Google map to the meeting location (2237 75th Ave, Osceola, WI).
• The Annual Earth Arts Holiday Party was a blast!
  Here are some pictures from the recent party hosted by Ted and Shirley Zinn in Amery.
• January 18, 2008: Deadline for 2008 Earth Arts Studio Tour!!
  The EA Spring Art Tour is coming up on May 3-4, 2008. The due date for members to apply to be on the tour is January 18, 2008. We encourage artists to apply as soon as possible (20 artists as of Jan. 12th). Many members are willing to host you at another location if your studio is too far off the beaten path. Download the application.
• Earth Arts trip to Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit was great!
  On January 6th, eight Earth Arts members traveled to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and took in the Georgia O'Keeffe show and had a margarita and a bite to eat at the nearby Taco Moreles. Here's a pic that made it into the local newspaper. Click the image for a larger version.
• January 12, 2008: Monthly Meeting - Earl Duckett's Studio
  In addition to the good food and get together, we'll be electing a slate of new officers for 2008 & annual dues are due! More information and a map here.
• January 6, 2008 (Sunday) - Georgia O'Keeffe at MIA!
  Members and others are heading to the Twin Cities to see the Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. It is recommended that you buy your tickets in advance ($8 - buy online - call them at 1-888-642-2787) for the 12:30 p.m. entrance time.
  
  When: Sun, Jan. 6, 2008
  Time: O'Keeffe special exhibit at 12:30 p.m.
  Where: Minneapolis Institute of Arts - 24th St. S. & 3rd Ave S., Minneapolis, MN - link to a map
  
  After seeing the exhibit, those who are interested will be joining in a convivial meal and libations at a nearby watering hole. There are people carpooling, if you need help in connecting with someone contact Laura Tiede. FYI, the MIA opens at 11:00 a.m. People can arrange to go earlier and wander through other exhibits (which are free!).
  
  
• December 8, 2007 (Sat) Annual Earth Arts Holiday Party!
  This year our annual holiday party is being hosted by Ted and Shirley Zinn in beautiful downtown Amery, Wisconsin (starting 6 PM). Come one, come all. As in past years, members in attendence are invited to bring a piece of their art if they would like to participate in a gift exchange (random drawing). Click for more information and see you on Saturday.
  
  
• Earth Arts members Win Herberg, Dave Stone, Lorraine Lunzer, Julie Crabtree, Ann Fawver and Tiffany Meyer will be at the 6th Annual Holiday Art Sale at the Cafe Wren in Luck, WI.
  
  When: Two weekends - Nov. 30th - Dec. 2nd and Dec. 7th -9th
  Sale Hours: Friday and Saturday 9am - 5 pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
  Where: Cafe Wren is located 1/2 mile north of Luck, WI on Highway 35
  
  
• Earth Arts members Christine Mount Kapp, Gloria Adrian and others will be at Gallery 135 in St. Croix Falls, WI. Extended hours, wine & hors d'oeuvres, SAT Only, first 25 receive Free Gallery 135 Tote w/$20 purchase.
  
  
• George Tzougros, Director of the Wisconsin Arts Board, will tour the state in November 2007 to inform interested persons about changes in the Arts Board granting procedures. He will be in Spooner and Eau Claire on November 15th.
  
  Thursday, November 15th - Spooner
  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Brown Bag Dinner)
  Northwest Heritage Passage
  Spooner Agricultural Research Station, W6646 Hwy 70, Spooner, WI
  Local contact information: JoAnn Martin, 715-635-4548 or joann@blackirisframing.com
  
  
• Earth Arts members Tiffany Meyer, Julie Crabtree, Wendy Penta-Nelson and Jason Holtz will be showing their work as part of the 27th Annual Artisans Show (art+live music) at the historic depot in Taylors Falls, MN.
  
  When: November 10-11, 2007
  Sale Hours: Saturday (10 am - 5 pm) and Sunday (10 am - 4 pm)
• Free Workshop: Health Fair for Artists (sponsored by Springboard for the Arts)
  For ALL artists, arts administrators, and their families. There will be health-related workshops, low-cost screenings, a flu shot clinic, and representatives of affordable health insurance, nutrition, fitness, low-cost clinics, and alternative care. As in past years, there will be hourly seminars on topics of special interest. And we are adding financial planners to the roster- they can help you design a plan for a healthy future, without the high pressure.
  
  November 3, 2007 - 10 am - 2 pm, Free but RSVP and more details online here
• Benefit to help with medical costs for Turtle Lake artist and organic farmer, Ken Keppers, to be held on Sunday, October 21, 2007, at the Amery Senior Center from 4:30 - 8:30. p.m. (meal, music and silent auction).
  
  Ways to help:
  1. Donate a piece of art or a service (eg. yoga or art class) to be auctioned
  2. Make a donation to Friends of Keppers at Bremer Bank in Amery (can also be mailed to Friends of Keppers, P.O. Box 42, Amery, WI 54001 and will be matched by Catholic Charities and the Casino)
  3. Attend his open house at the farm on the weekend of the 29th.
  
  For more information contact Cindi Buenzli at 715-268-2860
• Springboard for the Arts is proud to be partnering with the New York Foundation for the Arts to bring Linda Park, NYFA Source Program Director, to our region to conduct three workshops for individual artists on using this amazing resource. One meeting will be in Menomonie, WI, Saturday, Oct. 13th, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Micheels Hall, Room 290, UW Stout Campus. Pre-registration reqd. More details.
• October 6, 2007, some Earth Arts members will be at the Stone Lake (WI) Cranberry Festival.