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First Friday Art Reception for Sri Rao

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Please join East End Art for our First Friday Art Reception for Sri Rao on Friday, October 7th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Light refreshments and wine served for this casual event. Come meet Sri and see her exhibit of beautiful Iowa landscapes as well as her new collection of jewelry.

Reception is held in the Library (next to the gallery) at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon.

“The idea of beauty is the fundamental idea of everything. In the world we see only distortions of the fundamental idea, but art, by imagination, may lift itself to the height of this idea. Art is therefore akin to creation – Leo Tolstoy

Sri describes her process below:

Brilliant colors enhance the feeling of happiness, joy and appreciation of beauty in life. I have constantly experimented with various mediums to learn and enjoy the different combinations of what can be created. I am inspired by Colors and Composition. Beauty is the inspiration for my work and floral compositions interest me at the moment.

The process of painting is something I enjoy and the reason why I paint. I continuously search for inspirations that make it hard not to jump into my studio to paint. The process involves preparing the surface and sketching an outline to guide my painting. I pour colors, wipe, spray and layer them to create depth. During this process, I get transformed into a whole new world – my world of quietness and focus. The process is at the same time intense as I am making many decisions and feeling deep emotions.

Once the process is complete, my heart fills with joy and there is a sense of great satisfaction. I am working on exploring more of this creative process and hope to create and share the joy with you.”

– Sri Rao

East End Art Logo 600wEast End Art Gallery hosts a featured gallery artist and a reception every first Friday of each month in the First Street Community Center’s Library meeting space.

The artist will be available to visit with.  The exhibit will stay up for the rest of the month, until the next reception.

We invite the public to join us, no reservation, or fees and dress casual… just come!

We hope you can join us for this special event!

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First Friday Art Reception and Exhibit for Russ Charboneau

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Photo by Russ Charboneau

Please join East End Art for our August First Friday featuring local photographer, Russ Charboneau.

Friday, August, 5th from 5:30-7:30pm in the air conditioned Library of the First Street Community Center.

Light refreshments served during this casual and free event. Come meet Russ and see his creative eye portrayed in his photography.

Russ describes his process and the pieces for the exhibit below:

I started shooting digital about 10 years ago mainly photographing birds. I use mostly Nikon equipment including a high resolution camera I’ve been using for a couple of months.

I switched over to photographing buildings, barns, tractors, etc. with the advent of HDR imaging & photo manipulation software. These techniques gave the photos the look I wanted.

The 11 photos for this show were all shot in eastern Iowa…  I’ve found these to be wonderful subjects in early or late sunlight.

I also try to photograph these before some of these buildings are demolished or have simply fallen down. For example, the Winter Window house has been demolished since I shot the photo. Every year more of the old buildings are going away, so I try to photograph as many of these as I can.

3 of the photos are of Cornell College buildings which are a great resource for my photography. I’ve also included a locomotive and a steam engine both from Iowa’s past. There’s a shot of the Scottish Temple in Cedar Rapids and 1 of the Sutliff bridge reconstruction.

– Russ Charboneau

East End Art Logo 600wEast End Art Gallery hosts a featured gallery artist and a reception every first Friday of each month in the First Street Community Center’s Library meeting space.

The artist will be available to visit with.  The exhibit will stay up for the rest of the month, until the next reception.

We invite the public to join us, no reservation, or fees and dress casual… just come!

We hope you can join us for this special event!

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First Friday Art Reception and Exhibit for John Paul Schafer

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Please join East End Art for our First Friday Art Reception for John Paul Schafer, Friday, July 1st from 5:30 – 7:30pm.

Light refreshments and wine will be served in the Library (adjacent to the gallery) in the First Street Community Center.

Come meet John, see his exhibit for this casual and free event. All are welcome!

John describes his artistic journey below:

“I grew up knowing I would one day become a professional artist, and in 1990, my choice was clear. After a stint in college, I made a deep commitment to myself that I would forge a free and creative life. A life in which I would seek my own knowledge and grow and master my domain, one conscious experience at a time. Artfully by choice, with conviction and truth.

It’s been more than 25 years now, and through it all, I’ve made art of all shapes and sizes. I’ve been a commercial screenprinter and a sign maker as well as commercial art director, a graphic designer and an illustrator. But from prints to public art, I’ve always been a painter first. A soulful creator. A thinker and a doer. A philosopher who paints.

Today, I make art full time. I make bold, dynamic and seemingly animated paintings that combine my wide array of experiences, attributes and skillsets into one singular expression of line, shape, form and color. I work in the abstract, breaking up space, creating visual rhythm, velocity and movement. I also work in representational narratives like portraits and still life. And over the years I’ve co-mingled the two, and I’ve succeeded in creating my own brand of hybrid images, which I collectively call “Anamorphic Pop!”.”

-John Paul Schafer

East End Art Logo 600wEast End Art Gallery hosts a featured gallery artist and a reception every first Friday of each month in the First Street Community Center’s Library meeting space.

The artist will be available to visit with.  The exhibit will stay up for the rest of the month, until the next reception.

We invite the public to join us, no reservation, or fees and dress casual… just come!

We hope you can join us for this special event!

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Fun Classes Offered in June 2016

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Did you know that this old school building still has classes in session?

Below are some of the classes offered for the month of June, 2016. Be sure to check our “Classes” menu often to see what others we’ve added.

Please tell your friends about all of these great activities and let’s make this a Summer of fun, learning and living healthy at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa!

Barns and Brews – Barn Quilt Painting

June 17 @ 6:30 pm

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Paint your own customized 2’ x 2’ barn quilt on exterior grade aluminum.

Select your design from our catalog on the Barns & Brews Facebook page. We draw the design for you and you paint it in any color(s)* that you pick the day of the class using high gloss professional grade sign painters lettering enamel.

No skill required!!! Anybody can do it. The sign is lightweight and can be hung inside or outside without any further treatment.

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East End Art – Canvas & Cocktails, Instructor – Linda Bild

June 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Registration Deadline:  Please RESERVE your seat by Wednesday, June 22nd by 7pm.

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Come by yourself, or bring your fun and crazy friends – don’t forget your favorite cocktails too. With the stroke of fun, you will be unleashing your creativity in no time.

Paint this lively and whimsical floral in an enjoyable and social atmosphere. You will be shown various techniques using acrylics on a 9 x 12 canvas. Start your own gallery of work.

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East End Art – Make a Mouse, Instructor – Nina Scott

June 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Registration Deadline:  Please RESERVE your seat by Monday, June 20th by 7pm.
NOTE:  This is an Adult Art Class, or for children over 12.

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These musical mice are just an example of what you can do. During this 2 hour class you will learn to hand sew a wool mouse with it’s own personality. Please bring your own pair of sharp scissors (if you have them) and your imagination!

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East End Art – Mini Masterpieces, Instructor – Lianne Westcot

June 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration Deadline:  Please RESERVE your seat by Wednesday, June 22nd by 6:30pm.

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Discover your inner artist as you create a beautiful small painting under the guidance of acrylic artist Lianne Westcot.

Bring a photo of your own or select one provided at the beginning of class. You’ll be amazed as you follow a few simple steps to complete your own small wonder!

Invite a friend and create a fun and memorable evening. (bring your own beverage)

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East End Art – Bright & Whimsical Alcohol Inks – Instructor, Linda Bild

June 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration Deadline:  Please RESERVE your seat by June 23rd by 10am.
NOTE: This is an adult class or for children over 12.

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Alcohol ink is a bright and fun medium for the beginner or advanced artist! It is the perfect medium for those who have little or no art training, as well as the experienced artist who wants to relax, unwind and allow their creativity to flow.

Students will be shown a variety of alcohol ink techniques to complete their final projects. Students who have had previous alcohol ink classes will be shown new methods and techniques.

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