Congratulations to Michael LaRue! He has a new solo show, 
"An Urban Experience Saint Louis, Missouri," Photography by Michael Edwin LaRue.
opening at St. Louis Public Library - Buder Library starting June 1st. It will run through the end of June. The Saint Louis Public Library -Buder Library is located at 4401 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109.


Here is a sneak peek of a YouTube video based on the same Saint Louis, Missouri Urban Photography theme.  See the whole video at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiKffqFBEO4

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​We are excited to share with you that Candace Hyams' artwork is up on the walls at The Gallery Pub on Thurman for the months of April, May, and June! Go check this place out! Good food, drinks, live music, and art from local artists!  See more of Candace's artwork at https://www.bextraordinaire.com/hyams-gallery.html#/ 
 #supportlocalartists #bextraordinaire

Selling art does not come easy for most artists. Even when we have someone who is interested and ready to buy, we are slow to close the deal and may even discount the price from the original sale price when it wasn't necessary. If this sounds a bit familiar,  then this article may help.   

I came across this in-depth blog article by Art Marketing called How to Sell Art Fearlessly about the business of selling art. It is filled with strategies and tactics for increasing sales. It goes over the following topics. 

Pricing and pricing structures.
Art marketing strategies with social media.
Online advertising.
Traditional and offline marketing.
How to develop strategies for selling in person at craft fairs and other events.
Gallery representation, and more.
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Read more at https://artmarketingnews.com/sell-art-fearlessly/

We had a great time chatting with Jane Felkel from the Chesterfield Community Connection about the Endless Summer Event at the Tom Blood Gallery. Nancy Van Ness, Cathryne Loos and Kathy Corey happily share our "Endless Summer" art vibe beside Tom's Surrealism and Pop Art. Definitely a match made at the beach. 

Don't worry there is still time to catch some good vibes. Come join us, we'd love to see you at one of the POPUP Parties, Thursday and Friday night from 5-8 pm and Saturday from 1-4 pm. 

​Come on out to the Endless Summer Popup Parties to see isms at Tom Blood's Gallery Space with featured artists, Kathy Corey, Nancy Van Ness, and Cathryne Loos. Tom Blood will have his surrealism and pop art paintings on display. Surf's up!  Kathy, Nancy and Cathy will take you to the beach. 
Friday, Nov. 11, 5-8p,
Saturday, Nov 12, 1-5p
Thursday, Nov 17, 5-8
Friday, Nov 18, 5-8 pm
Saturday, Nov 19, 1-4p.
See you there!

Michael has 3 photographs, 217, Simple Beauty, and Door to the Soul accepted into "The Small BIG Artshow" at Stone Soup Galleries in Chesterfield. The exhibit runs from November 12 - January 6. https://stonesoupgalleries.com/the-small-art-big-show

Kathy LaRue also has 3 pieces in the Stone Soup Galleries Small Art show.  Fall Frenzy, Magma in Motion, Delicate Bloom (acrylic & mica pigments). 

Congrats to you both!!!

It was wonderful to see Sue Alexander and Nancy Van Ness at the Webster Art Fair. Their booths looked terrific! 

​Thanks for reading! 

Mary Martin from the Green Door Gallery had the honor of being interviewed for the Tiny Sparks Big Flames Podcast with Deb Gaut last month, and the episode went live recently. 
Listen in to learn a bit about her journey to becoming an artist and art gallery owner. In their conversation, they talk about the highlights and challenges Mary has faced in her artistic career, including keeping the gallery running through the midst of the pandemic. 

I highly recommend listening!  Listen here. ​