The Foundry Art Centre is a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary arts center dedicated to the creation and presentation of contemporary visual and performing arts. Our mission is to bring together the arts, artists and everyday people through exhibitions,studio space, performing arts and educational programs. The Foundry serves as a rich cultural
resource for the entire region.

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May 16, 2008 – June 27, 2008
Reception, Friday, May 16: 6-9 p.m.
Gallery I, II  
Figurative Works
An exhibition open to work in all media exploring and interpreting the theme of figure drawing.
Juror: Mary Borgman
 
Gallery III Group 4 Award
Fiber Fever
Emily Dvorin, Chryl Heerdt, Lisa Nelson Raabe, Bridgette Tritz
 
Ameristar Gallery-
Emerging Artists Series
Paul LaJeunesse

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Grand Lunch at The Foundry

Every Thursday 11am - 2 pm
$10.00 Buffet

Join us each week for a different cuisine and menu. Every menu will include a variety of healthy salad and deli items, fresh breads, made to order action stations, choice desserts, and beverages.
Catered by Travenas by Design - www.travenasbydesign.com

After lunch take the afternoon to explore the many galleries exhibiting work by regional, national, and international artists. Then take a minute to meet and interact with the Foundry Artists at work in their studio. Experience the creative processes first hand and inquire about classes, workshops, and demonstrations they offer. All original artwork is also for sale and can be
purchased directly from each studio artist.

On your way out pick up a gift for a friend at the Foundry Gift Shop, which features handmade, original works of art from regional andnational artists.

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Project: Firefly
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 6pm

Project: Firefly is an innovative community arts collaboration that will work together under specific guidelines to construct an aesthetic experience and promote creative social interaction within the St. Louis Metropolitan community.

On the summer evening of Wednesday, July 9, 2008 a team of community individuals will come together at the Foundry Art Centre. The plans of action will be presented and questions concerning the project will be answered. Afterward, the group will embark on a journey together along the Missouri riverbank in Frontier Park in search of fireflies. Armed withinsect nets and clear plastic jars, volunteers will capture as many fireflies as they can in hopes of filling each jar provided for them. Once back inside the Foundry the installation of the project begins by placing each jar with a magnetic top onto a large metal wall in a grid format. Upon completion of this process videographers and photographers will capture final documentation footage of the complete bioluminescent ("living light") installation. Milk & cookies will be served to volunteers and participants
of the project after the final installation process.

Participants will be motivated to discuss the significance and purpose of their interaction with the project while enjoying the sensuous experience of the installation. The project stems from youthful summertime practices while also informing us about the processes of community collaboration with a creative goal. The final action in the project is to gather all of the jars back into the bags and walk outside to release the fireflies back into nature.

Any interested volunteers or participants should call or e-mail the Foundry Art Centre, so that they can be given a designated position or reserved a spot in the project initiative.

636 255 0270 - alex@foundryartcentre.org