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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October 10, 2008 – November 21, 2008
Reception, Friday, October 10: 6-9 p.m.
Gallery I, II
Painting
A juried exhibition celebrating the art of painting. Artists using any wet paint media including, oils, acrylics, watercolors, and gouache are welcome to enter. Traditional or experimental styles as well as any genre will be considered for exhibition.
Juror Ron Thomas

Gallery III-
Brother Mel Meyers Retrospective
Group 3 Award 2006 –
“International Video”
Going Solo Award Dirty Fingernails
- John Lysak
Michael & Alan Fleming, Timothy David Belknap, Zackary Yorke

Ameristar Gallery-
Foundry Artists
Carla Dawson, John Dean, Mark Fisher, Janet Fons, Jan Groenemann, Ben Guffee, and Joyce Yarbrough

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FOUNDRY ART CENTRE ONE OF 208 ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE SELECTED TO RECEIVE BIG READ GRANT FROM NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

St. Charles Missouri to read and celebrate

“CALL OF THE WILD” BY JACK LONDON

Foundry Art Centre announced that it has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host The Big Read in St. Charles. The Foundry Art Centre is one of 208 libraries, municipalities, and arts, culture, higher education, and science organizations to receive a grant to host The Big Read. The Big Read gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 23 selections from American and world literature. The Big Read in St. Charles will focus on Call of the Wild by Jack London. Activities will take place February 1-28, 2009.

The Foundry is in partnership with the St. Charles City/County Library District, which provides library service to all residents of St. Charles County. The Library District has 12 branch locations and serves approximately 1.7 million visitors per year.  For more information, visit www.youranswerplace.org. 

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Bandstandin’ with
Butchwax & The Hollywoods
October 18, 2008
Food - Dancing - Drinks - Games - Raffles - Prizes
6:30 pm - Cocktails 7:15 - Dinner
8:00 pm - Dancin’ the Night Away
Tickets: $75 - Tables of 10: $750
Sponsors
Robert & Colleen Millstone
520 North Main Center - St. Charles, MO 63301 - 636.255.0270

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The Foundry Art Centre and Jazz St. Louis present Kim Massie

Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m.
FREE CONCERT

With a one-two punch of powerful vocals and sassy style, St. Louis singing icon Kim Massie is kicking off the Whitaker Community Concerts, presented by Jazz St. Louis and sponsored by American Family Insurance.

The Whitaker Community Concerts aim to increase awareness and appreciation of jazz throughout the region and attract new audiences for jazz in divergent communities.

Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 with a mission to promote, present, and preserve jazz in Greater St. Louis and to enhance St. Louis' reputation as a premier jazz center. Jazz St. Louis supports its mission through performance, education, and outreach activities that build youth and adult audiences for jazz and nourish the music and the musician.

For more info call the Foundry at 636-255-0270
No reservations required.

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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.