STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve’s April 4th Friday Art Walk on April 22 will be bigger and better than ever and will kick off the Sainte Genevieve Art Guild’s weekend-long celebration of the accomplishments of John James Audubon, who lived in the historic town for a brief time.
An art exhibit by Guild members titled “Inspired by Nature” and exhibit materials related to the naturalist artist will be on display at Guild headquarters at 310 Merchant on the Courthouse Square. Plus visitors can share a cake marking his 237th birthday. (Other Audubon events, including the premiere of a musical play based on Audubon’s life and words, are planned on Saturday and Sunday. For details visit artstegen.org.)
Also on the Courthouse Square Valle Catholic High School is holding its Spring Art Show in the DuBourg Gallery (upstairs at the DuBourg building in the 300 block of Merchant Street). The student art show will be open from 3-9 p.m.
Silver Sycamore Gallery says it will have ‘some beautiful new works displayed.” Plus, visitors who go upstairs can “get a peek” at the Charles Rhinehart and Art Colony masterpieces.
ASL Pewter and Silver will also be open with a stock of new items.
Paintings by Iris Vincent will be shown at QRSTea on Market Street.
Galleria Ste. Genevieve on South Main will show artwork by Farmington artist Dianne Dickerson and Brix Winery welcomes thirsty art lovers thirsty for their products on Merchant Street.
In the North Main Street Art District Modern Primitive (145 Washington) will be re-opening for the April Art Walk. New embroidered work, “thread paintings” (free motion embroidery done on a vintage industrial embroidery machine) by o*Live will be featured, as well as new Bubble Brooches…art jewelry made with experimental materials and techniques.
Music Art Love will feature one of Ste. Genevieve’s most talented young local artists, Bunny Chibitty, as well as a free concert by singer/songwriter Melissa Corbett.
E•KleK•Tix Studio and Gallery features original art by J Rissover that evokes the Spring season, plus lots of Springy one-of-a-kind decor items.
Only Child Originals, Rust and Masquerade will also be open, featuring distinctive art, jewelry and other handmade items.
Ste. Genevieve’s 4th Friday Art Walk takes place from 6-9 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month from March through November. Everyone is welcome.