Family, Friends, Facebook Fans and Fellow Tweeters:April and May 2010 are the epitome of spring and new beginnings for me. I am exhibiting at three new venues in Chicago, Oak Park and Forest Park. It is truly exciting and I hope that you will have the opportunity to see at least one of the exhibits. Hope to see you soon.
All the BEST this year and beyond,
Stacy Bowie
Causing a stir at Blue Max Cafe
Several pieces are currently on exhibit at Blue Max Cafe, 26 Lathrop Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Stop in and enjoy delicious food, great coffee and art! Hours of operation: Mon - Fri: 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sat: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sun: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
www.bluemaxcoffee.com
"Love Me Like a River"
Inspired by Melody Gardot's
song of the same name
Friday, April 16th from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Ballad to Brushstroke: An exploration of music-inspired art
Creative expression can manifest in, among other things, paintings, music, sculpture, the written word and dance and when any of these forms of art combine the results can be wonderous.
Artist Stacy Bowie’s ongoing series, Music set 2 ArtTM unites two art forms: painting and music brought together by the interpretion and translation of music onto the canvas. The process begins with a song or instrumental piece and by listening intently to the lyrics and music what she hears becomes her inspiration for her acrylic paintings.
Karen Schuman's Third Friday Gallery will present “Ballad to Brushstroke: An Exploration of music-inspired art” during the month of April featuring the work of Stacy Bowie as well as Karen Schuman, Bruce MacMartin, Christine Cipra and Christie Chew-Wallace who will present their music-inspired works of art. An artists’ opening reception will be held on Friday, April 16th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at The Third Friday Gallery, 43 Harrison Street, Oak Park, Illinois. The exhibit will run through mid-May.
www.karenschuman.com
"A Lot on My Mind"
Tuesday, April 20th 6:00-9:00 p.m.
2010 Chicago Art Open Benefit and Preview Party.
This is a special occasion for people to see the exhibit before it opens to the public (Saturday, April 24th). The event will celebrate 35 years of Chicago Artists' Coalition with dancing, catered hors d'oeuvres from Blue Plate Catering Co., wine bar and a silent auction. This is a ticketed benefit with all proceeds going directly back into CAC programming.
http://chicagoartistscoalition.org/art-open/
Saturday, April 24th - May 7th
2010 Chicago Artists' Coalition Art Open
I will be one of the artists exhibiting at this group exhibition. The piece that has been selected for the event is my acrylic and pastel painting, "A Lot on My Mind"