Much to Do

I was thinking about the phrase “much to do about nothing”, not sure why that came to mind. That is certainly not the case with the Gallery. Over the last month we have enjoyed a lot of new art brought by our members. Mike Fell has brought in a new series of bowls, cups & dog eating dishes. Sharon Olmstead has snuck in some more repurposed pins and necklaces. Della Becker has some more of her most widely inspirational crazy pin and paint art. Ann Edwards has dome a bunch of new bowls and added to her clay trays. Mike Ciskowski added som new photos. Callie Seaton has some more wild and colorful paintings. John Laurance thought spring was a great time for flowers.

Get in to see some new work as there is more being brought in weekly.

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Art Walk and Fire Dancing

This Friday Night in Winfield at the Gallery we are having the 2nd Art Walk of the year. Our guest artist is still Madison Hooper. Also the big event of the night is the FireDancing Twirling show. Art Walk begins at 5pm and the show starts at 8:30pm.

First Art Walk of the Year

Gallery is proud to present Madison Hooper for the first Art Walk in Winfield for 2018. Her love to paint, make clothing and costumes will be on display April 6th from 5 to 7. Her latest fascination is wire wrap jewelry which you will find exciting and has real stone added. The even was going to be capped off with her fire twirling abilities but due to weather it is being pushed back till May 4th.

“Wonders of Nature” by Steve Marler, Photographer

Morning Fog

Gallery 1001 is pleased to host “Wonders of Nature,” a photographic exhibit by nature photographer Steve Marler. The exhibit will run through November and December this year.

Marler grew up on a farm and spent hours exploring the outdoors,  an avid hunter and fisherman. During his teenage years, he filled his spare time exploring the creeks, caves, and forests of the Missouri Ozarks. He learned that when he would sit quietly in a favorite spot, wildlife soon started to move around him. “I watched the interaction of the different animals and developed a great appreciation for nature,” Marler explained.

The Pelican’s Flight Path

As the years passed, hunting became less important than the observation time until one day he put his hunting equipment away and picked up a camera instead. A self-taught photographer, he has devoted his efforts over the last few years to becoming the best nature photographer he can be. His efforts have paid off, and Marler is gaining renown as a skilled photographer of the natural world. His work has been featured in exhibits around the area, including the Derby Public Library. The show at Gallery 1001 highlights Marler’s passion for the natural world.

Hint of Yellow

“It is my hope that the photos will inspire others to go out and create their own moments with nature,” Marler explained. “Over the course of a lifetime, you will be introduced to many wonderful people, but the most profound introduction will be meeting Mother Nature on her own terms.”

When Prairie Dogs Dream

Those interested in a preview of Marler’s work can check his website, www.stevemarlerphotography.com, or follow Steve Marler, Photographer, LLC on Facebook.

 A reception to welcome Steve Marler will be held at the gallery, 1001 Main Street in Winfield, Friday evening, November 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Part of the Winfield Arts and Humanities November Art Walk, the reception will offer an opportunity to meet the visionary photographer and view his amazing wildlife scenes, as well as the artwork of Gallery 1001 member artists.

Steve Marler, nature photographer

Happy Birthday, Gallery 1001!

A Community for Art and Art for the Community

Gallery 1001 Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Gallery 1001, 10^th and Main in Winfield, celebrates its 5^th anniversary of art and activities this fall. A reception to celebrate this momentous occasion will be held in conjunction with the Winfield Arts and Humanities Friday art walk, October 13, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Music by The Student Loans will accompany the festivities.

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In 2010, the artist cooperative at 114 East 8^th found itself homeless when that building changed hands. The artists determined they would find a new location. Mike Fell, a member of the original cooperative, decided the corner building at 10^th and Main would remodel into a nice gallery area. He and his wife Ann purchased the building in March 2011.

Guided by Fell’s vision for the 1880 building, the process of gutting and re-creating the corner storefront began. Vernon Goertz was contracted to oversee the remodeling. Many people put in countless hours of work to make the vision a reality.

The project became more extensive than originally planned due to unseen inadequacies in the nineteenth century structure. After eighteen months of work, the artist cooperative opened its doors for business in the twenty-first century, October 2012. Gallery 1001 has provided “A Community for Art and Art for the Community” ever since.

The current cooperative members include Sharon Olmstead, Mike Fell, John Laurance, Callie Seaton, Della Becker, Annie Edwards, Marilyn McNeish, Dorothy Fisher, Ann Fell, Martha Brohammer, and Mike Ciskowski. Of these, Sharon Olmstead, Mike Fell, Callie Seaton, and Dorothy Fisher are charter members of Gallery 1001.

Receptions and events have drawn loyal crowds to the gallery on a regular basis. A series of featured guest artists have showcased not only local talent, but also artists from Wichita, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Illinois, and Tennessee.

Shoppers have come from many different locations, mixing those who call Winfield home with others from around the state, including western Kansas, as well as Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Illinois, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Missouri.

Guest artists, as well as member artists, have offered classes in various skills.

From painting, to photo tinting, print-making, drawing, dulcimer lessons and raku pottery, the range of talent covers a broad spectrum.

Receptions have featured a variety of local musicians.

One series of Heritage exhibits showcased art of local artists who are no longer living. Featured musicians for the Heritage exhibits included guitarist Tom Hoeffgen, a flute combo featuring RaeLynn Baker and Dari Trout, “Wind, Wood, and Wire”, jazz pianist Scott Williams, and the jazz combo “The Student Loans.”

Additional music events include participation in the downtown Music Crawls, with music by Clayton Crawford, the Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance, and hammer dulcimer selections by Ann Fell and Madison Friesen.

Another popular feature is the revolving mural on the exterior wall facing 10^th Street. Muralists for the gallery have included Maggie Bicker, Elizabeth Vaughn, and Della Becker.

 

The latest mural, celebrating the gallery’s fifth anniversary, was created especially for Gallery 1001 by a featured guest artist, Joeni Rogers.

Gallery members extend an invitation to stop by and peruse their new work through the month of October. See if you can discover each artist’s rendition of the theme “Five!” A special treat will be the inclusion of new work by previous artists affiliated with Gallery 1001, either as members or as guests. Stop by during the celebration on October 13 to enjoy live music by “The Student Loans” and visit individual artists.

The last five years have provided a venue for Gallery 1001 artists to offer their creativity to art lovers in the area. They hope to continue sharing their passion for the best humanity has to offer for many years to come.

The 5th anniversary mural

Maggie Bicker to Offer Adult Drawing Class

Photo by Matt Berthot

Noted Winfield Muralist and Art Educator Maggie Bicker will offer a drawing class this fall designed especially for adults. The class is sponsored in a cooperative venture between Winfield Arts and Humanities Council and Gallery 1001 in downtown Winfield.

“It makes me sad to hear adults say, regretfully or a bit defensively, ‘Oh I can’t draw!’” Bicker said. Though most folks will never be DaVinci, she insists everyone with vision can learn to express a simple idea visually.  If you can write and print your name, you can learn to express ideas on paper and take pleasure from the skill. She explained that there are drawing opportunities in almost any profession, to share ideas, processes, or issues with others.

Bicker will provide instruction and coaching in the art of seeing—really seeing—the world around you. “People learn to write by seeing and recognizing the letters in the alphabet. If you can write, you can draw,” she said.

“Part of the problem is cultural,” Bicker continued. “We are taught to think in symbols. Hence, lollipop trees, and those little ‘tulip type’ flowers are taught to little kids and many never grow beyond. Learning to really see doesn’t typically happen. Culturally, we value that skill less than others. As a result, too many folks miss the wonder and the beauty in the world around us. So this class is about the skill of really SEEING that wonder, which allows learning to represent a bit of that wonder through drawing.”

The drawing classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:00 until 8:00 in the newly created adult classroom at WAHC in Baden Square. Classes start September 5 and run through October 24. Participants can sign up through the Winfield Arts and Humanities Office. The fee for eight classes is $50, plus a nominal fee for supplies which Bicker will select and provide at the first class. Supplies will be less than $10 and will include a sketch book, pencils, pens and appropriate erasers.

If you have an interest in polishing your skills in the art of drawing, or gleaning tips from a master instructor, this class is for you. Space is limited, so don’t wait too long. Call Winfield Arts and Humanities today 620-221-2161, or drop by their office in Baden Square to register.

Featured Summer Artists

Gallery 1001 in Winfield is pleased to host two talented artists in the area for the months of July and August. Sandy Stucky and Rebecca Ward will be honored in a welcome reception during the July Art Walk, July 7 from 5 pm until 7 pm. A regular feature of the Winfield Arts and Humanities Council, this Art Walk is one you won’t want to miss.

Sandy Stucky of Belle Plaine will showcase her favorite photographs. An experienced photographer, she has had scenes selected and shown in a juried exhibit at the Derby Public Library.

Rebecca Ward of Udall will display her talent in drawing and painting. A self-taught artist, she has lived most of her life in Cowley County except for four years in New York where she worked with the US Coast Guard. During her years in New York, she discovered her passion for art and worked every spare minute on perfecting her style. “Art is my one true calling,” Ward says with no hesitation.

Though she has no official training, Ward credits her enthusiasm and her style to her admiration for artists Lena Danya, Tanya Shateva, Audra Aclair, Christing Ward, Wendy Ortiz, and Brandon Seafer. True to her youth, she displays her products and her process online with time-lapse entries of several works-in-progress. For a sample see: https://youtu.be/7FjtHhiLV6U

Rebecca Ward

Stop by Gallery 1001 July 7 from 5 pm to 7 pm to meet these talented artists. The Gallery at 10^th and Main will also celebrate the season with an ice cream social on the sidewalk outside the gallery. A selection of artistic dessert bowls handcrafted by Gallery 1001 member artists will be on display. For a supporting contribution, guests can select their favorite bowl and add a scoop of ice cream, complete with toppings. Chill with the artists as you enjoy the summer evening and welcome Stucky and Ward.