Entertainment at the Holiday Art Show

The Arts Alliance Gallery is overflowing with one of a kind pieces of art for sale. Each Thursday night a different Artist will be showcased at an open house in the Gallery and the Gallery will stay open until 8PM.

The following artists will be providing entertainment for us during our Holiday Show at the Arts Alliance Gallery.

Nov. 13, Thursday, 5:30 - 8pm, Stephen Hodder, glass artist and guitarist from Princeton will provide background music for shopping.
Nov. 15, Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00pm, Ryan Knutson, a 12-year old guitarist from Clearwater will play. Ryan is a 7th grade student at St. Cloud Christian School, and has been playing guitar for 4 1/2 years.
Nov. 20, Thursday, between 5:30 - 7:30pm, Melia Willoughby of Elk River, will entertain with Harp melodies. Melia is a 14-year old student at Salk Middle School, and studies harp with Emile Gerard.
Nov. 22, Saturday, 1:00 - 2:00pm Story Time with Shawn McCann, illustrator of children's books and painter. His most recent book is _The Sick Bug_, written by Susie Bazil.
Dec. 4, Thursday, 5:30 - 8:00pm, Stephen Hodder will provide us with music on his guitar.
Dec. 11, Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00pm, "Mississippi Mud", a guitar trio from Elk River will entertain us with all original songs. Members are Darrell Peterson, Paul Donaldson and Gordy Moldenhaur.
Dec. 13, Saturday, 1:00-2:00pm "Holiday Songs on the Harp" arranged and performed by Jean Bostrum
Dec. 18, Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00pm, Story Time with Shawn McCann.

The public is invited to join in on the fun every Thursday evening, 4-8pm, during our Holiday Show receptions at the Arts Alliance Gallery, 716 Main Street, Elk River. For more information call the Gallery at 763 441-4725.

ARTS ALLIANCE LAUNCHES NEW SERIES OF DRAWING, PAINTING CLASSES

Moving in a bold new direction which maximizes the use of its home classroom and gallery space, the Arts Alliance will launch a dynamic series of drawing and painting classes in November, including instruction for students as young as 7 and continuing through adults.

The first offerings, designed primarily for home schooling families, will be offered weekday mornings beginning November 5 and will conclude December 11. Jessica Henry Davis, the series instructor, says,” I have spent six years developing this program of classes and have seen great results in the students that have gone through it. As a home schooling mom, I know quite well the need for a great art program. The methods that I use, geared to students beginning with little or no artistic experience, are designed to take them through several years of progress to prepare them for truly enriching artistic futures in classical fine art.” This exciting, high-energy series is open to the general public as well, however.

The program focuses on classical art traditions that Henry Davis has honed to the needs of several age and skill levels. It includes, for example, beginning drawing instruction for students aged from 7 to 15 years of age while other courses range all the way to advanced painting for students 16 through adults. Her watercolor class features methods employed by Victorian masters such as Blanche Fisher Wright, illustrator of Mother Goose tales and Beatrix Potter, author and illustrator of the Peter Rabbit stories. Courses may be taken as single experiences or may continue over a longer period of time throughout the year.

The Arts Alliance welcomes Henry Davis and her family back to the area and is pleased to introduce her fine work and experienced teaching to the area. She was raised here and trained in Elk River at the Schroeder Studio and at Atelier LeSueur. She has taken master painting classes with David Leffel, Wanda Kemper, and Skip Whitcomb and has studied sculpture with George Carlson and drawing with Sam Savatt. Her work has been featured on WCCO in Minneapolis and KPDQ in Portland, Oregon. She has taught in Wayzata, Minnetonka, and Elk River as well as at Master’s School of Art and Providence Academy in Oregon.

Detailed information regarding the drawing and painting series is available at the Arts Alliance office Thursdays through Saturdays from 12 to 5 PM at 716 Main Street, Elk River or by phone at 763-441-4725. Link to Class List and Online Registration.

Continental Ballet Brings Coppelia to Elk River

Continental Ballet
Sunday, October 12, 2008
3PM
Zabee Theater Elk River

Take advantage of this opportunity to attend the Ballet Coppelia with your family and friends in the Zabee Theater. Back by popular demand, the Continental Ballet will delight you with their artistry and dance. Tickets are available in advance at the Arts Alliance Gallery 716 Main Street in Beautiful Downtown Elk River and by calling 763-441-4725.
Tickets will be available at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for ERAAA members and seniors 65+, and $6 for students up to age 18. Family Packs for 2 adults and a child are $30, additional child with family pack is $5. Group Rates are available for groups of 10 or more.

Tonic Sol Fa Coming to Elk River

Tonic Sol Fa, a nationally known a cappella group, will kick off its holiday tour right here in Elk River! Join us as we celebrate a night of music and fun with a group of Minnesota's own rising you talents. Perfect for all ages!

Friday, November 21, 2008
7pm (doors open at 6pm)
Zabee Theater in Elk River High School
children/students $17 Adults $22 *A portion of the ticket proceeds goes directly to arts programming at Elk River High!

Tickets available at:
www.tonicsolfa.com (accepts credit cards)
Coborns 763 441-1400
Arts Alliance Gallery 763 441-4725
ERHS 763 241-3434

Interested in Performing Your Art?

We are looking for people who like to perform and are looking for a venue to perform or share their art in a small intimate environment. The Arts Alliance has space for music, theater, comedy, poetry reading and gathering to discuss Art in the Arts Alliance Gallery at 716 Main Street in Elk River. We are forming a committee of people who are interesting in developing a plan to schedule and oversee events in the Gallery Space. Contact the Arts Alliance Gallery for more information. 763-441-4725 or email webmaster@elkriverart.org

Seeking Artists for Art Sale

Union Congregational Church in Elk River seeks artists to participate in a fundraising art sale. Space is free and 20% of all sales will be collected to help fund youth service and fellowship activities (with the exception of South African bead art sales from ArtAidsArt)*
*This year, we are featuring Bead Art from ArtAidsArt; a non-profit group providing sustainable income to South African Artists. For more information visit http://www.artaidsart.org/

Art Sale Details
*When*: Saturday, December 6, 2008
*Where*: Union Congregational Church
1118 4th Street
Elk River, MN.
*Time*: 10 am to 3 pm

*To register and reserve display space contact*: Marcie Babcock @ 763-441-7220 or 612-202-1040, or email youse123@aol.com

Two Art Shows to Enjoy

Harvey Shroeder's Students Show is currently on display at the Sherburne County Government Center. It will Run until June 19th. There are 22 artists displaying 82 paintings. The following link will take you to a Star News Article about the show http://erstarnews.com/content/view/3258/64/. Bruce Strand's description of this painting: "I call it "Kitty's Pillow," because this cat, whom I had for 18 years (died 2 years ago)liked to nestle his noggin into the palm of my left hand whenever it was available." Harvey is a great teacher. Make sure to check out this show.

Spring Thaw is an Exhibit that is at the Arts Alliance Gallery 716 Main Street in Downtown Elk River. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 5 from 4 to 8PM. Spring Thaw is a show of watercolors and clay and will run through July 5th. The Show features Judith Meyeraan, Eleanor Johnson, Kimberly Pietzrak, Mae Spencer and Deb Vandereyk. For more information go to http://www.elkriverart.org/

Art Soup 2009. Are you interested in being on the planning committee for ArtSoup June 2009? We are going to be forming a committee soon. Email the arts alliance at info@eraaa.org and we will add your name to the list.