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SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
UID:10002471-1778068800-1778086800@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
CREATED:20260321T225020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
UID:10002472-1778155200-1778173200@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
CREATED:20260321T225020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
UID:10003796-1778155200-1778173200@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
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SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
CREATED:20260321T225020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
UID:10003797-1778241600-1778259600@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
UID:10002474-1778328000-1778346000@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
CREATED:20260321T225020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
UID:10003798-1778328000-1778346000@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heartlandartclub.org/wp-content/uploads/Henryk-Logo-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
UID:10002475-1778673600-1778691600@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
CREATED:20260321T225020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
UID:10002476-1778760000-1778778000@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
CREATED:20260321T225020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
UID:10003800-1778760000-1778778000@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
UID:10002477-1778846400-1778864400@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
CREATED:20260321T225020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
UID:10003801-1778846400-1778864400@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
UID:10002478-1778932800-1778950800@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
CREATED:20260321T225020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
UID:10003802-1778932800-1778950800@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
UID:10002479-1779278400-1779296400@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
CREATED:20260321T225020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
UID:10003803-1779278400-1779296400@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
UID:10002480-1779364800-1779382800@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
CREATED:20260321T225020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
UID:10003804-1779364800-1779382800@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Art Club":MAILTO:art@heartlandartclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
UID:10002481-1779451200-1779469200@heartlandartclub.org
SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
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SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
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SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T203518Z
CREATED:20250826T010634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T203518Z
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SUMMARY:Ticket-to-Pick-It 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ticket-to-Pick-It (TTPI) exhibition features over 100 original\, representational artworks donated by generous artists from across the Central US. Each piece is valued at $250 or more and will be awarded to a ticket holder through our unique ranking and digital drawing process. Whether you’re participating in the event or simply visiting the gallery\, this exhibition offers a chance to enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of high-quality artwork—all created in support of Heartland Art Club’s mission. \nImportant Dates:\nDonations accepted through October 17\, at 4:30 p.m.\nDonations drop-off between August 16 – October 17\, Wednesday through Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.\nExhibition dates are October 21\, – January 9\nOpening reception is on October 24\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nTicket sales occurs between October 17 – December 3  at Midnight (or until all tickets are sold)\nRankings from ticket holders are due by December 3\, at 11:59 p.m.\nNotification of winnings via website occurs on December 5\, at the holiday party\nArtwork to be picked up between December 5 – December 23\n\nBuy Your Tickets and Learn More
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/ticket-to-pick-it-2025/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T021539Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T021539Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Henryk Ptasiewicz Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the artist\, Henryk Ptasiewicz and his masterful and colorful art. \nReception: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm AND Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nOn Display from May 6\, 2026\, through June 6\, 2026 \nHenryk PtasiewiczHenryk Leon Ptasiewicz (1955–2025) was a British-born artist whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the St. Louis art community. Born in Scunthorpe\, Lincolnshire\, England\, he was the only child of Gladys Dent Ptasiewicz and Henryk Leon Ptasiewicz\, a decorated World War II navigator with the Polish RAF. He studied technical illustration at Kelsterton College in North Wales and earned a BA in Graphic Design from St. Martin’s School of Art in London in 1978. \nIn England\, Henryk built a wide-ranging creative career as a painter\, illustrator\, designer\, and sculptor. He spent years designing and constructing fiberglass works\, from playground structures to full-scale dinosaurs\, and later worked as a special effects designer and book illustrator. During this time\, his friendship with figurative painter Robert Lenkiewicz helped shape his commitment to painting from life and to telling meaningful human stories through art. \nHenryk moved to St. Louis in 1999 and quickly became an integral part of its arts community. He launched his “Hire Your Own Picasso” practice\, painting commissions and teaching\, and became active with the St. Louis Art Guild\, where he regularly painted alongside fellow artists. A master colorist known for bold\, expressive brushwork\, he was devoted to painting from life\, capturing people and their stories with energy and compassion. He was also a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters and an award-winning participant in regional plein air events\, including an invitation to the Door County Plein Air Festival in 2017. \nDeeply engaged in the community\, Henryk contributed to major public projects\, including painted fiberglass cake sculptures for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary\, and maintained an active live drawing practice at events\, fundraisers\, and gatherings across the region. Widely respected by fellow artists\, he was known for his generosity\, always willing to share his knowledge or paint alongside others. Henryk lived fully as an artist until his passing on October 22\, 2025\, after a day spent working in his studio at the Fine Arts Building in Soulard. He is remembered not only for his remarkable body of work\, but for the community he helped build and the lives he touched through his art.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2026-henryk-ptasiewicz-retrospective/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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