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SUMMARY:Paintings along the Trail of Tears Exhibit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Heartland Art Club presents \nPaintings along the Trail of TearsIn Support of the Steelville Trail of Tears Memorial Monument Fundraiser \nOpening Reception: March 6\, 2026\, 6–8pm \nExhibition Dates: March 4 – April 4\, 2026 \nHeartland Art Club is proud to support the Steelville Trail of Tears Remembrance Committee in their goal to share stories of those who traveled the Trail of Tears through Crawford County\, MO from 1837 to 1839. \nPaintings Along the Trail of Tears includes artwork from the Steelville Arts Council (STARCO) Plein Air events of 2024 and 2025. With a goal of funding $200\,000 to place a permanent monument at one of the encampment sites\, these works have been auctioned to assist in raising funds and building awareness of the remembrance effort. \nAlso on display will be a model of the Memorial Monument\, artifacts from the 1830s and other items to tell the story about The Trail of Tears and its massive push by the United States government to forcibly remove all native people from the southeastern United States. \nAll artwork is being sold without a commission to the Gallery so that all of the proceeds go toward the monument fundraiser. \nFor more info about the Steelville’s Trail of Tears Remembrance: trailoftears.steelvillehistoricalsociety.com.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/paintings-along-the-trail-of-tears-exhibit-2026/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Portraits in Watercolor with Janine Helton:  3/20/2026 - 3/22/2026
DESCRIPTION:Demystifying Portraits in Watercolor with Janine Helton \nIn this three-day in-person workshop\, you will learn how to create glowing watercolor portraits with radiant flesh tones and luminous color! \nJoin me at my easel as I explain and demonstrate the use of transparent glazes\, considering shapes\, color and value to capture the likeness and essence of our subject. Techniques include water-to-pigment ratio\, color mixing\, building form\, lifting techniques\, and so much more! \nWe will work together on one portrait over the three days\, but if you are a fast painter\, feel free to bring a second pre-drawn portrait of your own to work on as time allows. \nSome experience in watercolor is recommended. \nSupply ListHeartland Art Club Members: Enter the member discount code to get 10% off at checkout.\nForgot the discount code? Check your email first—we send members a quarterly email reminder with the member discount code. If you still can’t find it\, please email us (art@heartlandartclub.org) with your name\, email address\, and phone number—we’ll verify your membership status and send you the code. \nNot a member? Sign up here \nRead the Workshop & Class Information & Policies \n3 Day Workshop \nWhen: March 20 through March 22\, 2026\, 9 AM to 4 PM \nLimited to 14 participants. \n​Location:\nThe Galleries at Heartland Art Club\n101A West Argonne\nKirkwood\, Missouri 63122 \nAbout Janine HeltonJanine Helton is a watercolor artist who has been recognized in watercolor competitions locally\, nationally and internationally. Since childhood she has enjoyed hands-on creative pursuits\, but it wasn’t until the fall of 2009 that she began taking watercolor lessons with a local artist in her hometown of St. Charles\, Missouri. Janine has since taken workshops from nationally known artists including Carl Purcell\, Janet Rogers\, Fealing Lin and Ted Nuttall. She now paints daily in her home studio. \nJanine is a Best of Missouri Hands Juried Artist\, a Saint Louis Watercolor Society Signature Member as well as a Signature Member of Women in Watercolor\, the Transparent Watercolor Society\, Southern Watercolor Society\, Watercolor West\, the Northwest Watercolor Society\, the San Diego Watercolor Society\, the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies\, the Missouri Watercolor Society\, the Illinois Watercolor Society\, the Michigan Water Color Society\, and the Georgia Watercolor Society. \nWebsite:  https://www.janheltonartworks.com/ \nEmail: janine@janheltonartworks.com
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/demystifying-portraits-in-watercolor-with-janine-helton-3-20-2026-3-22-2026/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T180000
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SUMMARY:Paintings along the Trail of Tears 2026 Reception
DESCRIPTION:Heartland Art Club invites the public to attend the opening reception for Paintings Along the Trail of Tears\, an exhibition supporting the Steelville Trail of Tears Remembrance Committee. \nThis exhibition features artwork created during the Steelville Arts Council (STARCO) Plein Air events of 2024 and 2025. These works were produced to raise funds and awareness for a permanent memorial honoring those who traveled the Trail of Tears through Crawford County\, Missouri between 1837 and 1839. \nIn addition to the artwork\, the exhibition includes a scale model of the proposed Memorial Monument\, artifacts from the 1830s\, and historical materials that tell the story of the Trail of Tears and the forced removal of Native peoples from the southeastern United States. \nThe reception offers an opportunity to view the exhibition\, learn more about the remembrance effort\, and reflect on this important history.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/paintings-along-the-trail-of-tears-2026-reception/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Shows
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SUMMARY:2025 Volunteer Appreciation Reception
DESCRIPTION:Heartland Art Club is an all-volunteer organization\, and our volunteers are essential to everything we do. Each year\, we host a Volunteer Appreciation Event to recognize and celebrate the individuals who give their time\, skills\, and energy to support the Club and its mission. \nThis event is open to anyone who has volunteered\, even for a single hour\, during the past year. Guests are invited to enjoy light appetizers\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages while connecting with fellow volunteers who share a passion for representational art and for Heartland Art Club. \nWe look forward to coming together to celebrate our volunteers and to express our sincere appreciation for the many ways they help Heartland Art Club thrive.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2025-volunteer-appreciation-reception/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
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SUMMARY:BS Saturday – How to Get Juried into Signature Status and Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 28 | 1:00–2:30 pm\nRegistration Fee: $5 \nThis BS Business Saturday talk is designed to help artists prepare strong\, compliant Signature Membership applications and submissions to juried exhibitions. The session will cover practical tips to ensure applications meet all requirements\, follow the rules precisely\, and present artwork in the best possible light. Artists considering applying for Signature Membership\, either this year or in the future\, will gain valuable insight into how to approach the process with confidence.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/bs-saturday-how-get-juried-signature-status-exhibitions/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:BS Business Saturdays
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SUMMARY:2025 VxVII Show
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: \nOctober 22\, 2026\, through January 24\, 2027 \nPick-up dates are January 28\, 2027\, through January 31\, 2027\, from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. \nThe VxVII Show is a favorite at Heartland Art Club\, featuring original works of art created in a 5″ x 7″ format. This exhibition offers gallery visitors a chance to explore a wide variety of small-scale\, affordable artwork by talented artists\, all thoughtfully created to make a big impression in a small space. Perfect for collectors\, first-time buyers\, and anyone searching for unique\, artful gifts\, the VxVII Show celebrates creativity\, craftsmanship\, and the joy of discovering original art that’s accessible and easy to take home.
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/2025-vxvii-show/2026-01-24/
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:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T160000
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SUMMARY:The Language of painting with Lon Brauer:  1/10/2026 - 1/11/2026
DESCRIPTION:Painting and Drawing are languages. Visual languages. And as with learning any language one must first grasp the concepts and structure\, then dig into the vocabulary. \nThis course is designed to expose the student to new ways of thinking about drawing and painting and how the two speak to the viewer.  We will explore the language and vocabulary of mark-making as we strive to improve our visual skills. \nThe student will be immersed in a series of exercises that with strengthen and reinforce very basic principles that are often overlooked. \nDay one is devoted to what drawing is and how mark-making in drawing leads to new paths for painting. Students will be working with dry and wet media to find fresh avenues for art making. \nDay two is open for students to work on pet projects. Anything goes\, and Lon will be available to guide and critique as desired. \n‘I have been teaching this method that strips away the visual baggage and opens the student up to a new-found freedom in the painting process. Your artwork will take on a dynamism and movement that only a painting can convey. I will show you ways to stretch your visual experience and then gain confidence with your image making thru intuitive choices.’ \nThis is an in-studio workshop. Lon will describe his approach thru demos each day followed up with one-on-one instruction as students give it a go. \nThe student will be exposed to the following: \n·     The limited palette\n·     Mixing colors – what are the possibilities as we expand the palette\n·     Exploring line as a primary tool\n·     Mixing wet and dry mediums\n·     Paint application – what can a brush do\n·     Converting a subject into shapes\n·     Introduction to gestalt principles of design\n·     Starting a painting…developing strategies\n·     Color\, value and line issues \nThis workshop is suitable for experienced as well as beginner. Lon will be addressing oil paint\, pastel\, watercolor\, and charcoal. Open to all mediums. \nSupply ListHeartland Art Club Members: Enter the member discount code to get 10% off at checkout.\nForgot the discount code? Check your email first—we send members a quarterly email reminder with the member discount code. If you still can’t find it\, please email us (art@heartlandartclub.org) with your name\, email address\, and phone number—we’ll verify your membership status and send you the code. \nNot a member? Sign up here \nRead the Workshop & Class Information & Policies \n2 Day Workshop \nWhen: January 10 through January 11\, 2026\, 9 AM to 4 PM \nLimited to 12 participants. \n​Location:\nThe Galleries at Heartland Art Club\n101A West Argonne\nKirkwood\, Missouri 63122 \nAbout Lon BrauerLon Brauer is an American artist known for his work in figure and plein air landscape. Born in 1955 and coming of age in the seventies\, he has roots in the abstract expressionist movement. Although a representational artist he steers clear of the overtly literal. His work is a mix of the abstract and representational bringing an expressionistic use of paint and materials to create images that challenge the viewer with new perspectives. \nLon shows his work nationally. He presents numerous workshops on painting techniques and alternative methods. He lives and works with his partner\, quillwork artist Djuana Tucker\, and owns Lon Brauer Studios in Granite City\, Illinois. \nWebsite:  https://www.lonbrauer.com/ \nEmail:  lonbrauer55@gmail.com
URL:https://heartlandartclub.org/event/the-language-of-painting-with-lon-brauer-1-10-2026-1-11-2026/
LOCATION:The Galleries at Heartland Art Club\, 101A Argonne\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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