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Sepember 29 – November 18, 2007
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MAIN GALLERY
American Exploration
Prints by Karl Bodmer
& George Catlin
from the A.G. Edwards Corporate Collection
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During
the 1830's, artists Karl Bodmer and George
Catlin traveled deep into the American West
to record the customs, costumes, and ceremonies
of Native Americans. Their 19th century hand-tinted
etchings and lithographs come to life when
paired with the contemporary sculpture of
Jopln native Joe Beeler (1931-2006), one of
four founding members of the Cowboy Artists
of America.
Opening
Reception Friday, September 28, 5:30–
7:30 p.m.
Hospitality: Joy & John Cragin
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Sponsored by
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REGIONAL GALLERY
Joe
Beeler’s American West
The Old West is evoked in the original paintings,
prints, drawings, and sculpture of Joplin
native Joe Beeler (1931–2006), one of
the four founders of The Cowboy Artists of
America.
Joe
Beeler - "Sagebrush Serenade"
City
of Joplin proclaims September 28, 2007 Joe
Beeler
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Saturday, September 29th at 2 p.m.
Art in
the Afternoon at Spiva
Lecture & Live Portrait
Painting demonstration by award winning
artist
Brigitte Woosley
Made
possible by the Joe Beeler Memorial Fund
and "The Friends of Joe."
Portrait
painting class at Spiva |
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Spiva's
12 x 12 Auction
Originals
are on display in the lobby
at Spiva Center for the Arts,
222 W. 3rd St., Joplin. You
can place your bid there or
BID ONLINE NOW!
Bidding
ends Nov. 30
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Do you support
Western Art?
"PORTRAIT
OF JOE"
by Ed Larson
Silent Auction
All proceeds go to
the Joe Beeler Memorial Fund
BID
NOW
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Financial
assistance for American Exploration and Joe
Beeler's American West is provided in part by
the Friend's
of St. Avips, and the Missouri Arts Council,
a state agency.
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you for your continued support |
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