Greater St. Louis Arts Association Presents Art Fair at Queeny Park, 4/8-10

The Greater St. Louis Art Association presents the semi-annual Art Fair at Queeny Park, Apr. 8 through 10 at the indoor, air-conditioned Greensfelder Recreation Center in Queeny Park, 550 Weidman Rd, Ballwin, Mo.

With more than 120 juried artists from 20 states, the Art Fair at Queeny Park is one of the most reputable, longest-running art fairs in the bi-state region. These artists represent the following media: digital art, drawing, printmaking, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture and wood. The Art Fair at Queeny Park also presents a rare opportunity for the public to see and purchase original works of fine art and fine craft directly from the artists who create them.

"What's great about this art fair is that even if you've been before, it's a new show every year," said co-chair Vic Barr. "And we always try to include activities that people can enjoy while they discover something new or reconnect with their 'old favorites.'"

In addition to the wide variety of fine art and fine crafts, guests are treated to:

• Live music from the Sound Unlimited with Gary Presley from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dave Becherer Trio from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, and Ann Dueren Jazz Trio with Bob Stout and Jan Ammerman from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday;
• Wine tastings from Peaceful Bend Winery Vineyard from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday;
• Three $100 drawings (noon and 3 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday) for "art dollars" that can be spent at any artist's booth;
• An interactive Art Discovery Adventure for children from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday;
• An open "Art Wall" for public expression; and
• Refreshments available for purchase.

Proceeds from the $5 admission and the artists' booth fees go to GSLSS's Art Scholarship Fund and help cover show expenses. St. Louis-area high school seniors are eligible to apply for the scholarship, which is sent directly to the college of his or her choice. Scholarship winners will have their work displayed at the spring Queeny Art Fair. Additional donations for the scholarship fund are welcomed at the admission gate.

Admission is $5 at the door and free to those 18 and under. Parking is free. Tickets are valid for all three days of the Queeny Art Fair. Hours are:

• 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 8;
• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9; and
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10.

Dollar-off coupons are available from the GSLAA website, www.glsaa.org. Guests will have the opportunity to sign the guest book to receive future announcements and discount coupons.

Contact co-chairs Vic Barr, 314-997-1181, or Maggie McCarthy, 636-724-5968, for more information about the Art Fair at Queeny Park. Visit www.gslaa.org or contact GSLAA Program Director Stanley Boyle (314) 821-5421 for more information about GSLAA.

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