The Gallery: Where Art and Artist Collide

Dorothy Kelley, Curator, 573-783-5609

The Gallery located at 101 E. Pinckney Street, just off Whitener Street behind The Reagan Hotel, was born out of the need for a venue to promote the work of Nature Photographer, Kevin Ward. Kevin, who has staged successful shows at Marbles Gallery in Lafayette Square, and The Nature Center in Cape Girardeau, has an impeccible eye for flora and minute details that most of us walk past every day.

After staging several exhibits of his work, the team of Ward & Kelley discussed the need to promote the work of other local and regional artists to showcase the unbelievable impact Visual Art can have on one’s existance, and the region in which one lives. Today, exhibits rotate every 2-3 months, and the venue has been home to the work of Textile Artists, Sculpturs, Artifact Collectors, Photographers, Painters, Jewelry Craftsmen, and even Children’s Art. Themes have ranged from Indian Artifacts, to Wedding Photography & Ensembles Past & Present – featuring well known local Photographer Russ Middleton, to Modernism portrayed by Artist Abril Borrego, to the exceptional Watercolor & Oil works of Kathryn Breitenstein, to “Ebru” The Art of Turkish Marbling by Trey Copeland, Amazing Photography by Channel 12’s Weatherman, Brian Alworth, the work of Multi-talented Teacher and Artist, Jan Chamberlain, Landscapes of the Ozarks by Butler County Artist, Michael Phelps, and The Seasons of Flowers by Marble Hill native, Dodi (Ricketts) Conrad, who closed the 2011 Season at The Gallery with her amazing work. And the list goes on…..

With natural light pouring into the vaulted room, the space is captivating to Art enthusiasts of all ages. Regardless of the medium the exhibit is supporting at the time of visit, you are sure to capture the true aesthetic value. The Gallery is FREE of admission and commission. 100% of all sales are returned to the artist. Each exhibit is complemented with theme appropriate furnishings and Objects de'Art.

2012 Exhibitors:

January 1 – February 29: “The Sampler” – Anchored by the hand pieced Quilt of Mrs. Lily Tripp, the collection represents everything from an 1800’s Oil Painting by A. Polini, to a Watercolor by Luigi Luciano, to Kathryn Breitenstein’s “Purple Cone Flowers,” to paintings by Folk Artist and Marquand Native, Floyd Cheek the “Grandpa Moses” of Madison County, to Trey Copeland’s Ebru, and Kevin Ward’s Nature Photography, along with Early Original Hollywood Movie and Musical Posters…. truly something for every Art enthusiast.

March, April & May: Monica LaVanchy – A One Woman Show. A Jackson, MO native, Monica brings to The Gallery a Multi-Media presentation showcasing her unbelievable talent, training and skills. Watch this site, Facebook and your local Newspaper for our “Meet The Artist” Reception date and time. This is definitely an exhibit you won’t want to miss!

June & July: To Be Announced.

August, September & October: St. Louis based Art Instructor Rosie Abramczyk and her exhibit cleverly titled “Nouns: People, Places & Things” will bring The Gallery walls to life with a Nostalgic look at Early Marquand, coupled with Modernism, and Portraiture so real you’ll think you’re looking at photography!

November & December: To Be Announced.

The Gallery Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Other hours and days available by appointment. Contact: Dorothy Kelley, Curator – 573-783-5609.

Interested in Exhibiting? If you, or someone you know is interested in exhibiting at The Gallery, please contact Dorothy Kelley at 573-783-5609. We are currently registering exhibitors for 2013 and 2014.