About the Greater St Louis Artists
The Greater St Louis Artists is an active group of artists and art enthusiasts with a mission to promote the visual arts and art education in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. We hope to enrich the artistic ability and community feeling of our members.
The GSLA is a fully non-profit organization supported by membership dues and the proceeds from two nationally recognized juried art shows, Art Fair at Queeny Park which we present each year at Queeny Park in St Louis County.
The GSLA is a fully non-profit organization supported by membership dues and the proceeds from two nationally recognized juried art shows, Art Fair at Queeny Park which we present each year at Queeny Park in St Louis County.
Come Join Us For:
Art presentations, demonstrations, workshops and tours
Peer networking and support
Exhibition Venues to display your art
Art show opportunities and news
Member pages on our website
Peer networking and support
Exhibition Venues to display your art
Art show opportunities and news
Member pages on our website
Group Sponsored Events & Activities
Fall and spring national juried art shows at Queeny park
Group exhibits several times a year at area venues
Annual awarding of scholarship and/or grants
Monthly meetings with art demonstrations or presentation
Monthly networking with artists
Workshops, Tours and Special activities
Group exhibits several times a year at area venues
Annual awarding of scholarship and/or grants
Monthly meetings with art demonstrations or presentation
Monthly networking with artists
Workshops, Tours and Special activities
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Meetings
Visitors are always welcome to meetings which are generally held on fourth Thursdays of the month at:
Concordia Lutheran Church
505 South Kirkwood Road Kirkwood Missouri 63122 Located on the southwest corner of Kirkwood Road and Woodbine, directly across Kirkwood Road from The Magic House. However, what you see at that intersection is the old part of the building; with no access. The main parking lot and entrance is located behind the building opposite of Kirkwood Rd. Special spaces are available for visitors and handicap parking near the Main Entrance. There is an additional handicap parking lot on the Kirkwood road side of the building
Meetings start at 6:30 with a social period, followed by an interesting art program or demonstration and then a short business meeting. We also have special social get-togethers at intervals. Social get-togethers replace meetings, usually in July and December. Call to verify meeting dates. |
GSLA MEMBERSHIP
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Our membership is open to any one (over age eighteen) with an interest in the visual arts. Membership dues are currently $30 per year. (Full-time art students with school I.D. pay one-half this rate. Members are encouraged to volunteer time for GSLA activities, committees, and to work during the art festivals. Volunteering during the year provides advantage points for entry to our juried art shows.
You can become a GSLA Member, or renew your membership, simply by clicking on the Paypal button below. It is only $30. Don't worry if you don't have a Paypal account. Once you click on Buy Now you can select to pay with a debit or credit card from the Paypal page. |
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Prefer to pay by check. Make your check out to the GSLA and mail to:
Greater St Louis Art Artists
PO Box 31265
St Louis, Missouri 63131
Greater St Louis Art Artists
PO Box 31265
St Louis, Missouri 63131
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Members in good standing are eligible to vote on GSLA issues at the meetings, and to be elected to leadership offices. A member in good standing is a member whose dues are paid up and who has attended a minimum of three meetings within the prior 12 months.
We encourage all members to volunteer to help with the art shows, member exhibits and social activities of the group. |
THE QUEENY ART FAIRS
The GSLA presents two nationally juried art shows each year, spring and early fall editions of our Art Fair at Queeny Park. Members volunteer their time to plan and operate these shows, the proceeds of which help to fund art education.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each spring, the GSLA gives four one-time merit awards to high school seniors from the greater St Louis area to help with further education in Art. Awards are funded by proceeds from our art shows.
WORKSHOPS
THE GSLA offers workshops designed to help artists grow their artistic and business skills. We also are developing special activities such as the Crystal Bridges Art Tour so like-minded artists can share their knowledge, discuss mutual interests and develop new friendships.
JURIED MEMBERSHIP
A GSLA juried member is a dues paying member in good standing who has been judged by his/her peers to have attained a level of excellence in one (or more) of 12 categories. The categories are: Clay, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Oil and Acrylic Painting, Print Making, Photography, Sculpture, Water Media, Wood, and Other. Members may apply separately for juried status in multiple categories.
You are welcome to be a member of the group and not be a juried member. The benefits of becoming a juried member are:
You are welcome to be a member of the group and not be a juried member. The benefits of becoming a juried member are:
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1. You may show your work at group exhibits organized by the GSLA.
2. The jury application fee is waived for the Spring and Fall Art Fairs at Queeny Park. 3. Juried members receive an additional point during the jury process for the Spring and Fall Art Fairs at Queeny Park. 4. You qualify to be a Show Case Artist at a regular monthly meeting. 5. You are eligible to participate in the GSLA’s visiting artist program through our Education Outreach Committee. 6. Juried members receive a “GSLA Juried Artist” certificate for display at art shows. |
To become a juried member GSLA dues must be current and a minimum of three meetings and/or twelve volunteer hours completed in the twelve months prior to application.
Jury sessions occur twice a year on the same day as the May and November meetings. If you are interested in becoming a juried member, submit the application via email to the chair of the jury committee. Juried members whose dues lapse for one year or longer will be required to reapply for juried status
Jury sessions occur twice a year on the same day as the May and November meetings. If you are interested in becoming a juried member, submit the application via email to the chair of the jury committee. Juried members whose dues lapse for one year or longer will be required to reapply for juried status
GSLA NEWSLETTER & FACEBOOK PAGE
Members receive an interesting and informative monthly newsletter either in email or print format (if email not available).
FESTIVALS/EXHIBITS SCHOLARSHIPS CONTACT US QUEENY ART FAIR
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Greater St Louis Artists, PO Box 31265, St Louis, Missouri 63131
Greater St Louis Artists, PO Box 31265, St Louis, Missouri 63131