Images 8th Annual Juried Art Show

The 8th Annual Juried Art Show will be held from April 20 through May 12. The deadline for entry is February 29. Cleck here for the Prospectus.

Images mourns the passing of long-time member Herman Sharhag

Herman A. Scharhag, 87, died peacefully early Monday morning, January 9, 2012 at North Care Hospice House, North Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m. followed by Memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, with a Royal Order of Jesters Court 54 Rose Ceremony to follow. Herman was born June 20, 1924 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ernst Joseph Herman Scharhag and Louise Skoff. After graduation from Withrow High School in Cincinnati, Herman was accepted into the Army Specialized Training Program and sent to the Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, Missouri. Prior to finishing the program, he was called into active duty and completed basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood. Before leaving for Europe as an artilleryman, he married Phyllis Ann Mackey. At the end of the European campaign, he returned on the Queen Mary and was on leave before going on to the invasion of Japan, but was spared by Truman dropping the bomb. After his discharge, Herman and Phyllis came to the Kansas City area and raised their children, Robbin, David and Scott. Herman intended to continue his education at the Kansas City Art Institute, but started working with the architectural firm of Kivett and Myers as a draftsman. In 1952, he passed the exam to become a registered architect, continuing his career until retiring from his own firm, Herman Scharhag Architects. His architectural designs can be seen throughout the area. After "retirement", he continued his love of art and was involved with the art communities of the area until his death. Herman was a 50 year member of the Alpha Masonic Lodge in North Kansas City. He was also a member of the Ararat Shrine, its Million Dollar Patrol Unit and Ole Car Unit. He was a founding member of The Order of Quetzalcoatl at Ararat Shrine Temple and the Royal Order of Jesters, Court 54. Phyllis died in 1979 and Herman married Virginia Lee Webster in 1981. Virginia's son David then joined the family. Herman was preceded in death by both Phyllis and Virginia, his parents, sister Frieda Urbahns, brother Robert Scharhag, half-brother Rudy Skoff, and infant sister, as well as his son David Scharhag. He is survived by a daughter, Robbin Musgrave (Tony) of Kansas City, his son Scott Scharhag (Barbara) of Champlain, New York, and stepson David Webster of San Fernando, California. He has four grandchildren, Brady Musgrave (Amy) of Springfield, Missouri, Chris Musgrave (Jennifer), Lauren Roberts (Patrick), and Matthew Scharhag of Kansas City, Missouri and four great-grandchildren. Herman was a very generous, loving man and his last gift was to the Anatomy and Cell Biology Department of KU Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the Ararat Shrine Wings of Mercy, the Northland Art League, or North Care Hospice House. Condolences may be offered at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com. M
Published in Kansas City Star on January 11, 2012.

Children's Art Workshops

Children's art workshops will be held every second Thursday at 4:00PM. Please see the flyer for details. Click here.

Quilting Workshop Led by Ruth Sharp from Tucson, Arizona

Our recent Quilting Workshop was an overwhelming success. Many thanks to Harper's Fabric and Quilt Company in downtown Overland Park for their generous participation in this workshop.

Another workshop is planned for mid-2012.

Here are some photos from the workshop.

New Satin Sturdevant Scholarship Student Announced

Hayley Hooper is our new scholarship student. Hayley graduated in 2010 from Shawnee Mission South High School and is a second year scholar attending the Kansas City Art Institute.

This past year she enjoyed learning and exploring how art is created. She found especially exciting creating 3D installations and seeing how they affected space, how they changed the space, and she learned how space becomes art.

Next semester Hayley will be studying in the painting department. She is interested in art history and is entertaining becoming an art teacher.

Watercolor USA Award goes to Norma Herring

Norma won a Purchase Award in Watercolor USA at the Springfield, MO Art Museum for her painting "Evening Lady Slipper." It was a labor of love that took 5 months to paint! It also received an Award of Merit recently in Images Art Gallery's Annual Juried Show which was juried by Bob Holloway.

Norma continues to be recognized for her outstanding watercolor paintings. You can read about Norma's other awards below.

Bess Duston Receives Recognition

2011 Images Annual Student Juried Art Show - High School Students

The student art show was on display through February 12. Below are some photos of the winners and the jurors!

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Images Art Gallery is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization which relies partly on donations from the community. Our annual expenses include the support of a local art student and providing a venue for the People to People International Children's Peace Murals project -- one that sees entries from students all over the world. We also host a Student Show for local preschool and elementary school art students who are selected by the teachers of art in the respective schools. In addition we provide artist workshops, open to the public, in order to support the expenses of nationally known artist faculty. If you would like to be a part of our community support team, your donation would be greatly appreciated and it is fully tax deductible. Donors also receive special recognition in Gallery publications.

To donate, please send your check to Images Art Gallery - Attention: Sandy Cahill, Chairman, 7320 West 80th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66204. Or you can call the gallery with your credit card information and they will process the donation for you over the telephone. If you wish to donate now, please fill out this form and the gallery will call you for your credit card number:

Bobbi Toyne Accepted into Johnson County Art Fest

Bobbi Toyne has been accepted into the Johnson County Art Fest, a juried  exhibition. The exhibit will show at the Ernie Miller Nature Center starting Sunday,  October 30th with a reception  from 2-4 p.m. that day. The show will  run for one month.

International Art Competition Award to Local Artist - Norma does it again!!

“Midnight Cosmos” by Norma Herring, a local artist specializing in watercolor and mixed media painting, is a Finalist in the International Artist Challenge #56 Florals & Gardens Competition and will be published in International Artist magazine #72 April/May issue available in stores mid- late March.  The watercolor was selected from entries submitted by artists from all over the world and will receive full-page coverage along with a description of the Inspiration, Design Strategy and Working Process used by Herring for the painting.

“International Artist Magazine, with almost 100,000 readers in over 21 countries, provides a continuing series of art competitions designed to encourage the best talent working in the art world today, and is open to any two-dimensional painting or drawing medium,” said Vincent Miller, Publisher.  Cash awards of $1-2000 are given to First, Second and Third place winners along with Award Certificates to 10 or more Finalists   all of whom are featured in the magazine, bringing them to the attention of galleries and collectors across the globe.  

QUOTES:

“I am excited and honored to have my painting chosen for publication in this popular
Art magazine,” said Herring.  “Watercolors are my passion and lend themselves beautifully to capturing the essence of flowers like Cosmos.  I love and admire the elegant graceful appearance of these stunning flowers, their ability to survive and even thrive in harsh weather conditions and because they attract birds, butterflies, bees and other insects.  Plus, they come in luscious shades of pink, my favorite color.”       

ABOUT NORMA HERRING:

A native of the K.C. area, Norma Herring has been painting with watercolors for more than thirty years.  Recently she’s begun experimenting with added acrylics, iridescent watercolor medium and gel pen to create special effects.  Her work focuses on nature using strong composition, meticulous detail and a vibrant color palette providing viewers a rich visual experience.  Surviving breast cancer in 2001 proved life changing for Herring, inspiring her to paint with renewed zeal.  Two recent First Place ribbons along with this current Award are testimony to her hard work and creative talent.  She is a member of Images Art Gallery, a co-op gallery in downtown Overland Park and the Greater Kansas City Art Association.  

Congratulations to Norma for this wonderful achievement. We are very proud that she is a member of Images Art Gallery!

NORMA HERRING KEEPS WINNING!

BARBARA TULL WINS

Barbara Tull won 2nd place in the National League of American Pen Women art competition for her watercolor painting, "Amelia."

Congratulations Barbara!

RICHARD BIRDSONG AWARDED ANNUAL ART SCHOLARSHIP

Richard Bridsong received Images Art Gallery's Satin Sturdevant Scholarship given annually to a deserving art student in the Kansas City area. The award was presented by gallery member Teri Kay Willett at the Senior Banquet on May 14.

Richard will start school this fall at the Kansas City Art Institute. He has also enlisted in the Marine reserves and is currently stationed here in Kansas City so that he can attend KCAI.

Congratulations, Richard!

TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING STUDENT ARTISTS

Images Art Gallery recently hosted a ceremony to induct new members into Truman High School's National Art Honor Society.

In 1978, the National Art Education Association began the National Art Honor Society program, specifically for high school students grades 10-12, for the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art. The NAHS also strives to aid members in working toward the attainment of their highest potential in art areas, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.

Truman High School has had a Chapter of NAHS since 1980.  THS organization is an active group of art students who not only share their love for the arts with one another, but also with the community.

BARBARA TULL ACCEPTED

Barbara Tull has had her watercolor painting, "A Twist of Lemons", accepted for the Arizona Watercolor Association 2008 Fall Exhibition 11/1/08 - 11/30/08 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Way to go Barbara!

HELEN VANASSE ACCEPTED

Helen has been accepted into Kansas Watercolor Society and will become a Signature Member this year.  Congratulations Helen!

BARBARA NETH A WINNER

Barbara won third place and $400 in the Missouri Member's Invitational Show. She said she even beat Paul Jackson.  

The woman pictured on the right purchased the painting and is the head of the Columbia Art League.

BESS DUSTON AN INTERNATIONAL WINNER

Bess Duston is a finalist in the Still Life competition of the October/November issue of International Artists Magazine. The painting is titled "Abundance" and a giclee print is on display at our gallery.

Bess was also accepted into the Kansas Watercolor Society exhibit this year.

MARGARET GODFREY ACCEPTED

Margaret Godgrey had a landscape accepted into the Heartland Show in Merriam. Congratulations, Margaret!

TERI KAY WILLETT A WINNER

Teri attended a Missouri Art Educator's conference and entered two of her paintings. Her acrylic painting won Honorable Mention and her watercolor won the grand prize of the show. Congratulations, Teri!

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