Tag: watercolor

Final Week: Dana Forrester’s No Picasso

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Hello Kirksville Arts Friends!

As of today, there is one week left to come and experience Dana Forrester’s current exhibit: No Picasso! We have many original watercolors, as well as prints for sale!

Dana is a nationally recognized watercolorist, known for his brick walls and collector automobiles. Dana is also a Kirksville native, so it feels wonderful to have his body of work on display here at the Sue Ross Arts Center.

Our next upcoming exhibit is our 3rd Annual Red Barn Holiday Market! Keep in touch to hear the latest news regarding our upcoming exhibits and events!

Exhibit Reception + New Workshop

Posted on by Kirksville Arts Assoc in News

Howdy Kirksville!

Join us tonight, Thursday, October 27th, for the opening reception of Dana Forrester’s No Picasso!

There will be food and drink, and wonderful watercolor art to admire!

Come and meet the artist himself, and learn a bit about our current exhibit! The reception and exhibit is housed at the Sue Ross Arts Center – located at 215 S Franklin – from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

There are both framed and unframed prints available for purchase, as well as the incredibly impressive originals!

We can’t wait to see you tonight!

Kirksville Arts is also incredibly happy to announce a new workshop available for sign-up! Join Kirksville-native artist Michell Mozingo and learn how to perfect your watercolor florals!

This workshop will be Saturday, November 5th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Kirksville Arts Association members will enjoy a $45 fee to sign up; non-members will be $50. Reach out to us to sign up today!

We can be reached via phone (660) 665-0500, or email kirksvilleart@gmail.com

Want that sweet KAA membership discount? Sign up to be a member today!

New Exhibit: Dana Forrester – No Picasso!

Posted on by Kirksville Arts Assoc in News

Hello Kirksville!

We have great news! There is a new exhibit currently on display at the Sue Ross Arts Center.

We are featuring a Kirksville native: Dana Forrester!

Dana has been painting professionally since the early 70s. He’s exhibited in and won awards in most national and museum juried exhibitions and major art shows across the US.

You won’t want to miss this show! It will be on display at the SRAC from October 24th to November 23rd.

Meet Dana in person and talk about his works during the reception on Thursday, October 27th from 5:30 PM to 7PM!

Dana creates about ten to twelve major works a year for publication as well as a number of commissioned watercolors for collectors wanting an original painting of a subject special to them. His paintings are included in many private, corporate, and museum collections worldwide.