September 16-18, 2011 Friday 4:00pm - 9:00pm / Saturday 11:00am - 9:00pm / Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm Program Highlights Visual Arts Exhibition Join 110 juried and invited artists at the seventeenth annual MOSAICS (Missouri Festival For the Arts) along scenic historic Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri, next to the banks of the beautiful Missouri River. Artists selected by a distinguished panel of jurors will exhibit and sell original art work across a variety of mediums, including painting, clay, sculpture, photography, print making, pastels, drawing, wood, jewelry, metalwork, glass, art to wear and mixed media at all price points. More than $5,000 in cash prizes is awarded to participating artists. Festival is promoted through marketing communications efforts across the St. Louis metropolitan region. Artist Call for Entry ----------- NEW FOR 2011 The MOSAICS Festival for the Arts –Missouri 2011 call for entries will be done using ZAPP online this year. Simply search for “MOSAICS Festival for the Arts – Missouri 2011” in the ZAPP system. If you have questions or need assistance, email Mosaics at mosaicsartfest@gmail.com with your name, phone number and question(s). You may access ZAPP from this link – www.ZAPPlication.org Performing Arts Outstanding live entertainment compliments the MOSAICS festival experience, featuring a variety of performing artists from across the region offering traditional favorites and eclectic stylings. Mentor Me More than twenty area schools along with students and teachers are expected to participate in the seventeenth annual “Mentor Me” program. Its purpose is to recognize the school programs and teachers that create an environment to help students develop and nurture their skills in the arts. “Mentor Me” has touched lives of hundreds of children and inspired them to continue their love for the arts. A call for entry will be sent in March to schools in the St. Charles/St. Louis regional area. Teachers and students are invited to participate and showcase their works of art. Each art teacher is asked to select two student's art work; and in the spirit of "Mentor Me" each art teacher is exhibiting one recent piece of their own art work. The “Mentor Me” exhibition will be held September 16, 2011 through October 23, 2011 at the Foundry Art Center located at 520 North Main Centre. Students and teachers will be recognized for their participation with certificates from the Governor of Missouri during the closing reception October 23, 2011, 1 - 3 pm. Children's Village - Located in the 300 block of North Main Street The Children's Village has something for the younger set at the Festival as well. Children attending the festival are invited to visit our special place where kids of all ages can learn about and try their hand at art. MOSAICS provides the supplies necessary for them to create their own souvenir of their visit to the MOSAICS Festival of the Arts – Missouri 2011. Childrens’ Village is organized by the Foundry Art Centre with supervision by professional artists and experienced art teachers for a hands-on experience. Art for Youth Gallery Mosaics in partnership with Lindenwood University will setup a gallery for young patrons. Young patrons under 18 will be able to purchase original art for a nominal amount during MOSAICS Festival for the Arts – Missouri 2011. Young patrons will be admitted to the Gallery without adults. Artists participating in the festival and other area artists donate original art for this area.