MARCH 2 - 23

LESTER GABA (1907-1987): The Collection of Nora Creason & Don Metcalf (Bicentennial Series)
WATER DROPS:  Macro Liquid Art Photography by Donnie Dryden
COFFEE INFUSION:  Watercolor/Coffee stained paintings by Christy Stark
LAYERS:  Sculpture by Weston G. David
BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS ON THE ROAD: Alcohol Ink Jewelry and Paintings by Nancy Koehler
PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL: Clouds
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS:  Laura Good Buffalo and James Hubbard

The March exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council pack in a lot of media, including coffee-stained paintings, jewelry in vibrant alcohol inks, macro photography, paintings by a famous Hannibal-born artist, sculptures by a recent college graduate and digital images by photographers near and far. The HAC Galleries are located at 105 S. Main St. in Downtown Hannibal.

Nora Creason and Don Metcalf have loaned HAC their collected paintings by Lester Gaba (1907-1987), a Hannibal-born sculptor, writer and retail display designer. This exhibit is part of an ongoing Bicentennial Series in the HAC galleries. Gaba has an interesting history, including his publications on techniques of soap carving in cooperation with the National Soap Sculpture Committee and his most famous companion, Cynthia, a mannequin designed for Saks Fifth Avenue who was once featured in a Life Magazine photo shoot.

Other featured exhibits include Springfield IL artist Christy Stark’s works created using coffee stains and watercolor, Hannibal photographer Donnie Dryden’s macro liquid art images, Best of Missouri Hands On the Road feature exhibit of Glencoe artist Nancy Koehler’s alcohol ink creations in jewelry and on paper and sculptures by recent University of Central Missouri graduate and Hannibal native Weston G. David. The Photography Channel, featuring digital photography exhibits shown on a 55” television, brings to life submitted images of clouds. A new addition to the Photography Channel in 2019 is Featured Photographers, which will feature Laura Good Buffalo and James Hubbard during the March 2-23 exhibits.

HAC gallery hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays. The HAC gallery is closed on Tuesdays and Sundays. For more information on the current exhibit and other HAC programs contact the Hannibal Arts Council at findit@hannibalarts.com, 573-221-6545 or visit them on the web at hannibalarts.com.

APRIL 1 - 30
Closing Reception/Awards: Tuesday, April 30, 4-6 p.m. (Awards @ 6 p.m.)

YOUNG MASTERS: Selected works by Hannibal’s 5th Grade, 8th Grade and HHS Students

MAY 4 - 5

RIVER BLUFFS PAINT OUT: Paintings the communities of Canton and Hannibal en plein aire.
Canton Fresh Art Reception/Awards/Sales: Saturday, May 4, 5-6:30 p.m.
Hannibal Fresh Art Reception/Awards/Sales: Sunday, May 5, 5-6:30 p.m.

**Learn how to participate in the River Bluffs Paint Out: Click here for instructions.

MAY 8 - 18
Closing Reception/Awards: Saturday, May 18, 2 p.m.

CELEBRATE THE ARTIST IN YOU: Partnership exhibit with Hannibal Regional Office

Hannibal Regional Office’s exhibit celebrates the creative abilities of those with developmental disabilities. Consumers within a 13-county region are spotlighted. Partnership with Hannibal Regional Office (Missouri Department of Mental Health – Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities).

JUNE 7 - JULY 6
Opening Reception: Friday, June 7, 5-7 p.m. (Artist Talk @ 6 p.m.)

SARAH SIWEK/LARRY SIWEK
MARK TWAIN ZEPHYR COLLECTION:  Paintings by Ted Rose from the Collection of Archie Hayden (Bicentennial Series)
BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS ON THE ROAD: Missouri Mills Paintings by Dave Carter and Fused Glass by Kathlyn Miller
TRANSPORTATION:  Open exhibit of area artists (Bicentennial Edition)
**Learn how to enter our Transportation-themed open exhibit here: Click here for instructions.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL: Hannibal Today (Bicentennial Edition)
**Learn how to enter our Photography Channel here: Click here for instructions.
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: Aaron Riley

JULY 12 - AUGUST 3
Opening Reception: Friday, July 12, 5-7 p.m. (Artist Talk @ 6 p.m.)

BAD ART BY GOOD PEOPLE ARTIST SHOWCASE
SUR-REAL-ISM: Paintings by Josh Sorrell
BEST OF MISSOURI HANDS ON THE ROAD: Metal Sculpture by Jessie Cargas
THE SEASONS: Open exhibit by area artists
*Learn how to enter our Seasons-themed open exhibit here: Click here for instructions.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL: Pets
**Learn how to enter our Photography Channel here: Click here for instructions.
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER:  Nathan Wilt

AUGUST 9 - SEPTEMBER 7
Opening Reception: Friday, August 9, 5-7 p.m. (Artist Talk @ 6 p.m.)

JOE CONOVER/NICK SORRILL
ART & GEOMENTRY: Digital Fractal Art by Deb Lutz
PINSTRIPES: Steve Gumble
KALEIDOSCOPES: Peggy & Steve Kittleson
BLACK AND WHITE: Open exhibit by area artists
*Learn how to enter our Black and White-themed open exhibit here: Click here for instructions.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL: A Shot in the Dark
**Learn how to enter our Photography Channel here: Click here for instructions.
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: Teresa VanMeter

SEPTEMBER 20 - NOVEMBER 2
Opening Reception/Awards: Friday, September 20, 6-8 p.m. (Awards @ 7 p.m.)

ORiGINALE: Hannibal Art Club’s 55th Annual Hannibal Art Club Exhibit & Competition

*Learn how to enter the ORIGINALE exhibit and competition here: Click here for instructions.

Open exhibit and competition featuring artwork by artists living within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal. Features the Best of the Best in area artists’ work.

NOVEMBER 9 - 20
Opening Reception:  Saturday, November 9, 5-8 p.m. (Artist Talk @ 6 p.m.)

JAMES CARROLL BECKWITH (1852-1917): The Collection of Don Metcalf & Nora Creason (Bicentennial Series)
TIME MACHINE. 2.0: Paintings by Stephen Schisler inspiring by the photography collection of Steve Chou (Bicentennial Series)

NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 21
Opening Day: Saturday, November 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Special Evening Hours: Saturday, December 14, 5-8 p.m. (Second Saturday Gallery Night)

99 BUCKS OR LESS ART SALE

Annual Art Sale featuring artists living within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal. All art priced from $1 to $99!  A great opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind art as gifts for the holidays…or for yourself.

**Learn how to enter your name in the annual art sale lottery here: Click here for instructions.