"One exhibit is in it's last week, the yearly festival was enjoyed by many and a popular annual show will open in November."

The present exhibit at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum is "Journey," paintings by Jan Groenemann, and the last day to see it is Sunday, October 28.

Fall Arts Festival and Art on the Run was held October 6, and was a big success. There were many entertainers, many artists, many visitors and lots of good food available. Pictured is artist Bradley Wilson at work at his table. Be sure to come back next year on October 3, 2008.

The 54th Annual Poplar Bluff Artists' Guild Regional Art Exhibit will be on display at the museum November 3-25. The Artist's Reception is November 4th from 1pm-3pm.

The show is open to artists living within a 100-mile radius of Poplar Bluff, and includes awards in several categories. There is also a "People's Choice Award" and an ongoing silent auction all month for prizes donated by the artists and others. Be sure to come and vote and bid during the month and come back on the 25th to double-check on your favorites.

The December museum exhibit features an artist who has come home. Daniel North, born in Dexter and raised in Poplar Bluff, is the featured artist .

North has spent the last seven years traveling and painting North America from the perspective of a local resident.

In 2006, North was featured in the periodical 'North American Paintings' as one of the top forty painters in the western United States. He has recently moved from his previous home in Santa Fe, New Mexico to return to southeast Missouri.

New Face at the Museum

Local resident Cyndi Divine has joined the staff of MHAM as assistant to museum director Tina Magill.

Cyndi replaces Meredith Wilkaitis, who has moved with her new husband to Mississippi.

Since taking over in August, Cyndi has concentrated on learning the many varied aspects of her new job, including directing the children's art classes. She was also involved in the preparation for the annual fall festival. Her children's classes have been so popular that the classes fill up quickly.

A 2002 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, Cyndi is studying art and wants to teach art in the school system.

Welcome to the museum Cyndi.

Christmas Shopping at the Museum

The gift shop is a perfect place to pick up a unique gift for that person who has everything or who is so hard to buy for. Come in for a look at our selection of special items-you'll find everything from original artwork and prints to glassware and pottery. You'll also find jewelry, note cards, art-themed playing cards and children's art kits.

The gift shop is open from noon to 4pm. Tuesday through Friday and from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

You're sure to find something for everyone on your list and you'll be giving back to the museum also! Remember that Friends of the Museum always get a 10% discount on gift shop items.