Gallery to Host Art and Literature Festival

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Aug. 6, 2015 - PRLog -- The Glass Eye Gallery at Tobiason Stained Glass Studio, 302 S. 8^th St., St. Joseph, Missouri is hosting an art and literature festival featuring local artists and authors on August 29th, 2015 from 2 to 6 p.m. with original art, art projects, readings and book signings, refreshments, and door prizes. The event is free and open to the public.

Gallery artists, including Kevin Burleson, Jonn Casey, Alice Christgen, James Fly, Jeff Foster, Debbie Gentry, Mary Korneman, Kathy Moppin, Cheryl Sloan, Wanda Taylor, Deborah Weems, Marilyn Weimer, Lin Werner, will be showcasing new pieces of art, including paintings, photography, and ceramics.

Fourteen authors, including Irene Alexander, Doc Arnett, Vashti Daise, Connie Dow, Mary Ebrecht, Jeff Foster, Donna Hart, Theresa Henson, Thomas Kirschner, David Noe, James Ozenberger, Andrea Plummer, and Cynde Veale from the Northwest Missouri/Northeast Kansas area, and Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist Whitney L. Grady from North Carolina, all with Amazing Things Press of St. Joseph, will be launching their new releases. The books, which include twelve children’s books, three young adult books, four poetry books, a nonfiction book, and a historical fiction novel, will be available for sale with personalized autographs by the authors. Several other local authors, many from the St. Joseph Writers Guild, will be on hand signing and selling their books as well. Authors will also be reading excerpts from their books to visitors.

Tobiason Studio is offering a fused glass craft project during the party as well. For just $5, visitors can make a fused glass art project. Artist/musician Tim Morrison will be painting and playing guitar throughout the festival.

Free popcorn, ice cream, and other refreshments will be available. Find out more at www.tobiasonstudio.com or www.amazingthingspress.com.