Plein Air 2 Studio Show

Plein Air 2 Studio: Featuring the Plein Air Artists of Mississippi, March 2015

The Plein Air Artists of Mississippi has opened a show at the Mississippi Library Commission titled "Plein Air 2 Studio."  It is featuring artwork by thirteen artists demonstrating studio paintings inspired by plein air paintings.  The reception is on Thursday, March 19th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

I have five small plein air works of art in the show: St. Anne (study), Sacred Ground (study), Field Flowers, Way Down South, and Lake George Cottonfield. My larger studio paintings in the show are titled St. Anne and Sacred Ground. Please visit the Mississippi Library Commission to see all the works of art on display!

Way Down South, Lake George Cottonfield, Field Flowers.

Sacred Ground (study), St. Anne (study).

New Paintings at The Shoppe

I have several new paintings at The Shoppe in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, so be sure to swing by there to check them out.  I still have The Blues House, Lake George Cotton, and The Oddity in the gallery there, but here's a peek at the new paintings:

Crossing Over by Kay Shropshire

River at Mayersville by Kay Shropshire

The Silo's Shadow by Kay Shropshire

Valewood's Sycamore by Kay Shropshire

Madison Square Center for the Arts

I will have three paintings in a Mississippi Artists Guild show at the Madison Square Center for the Arts from late October through December.  We'll have a reception on October 24th, so be sure to come by! The gallery is located at 2103 Main Street, Madison, MS 39110, with hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.  
 

Summer Sanctuary, by Kay Shropshire Heller, one of three
of her paintings at Madison Square for the Arts this Autumn.

Great Delta Bear Affair 2013

The Delta Artists Association will showcase our artwork in a booth at Rolling Fork's Great Delta Bear Affair on Saturday, October 26th!  Come for the arts, music, magic, tours, and fireworks!

I will also have two paintings in the silent auction at the Great Delta Bear Affair's Patrons' Party the same weekend.

What does Roosevelt, the teddy bear, and Mississippi have to do with each other? Take a look at the story to learn what we're celebrating: The Birth of the Teddy Bear.

Delta Hot Tamale Festival

Greenville's second annual Delta Hot Tamale Festival is coming up on October 17-20, 2013!  Be sure to look for local artists' booths at the festival.  I'll have some artwork on display and for purchase along with other artists in the Delta Artists Association's booth. Come see art, eat hot tamales, and listen to great music.

Photo from 2012, http://www.hottamalefest.com

New Paintings in Greenville

I am swapping some paintings in Greenville soon, so be sure to visit these places to see some new Mississippi artwork on display.

Kepler's Italian Grill at 533 Hwy 82 East, Greenville, MS 38701
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - until close; Sunday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Delta Grind at 1430 South Main Street, Greenville, MS 38701
Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday: Closed

Delta Regional Medical Center at 1400 E Union Street, Greenville, MS 38703

Vintage - SOLD!

Vintage, by Kay Shropshire Heller

I'm happy to announce that my award-winning painting Vintage was recently purchased and has found a worthy home.