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2024
May 2 & June 27, 2024 (Opening Reception Thursday May 9, 2024 from 4:30 – 7:30pm) Nurtured by Nature: A Textural Journey
Forest Bathing is the practice of mindfully immersing oneself in nature to provide a whole range of benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Come and see how Polly translates “Forest Bathing” into art that refreshes your mind, body and spirit.
GALLERY TALKS
Tuesday May 14: 10-11:30am – Gallery Talk: “Every Piece of Art has a Story” – Uncover the purpose art has in telling us a story and how that impacts us.
Wednesday June 5: 1:30-3pm – Gallery Talk “Sharing My Secrets” – Textural Fiber Art has so many possibilities on techniques to use. Come, Learn, & Be Inspired.
Friday June 14: 2-4pm – Gallery Talk “Lessons from Nature” – Nature has much wisdom to share with us. Come and be amazed at how much nature can teach us.
Thursday June 20: 10-11:30am – Gallery Talk “From Inspiration to Completion” – Discover how Polly finds her inspiration and the journey she takes from Inspiration to Completion.
LOCATION:
Longview Farm House Art Gallery
Longview Farm Park
13525 Clayton Road
Town & Country, MO 63141
Plenty of parking sentence to be … Plenty of parking is available in the park’s parking lot and the gallery is ADA accessible. Masks are required.
The gallery is open weekly Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
MORE INFO:
https://www.town-and-country.org/511/Longview-Farm-House-Art-Gallery
July 2024 Nurtured by Nature: A Textural Journey
Forest Bathing is the practice of mindfully immersing oneself in nature to provide a whole range of benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Come and see how Polly translates “Forest Bathing” into art that refreshes your mind, body and spirit.
GALLERY TALKS
Friday July 5 : 9-10:30am – Gallery Talk “From Inspiration to Completion” – Discover how Polly finds her inspiration and the journey she takes from Inspiration to Completion.
Wednesday July 10 : 3:30-5:30pm – Gallery Talk “Sharing My Secrets” – Textural Fiber Art has so many possibilities on techniques to use. Come, Learn, & Be Inspired.
Saturday July 27 : 9 – 11am – Closing Reception with Gallery Talk “Lessons from Nature” – Nature has much wisdom to share with us. Come and be amazed at how much nature can teach us.
WORKSHOPS:
Friday July 19 : 10am – Introduction to Forest Bathing, How to do Indoor Forest Bathing, and (weather permitting) Outdoor Forest Bathing
LOCATION:
Presque Isle Library
8306 School Loop Road,
Presque Isle, WI 54557
715-686-7613
The library is open:
Mon, Wed: 9am – 6pm
Tue, Thur, Sat: 9am – Noon
Fri: 9am– 3pm
Sun: Closed
MORE INFO:
https://www.presqueislelibrary.org/
July 18-21, 2024 Manito League Art Show
HOURS:
TBD
LOCATION:
Manitowish Waters Community Center
5733 Airport Road
Manitowish Waters, WI
MORE INFO:
https://manitoartleague.org/meetings-art-activities/
August 2024 Nurtured by Nature: A Textural Journey
Forest Bathing is the practice of mindfully immersing oneself in nature to provide a whole range of benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Come and see how Polly translates “Forest Bathing” into art that refreshes your mind, body and spirit.
LOCATION:
Contrast Coffee
108 E Aurora Street
Ironwood, MI 49938-2110
Art can viewed when Contrast Coffee is open
August – September 2024 (Reception: TBD) Find Your North Exhibit
If no show is happening, enter through Downtown Art Place Gallery
Downtown Art Place Hours Tuesday – Sunday Noon to 4pm. Closed Mondays.
LOCATION:
Historic Ironwood Theatre Concourse
111 E. Aurora St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
MORE INFO:
https://downtownartplace.com/
November & December 2024 (Dates of Boutiques TBD) Holiday Boutique & Not Your Grandmother’s Quilt Show
Visit Longview Farm House Gallery to see an amazing display of Contemporary Quilts as well as stunning Fiber Art Pieces. All are for purchase for your upcoming holidays gifts. Additionally, Come to our Holiday Boutique Extravaganza to purchase outstanding unique handmade items for loved ones on your gift list.
LOCATION:
Longview Farm House Art Gallery
Longview Farm Park
13525 Clayton Road
Town & Country, MO 63141
Plenty of parking sentence to be … Plenty of parking is available in the park’s parking lot and the gallery is ADA accessible. Masks are required.
The gallery is open weekly Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
MORE INFO:
https://www.town-and-country.org/511/Longview-Farm-House-Art-Gallery
2025
March 15 &16, 2025 Bits ‘n Pieces Fanfare of Quilts Show
LOCATION:
Queeny Park
550 Weidman Road
Ballwin, MO
Saturday March 18: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday March 19: 11:00am – 4:00pm
MORE INFO:
https://www.facebook.com/BitsArtQuilters/
http://www.bitsnpiecesguild.com/
August 2025 (Artist Reception TBD) Nurtured by Nature: A Textural Journey
Forest Bathing is the practice of mindfully immersing oneself in nature to provide a whole range of benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Come and see how Polly translates “Forest Bathing” into art that refreshes your mind, body and spirit.
LOCATION:
Boulder Junction Library
5392 Park St.
Boulder Junction, WI 54512
715-385-2050
The exhibit is available for viewing during normal library hours.
MORE INFO:
https://www.boulderjunctionlibrary.org/
September & October 2025 Art Bits STL Art Exhibit
You were WOWed by Polly’s Art group, Art Bits STL, and their “Reflection Reimagined” exhibit. Stay tuned for what they are creating for your viewing pleasure in 2024!
LOCATION:
Longview Farm House Art Gallery
Longview Farm Park
13525 Clayton Road
Town & Country, MO 63141
Plenty of parking is available in the park’s parking lot and the gallery is ADA accessible. Masks are required. Longview Farm House Gallery will be following Covid-19 protocols
The gallery is open weekly Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
MORE INFO:
https://www.town-and-country.org/511/Longview-Farm-House-Art-Gallery
2026
2026 (Dates TBD) Nurtured by Nature: A Textural Journey
Forest Bathing is the practice of mindfully immersing oneself in nature to provide a whole range of benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Come and see how Polly translates “Forest Bathing” into art that refreshes your mind, body and spirit.
LOCATION:
Gretchen Brigham Gallery
Union Avenue Christian Church
733 Union Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-361-8844
MORE INFO:
http://www.union-avenue.org/arts
https://www.facebook.com/GretchenBrighamGallery/
November 5 – 25, 2026 (Opening Reception TBD) Nurtured by Nature: A Textural Journey
Forest Bathing is the practice of mindfully immersing oneself in nature to provide a whole range of benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Come and see how Polly translates “Forest Bathing” into art that refreshes your mind, body and spirit.
LOCATION:
Lewis University Wadsworth Family Art Gallery
1 University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-838-0500
800-897-9000
HOURS: Open Daily 9:00am-9:00pm During Scheduled Exhibits.