Historical October 1990 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
It’s out of the gallery and off the coffee table. It’s jumped its frame and skipped the museum. Art will take to the streets for you and the kids at Art Exposed 90.
The West End Arts Council once again turns art loose on Sunday. October 21 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Four Corners Plaza, Kingsbury at Des Peres. Art Exposed ’90 will feature the third annual Edible Art Competition. open artists’ studios. a neighborhood artists’ exhibit, live outdoor entertainment, hands-on art for children, and a special guest appearance of Bill Christman’s creation, Chef Mick de Bitzko. Art Exposed brings together many of St. Louis’ best loved artists who live and work in the West End neighborhood. Opening their plaza studios and greeting visitors this year will be Kate Anderson and Ken Anderson, Bill Christman, Andy Erickson, Ted Ferdinand, Jean Vogel. Jennifer Wiggs, and Jerry Witter.
The 3rd Annual Edible Art Competition will be judged by Flo La Fourchette’s distinguished Fio Antignini, Blueberry Hill’s creative Linda Edwards, and Texas Bruce of the “Texas Bruce Wrangler’s Club” which aired on Channel 5 until 1963.
This will be Texas Bruce’s first public appearance since the show ended 27 years ago. Contest winners will be announced at 1:00 p.m.
The group art exhibit will feature West End artists Alan Arpadi, Andy Cross. Michael Eastman, Gene Hoefel. Duane Jarrett, Virginia Leguey-Feilleux.
David Lobbig, Bob Moskowitz. Marjorie Moskowitz, Tom Rassieur. John Roselle, Paul Schlueter, Bob Smith. Ernest Stix, and Lea Von Kanel. Live entertainment will be offered throughout the festivities beginning at 12:30 with the “New City School Express!’ The “Express” is led by Diane Davenport and features New City School students. St. Louis’ own “Mojo Syndrome” will perform from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The “St. Louis Arches’? Circus Flora’s chitdren’s troupe, will perform between sets at about 1:45 p.m.
At 3:00 p.m. Glynis Brooks will spellbind children and adults with African folk tales. Ms. Brooks is a St. Louis based performing artist who has appeared with the Black Repertory Company, Young Audiences, Imaginary Theater, and the Theater Project Company.
In addition to live entertainment for children, Art Exposed ’90 will offer hands-on art projects for children. Kay Knight will do two sessions where children manipulate materials and explore their natural creativity.
For those who want to spend the day with Art Exposed ’90 on the plaza, a wide assortment of food will be available from “Voo Doo Chili Dogs” and barbecue to sorbet.
There is no charge for Art Exposed. Proceeds from concessions are used by the West End Arts Council to enliven the neighborhood spirit through the Arts.
Original photograph caption
Texas Bruce, star of the Wrangler’s Club, is one of the judges at the Edible Art Competition at Art Exposed ’90. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1990, page 1. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1990.
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Archival transcription note: Texas Bruce first public appearance in 27 years is a source claim, not independently verified.
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