"Poppies" by local artist Renee Nilges. Oil on canvas - the art for the Wenwood Nouveau label. Click the image to see www.reneesartworks.com for more about Renee.
Missouri
- a state rich in the arts. Here in the central part of the state, our
artists and artisans are truly exceptional. Some are those dedicated,
focused and often under-appreciated individuals striving to create
fine art for the sake of art itself. Some carry on
traditions from a day when the common folks had little access to
“art,” so they simply created it from what they
used in everyday life, from needle work, to wood and iron work, to
creating wonderful styles of local music.
At Wenwood Farm
Winery, we support the artists of mid-Missouri. We have fine artists
painting the beauty of the surrounding countryside; traditional
artisans working in glass or metal; creative souls who take the old and
make it new and lovely again; musicians of such high caliber that any
type of music imaginable is at our fingertips. We feature their works
in our gift shop, by having local musicians play on a weekly basis, by
hosting two open air art fairs every year (one spring and one fall),
and by using local artworks in our labeling and advertising. Please
help us to support them- invest in local art!
For information on our Art in the Garden open air art fairs, please see our Event Calendar.
Local Artists Represented at Wenwood:
Jewelers Envisage Vintage Jewelry by Lee Genoway: "Envisage: to view in a certain way. . ." Lee
Genoway is a local artist of exceptional talent, and she has now turned
her creativity in a new direction. Her love of all things vintage,
combined with her love of unique and original jewelry, has inspired her
to create her Envisage line. Using a variety of antique and vintage
items - watches, beads, chains, anything old and interesting - she
turns the interesting into wearable art. Browse her selection available exclusively at Wenwood Farm Winery, or bring in those vintage pieces that have been cluttering your jewelry box and commission your own unique creation.
Sally's Simple Treasures by Sally Hight: Brilliant creations in metal, with a "nature" vibe. Leaf shaped earrings and necklaces, geometric pieces, and more, all hand hammered and one of a kind.
Painters Renee Nilges: Renee is primarily an oil painter, but she also tries her hand at a variety of mediums. She enjoys nature scenes and landscapes and she also does captivating portraits. Original oils and prints are available at Wenwood, and she is the founder and a current exhibitor at our open air art fairs. Her works of Wenwood Farm are outstanding, and can be found on the labels of several of our wines, as well as in prints available in the gift shop - and we have some of her originals for sale! see www.reneenilges.com
Miriam Krone: Miriam does wonderful watercolor still lifes, portraits and illustrations. Her Missouri Grapes collection of still lifes is wonderful, and many of her prints of these grapes are available at the winery. She is also an exhibitor at the Art in the Garden shows. see www.miriamkrone.com
Fred Schollmeyer: Our local air brush master, Fred's works are ethereal still lifes that inspire a feeling of peace for any viewer. Limited edition prints of his Kirsch and Glasses painting are available Wenwood. see www.fredschollmeyer.com
Original Intaglio Prints Jim Crow: An original print differs from a numbered edition in that each successive impression is created through contact with a surface worked on by the artists (alone or with others) and is not a copy or reproduction. It is a multiple - an original work that exists in duplicated examples, each one unique in it's own right. Jim Crow's beautiful works are graceful, bold, and either exquisitely colored or elegantly black and white.
Ink Bill Mollendorp: "Portraits in Ink," but the portraits are the faces of the old buildings of Missouri. We have prints of his "Abandoned on Brick Church Road" and "Log Building on Brick Church Road" available at the winery.
Photography Deborah Wagganer: Stunning scenes of rural Missouri, from rusted cars to old barns to wildlife. see www.shadewoodart.com
Wood Cranky Cricket Creations Studios: Cranky Cricket exemplifies the tradition of creating art for everyday life with exceptional kitchen tools, hand crafted and designed to stand up to daily use. The Creations use only a variety of non-endangered, exotic woods from reputable dealers. Serving and functional pieces are available in the gift shop and at the art fairs.
Musicians These musicians have original music available on CD in the Wenwood gift shop, as well as playing live in our Event Pavilion. Many others play here, but do not yet offer CDs. See our Event Calendar for a detailed listing of music events.
Caleb Travers: Quickly making a name for himself in the St. Louis singer/songwriter scene, Caleb Travers has become a regional favorite. The 26-year-old singer continues to create a buzz regionally, receiving
heavy air-play and support from St. Louis’ KDHX, accolades from the
Columbia Tribune and the St. Louis Beacon. Travers was named River Front
Times Best Songwriter of the Year 2009. Check him out and listen to his music at www.CalebTravers.com
Mick Byrd & Bonus Track: Mick is an American singer/songwriter classic and a member of the Missouri Arts Council. A little folk/rock, a bit of country and a dash of blues come together with the lyrics of a true storyteller, and audiences quiet from tableside chatter to listen with a far-away smile to a bit of nostalgia. Mick has six CDs available at Wenwood. see www.mickbyrd.com
Val Goodrich: Another great American singer/songwriter, Val follows in the tradition of Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls, with rich vocals and sweet guitar. Val has one CD available at Wenwood. see www.valgoodrich.com
Oatmeal for the Foxhounds: A great acoustic duo with earth-based guitar, vocals with an edge and two foot-powered tambourines for music "au naturel." Banastre and Dave are the best music party in town, and we offer a CD of their original music as well as a Banastre Tarleton Band CD. see www.banastre.com
Michele Van Hoose: Sultry blues, cool jazz and classic r&b - all play their part in Michele's wonderful songs. She has two CDs available at Wenwood, and plays here often - solo, as part of a variety of ensembles, or with The Family: her husband on guitar, daughter on drums and son on bass. A great family affair! see www.michelevanhoose.com
If you are a local artist interested in showcasing your art at Wenwood Farm Winery on a consignment basis, as part of an art fair, or by playing music, please click here or phone 573-437-3443.
