Research of Native American petroglyphs and pictographs in the Southwest and cave paintings in France and Spain led to the creation of current work. Many drawings/paintings require more than 100 hours to complete. Each is multi-layered surface which is scraped, engraved, drawn and painted with images and symbols.

Dennis is a Professor Emeritus, SlUE, retired with a B.S., from Eastern Illinois University and an M.F.A., from the University of Colorado. Currently Dennis maintains a home and studio outside of Collinsville, II.

Works Exhibited

“Boat Passage” | mixed media on paper | 30″ x 36″ | $2500

“Lineage” | mixed media on paper | 41″ x 36″ | $2500

“Spring Corn” | mixed media on paper | 32″ x 36” | $1500

“Horse of a Different Color” | mixed media on paper   30″ x 31″ | $2000

www.ringeringstudios.com

Edwardsville Public Library
112 South Kansas Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025-1708

Monday – Thursday,  9am – 9pm
Friday & Saturday, 9am – 5pm
Sunday, 1pm – 5pm

Main Gallery
Art of Asia (From the SIUE Collections)

Student Gallery
Lincoln Middle School Students

February 17- Mar 16

Main Gallery
EAC:TWO Juried Show – 2nd Annual (Juror: Robin Hirsch of Art Saint Louis)

Student Gallery
Liberty Middle School

March 23 – April 20

Main Gallery
Hans Habeger & Tyler Lotz | Curated by Philipp T. Eirich

Student Gallery
District 7 Primary Schools

April 27- May 25

Main Gallery
Astounding Illustrations | Curated by Jim Cook
The Art of Illustration

Student Gallery
Edwardsville High School

June 1- July 6

Main Gallery
Folk Fiber & Flowers (Flowers Basketry Weaving & Other Folk Art)

Student Gallery
SIUE  Art Students

July 13 – August 17

Main Gallery
Drawings and Prints (Curator Brigham Dimick)

Student Gallery
SIUE Art Students

August 24 – September 28

Main Gallery
Transparent Reflections – Glass and Watercolors | Curated by Caroline Anderson & John DeHouter

Student Gallery
The work of EHS Graduates

October 5 – October 28

Main Gallery 
Art East 15| An exhibit of local artists

Student Gallery
EHS Advance Placement Art Classes.

November 2 – November 23

Main Gallery
Quilt Show | Curated by Joan Wentz

Student Gallery
The Southwest Conference High School Exhibit

November 30 – December 28

Main Gallery 
Holiday Exhibit | Curated by Kathryn Stullken, Dennis Detoye and Pat Quinn

Student Gallery
Holiday art made by District 7 Students

1. To highlight a broad range of illustrative techniques.
2. To feature as many of the best illustrators from the St. Louis area as possible.
3. To serve as an educational resource to introduce area students to the field of illustration.

I’m defining illustration very broadly. I’m looking for art in any medium (including collage, sculpture, animation – seriously ANY medium) you created with the expectations that:

• It would be reproduced and
• You figured there was a chance you’d get paid for it.

In other words what used to be called “commercial art” before we got all sensitive about it. That includes medical and technical illustrations, architectural renderings, fashion sketches, children’s book Illustration, informational graphics and advertising art… If you’re not sure if your work fits in, it probably does.

Artists interested in participating are encouraged to submit up to three pieces for consideration (see guidelines below). There is no charge for submitting work.

Educational Opportunities

Last year, the Edwardsville Arts Center moved into a new gallery on the Campus of Edwardsville High School and reemphasized its commitment to be both an artistic and educational resource for the region.
In addition to the exhibition, I plan to offer opportunities for students to meet with illustrators. If you are willing to meet with students to discuss or demonstrate your work or to demonstrate your techniques, please let me know at jcook@studiojmc.com.

Submission Guidelines

• This is not a juried exhibition but I am asking artists whose work I a
• Art must be available during duration of the exhibition.
• Submitted images must accurately depict the actual artwork.
• Selection of works for the show will be done using JPG images saved to CD or submitted by email to eacillustrator@gmail.com.
• Video submissions may be submitted on DVD. Details of video usage in the exhibit will be dependent upon the equipment available. If you have questions, please contact James Cook at jcook@studiojmc.com.
• Submit one image per 2-D work, one additional (optional) image for 3-D work.
• Images should be saved in proper viewing orientation as standard JPGs with a minimum resolution of 800 x 800 pixels and a maximum resolution of 1080 x 1080 pixels
• File names for each JPG image should be in the following format: last_name_image_number.jpg (example: jones_image_01.jpg)
• Include an image reference sheet (either printed or as a pdf file) with the following information with your submission:
1. A thumbnail image for each entry.
2. Image file name (last_name_image_number.jpg).
3. Title of work
4. Media
5. Size
6. Price
• CDs/DVDs should be labeled with your full name, phone number, mailing address and email address and placed in a protective cover.
• Email submissions should include your full name, phone number, mailing and email address.
  CDs/DVDs and paperwork will NOT be returned.

Deliver and Pickup

Artist is responsible for timely delivery and pickup of work.

Presentation

• All artwork must be ready to install.
• Wall displayed art must be framed and equipped with hanging wires.
• Video artists, please make special arrangements by contacting jcook@studiojmc.com.

Sales and Purchases Terms of Agreement

At the discretion of the artist, work may be offered for sale. The Edwardsville Arts Center takes 50% commission on all sales. Work remains the property of the artist until sold. EAC provides insurance on all artwork while in possession of the EAC.

Publicity

The Edwardsville Arts Center reserves the right to photograph all exhibited works for publication, publicity and education.

Calendar

• Deadline for submission February 24, 2012
• Notifications emailed March 9, 2012
• Deliver accepted work to EAC April 20, 2012
• Opening April 27, 2012
• Show Closes Friday, May 25, 2012
• Pick-up of exhibited work Saturday, May 26th, 2012, 11am– 3pm (or make special arrangements)

Contact

Curator: James Cook /  jcook@studiojmc.com
Submission of artwork is by email to eacillustrator@gmail.com.

Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Edwardsville Arts Center is proud to exhibit its 2nd All Media Competition juried by Robin Hirsch of Art Saint Louis. Please mark your calender for opening reception on Friday, February 17th at 6:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. We look forward to seeing you here!

Download iCalender Reminder: EACTWO Juried Show Opening Reception

Address:

555 Washington Ave., #150
St. Louis, MO
63101-1239

314-241-4810

Hours:

Art Saint Louis is FREE & open to the public. Gallery hours are Mondays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday—Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sundays, holidays, and between exhibitions.

Website:

http://www.artstlouis.org

Opening reception:

This exhibit will feature rarely seen priceless works of art from the collection of SIUE.  The Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC) is providing a space for these artifacts to be displayed.  The show represents work that spans different time periods and places and will offer visitors to the EAC a chance to view an interesting accumulation of art and artifacts from the University’s collection.   Students from Edwardsville High School were asked to view some of the pieces that will be included in the show and were given the challenge of creating haikus inspired by the artifacts.  These haikus will be included in the exhibit.

Opening reception:

This exhibit will feature rarely seen priceless works of art from the collection of SIUE.  The Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC) is providing a space for these artifacts to be displayed.  The show represents work that spans different time periods and places and will offer visitors to the EAC a chance to view an interesting accumulation of art and artifacts from the University’s collection.   Students from Edwardsville High School were asked to view some of the pieces that will be included in the show and were given the challenge of creating haikus inspired by the artifacts.  These haikus will be included in the exhibit.

Opening reception:

This exhibit will feature rarely seen priceless works of art from the collection of SIUE.  The Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC) is providing a space for these artifacts to be displayed.  The show represents work that spans different time periods and places and will offer visitors to the EAC a chance to view an interesting accumulation of art and artifacts from the University’s collection.   Students from Edwardsville High School were asked to view some of the pieces that will be included in the show and were given the challenge of creating haikus inspired by the artifacts.  These haikus will be included in the exhibit.