Events

The Northern Missouri Arts Council (NOMO) has invited MOPAPA Artists to participate in a month-long art show in Marceline, Missouri. Marceline is the home town of Walt Disney and is the Midwest “Mecca” for cartoonists. They hold an annual “Toonfest” which has put Marceline on the art-world map. The town recently formed NOMO and they are off to a great start with a number of paint-out events beginning in 2000 followed by last year’s opening of their new gallery (where they have already held a number of successful shows). The year 2007 will feature 12 one-month shows. Following are answers to some obvious questions you may have:

1. What month is reserved for MOPAPA?
Answer: August ‘07 (Aug 2nd - Sep 2nd ).

2. Where will the show be held?
Answer: In the new NOMO Art Center Gallery located on Main Street USA in Marceline. (This is the street Walt Disney used as his model for Main Street USA in his Disney Theme Parks around the world.)

3. Are there entry or exhibit fees?
Answer: No

4. If a painting is sold at the show, what percentage goes to the artist?
Answer: 70%

5.How many paintings can MOPAPA send?
Answer: The gallery accommodates up to 30 medium-sized paintings.

6. What is the best way to get the paintings there and hung? (also taken down and returned).
Answer: It is up to each artist to get their paintings to and from the gallery. If desired, NOMO volunteers will hang the paintings and will take care of printing tags (artists can also prepare their own tags if desired). Minimum information required on the tag is name of artist, size of painting, price, medium and title of painting.

7. Do we need to have a representative present during the show?
Answer: No. However, NOMO will host a reception from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, August 2nd (the opening night) so that artists can meet buyers. NOMO provides refreshments except for wine (If artists bring wine, sufficient quantity for guests is suggested). MOPAPA representation at that event would be nice for those who can make it. Marceline is about a 2 1⁄2 hour drive from St Louis and motels and B&Bs are available for those who wish to spend the night.

8. Must participating artists become NOMO members?
Answer: No, but of course, they are always looking for new members (annual dues are $25).