What is Art - Frontenac Artisans Guild

If you ask, “what is art?” You will get as many different answers as you have responders. Here are a few famous answers:

Henry James:
“We work in the dark-we do what we can-we give what we have-our doubt is our passion and our passion is our task. The rest is the madness of art.”

Frank Lloyd Wright:
“Art is a discovery and development of elementary principles of nature into beautiful forms suitable for human use.”

Elbert Hubbard:
“Art is not a thing-it is a way.”

Michelangelo Pistoletto:
“Above all, artists must of be only in art galleries or museums-they must be present in all possible activities. The artist must be the sponsor of thoroughly in whatever endeavor people take on, at every level.”

Whatever you do or create-it is art-if you do it in the spirit of creating something you enjoy. If you don’t necessarily believe yourself to be an artist, quit doubting and own your gifts. You may need to Join a supportive group of like-minded people.

That is why Keesha Hervey (K. Hervey Art) and I (4 Corners Graphics) are creating the Frontenac Artisans Guild. Open to any self-proclaimed artist in the Frontenac area. Click here to download a membership application.

It's in our own backyard...Human Trafficking

Via Christi Hospital, in conjunction with Pittsburg State University, Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing, The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education and The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center East, will present “Human Trafficking and its intersections with Pornography and the Internet” from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 8 at Pittsburg State University’s McPherson Hall.

Sex trafficking is one of the world's most horrific and lucrative crimes, robbing millions of people of their dignity in order to make a profit. Prevalent worldwide, sex trafficking exists even in our own community. But you can make a difference. In order to effectively respond we must have a good understanding of human trafficking and what feeds this multi-billion dollar industry. 

Pornography and the internet have strong connections to human trafficking. Advertising and recruitment are easily promoted through the worldwide web. Meanwhile, pornographic images and videos are often produced at the cost of individuals who are being threatened or coerced. Globally, the largest pornography provider received 64 million visits per day (2016). Please join us to learn about what you can do to identify and help those who are being trafficked in our community.

This course is designed for healthcare providers and professionals, behavioral health professionals, pastors and youth leaders, law enforcement, staff of social service agencies, educators and concerned community members.

Cost to attend is $15.00 for general audience and $20.00 for healthcare professionals (includes continuing education credit or certificate of attendance). Conference fee includes lunch. Preregistration is required due to limited seating and is due by 5 p.m., Sept. 3. Registration at the door will be available only if space permits. Click here to register.

SEK History

As a child growing up and attending school in Southeast Kansas, every school year, my class would visit the Crawford County Historical Museum. The Crawford County Historical Museum is a non-profit organization and has one of the largest collection of artifacts and historical displays in the area. Located just off of the Hwy 69 Bypass, the museum holds many memories for the community members of Southeast Kansas. 

To read more about the museum, click here for an article written by PSU student and Collegio Copy Editor Brianna Price.

The museum has opened its doors to the community by allowing meetings to be held in their Education Room. To reach a broader audience, the museum has begun hosting Sip & Paint Fundraisers as well. I have attended four (4) of the painting events and two I have taught. 

On May 6, 2018, the Crawford County Historical Museum is hosting a Sip, Paint & Laugh event. I will be guiding the attendees through a painting of Dandelions at Dawn. A fun spring themed picture.