It’s the beginning of the month and time to grab your calendars and start planning for some arty March madness. We’re fortunate to live in a town with an abundance of places to get an arty fix on the cheap, and this month is no exception. The galleries, big and small, are bustling with activity, and let me just say that ladies are rockin’ my socks off !

Here’s a sampling of what’s going on around town…

The Birds and The Bees
Karen Woodward, a whimsical sculptor and mixed media artist has collaborated with Jeff Kapfer for a dynamite spring show. Cleverly named The Birds and The Bees, the gallery will be busting with cheer when Woodwards’s small flamework sculptures and Kapfer’s fabulous pop-arty birds go on display. The opening reception is Saturday, March 13 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at PHD Gallery on Cherokee. Free.

Lunch Break
Photographer Sharon Lockhart spent a year at the Bath Iron works shipyard in Maine capturing the daily activities of the workers. Lockhart’s work is captivating and thought-provoking. Catch this fantastic show at the Kemper Art Museum now through April 19. Free.

Contemporary Women Artists Exhibition XV
The St. Louis Chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art is sponsoring the  Contemporary Women Artists Exhibition XV – Art as Activism show, a juried collection of painting, sculpture and pottery.  You have until March 26 to get your hiney over there and be inspired. Check it out at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. Free.

Thin
Award-winning documentary filmmaker and photographer, Lauren Greenfield explores the disturbing and heartbreaking experiences of women with eating disorders. Remaining showings are on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Gallery 210. Free.

BRICALEUR-ing: An inquiry into the profundity & resourcefulness of Female Transformateurs
A truly unique art experience spanning several dates beginning with an opening reception the eve of March 13 running until the March 28 public art installation of the world’s biggest picnic blanket .  This all chics production celebrates women and their art. Fort Gondo on Cherokee Street hosts and will serve as not only the gallery, but the gathering place and laboratory for collaborative projects like a quilting bee. If you like potlucks, music, film and art, get in on the action over at Fort Gondo this month. Check out the Cherokee Street News for a full calendar of events. Free.

Image Credit: Karen Woods Studios

Holly is the Arts & Crafts Editor for Girls Guide. You can check out her site, South City Studio, to see her handmade jewelry, read about her upcoming craft shows and learn more about her artsy self. You can contact Holly by Emailing her – holly [at] girlsguidetothegalaxy [dot] com, and you can follow her on Twitter – @southcitystudio.