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Mumbai, 24 March 2023: Aereo (formerly Aarav Unmanned Systems), the leading Indian end-to-end drone solutions start-up wins the largest drone solutions contract from Coal India Limited (CIL). The open tender process saw participation from multiple bidders wherein Aereo emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder with the highest technical score. The $1 million contract is part of a bigger digital initiative that is being undertaken by Coal India Limited. Aereo will provide advanced analytics through its proprietary web platform and indigenous survey-grade PPK drones to 7 mines in Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and South Eastern Coalfields (SECL) under CIL for a tenure of 3 years. This will help improve mining safety, environmental compliance, and overall efficiency of the open-cast mines.

Prior to this landmark project, Aereo was also given a result validation contract from Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), a subsidiary of CIL. Aereo validated the accuracy of photogrammetry data across 50 mining sites and computed results. Based on the favorable outcome of these results and other subsequent efforts made by the CMPDI, an amendment has been made to the Yellow Book of Coal India (Notification No: CIL/C-1/Yellow Book/23/42, Dated: 02.02.2023). According to this amendment, drone-based photogrammetry for volumetric assessment is mandatory on a regular basis. The amendment also lists several SOPs that include the use of PPK drones and DGPS base stations.

Under the new Yellow Book amendment and CIL’s latest contract, Aereo will be the first company to regularly render its drone solutions to India’s largest coal mines. Apart from deploying its survey-grade drones and drone pilots, Aereo will also generate orthomosaics, digital elevation models (DEMs), and deep analytics on its web platform. Additionally, it will participate in a knowledge transfer exercise with CIL through training and guiding the existing survey teams of CIL.

This will be the first-ever drone usage of this scale to be undertaken for mining in India. The contract with CIL marks Aereo’s second biggest success after a long-term engagement with Tata Steel to jointly develop and offer sustainable end-to-end drone solutions that will focus on the efficiency, safety, and productivity of open cast mining operations.

On winning the contract, Vipul Singh, Founder, and CEO, Aereo said, “Aereo is proud and delighted to work with CIL and Accenture on India’s largest mine mapping project to date. This contract marks a significant milestone for Aereo and CIL in terms of technological scalability. It will help shape India’s journey to becoming energy self-sufficient. The advanced analytics delivered in this project will enable large-scale digitization of some of the most important mines of this country. That will pave the way for more efficient, safer, and environmentally conscious mining operations. Using our end-to-end drone solutions stack, we have successfully delivered critical business intelligence to over 500 mines in the past. Aereo has always worked towards creating impactful drone-based solutions. This collaboration is a leap toward the rapid adoption of commercial drone technology in India.”

Every month at this time, you add items to your online shopping cart and debate whether to make the purchase now or wait until payday. Yes, you’re correct; it’s the end of the month, and you anxiously await your salary credit. Thanks to social media and its opportunities, there has never been a better time to pursue a side business. With the rise in popularity of platforms like Moj, creating content for short video platforms has become a very lucrative side business. The beauty of this is that it gives you the freedom to produce content whenever it suits you so you can use it as a side business in addition to your 9 to 5 desk job. It’s a very attractive side gig because of the enormous potential for earnings from brand sponsorships and affiliate marketing. You’ll be surprised to learn that creators earn ​​lakhs annually! Here are some of the most well-known Moj creators and their personal stories to motivate you to take on content creation as a side gig.

Janvi[4] Janvi, who comes from a humble background in Madhya Pradesh, realized she wanted to be a performer at a young age. Janvi was introduced to Moj by her mother, and she soon started posting many acting and dancing videos synced to her favorite Bollywood hits. Her mother was the biggest supporter in her content creation journey, assisting her in shooting and editing videos.

Her cutesy demeanor and attire were ideal for Bollywood dance numbers. This young child frequently sings along to Madhuri Dixit songs because she is such a big fan. One of her many popular videos has to be the retro dance she did to Zeenat Aman’s most well-known song, “Satyam Shivam Sundaram.” Janvi and her mother earn extra money thanks to the virtual gifts that have poured in due to the millions of views her videos have garnered. Janvi proves that talent is valued wherever it is displayed.

Rachit Srivastav The pandemic cost Rachit his job, which brought him to Moj. Since then, he has frequently contributed to the platform, creating acting videos. His lip sync and dialogue delivery videos have achieved enormous success. Rachit’s feed is an entertaining rollercoaster, with everything from acting out dialogue from Akshay Kumar’s “Bachan Pandey” to producing amusing and relatable videos. His talent was soon recognized by the platform, and ‘Moj Buddy’ called him.

(talent manager). This gave him a chance to make money by live-streaming. Rachit currently has 1.5 million followers and utilizes this platform to earn a living.

Gourav Sharma[7] The 21-year-old Delhi native Gourav gained fame quickly for his relatable and humorous
content. Currently, he has over 1.6 million fans. Gourav hit the mark for his viewers with his lip sync comedy videos. Viewers adore his content, whether it’s his videos on #singlelife or his live appearances with Jacqueline Fernandez and Neha Kakkar. He has earned the title of “King of Moj Live Streaming.” He recently won the Navratri campaign and makes about ₹1 lakh in monthly income from brand partnerships and Moj virtual gifts.

Tanu Rana is a homemaker with lofty goals who can make people laugh with her humorous content on Moj. Tanu joined Moj because she wanted to try something new. She excels at producing entertaining and enjoyable content. Tanu is the Moj queen of entertainment, whether dancing to Priyanka Chopra’s “Desi Girl” or lip-syncing to Daler Mehndi’s “Tunak Tunak.”After nearly six months of arduous work toward her dream, she was granted early access to Moj LIVE before it was made available to all users. This gave her the opportunity to stream LIVE and interact with her fans, allowing her to monetize her content. Tanu uses Moj frequently and earns lakhs annually.

Mumbai, March 24, 2023: Mother’s Recipe one of India’s leading food brands known for its expansive product portfolio, has launched a new product category Sharbat for this summer season. The tradition of having sharbat in summer always strikes nostalgia. In Indian households, making sharbat is a family affair, with everyone pitching in to help prepare the drink. Grandmothers are often the ones who pass down their traditional recipes and techniques for making sharbat. In the summer season, tea gets replaced with sharbat while welcoming guests. Sharbats are offered as a thirst quencher to beat the scorching summer heat.

Sharbat is a refreshing drink but also a cultural symbol in India. It is often served to guests as a sign of hospitality and warmth and an essential part of Indian tradition that brings families and communities together. Keeping this in mind and in a bid to strengthen its product portfolio Mother’s Recipe one of India’s leading food brands has recently announced the launch of its new product category range called the Summerwala Sharbat with a new tagline ‘Swad Jo Dilaye Bachhpan ki Yaad.

Mother’s Recipe sharbat has launched five new ranges of refreshing flavors Mango Panna, Rose Sharbat, Jeera Masala, Khus Syrup, and Lemon Ginger. Rose sharbat, made with rose syrup and water, is a classic flavor and is often used as a base for other sharbat flavors. Khus sharbat, made with khus extracts syrup, is a fragrant and cooling drink. Lemon sharbat, made with lemon juice and sugar syrup, is a tangy and refreshing drink. Mango sharbat, made with mango pulp and sugar syrup, is a sweet and fruity drink. With the rising temperature, it is very important to keep our bodies cool and hydrated. Khus, Lemon, Rose, and various ingredients in the sharbat are known to offer various health benefits too such as improving digestion & cooling. The sharbat can be served chilled and can be garnished with mint leaves, and lemon slices, or can be turned into a fancy mocktail or a faluda.

Speaking on the new launch announcement Ms. Sanjana Desai, Executive Director, of Mother’s Recipe said “We at Mother’s Recipe always strive to provide consumers with an enriching experience through our product offerings. We believe in pushing boundaries when it comes to introducing consumers to new products, tastes and experiences and with our Summerwala Sharbat we aim to do the same. In India, the beverage category has witnessed a paradigm shift in consumption patterns, from regular soft drinks to better and healthier options. To address the ever-evolving consumer demand we decided to expand our product portfolio with Sharbat. We are confident that the product will soon emerge as the preferred beverage choice across all age groups”.

Mother’s Recipe Sharbat range is available in a 750ml PET bottle priced at Rs. 180. The bottles are great for reusing, unbreakable, and easy to store in the fridge cabinets. The product will be available across all e-commerce platforms like modern and all retail outlets. The launch of the products is a step forward in having a broader portfolio. Currently, the brand is among the leading FMCG companies with a range that includes a variety of products like pickles, cooking paste, chutney, papad, Ready to eat, and Ready to cook.

New Delhi, 24 March 2023: Fire-Boltt, a homegrown smart wearable brand today announced the launch of its new smartwatch- Legacy. The latest addition to the brand’s LUXE collection, Legacy exudes magnificence with its stainless-steel design, finely textured straps, 2 button pushers, and a rotating crown. Featuring a 1.43″ always-on AMOLED Display, the smartwatch is loaded with some industry-first features like wireless charging, a stock market tracker, and much more. An epitome of perfection, this feature-rich smartwatch comes with 2 varieties of straps-Leather and Stainless Steel. While the leather variant comes in black and brown colors, the stainless-steel variant comes in silver and black color options. Additionally, the users will receive a free silicon strap with the purchase of every Legacy smartwatch. This elegant timepiece will be available for purchase from 25th March on Flipkart, Fireboltt.com, and offline stores at INR 3999 onwards.

With its futuristic design and advanced anti-corrosion property, the all-new Legacy smartwatch is packed with some of the most exciting features like Bluetooth calling, Voice Assistance, IP68 certification for water resistance, and 100+ sports modes. The smartwatch supports wireless charging, and with its big 330 mAh battery, it can continuously run for up to 7 days on a single charge. The watch’s AMOLED display, 466*466 pixels resolution, and a brightness of 600 Nits offer an exceptional viewing experience while its 60 Hz refresh rate ensures that there are no lags. The smartwatch also lets users get real-time stock market updates on their wrists. The users have to simply add their favorite stocks to the app post and the watch will automatically start sending them real-time stock updates.

Commenting on the launch, Aayushi Kishore and Arnav Kishore, Co-Founders of Fire-Boltt, said, “Fire-Boltt firmly believes in providing an elevated user experience through products that are built with compassion, innovation, and uniqueness. The legacy smartwatch is a testament to this belief, as we aim to satisfy our existing users and attract potential smartwatch enthusiasts to join our tribe. We are optimistic that this latest smartwatch from our Luxe edition will leave a lasting impression in the market.”

The smartwatch boasts the brand’s signature health suite that allows real-time heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, menstrual cycle tracking, and activity tracking. Moreover, the smartwatch comes with multiple watch faces to go with your every mood and attire. Some other exciting features of the smartwatch include a world clock, stopwatch, alarm, weather updates, remote music control, remote camera control, find my phone, smart notifications, and sedentary reminders, and much more.

Visa applications from New Delhi nearly touched the pre-pandemic levels in 2022 driven by pent-up demand, the opening of international borders and eased COVID-related protocols. According to VFS Global, the visa application volume from New Delhi reached close to 80% of the 2019 pre-pandemic levels in 2022 and registered a 93% growth when compared to 2021.

This trend of rise in visa application volume from New Delhi is in line with the overall growth registered in India, which was also close to 80% of the pre-pandemic levels in 2022.

“We witnessed unprecedented demand from India in 2022 which led to an extended peak outbound travel season with steady volumes witnessed until December. We are confident that the momentum will further grow and hence it is advisable for applicants to apply for their visas in advance to avoid last-minute surprises,” said Prabuddha Sen, Chief Operating Officer – South Asia, VFS Global.

Another defining trend noticed in travellers’ behaviour was the wider adoption of personalised service which began during the pandemic. Premium optional services such as Visa At Your Doorstep (VAYD) which enables travellers to book the entire visa experience at a location of their choice, witnessed around a 90% year-on-year rise in 2022. VFS Global offers VAYD for 16 client governments in India – Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Switzerland, UK.

“Health considerations continue to be a key determining factor in the new normal. As a result, we see an increasing number of travellers opt of such services that provide a seamless visa experience and prioritise safe travel,” added Sen.

Peak Season Travel Guide

#ApplyinAdvance

It is recommended to apply for visas as early as booking flights and stay. Most countries accept visa applications up to 90 days (3 months) before your date of travel. According to the revised Schengen Visa Code, effective 09th February 2020, you can apply for a Schengen visa up to 6 months before your date of travel. Particularly this year with higher demand and limited appointment slots available, we urge applicants to apply for their visa as early as possible.

#DoNotFallForFraud

Visa applicants are advised to beware of fraudulent entities who charge fees from customers for scheduling appointments or providing any other services using VFS Global’s name or independently. We do not charge any payment for scheduling appointments. For any assistance, feel free to reach out to one of our staff or send an email to communications@vfsglobal.com

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Mumbai, 24 March 2023: Galaxy Surfactants, the leading manufacturer of performance surfactants and specialty care ingredients used in the Home and Personal Care industry, is participating in In-cosmetics Global, between March 28th to 30th in Barcelona, Spain. Galaxy Surfactants will be displaying their latest solid format product offerings and providing valuable insights into the properties and applications of these products at the exhibition. The event will facilitate a dialogue between leaders in personal care and home care industries to enable business and spur future innovation.

The company will be present at the sustainability corner, innovation zone, and sensory bar at the event, showcasing its innovative solutions. The Sustainability Corner will feature the company’s waterless sustainable solid format, Galseer® Tresscon, which is a shampoo bar base that helps reduce water consumption. At the Innovation Zone, visitors can learn about GalguardTM LipoG, a high-quality hair care active that provides excellent protection from dandruff. The Sensory Bar will showcase a unique format based on Galsoft TiLS (G) which is a green, oil-soluble surfactant system.

Commenting on the participation in the event, Mr. K Natarajan, the Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer at Galaxy Surfactants said, “We are looking forward to participating in the In-cosmetics Global event that provides us with the opportunity to meet our existing customers and tap into a new customer base who come here from across the world. Galaxy Surfactants will not only showcase their innovative products at the exhibition but also highlight our commitment to providing high-quality and sustainable ingredients that meet the evolving needs of our customers and the market. We look forward to engaging with the international personal care community, sharing our expertise, and learning about the latest science and trends in ingredient innovation.”

The In-cosmetic Global event will offer crucial insights into scientific advances, emerging trends, and regulations through their unrivaled educational programs. The In-cosmetic Group connects 1,800+ suppliers of ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing, and regulatory solutions with 40,000+ cosmetic industry professionals.

Krones today published its 2022 Annual Report. Its title is “Solutions beyond tomorrow”, the company’s new target picture. For the first time, the company has integrated its non-financial statement into the Annual Report as part of the group management report. The non-financial statement contains all important qualitative and quantitative non-financial information on material sustainability topics. By combining its financial and non-financial reporting, Krones underscores the importance it attaches to sustainability in all business decisions. This is also reflected in the company’s “Solutions beyond tomorrow” target picture. With a strategic focus on sustainability, digitalization and service quality, Krones intends to continue its profitable growth in the future. The company presented new record figures for 2022.

Revenue topped the €4 billion mark for the first time, rising from €3,634.5 million to €4,209.3 million, an increase of 15.8% on the previous year. Krones thus exceeded the upgraded growth target of 10% to 12% published in October 2022 (original target 5% to 8%).

Customer demand for Krones’ products and services was very strong in 2022. Order intake rose by 34.0% year on year, from €4,316.2 million to €5,782.8 million. The order backlog also grew strongly. At the end of 2022, Krones’ order backlog totaled €3,466.4 million. The order backlog was thus 83.1% up on the previous year (€1,893.0 million).

Profitability improved under difficult conditions

Thanks to the company’s great flexibility and wide-ranging measures to increase efficiency, Krones was able to improve profitability in 2022 despite rising material and freight costs and resource shortages. This was also partly due to Krones’ price increases, which enabled the company to largely offset the higher costs. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) went up 19.4% year on year, from €312.6 million to €373.3 million. It should be noted that EBITDA in the previous year was positively impacted by one-off effects totaling €17 million. The EBITDA margin improved to 8.9% (previous year: 8.1% excluding one-off effects). As forecast, Krones reached the upper end of the EBITDA margin target of 8% to 9% for 2022.

Earnings before taxes (EBT) rose by 36.5%, from €177.3 million in the previous year to €242.1 million. The EBT margin consequently improved to 5.8% (the previous year: 4.4% excluding one-off effects). On the bottom line, Krones generated a consolidated net income of €187.1 million in 2022, an increase of 32.3% (previous year: €141.4 million). This corresponds to earnings per share of €5.92 (previous year: €4.47).

All three segments contributed to the improvement in earnings

In the Filling and Packaging Technology segment – the largest segment by far – revenue climbed in 2022 by 14.8% year on year to €3,497.3 million. Despite rising material prices and resource shortages, EBITDA increased by 17.5% to €332.7 million. The EBITDA margin rose to 9.5% (previous year: 8.7% excluding one-off effects).

Revenue in the Process Technology segment increased by 23.9% to €367.5 million in 2022. EBITDA went up from €18.6 million in the previous year to €20.4 million. The improved segment earnings reflect the strategic measures implemented by Krones. In 2021, the brewery business was spun off into a separate company and processes were streamlined for project-based business. The EBITDA margin remained almost stable at 5.5% in 2022 (previous year: 6.3%).

Intralogistics has been Krones’ third segment since the beginning of 2022. Its activities were previously part of Process Technology. The new segment’s revenue developed well in 2022, growing by 17.9% to €344.5 million. EBITDA increased by 87% to €20.2 million. The EBITDA margin thus improved to 5.9% (previous year: 3.7%).

Exceptionally high free cash flow leads to a significant increase in net cash

The high order intake and the resulting advance payments from customers had a significant influence on the company’s free cash flow in 2022. The free cash flow reached the exceptionally high level of €371.0 million (previous year: €203.3 million). Krones significantly improved the working capital to revenue ratio to 19.0% (previous year: 24.8%). The decrease in average working capital and the higher earnings before interest and taxes had a positive impact on return on capital employed (ROCE). Krones significantly increased ROCE in 2022 to 14.1% (previous year: 10.0%), thus exceeding the target of 10% to 12%.

Krones continues to have a very robust financial and capital structure. The company’s net cash (cash and cash equivalents less bank debt) amounted to €669.5 million at the end of 2022, €291.2 million more than in the previous year. The equity ratio was 38.3% (previous year: 39.8%).

With the above figures, Krones has confirmed the preliminary figures published on 23 February 2023.

Krones to increase the dividend for 2022 by 25% to €1.75 per share

Krones’ long-term dividend policy is to distribute 25% to 30% of consolidated net income to shareholders. At the Annual General Meeting on 23 May 2023, the Executive Board and Supervisory Board will propose a dividend of €1.75 per share for the successful 2022 financial year. This represents a 25% increase in the dividend compared to the previous year (€1.40 per share) and is equivalent to 29.6% of consolidated net income.

Krones forecasts further revenue and earnings growth for 2023

Krones started the 2023 financial year with an extremely large order backlog. At the same time, various uncertainties mean that the business environment remains challenging for Krones. These include geopolitical risks in Europe and other parts of the world, and also high inflation and interest rates in many countries. Material shortages and problems in global supply chains remain a source of uncertainty. However, Krones expects that the situation on the procurement markets relevant to the company may ease slightly in the second half of 2023. Based on the prevailing macroeconomic outlook and the current expected development of the markets relevant to Krones, the company expects consolidated revenue growth of 8% to 11% in 2023.

With increasing revenue and continued implementation of the cost optimization measures, Krones aims to improve profitability again this year compared to 2022. Thanks to the company’s innovative solutions and good project work with customers, Krones succeeded in implementing price increases in 2022. The higher prices will enable the company to offset future cost increases. At the group level, Krones is forecasting an EBITDA margin of 9% to 10% for 2023.

For the third performance target, ROCE, the company expects an increase this year to between 15% and 17%.

Mumbai, March 24, 2023: HDFC Bank today announced the launch of Regalia Gold Credit Card—a super-premium credit card with unparalleled features and benefits—in its Regalia range of credit cards. The card is packed with Best-in-Class Travel and Lifestyle benefits, allowing customers to redeem rewards for global travel and on a collection of premium brands via the exclusive Regalia Gold catalogue. It also offers cardholders complimentary airport lounge access globally, and premium milestone benefits.

Regalia Gold is HDFC Bank’s latest foray into the ‘Super Premium Category’. The credit card will be available to high-income individuals and is designed exclusively to cater to the needs and requirements of travellers and lifestyle enthusiasts.

“It is our endeavour to serve almost every customer segment. After a hiatus, travel and lifestyle segments are both looking robust in terms of growth. Tourism numbers remain strong. Lifestyle spends are increasing. A credit card tailor-made for travel and lifestyle needs, we believe will serve the needs of a wide customer base. Regalia Gold provides a one stop solution with a host of exclusive offers and benefits as well as access to global travel facilitators, airport lounges, and curated benefits on lifestyle brands,” said Mr. Parag Rao, Group Head – Payments, Consumer Finance, Digital Banking and Information Technology.

With the all-new Regalia Gold Credit Card, you get:

Best-in-class redemption program:

•  Let’s you redeem rewards on global flights + hotel stays + airmiles and on a collection of premium brands via the exclusive Regalia Gold catalogue

Privileged Travel Experience:

•  Club Vistara Silver Tier Membership & MMT Black Elite Membership
•  Global Airport Lounge Access and Priority Pass Membership
•  Complimentary Airport Cab Vouchers*

Rewarding Everyday Indulgences:

•  5X Rewards on Myntra, Nykaa, M&S, Reliance Digitalo 4 Reward Points per Rs.150 on retail spends*

Luxurious Milestone Benefits:

• Upto 2 Flight Ticket vouchers every year on annual spending milestones
• Marriott vouchers and more on quarterly spending milestones

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private bank, is the leading player in the payment ecosystem in the country with over 1.65 crore credit cards and, an overall cumulative card base of over 6 crores, including credit, debit, and prepaid cards; addressing the need of different market segments.

Bengaluru, 24 March 2023 VST Tillers Tractors Ltd (VST), one of India’s leading farm equipment manufacturers, announced that it had crossed a production milestone of 500,000 power tillers from its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Malur – Bengaluru in Karnataka. The milestone is a testimony to the customer’s confidence in the VST power tillers. The VST power Tillers has very high customer loyalty and trust, built around the value of being authentic and powerful.

Speaking on the milestone, Antony Cherukara, CEO, of VST Tillers Tractors Ltd. said “We are thankful to all our associates & Suppliers for their timely support toward the development of these user-friendly SMART equipment for our valuable farmers. VST has always thrived to achieve manufacturing excellence which reflects our commitment and spirit of accepting no limits. This achievement will be a stepping stone to many more accolades for us in times to come”.

Currently, the overall power tiller industry in India is around 60,000 units and it is expected to grow to 100,000 units by the year 2025. VST is the leader in the segment and holds a market share of over 65% in the country. VST is focusing on small farm mechanization and has introduced a wide range of smart farm machines for small and marginal farmers. The company has introduced the electric start power tiller in the 16 HP & 9 HP category, a range of power weeders, which start from 3.5 hp to 8 hp, a range of brush cutters, and multi-crop reaper, for the segment.

VST’s state-of-the-art Malur Plant has recently won the IMexI award for monstrating operational excellence based on continuous improvement. For over 55 years VST Tillers Tractors Ltd has been developing tillers and tractors that allow for multi-functional use in the domestic and international markets. VST smart farm machines are suitable for all stages of farming and are apt for applications like puddling, inter-cultivation, bund formation, earthing up & de-weeding, and it is best suited for crops like Sugarcane, Paddy, Cotton, Vegetables, Horticulture Turmeric, Ginger etc.

28th annual event to showcase the work of emerging Missouri high school artists.

(St. Charles, Mo., March 21, 2023) Mosaics Fine Art Festival recently opened the application process for its Joyce Rosen Founder’s Scholarship. Missouri high school students, who are eligible for nomination by their art teachers, will be selected to showcase their art at the 28th annual event. The deadline for submitting one piece of art per student is Sept. 1.

The Joyce Rosen Founder’s Scholarship tent will exhibit all artwork, and three scholarship prizes will be awarded by a professional judge. Students can submit original work in a variety of media categories including clay, drawing, glass, leather, metal, pastel, oil/acrylic, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor, and wood.

Mosaics Fine Art Festival – which invites only 100 artists to showcase and sell their wares at this exclusive juried event – is held Fri., Sept. 15 through Sun., Sept. 17. The family-friendly event, which is free and open to the public, will be held along several blocks of North Main St. in Historic St. Charles, Mo. where more than 30 restaurants and over 75 shops are located.

“This is a unique opportunity for high school artists to have their work on display at a major arts festival,” said Mosaics Fine Art Festival’s vice president Melinda Nolan. “It is a huge honor for the student, the student’s art teacher, and the student’s school to be recognized for their dedication to the importance of fine arts in our society.”

Mosaics Fine Art Festival features live musical entertainment, a Children’s Village for hands-on art experiences, and the Mary Hediger Memorial Art Shop for Kids where children ages 14 and younger can buy professional artwork. The Artists for Adoption Pet Pavilion is open to families interested in adopting pets from local rescue organizations.

Pictured is Mosaics Fine Art Festival board member Diana Nash, who oversees the Joyce Rosen Founder’s Scholarship.

The Mosaics Fine Art Festival is a nonprofit organization that showcases local and regional artists while educating the community’s children and adults in how art can enhance their lives. The festival features a wide array of artwork produced by a mix of emerging, mid-career and established artists in all media. For more information about the submission process, call (314) 406-2067 or visit Mosaics Fine Art Festival.