Highlights from the Members Exhibition Opening

Over 300 people attended the Opening Reception of our Annual Members Exhibition.  A grand time was had by all!

Music was provided by pianist Vladimir Schirfrin

Artists Erick Rowe (for ground) and Jessie Y. Lee (with scarf)
enjoy a bite to eat

Standing room only

Artist Nancy Ward (center) attended with her family

Phil Carrigan and Artist Mary Clare Jakes admire Mary's
Orange Urns Table Runner in clay

Artists Frank Jos. Vioski (center) and L. Skip Wiese (on left)
discuss Frank's charcoal work Reggie Remembered

Artist Marcia Babler (center) and Steve Jones, Wright Gallery
Curator (right) converse

In foreground, Michael Higgins, Double Cross,
metal sculpture, $1500

Patrons enjoying the photography of Artists: Jacob Meudt
(above) and Jude Kaider (below)

Rolland Miller, Dean of Communication Arts, Humanities and
Fine Arts studies Artist Robert L. Booker's Now I Lay Me Down,
photo collage

Artist Apryl Polster (center) and friends

Artist Robert Johnson beside his watercolor, Brooding Man,
which sold at the opening. Congratulations Bob!

Artist Joan E. Robertson (center left) talks with friends about
her colored pencil drawing Japanese Spring 

Artist Robert Anderson (right) with from left,
Amy and Rolland Miller and Cheena Wade 

The Show continues through Sunday February 19, 2012.

Gallery Hours:

9 am - 9 pm Monday to Thursday

9 am - 4:30 pm Friday and Saturday

1 - 5 pm Sunday

Members Exhibition opens Friday January 13, 2012

Join us Friday January 13, 2012 from 7 - 9 pm to celebrate the opening of our latest gallery show.  Over 100 artworks will be on display at our Annual Members Exhibition.  This group show features Lake County artist who are "Artist Members" of the gallery.  Works on view include a wide variety of styles and media.  Refreshments will be served along with music by pianist Vladimer Schifrin.

Melanie Sherman Konig
woodfired porcelain $500

Paula Palmer Photoscape 009
ultra chrome on archival paper $450

Roger Shule Hiawatha acrylic on masonite $350

L. Skip Wiese Lincoln's Watch
intaglio/drypoint on parchemnt $150 (SOLD)

Toni Wiese Spring in Canada oil $500

Donna Sands Divide; Reality is Born from Dichotomy
encaustic on panel $650

Click on the attachment below to read an interview with Donna Sands about her work Divide; Reality is Born from Dichotomy:
http://libertyville.patch.com/articles/libertyville-artist-showcases-work-at-college-of-lake-county

ARTcetera's Last Minute Sale!

Still looking for that last minute gift?  ARTcetera has 10% off everything today, Tuesday Dec. 13 and tomorrow, Wednesday Dec. 14.  Friends of the Gallery Members receive 20% off!

Ornaments, soaps, candles, jewelry, wood, scarves, hats, ceramics, photographs, paintings, prints, pens, fused glass, paper-weights, spoon art, charms, and much more!

Support your local artisans!     Sale Hours: 9 am - 10 pm

Paperweights and Compacts

Wine Stoppers and One of a Kind Jewelry

Vases in Blown Glass and Clay

Vessels and Watercolors

Honey Pots and Whisking Bowls

Candles and Storage

Ornaments

Holiday Art Sale 2011

The Holiday Art Sale 2011 was a great success!  We had a fantastic group of juried artists participating - some old, some new and definitely something for everyone!  The dates have been set for next year's sale, so mark your 2012 calendars for Saturday December 1 through Tuesday December 4, 2012.  It's never too early to plan!

Thank you to all the artists and volunteers, we certainly couldn't run the show without you.

21st Annual Holiday Art Sale is almost here!

Mark your calendars! 

The 21st Annual Holiday Art Sale will be held in the

CLC Library Atrium December 3-6, 2011

With over 40 artists from Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana

you are sure find that perfect gift.

Here's just a sampling of our talented artists:

Lisa Clark - Urban Nostalgia

David Gaura - Spoon Bug

Barb Beckman - Prairie Art Glass

Woodturner Don Leipprandt

Fused Glass by Susan Slack - Farmhouse Creations

All things jean by Erika Tully

Chic Chalk Designs - glassware

Linda Zepere - Claymates Pottery

Holiday Art Sale Hours:

Saturday Dec 3

9 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday Dec 4

1-5 pm

Monday Dec 5

9 am - 9 pm

Tuesday Dec 6

9 am - 6 pm

Surface Tension: Opening Night Highlights

Collage Artist Doug Stapleton (pointing) with friend Frank Connet

Liliana Ware and daughter Jillian admiring Alice Shaddle's work

Cultural Committee Members Heather June Toser and Judy Haga
with Collage Artists Kathryn Kucera and Alice Shaddle

Collage Artist Joseph Clayton Mills

"Life has all these lovely little pieces. 
That's why I enjoy your work so much, it reminds me of that"
Patron Sharon Harrell speaking with Collage Artist Alice Shaddle

 

Wright Gallery
Preparator, Jane Ellefson
and Curator Steven Jones 

Angela Walker Duo performing

Angela Walker Duo performing





New Gallery Show: Surface Tension - A Group Collage Exhibit

Six Chicago area artists explore different applications of collage. 

Doug Stapleton Gothic Painting in Bohemia
collage, foil paper, color pencil on book page
(13" x 191.2") SOLD

Alice Shaddle Bare Tree by the Lake
 collage (28" x 19") SOLD

Joseph Clayton Mills Notecard/Dying is Fun (Nabokov)
mixed media/collage (20" x 16") $750

Kathryn Kucera Pelee Premonitory
collage (11" x 8") $500

Jacqueline Moses Legacies: Goblin
photo & oil on paper (14" x 11") $400

Patricia K. Swanson Brain 1
discarded book parts (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") $250

The show continues through December 11, 2011