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"inspiring passion in the arts "
NAL
Gallery - Fine Arts Center
The Gallery
Since
its inception in 1961, the Naperville Art League has provided support for local
emerging and established artists. The Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery, supported by the Art League,
provides a place for artists to gather together, exhibit their original work and
share their talents with the community. The Gallery is a place where both
artists and the community come to learn, understand and appreciate art. The
Gallery is open to the public and features
classes
for adults and children, workshops, demonstrations and regular
exhibits.
Open Daily except Sun, Mon, Tues— Naperville Fine Art Center
Themes
for upcoming Gallery Exhibits:
Laura Rivas -
Fine Arts Director
2012:
February: Fabulous Fakes
March: The Long and Short of It
April: Changing Lanes
May: Outer Limits
June: As Luck Would Have It
Announcements
The Naperville Art League is located at
508 North Center Street in Naperville. The Gallery is open Wednesday through
Friday from noon until 4:00 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00
P.M.
For further information about the Naperville Art League, Membership,
Rotating Displays, or the Naperville Fine Arts Center location, please visit
www.napervilleartleague.com
or contact Debbie Venezia
at
Naperartleague@aol.com.
The Naperville Art League (NAL) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based
organization sponsored by membership and dedicated to promoting and
supporting the visual arts and encouraging artists within the community. The
NAL is in it’s 43rd year serving the community through art instruction and
education, encouraging interest in all forms of creative art, stimulating
and an understanding and appreciation of art.
The Naperville Art League, nearing its 50th anniversary, offers
hands-on art classes throughout the year for adults and children. It is a
not-for-profit, volunteer organization sponsored by membership dedicated to
promoting and supporting the visual arts and encouraging artists within the
community.
MONTHLY
ART SHOW
Each month, NAL members exhibit works of art, inspired by a creative theme. Open to the public, our monthly exhibits feature art work by Naperville Art League members. Most works may be purchased, and many members accept commissions. These shows are judged and special recognition is given to the artist best interpreting the monthly theme.
AWARD
WINNERS FOR "ALL FIRED UP” January 2012
Best of
Show:
Bill Sahagian — “Hill Road”
Best
Theme:
Dee Leppin — “A Glorious Sunset”
Merit Awards:
J. R. Cadawas — “Last Supper”
George Bruce — “Hot Fungi”
Susanne Keller — “Grandma’s Kitchen”
Chris Hughes — “Valley of Fire Nevada”
Curtis Jones — “Cold Fire”
Judged by:
Kip Pasta
AWARD
WINNERS FOR "AS THE CROW FLIES”
September 2011
Best of
Show:
Yaw Boateng — “Market Day”
Best
Theme:
Bill Baykan — “Curiosity Killed the Cat”
Merit Awards:
Doris Bettin — “Karner Blue Butterfly”
Robert Koch — “Blues Lady”
Manny — “Nunca”
Loretta Hamilton — “Where’s the Vermouth”
Peter Bodigor — “Stand”
Judged by: George Shipperley
AWARD
WINNERS FOR "CURIOUS”
August 2011
Best of
Show:
Roberta Sieber — “Tequila Sunrise”
Best
Theme:
Charles Heinrich — “Lighten Up Ol’ Devil”
Merit Awards:
Jane Wilcoxson — “Making a Break For It”
John Meyers — “Emily’s Peril” (Pictured)
Laura Young — “Tethered Ghost”
Kim Roth — “Figure Bathed in Sunlight”
Helen McLuckie — “Trees @High Key”
Judged by: Dianne Martia
AWARD
WINNERS FOR "STRUCTURES OF LIFE” July 2011
Best of
Show:
Kim Roth — “Anatomical Man”
Best
Theme:
Jane Wilcoxson — “Hoot & the Family Tree”
Merit Awards:
Bill Baykan — “E=MC2”
Sally Sharp — “Light of Life”
Hedy Dawson — “Prairie”
Humberto Montoya — “Old Havana” (Pictured)
Helen McLuckie — “Dusky Water”
Judged by: Tony Carnesecci
AWARD
WINNERS FOR "GOOD COMPANY” June 2011
Best of
Show:
Charles Heinrich — “With Books You Are Never Alone”
Best
Theme:
Donald Castro — “Joseph’s Apprentice”
Merit Awards:
Rita Moon Kain — “Galaxy”
Janet Wickham — “Window of Company”
Sarah Ettinger — “Southwestern Fantasy”
Valerie Lorimer — “Birds of a Feather”
Bill Baykan — “Best Buddies”
Judged by: Carolyn Finzer
AWARD
WINNERS FOR "BACKWARD/FORWARD” May 2011
Best of
Show:
Robert Yurgaitis — “Stormy Sea”
Best
Theme:
Bill Baykan — “Backward/Forward”
Merit Awards:
Dee Leppin — “Sea of Gray”
Helen McLuckie — “Fishes”
Chris Jones — “Harlequin”
Susan Wilson — “Blue Mist”
Jane Wilcoxson — “Backwards Forwards Seahorses”
Judged by: Teresa Parker
AWARD
WINNERS FOR "FRESH PERSPECTIVE” April 2011
Best of
Show:
Kristen Hill - “Farmer’s Market”
Best
Theme:
Mary Kodl Truesdale - “Dandelions”
Merit Awards:
Andy York - “Catter Filler”
Helen McLuckie - “Window’s View”
Bill Baykan - “Universe”
John E. Balzer - “Ah . . . Fertilization”
Sheri Lee Butler - “Winds & Change Sky Signs”
Judged by: Tom Schrey
AWARD
WINNERS of the 7th Annual Public Art Competition "SHATTERED"
March 2011
The winners of the Naperville Art League's 7th annual public art competition were announced at a reception held at the Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery on Sunday, March 20, 2011. The exhibit, entitled "Shattered," caught the attention of regional artists who were invited to submit work reflective of the theme. Forty-five entries were on display and considered for awards and encompassed original work in a variety of media created by artists of all ages.
Judged by: Lisle instructor, Venessa Hardy served a judge for this competition. She had the difficult decision of selecting winners out of the 45 entries. Prizes were awarded to seven individual winners:
Best of
Show:
Madeline Rowe, Rape - Shattered Body - Shattered Soul," Mixed
Award of Excellence:
Kris Henderson, "Untitled," Pencil
Paige Hval, "A Gentle Giant," Pastel
Bill Balkan, "Emotional Turmoil," Mixed Media
Honorable Mention:
Sally Sharp, "Shattered Thoughts," Oil Pastel
Gary Brown, ". . . .But the Lord Can," Wood & Metal
Heather Wryer, "Living, the Hive Life," Photography
"I was very impressed with the quality of artwork we received for our
"Shattered" competition. Even more amazing is the depth of intimacy that the
pieces exude." As a requirement of the competition, each artist was asked to
include a statement, explaining why the piece fits the theme. These
statements are then displayed, thus giving the viewer a deeper understanding
of the artist's intention. "Personal issues such as self perception,
spirituality, failed romance, suicide and rape fill the gallery. You can
feel the passion surround you and it becomes an emotional experience."
Venessa Hardy
AWARD
WINNERS FOR "FABULOUS FAKES” February 2011
Best of
Show:
Marianne Lisson Kuhn — “The Street Was Never the Same”
Best
Theme:
Margaret Swedzikowski — “Klimt in Klimt Style”
Merit Awards:
Cheryl Hough Schmidt — “Night Café Paris”
Susan Anderson — “Italian Artichoke”
Angela Graefenhain — “Altered States of a Dream”
Kim Roth — “Voltaire”
Donna Watson — “Christina’s World”
Judged by: George Ceffalio
AWARD
WINNERS FOR "STRIKING!” January 2011
Best of
Show:
Madeline Rowe —“Strikingly Muted”
Best
Theme:
Jane Wilcoxson — “Earth Mother”
Merit Awards:
Ray Upham — “Fence & Sand”
Gordon France — “Top Shelf”
Sarah Ettinger — “Parched Earth Sky”
Mary Kodl Truesdale — “Watercolor”
Dee Leppin — “New Mexico Butte”
Judged by: Robert Kwas