Plainfield Art League
Upcoming Events For July – 2011
PAL Needs a New Treasurer....
We are sad to announce that our Treasurer, Alison Saunders, will be leaving us for the U.K. in August. Although she will still be a member and come and visit during holidays, she will no longer be able to take on the tasks of Treasurer. Despite our pleas, sadly, no one has stepped forward to volunteer to help. PAL cannot continue without a treasurer...so please, we're asking you, once again, for your help! It is not a difficult job but a necessary one! If you are willing to volunteer in this capacity, please let us know as we only have a short time remaining to fill this position. Call or email us with any questions and we will fill you in on what the job entails.
July Member Meeting/Demo:
Our July Demo will be on Fused Glass & Glass Bead Making by Carol Kinast and will be held on July 13th from 7pm – 9pm at Limestone Brewery.
Our next Member Exhibit, "Wild Things," will be held on July 16th from 12pm to 4pm at Limestone Brewery. Each artist is responsible for their work and none can be left after 4pm at Limestone, so if you cannot stay for the show or pick up your work by 4pm, please make arrangements with someone to take your work for you. The Board and Limestone management cannot be responsible for artwork left after the show at Limestone Brewery. Also, you will need to supply your own table or large format easels to display your work, so please make sure to mark your easels with your name for identification. Tables will be provided for smaller pieces and a stage area will be used to display large pieces on large, standing easels you provide. This will be a learning experience for all, so let's give it a try and have some fun!
***We do want to encourage you to bring in any of your own, original artwork you would like to exhibit, regardless of what the "theme" of the show may be. The themes are only intended as possible inspiration, not as a restriction of any kind...so please don't hesitate to show off your work!
Call For Artists – AFA Mayslake Peabody Estate Fine Art Fair
PAL has been invited to participate in the AFA Mayslake Peabody Estate Fine Art Fair at the Peabody Estate in Oak Brook on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, 2011. PAL would be given a 10' x 10' tent space for those PAL members who wish to participate. There is no entry fee for those Art League members displaying in their League's tent space. Individuals may exhibit by purchasing a 10' x 10' space for $175. The deadline for this is July 1st, so if you would like to participate, please let us know ASAP!
***See PAL website for details
Call For Artists – Plainfield River Days 2011
We invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Plainfield River Days Art Fair sponsored by the Plainfield Art League, Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 10am to 6pm. . The fair will be held along the West side of DuPage River in downtown Plainfield. - In addition to the visual arts there will be live music, food, a beer tent and community activities. Plainfield River Days will be well publicized and attended by an enthusiastic crowd.
Set up time starts at 7 - 9am on Saturday, September 10th. Dismantle time is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. No cars will be allowed after 9am or before 6pm. Artists are expected to maintain their booths for the duration event.
Only one Artist is allowed per booth and the exhibiting Artist is expected to be present. Each artist will be assigned a booth location and exhibit must stay within the assigned 10' x 10' area. Artist may pay for two booth spaces, if a larger area is needed. Artists are responsible for their own tents, display tables materials; set-up and dismantling of booths are the responsibility of the artist. A supply of 20 postcards invitations will be provided to each artist.
***See PAL website for details
Call for Artists – Friends of the Plainfield Public Library Art & Craft Fair
Friends of the Plainfield Public Library are hosting an Art & Craft Fair on September 24, from 9am to 3pm.
This is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Library, a not for profit organization, which donates the monies reaised to the Plainfield Public Library. The library uses the monies to cover programming and equipment replacement needs.
What: One day, outdoor Art & Craft Fair
Note: This is NOT a juried fair
When: Sept. 24, 2011 – 9am to 3pm
Where: Plainfield Public Library parking lot and lawn, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, Illinois.
Set Up Time: 7:30am to 9am
Exhibit Site Size: 10ft x 10ft
Exhibitor Site Fee: $20 for the day
Note: Exhibitors must supply their own display equipment and canopy. Canopy must be able to be staked or weighted to provide stability.
Application: Applications can be obtained by calling Barbara Ebeling at 815-439-8184 or email her at
CbarbaraL@aol.com Note: Barbara will send out a complete packet of info detailing other pertinent information.
Note: Artist and crafter applications and fees received by Sept. 1, 2011, will result in the artist or crafter being listed in the following Friends of the Plainfield
- Library Art & Craft Fair advertising:
- Facebook The Friends of the Plainfield Library
- Plainfield Patch
- Grapevine:
grpvine.com- Event and Craft Lister
- Illinois Art Fair Directory
- Illinois Fairs and Fun
***Specific guidelines will be posted at: www.plainfieldartleague.org
Painting Classes at PAL:
Painting classes with Debbie Hart have resumed on Tuesdays, starting June 14th, out of her home. Kids classes will run from 3:30pm – 5:30pm and adult classes will run from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. For more information and directions, please call PAL at 815-556-9278 or email us at
info@plainfieldartleague.org
Pick Up Artwork from Dist. 202 Admin. Bldg Show:
If you brought artwork to show at the School District 202 Administration Building in the beginning of June, it's now time to pick up your work. Remember to bring ID with you and check in at the second floor desk and ask for Ryan Boyce before attempting to remove any artwork. Any artwork left on the premisis after June 30th will be stored. It was a terrific success with a beautiful assortment of member artwork. Thank you for participating!
As always, if you have any questions about the above topics/events, classes, exhibits or other PAL related info, please feel free to contact us via email or call the PAL number below. We will be updating everyone as we go. Thanks for being a part of the PAL family and have a wonderfully creative month!
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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.orgwww.plainfieldartleague.org 16108 Route 59, Suite 104
Plainfield, IL 60586
