PAL's April 2013 Exhibit at the Indian Prairie Public Library in Darien

Drop-off date for PAL's April Exhibit at the Indian Prairie Public Library in Darien is this coming Monday, April 1st, from 4pm to 7pm (if this changes for any reason, we will notify you) . We encourage everyone to bring up to 3 ready-to-hang pieces to show at this wonderful venue. They have their own hanging system - with glass cases for 3D or delicate pieces - so there is no need to bring your own easels! We will be considering this one of our official PAL shows and the theme will be "Spring Formal." BUT your work does not need to FIT the theme to be shown, so bring whatever you would like.

Indian Prarie Public Library - 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL 60561 - (630) 887-8760

Have a wonderful, safe Holiday everyone!

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544

April 2012 Demo - Cynthia Hellyer Heinz

Award-Winning Colored Pencil Artist and NIU Instructor, Cynthia Hellyer Heinz, on Colored Pencil Art and Creative Processes

Plainfield Art League's April Demo will be 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday, April 10th, in the large meeting room, lower level, at the Plainfield Public Library,15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, Illinois - (815)436-6639. Join us for a fun and unique excursion into the world of award-winning Warrenville colored pencil artist, Cynthia Hellyer Heinz. In addition to the discussion of techniques and materials for Colored Pencil work, she will also give unique insight into what inspires her work and how she visualizes her designs.

Cynthia's intricate, engaging and expressive work has garnered her many accolades amid solo and selected exhibitions throughout the country. Beginning with classes at the Art Institute of Chicago as a child, she earned a bachelors in Fine Arts from Pratt Institute and, in the year 2000, received her M.F.A. from Northern Illinois University and has been teaching drawing there full time. Her background in the field of health influenced her artwork. She states... "through investigation of the physical effects of time on the body, I found a fascination with aging flesh. Not only am I observing age on the human anatomy but time's impact on the organic matter around. I am a committed gardener and often watch as the tomatoes ripen, to rot, to seed, to regeneration. I witness the same cyclic effect on the matter of fabric and flesh." The beauty of time's march, which she able to attest to in her work through detail and lovingly crafted subject matter, captivates the viewer into long, lingering looks....

To view Cynthia's work, please visit her website at: www.cynthiahellyerheinz.com

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544

Plainfield Art League's "Best of the Best" Award Winners 2013

Plainfield Art League would like to congratulate the award-winning artists of it's Annual "Best of the Best" Exhibit held at the Plainfield Public Library from January 16 to February 13, 2013. Acrylics, oils, pastel, photography, watercolor, mixed media, graphite and colored pencil artwork were some of the mediums included in this year's impressive show. PAL members voted their favorites, allowing top artworks inclusion in the annual prestigious Alliance of Fine Arts "Best of the Best" Exhibition 2013 held at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, Illinois, from March 16 through April 4.

 

Congratulations to this year's award winners: Debbie Hart, Mike Bessler, Amy S.Turner, Gloria Moses, Freddie Harmon, Courtney Weed, Ron Girard and Cheryl Carmen with "People's Choice" honors going to JoAnn Deck and Amy S.Turner. All entries will be up on the website soon....

 

 

Thank you all for your participation!  Wonderful work everyone!!!

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544

PAL "Best of the Best" Exhibit

Plainfield Art League, in conjunction with the Plainfield Public Library, will be holding its annual PAL "Best of the Best" exhibit from January 16th through February 13th in the Library's lower level. Art League members will be showing off their best work in many different mediums including oils, acrylic, watercolor, photography, mixed media, graphite and colored pencil. Patrons of the Library are encouraged to vote for their favorite piece for the "People's Choice" award, which will be presented, along with the top seven vote-getters chosen during the PAL member voting night, awards and reception on February 13th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at the library, downstairs in the large meeting room. Top vote-getters (excluding People's Choice) will be eligible to show the awarded pieces in the annual Alliance of Fine Art's "Best of the Best" show at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, IL in spring 2013.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Plainfield Public Library is located at 15025 S Illinois Street, Plainfield. For more details or to become a member of Plainfield Art League, visit www.plainfieldartleague.org, email info@plainfieldartleague.org or call 815-556-9278.

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544

PAL Christmas Party & Group Show Opening @ Gibby's Wine Den - December 7, 2012

Come join us for some Christmas cheer!  PAL will be holding it's 2012 Christmas Party and month-long Group Show kick-off at Gibby's Wine Den in Geneva, Illinois on December 7, 2012, from 5pm to 8pm.  Members, friends of PAL and the public are invited to come "Meet the Artists" and join in the fun!   This exhibit will be running through the entire month of December - please check the Gibby's website for business hours and directions ( www.gibbys-wine.com ).  We look forward to seeing you!!!

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544

Congratulations PAL "Transitions" Exhibit Winners!

We would like to congratulate all our winners from our September "Transitions" exhibit at the Plainfield Public Library!  It was a terrific show judged by Mr. Mark Fisk, art instructor from Dwight School District.  Mr. Fisk had wonderful things to say about the high quality of artwork exhibited and the difficult time he had choosing between the beautiful work.  Here are our winners:

 

Best of Show - Gloria Moses, "Poppies in Red"

 

Best of Theme - Ron Girard, "Zihuatanejo Sunset"

 

First Place - Mike Bessler, "Deer River Falls"

 

Second Place - Freddie Harmon, "Emerge"

 

Third Place - JoAnn Deck, "Pearls of Wisdom"

 

Thank you to all who participated and congratulations again...it was a wonderful show!

 

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 >>>If you are interested, we will be hosting a PAL booth at the Plainfield Public Library Arts & Crafts show on Saturday, September 22^nd, on the library grounds. If you would like to show off your work, please bring a piece or two on Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:00am. If you have questions, please contact Freddie Harmon @ 815-729-9111.

 

>>>Our next PAL member exhibit opportunity will be at Gibby's Wine Den in Geneva, IL. It will be a month-long exhibit.  Gibby's is a marvelous venue for displaying and selling artwork. Several of our members have already exhibited here and have given the owner high marks for not only displaying their art in a professional manner but for advertising the exhibits and catering to the artists' needs. If you would like to participate in this show, please send us a quick email so we can give our host a head-count. Deadline is October 1st for sign-up. Depending on the number of participating artists, we are anticipating bringing 2 to 3 pieces - no easels needed as she has a hanging system installed. If you are interested and would like more info, please call or email us. Thanks everyone!

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544

"Coats Of Many Colors" Exhibit Winners!

Plainfield Art League, in conjunction with Plainfield District 202, would like to congratulate the winners of the "Coats of Many Colors" exhibit at the District 202 Administration building in Plainfield. Best of Theme – Ron Girard for "Autumn Birches ," First Place – Courtney Weed for "Sunflowers," Second Place – JoAnn Deck for "Gerbra," Third Place – Freddie Harmon for "Light Bright Cactus and Best of Show – Debra Hart for "California Sidewalk."

The "Coats of Many Colors" exhibit will be running from June 1 until June 29, 2012, with a second member juried exhibit, entitled "Independence," to run from June 27 to July 29 at the District 202 Administration Building at 15732 Howard Street in Plainfield. These exhibits are free and open to the public. Watercolors, oils, mixed media, acrylics, and drawings are featured in the second floor gallery. Award winners will be announced and receive ribbons at the monthly art league member meetings held on the second Wednesday of every month, from 7pm to 8:45pm at the Plainfield Public Library – 15025 S Illinois Street, Plainfield.

The gallery at the Plainfield District 202 Administration building is open during regular office hours with check-in at the second floor desk – for more info call: 815-577-4000. For more details or to become a member of Plainfield Art League, visit www.plainfieldartleague.org , email info@plainfieldartleague.org or call 815-556-9278.

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Plainfield Art League
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org
PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544