The Nature Artists’ Guild calendar is already full of exciting exhibits, programs, workshops and paint-outs for next year. Please click on the “Important Dates” tab above to see the updated list. As there are a number of dates “to be announced” and details to be added, remember to check back often for updates!
Category: Outside Exhibitions
Some Reminders for the Coming Weeks
As busy as you may be at this time of the year, there are just a few more Nature Artists’ Guild events you may still want to work into your schedule –
- Share a cup of good cheer, and support your fellow artists at the Canterbury Shoppe Nature Artists’ Guild gallery for a “Meet the Artist” open house between 1 and 4 on Saturday, December 11, or at one of the artist demonstrations in December (see schedule here).
- Don’t forget about the deadline for mailing your prospectus for the Downer’s Grove Library exhibit on December 17! It’s a nice venue for displaying your artwork. Please contact Paulette if you have misplaced the prospectus that was e-mailed last month.
- Save the date of January 15th for our popular annual Jurica paint-out. More details to come!
Come Visit the Nature Artists’ Guild Winter Exhibit at the Canterbury Shoppe!
Jill, Paulette, and Fran, after much deliberation and re-arranging, have put together a lovely display of the work of the artists participating in the Canterbury Shoppe Winter Exhibit. Over 40 pieces of outstanding artwork were hung, and numerous plates, boxes, tiles, pendants, cards and ornaments were carefully arranged in our gift section. Canterbury Shoppe owner Pamela Patton and her staff were helpful and gracious as always, even in the face of our barrage of requests for scissors, ladders, tacks, and picture hangers!
The Nature Artists’ Guild exhibit area at the Canterbury Shoppe seems ideal for our artwork. The open area with bamboo floors, high ceilings, cream-colored walls, track-lighting, and even some exposed brick walls all contribute to the “gallery” effect and the location is excellent!
If you happen to be in the Naperville area doing some holiday shopping, be sure to stop in, or even better, stop by our “Meet the Artist” open-house on Saturday, December 11 any time between 1 and 4, or stop by one of our artist demonstrations in December (schedule below). You may find some unique holiday gifts or be inspired to participate in the upcoming Spring Exhibit! The Canterbury Shoppe is located at 43 East Jefferson Avenue in Naperville, IL.
Schedule
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Denise Fisk – Saturday, December 4, 12 to 2 pm, Acrylic
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Artists’ Reception Open House, Saturday, December 11, 1 to 4 pm
- Karen Wahlers, Sunday, December 12, 12 to 2 pm, China Painting
- Don Castro, Wednesday, December 15, 1 to 3 pm, Pen and Ink
- Denise Fisk – Saturday, December 18, 12 to 2 pm, Acrylic and Oil
- Bob Sunyog, Sunday, December 19, 12 to 2 pm, Wood Burning Art
Downers Grove Library Exhibit
Things will have quieted down from the holidays, and it may be tempting to stay inside a while by the fire in your robe and slippers. You probably already have artwork framed and ready from the NAG holiday show, though, so consider making it one of your New Year’s Resolutions to show your work more often and then get your boots on and head over to the Downers Grove Library!
The Downers Grove Library has an exceptional gallery space that nicely highlights your artwork, and the Nature Artists’ Guild is known for their beautiful annual exhibit there! It really is worth the effort to participate.
Artwork drop-off is on Saturday, January 8 from 10- to 11 am, and the pick-up is Saturday, February 5 from 10 to 11 am. Our Special Events Coordinator, Paula, has e-mailed or mailed your prospectus (which must be returned to her postmarked by December 17, 2010) and also reminds us that renewal dues must be paid by December 31, 2010 to be eligible for the exhibit. Please contact Paula for any questions.
Exciting New Gallery Opportunity for Members
Our Outside Exhibition Chair, Paulette McDermott announces the following exciting news!
The Nature Artists Guild of the Morton Arboretum gallery at the Canterbury Shoppe
We have been given a wonderful opportunity for our members to exhibit and sell their work at the Canterbury Shoppe in Naperville. The exhibits are rotated on a seasonal basis. The first exhibit, Autumn, is up right now through November. The Winter exhibit, which is open to all of our members, will open December 1st. We will also have a “Meet the Artist” reception for each rotation.
Remember to get your prospectus for the Winter Exhibit to Paulette McDermott postmarked by November 19, 2010.
If you are looking for an interesting way to spend a beautiful Autumn Sunday, please join us for an afternoon tea and bring your friends and family
“Meet the Artist” Tea to celebrate the Autumn Exhibit
Canterbury Shoppe
43 E. Jefferson
Naperville, IL
Sunday, November 7
2 pm – 5 pm
Note: Members should have received their prospectus and exhibition details by mail or e-mail on October 16, and revisions on October 28. If you cannot locate your copy or have any questions, please contact Paulette.
Great new exhibit opportunity for members
Our president, Jill Adzia, and Outside Exhibits Coordinator, Paulette McDermott have outdone themselves in arranging a fantastic new opportunity for Nature Artists’ Guild members to display their artwork!
The Canterbury Shoppe, at 43 W. Jefferson Street in Naperville, has offered exclusive space in their shop for an ongoing exhibit of Nature Artists’ Guild artwork. The work displayed will be rotated every three months to reflect the seasons, and final decisions on all entries will be made by the shop owner. Original artwork must be matted and framed, and giclee prints, notecards, postcards and tiles are also welcome.
The winter-themed show, open to all NAG members, opens December 1, and details will be forthcoming.
The autumn-themed “trial run” show opens Thursday evening, September 23rd, and includes a demonstration by Laverne Bohlin at 7 pm. The show runs through November 31.
Please check your e-mail or contact Paulette for more details.
Nature Artists’ Guild Important Dates 2010
We’ve created a list of Nature Artists’ Guild important dates for the rest of 2010 (deadlines, exhibits, workshops, paint-outs, meetings). You could print it (on recycled paper, of course) and hang it in a prominent place for help with motivation to get drawing or painting -after all, you have an exhibit coming up!
Click here to open for reading or printing.
Exhibition Opportunties
Guild members are invited to show their work at two special exhibitions early next year. To be eligible for these shows, artwork must have been previously shown at one of our annual exhibits at The Arboretum. Prospectuses with details will be sent out closer to the exhibition dates.
Downers Grove Public Library Art Gallery. January 2010. This is a wonderful space. Drop off will be January 2nd from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Pick up will be January 30th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Kavanagh Gallery in St. Charles. Drop off will be February 16th. This is a new venue for the Guild and a wonderful opportunity. Information about the gallery is here: http://www.finelineca.org/kavanagh/index.html
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