Welcome to the LaGrange Art League
"Are you really sure that a floor can't also be a ceiling?"
M. C. Escher (1898-1972)
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LaGrange Art League Calendar
9th Annual Edible Art Show
The 9th Annual Edible Art Show was held on Friday night, April 11th. This year there were nine food entries, each presented to the audience on raised pedestals. They were judged on percentage of food, design, craftsmanship, and creativity. Our three judges were Rebecca Minton, Mary Meyers, and Nancy Schwerin. Rebecca is a landscape based acrylic artist with paintings sold in the United States and Canada for public and private collections. She also works as an art therapist. Mary is the chairman of the Fine Arts department at Lockport High School and specializes in jewelry and paintings. Nancy is a Fashion Interior Design and Food and Nutrition instructor at Lyons Township High School.
From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. guests were able to view the entries, have refreshments, and listen to music provided by Annie Schied on keyboard and Billy Philipchuk on saxophone. At 8 p.m. the judging was completed and winners were presented their ribbons. Best of Show was presented to Karin Magin for her entry, "Frogs Invade Monet's Water Lily". She also claimed the fifty dollar grand prize. Second Place was awarded to Susan Haussmann for "Here's the Scoop". There was a tie for Third Place: "Think Pink" by Michelle Kolmon and "Hen Pecked Gingerbread" by Kathy Brownfield.
From 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. everyone was invited to taste the beautiful art pieces. The show certainly appealed to all our senses. A great time was had by all. Special thanks to other league members for their help at the show: Nancy Green, Roger and Sharon Lipinski, and Jackie France.
Congratulations to those who were able to turn food into an inspiring (not to mention, delicious) art form! Start thinking of your ideas for next year! For the month of April photos of edible art entries will be mounted in the Art League display window.
Edible Art Chairs: Jackie Ansted, Pam Falotico, and Vera Shively
May:"Play It Again" (Judged show) Artist's will display new work or prize winners from the last year.
May 10th-17th - Adult Student Art Show (Reception to be held on Saturday 5/17 2:00-4:00PM)
June:"Solstice" (Non-judged show)
June 20th and 21st. Compositional Collage Workshop With Laura Lien Svencner
The LaGrange Art League is pleased to present a 2-day “Compositional Collage” Summer Workshop with award winning artist Laura Lein-Svencner.
Additional Information can be found on our Workshops page
July:"Steamy" (Judged show) Jessie Minich Summertime Award.
August: "Out Of Town" (Non-judged)
Featured Artist: Lyn Tietz
Art classes are forming now for the spring session. Why not refine your technique or learn some new techniques in preparation for natures rebirth.
We offer a variety of classes covering many mediums, and our instructors are among the best to be found anywhere.
Check out our Classes page for more details. Clases start soon so register early and insure your space.
The laGrange Art League is offering for sale the community art projects done for the celebration of Illinois Arts Week by members of the community and passersby during the "arts nights" this summer in LaGrange. For further information and to view images of these unique pieces please see our Community Events page
