FESTIVE FETE

North Shore Art League (NSAL)’s Art in the Village fair on June 22 and 23 was a big success. NSAL, celebrating 100 years in the community and located in the historic Community House in Winnetka, was proud to host this annual juried show at Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka.

It was a great weekend for a summer art fair in the middle of the Village’s Hubbard Woods Design District. The boutique exhibition featured artists from across the country who showcased their work, including oil paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and more.

Delicious treats baked by the nuns of St. Roger Abbey were also featured at the fair and an ice cream social with ice cream donated by Graeter’s Ice Cream in Winnetka took place on Saturday afternoon. Momsy’s Cafe in Winnetka baked fresh cookies and handed them out to event attendees. As an added attraction, on both Saturday and Sunday, NSAL faculty member and portrait artist Lisa DePinto was on-site to paint quick oil portraits.

A silent auction invited attendees to bid on donated work from the artists. Gift certificates were donated from local Winnetka businesses and restaurants for a raffle. All proceeds from the silent auction and raffle were donated to the North Shore Art League and its educational outreach. Professional artists and NSAL faculty members Brian Sindler and Michael Van Zeyl served as judges for the annual juried show.

“It was an honor to be selected to be a judge for the show. I thought the art overall was very well presented and the artists each had a great story to tell about their process or the meaning behind their work,” said Michael Van Zeyl.

Artists were presented certificates and prize checks by North Shore Art League’s Executive Director Linda Nelson and Finance/Program Manager Jill Evans. Prize winners were as follows: First Place—Glenna Adkins, Fort Thomas, Kentucky; Second Place—Gary Stretar, Spencer, Ohio; and Third Place—Jack Kraig of Evanston. Honorable mentions went to Jeff Condon, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Rammina Hamill, Northfield; Jennifer Kane, Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; Igor Menaker of Chicago; Samuel Yao, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Luke Stretar, Richfield, Ohio. Members of the NSAL Board, staff, and volunteers were on hand to help with everything from setting up the show to monitoring the silent auction.

“What a fantastic weekend!” said Linda Nelson, NSAL Executive Director. Over 4,000 art lovers attended this year’s Art in the Village. We were thrilled with the caliber of the artists that displayed and sold their work. Many happy art enthusiasts and community members attended the show, and the board, staff, and volunteers worked hard to ensure its success.”

For more information about the NSAL’s quality classes, workshops, summer art camps, programs, special events, or to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact the NSAL office 847-446-2870 or visit northshoreartleague.org.