ART IN THE VILLAGE

The North Shore Art League’s recent event was a huge success.

Sponsored by the North Shore Art League (NSAL), the annual Art in the Village was held at Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka earlier this summer.

NSASL, a 99-year-old arts organization located in the historic Community House in Winnetka, was proud to host this annual juried show in the middle of the village’s Hubbard Woods Design District. The June boutique exhibition featured artists from across the country who showcased their work, including oil paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and jewelry.

Delicious treats baked by the nuns of St. Roger Abbey were also featured at the fair. As an added attraction, faculty member and portrait artist Lisa DePinto was onsite 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 their educational outreach.

Professional artist and NSAL faculty members Thomas Trausch and Janet Trierweiler served as judges for the annual juried show.

“It's always an honor to judge such well-curated shows. The talent among the artists made it difficult to choose the award winners. We wish we could have given to many more,” Trausch says.

Artists were presented certificates and prize checks by North Shore Art League’s Executive Director Linda Nelson. Prize winners were as follows: First place, Nancy Koltun, Chicago; Second place, Jeff Condon, Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Third place, Samuel Yao, Ann Arbor,

Michigan. Honorable mentions went to Sally Brandl, Evanston; J.D Dennison, Troy, Michigan; Roberto Ferrer, Mundelein; 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.

“Our volunteers, staff and board worked hard to bring our community another successful art event this year,” says Linda Nelson, NSAL Executive Director. “With over 3,500 in attendance, we saw many happy artists and art lovers. Art in the Village has become a fun summer tradition and we look forward to next year- celebrating our 100th birthday!”

The North Shore Art League also thanks its lead sponsor Byline Bank; supporting sponsor Hubbard Woods Design District; and local partners the Village of Winnetka, Winnetka Park District, and Winnetka/Northfield/Glencoe Chamber of Commerce.

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