Adrienne Harvey

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Q – Favorite local art event?

DV – I will have to say Naperville Art League’s Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, an event I’ve been intimately close to for the last 20 years. As the director, I look forward to running this top-rated show as it attracts some of the best artists in the country to DuPage County. Tens of thousands of art fair goers eagerly attend the show and turn the event into a celebration of the arts.

Q – Favorite art medium?

DV – Pastel! And for those unfamiliar with it, don’t let the name deceive you. The pastel palette has an infinite range of colors, from pale to vibrant, and finished works can be very subtle or intensely rich and luminescent. Versatile and forgiving, pastels allow artists to create work spontaneously and make it easier for art appreciators to find those pieces that will suit their tastes.

Q – What is the best thing about the local arts scene?

DV – The abundance of high-quality arts experiences within the borders of DuPage County. The region has world-class cornerstone venues like Drury Lane, Paramount Theatre, and the McAninch Arts Center juxtaposed with smaller locations like Village Theatre Guild and Wheaton Drama. Elmhurst Art Museum is a haven for art and design

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and is also an international destination for architecture as it is home to the Mies van der Rohe house. Next year, we can look forward to Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA). Additionally, Salt Creek Ballet, Two Way Street Coffee House, Westside Improv, and Elmhurst History Museum all bring unique gifts to the area. In the post-COVID environment, many are choosing to stay closer to home for their arts experiences, and it’s okay — everything you need is right here.

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