Friday, May 28, 2010

Papermaking workshop at LaGrange Art League.....

Hi Everyone,
The School director at LaGrange art league ask me to pass this on to people who like paper and making paper.. if interested just double click the image above and it will be ready to print.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Paper Process and Perception



Paper, Process and Perception
June 7 - July 30, 2010
The Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center
1040 Dunham Road
St. Charles, IL
(630) 584-7200
www.norrisculturalarts.com


The Midwest Collage Society will exhibit 113 original collage, mixed media and assemblage works, by 33 artists, at the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center. The theme of the show, Paper, Process and Perception, encompasses each individual artists' perception of the world through paper, wood, fabrics and other canvases

Mixed media collage has moved beyond the era of cut and paste and is now considered one of the most exciting fields of fine art. Today's mixed media collage artists push the boundaries of this fine art form, using anything and everything to create fascinating textures and illusions. Adding objects, handmade papers, image transfers and layers of paint, they create original works of art.

The quintessential recyclers, many artists find a treasure of inspiration in rescued items headed for the landfill. They re-purpose, they re-create, they re-new what was not wanted into desired artwork.

The art of creative expression makes this exhibit intriguing and exciting to see. Each piece will have a process description next to it, so the viewer can see what elements and techniques were used to create the work. Visitors to the exhibit will come away with a fresh perspective of collage , mixed media and assemblage.

Paper, Process and Perception opening reception is July 9, 2010 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.

Creating Collage in All Dimensions-National Collage Society


Dear members
of the Midwest Collage Society and Regional Group of the National Collage Society,

There is a new book out from the National Collage Society which you can purchase and download to have your own E-book see details at this site.
http://www.nationalcollage.com/bookstore/book2.html

If you decide to order this save it and bring a CD to your local printing store like Staples, Kinkos or OfficeMax and have them print it and bind it for you.

enjoy~
collage artist Laura Lein-Svencner is published in this book

Friday, May 7, 2010

June 13th MCS Meeting

June 13th Meeting
1:30-4:00pm at Darien Municipal Building 1710 Plainfield Road Darien
Freshen up on framing and matting techniques with Laura Lein-Svencner till be presenting a demonstration on framing art work and the best ways to approach collage. Member are encourage to bring in artwork they would like to have framed and ask question, also members will get the experience to learn how to cut mats for their own works.

Nancy Staszak-Midwest Collage Society Member at ARTSpace537




Saturday, May 1, 2010

Midwest Collage Society Newsflash
April 30, 2010
1. Pickup at Downers Grove Public Library
For those who have work in the "References" exhibit at Downers Grove Public Library, don’t forget that you must pick it up tomorrow, Saturday, May 1, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. If you cannot pick up your work then, you must make arrangements for someone else to pick it up during those hours.
2. MCS General Meeting, Sunday, May 2
Our May meeting is this Sunday, May 2, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Darien Municipal Center, 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien. Studio fee is $5. The meeting will feature a mini-workshop by Anne Sherwin and Leslie Trebotich of 3Amis Designs, Inc. Anne and Leslie will share their unique method of paper folding to create two-dimensional pictures. Sunday’s hands-on session will feature a Christmas design. Listed below are the supplies to bring:
Three sheets of 8.5 x 11" paper that coordinate (patterned, solid or both), Exacto knife, small scissors (for detail cutting), Scotch tape (1/2" wide), 12" ruler, bone folder, embossing tool or stylus, self-healing cutting mat, 12" paper cutter (if you have one).
3Amis Designs will bring 4 paper cutters, 4 cutting mats, Christmas papers (available for sale), cardstock for base, final sealing material for artwork.
3. Best of the Best Awards and Reception
The AFA Best of the Best exhibit closing reception is Friday, May 7, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mayslake Peabody Mansion. Awards are scheduled for 8:00 p.m. If you have work in that show, remember that you must pick up your art at the end of the reception.
4. Upcoming exhibit at the Norris Gallery in St. Charles
Our next group exhibit is coming up soon! Registration materials were e-mailed to all members several weeks ago. If you misplaced them, please let me know and I will re-send them to you. Pre-registration deadline is Friday, May 21, drop-off date is Saturday, June 6, and the reception date is Friday, July 16. Contact our Exhibit chair Cindy Hughes for more information at Cbrookehughes@gmail.com
5. Please note MCS June meeting date change
Because the Norris drop off and hanging is taking place the first weekend in June, we have moved our general meeting to the second Sunday, June 13. Laura Lein-Svencner will be giving a demo on framing and matting techniques and we’ll have a Q&A session. You may bring artwork for framing suggestions as well.
6. Membership renewals were due in April
Remember that if you wish to exhibit in upcoming shows, you need to be a current member of MCS. If you have not renewed yet, membership forms will be available at Sunday’s meeting and can also be e-mailed to you.
7. Member News
Dennis Salaty and Dianne Martia have works in the Chicago Art Open at River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois in Chicago, through May 7 and the Best of the Best at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook through May 7. Dennis exhibited in Image Attitude Impression at Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights, which closed on April 9. Dianne is currently exhibiting at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington through July 11.

Dianne Martia will also participate in the Fields Project in Oregon, Illinois, in June to create a Field Sculpture -- an opportunity to "paint with the land" by cutting/mowing flora on a pallet of grassland that can be up to 5 acres in size located in the scenic Rock River Hill Country. These Field Sculptures are designed by the artist and created with the help of a farmer and tractor, mowed into the field, and designed to be viewed and photographed from the air. The nine-day program includes lodging on a working farm. The objective is to focus public attention on art, agriculture, and our natural resources while creating new relationships between artists, farmers, environmentalists, and educators. As one of the visiting artists, she will also participate in the Fine Arts & Crafts Festival held at Mix Park, located on Rt. 2, south of Rt. 64 in Oregon, Illinois, on June 27.

Cynthia Lee has new work at the Black Walnut Gallery in Chicago during the month of May. The opening reception is Friday, May 7, from 6 to 9 PM; all are invited.
Black Walnut/Robert Wayner Gallery
220 N. Aberdeen Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607
(The gallery is located a few blocks west of Halsted, just north of Lake Street.)
312.286.2307
www.blackwalnutgallery.com