Friday, August 27, 2010

Members News Sept/Oct

Mary Warner will also have a booth tonight from 6-9 p.m. at the Artist's Faire as part of the Cloth Paper Scissors CREATE Retreat at the Rosemont Hotel. From what I can tell from their web site, this is free to all, even if not attending the retreat.


Eve Ozer has been juried into the Somnambulist Show at the ZhouB Art Center, 1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago. Show runs September 17-October 15, with an opening reception on Friday, September 17, from 7-10 p.m. and a closing reception Friday, September 15, from 7-10 p.m. The opening reception will feature Chef Mario Santiago of May St. Cafe.

Eve Ozer will have a solo show at the Downers Grove Public Library during the month of October.

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Laura Invites you out to the 3rd Annual Outdoor Studio Exhibit...Sept 3rd, 4th, and 5th... see more details on Laura's Blog

Laura was also acepted into the Somnambulist Show at the ZhouB Art Center, 4Artinc1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago. Show runs September 17-October 15, with an opening reception on Friday, September 17, from 7-10 p.m. and a closing reception Friday, September 15, from 7-10 p.m. The opening reception will feature Chef Mario Santiago of May St. Cafe.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Cystal Neubauer, MCS member and Vendor at the Cloth Paper Scissor Create Artiss Faire..

MCS member Crystal Neubauer is participating as a vendor in the Cloth Paper Scissors Create Retreat's Artists' Faire this Friday night, August 27, from 6-9pm at the Rosemont Hotel near O'Hare Airport. She has a booth offering artwork and found objects. This Artists' Faire is open to the public with free admission. Crystal says she believes there are some open booths if you want to consider vending there Friday. Check the same web site for information.

Crystal will also be teaching 3 classes in Portland at the Art & Soul retreat on October 5th & 6th and then vending at the vendor night there on October 9th!

Monday, August 23, 2010

MCS Updates and Informations meetings and exhibits.

There will be no formal general meeting the month of September, but there are several field trip opportunities for MCS members:

1. The weekend of September 3-5, Laura Lein-Svencner is hosting a studio exhibit of her work along with artists Doris Lein and Nancy Cole . Location is 6718 Dale Road, Darien IL. and hours are 10-4 each day with demo's 1-3pm.

2. MCS member Connie Nestler and her husband Steven are exhibiting their abstract paintings and photographs in their 2-person exhibition "Nature and Nurture" at Elmhurst Artists' Guild Gallery, located in the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126. The reception will be held Friday, September 3, from 7 to 9 pm, and all MCS members are invited.

3. MCS member Pat Pope has a solo show at the DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front Street, Wheaton. All members are invited to the reception, Friday, September 10, from 7 to 9 pm.

4. On Sunday, September 12, at least one MCS member will open her home studio for members to visit and learn about a specific art technique. Details will follow via e-mail prior to that date, so watch your in-boxes!

5. The October Meeting will be held Sunday, October 3, and will feature Margi Hafer teaching us about watercolor techniques that can be incorporated into collage. The afternoon will involve hands-on learning, and more information (including a supply list) will be published soon.