March 2022

 Hi MCS Members:

Can't believe it's March already.  Our February workday was well attended, and we gained 2 new members. In addition to individual projects, Valentines were made which Tania Blanco delivered to the Elmhurst Art Museum for nursing homes.   We were able to have an open discussion regarding the future of MCS.  Following are some of the highlights:

 

--Membership:  We are still recovering from lack of participation due to COVID.  One suggestion was that we meet every other month. Also to place our Membership Brochures at libraries, etc.

 

--Programs:  Without a Program Chair, we are moving forward with relying on our membership to present at our monthly meetings.  Beth Gollan has volunteered to  share her knowledge and enjoyment of making custom stamps from erasers, foam, linoleum etc. at our April meeting.  In May we will have an outside speaker that Tania was able to secure.  Thank you Tania.  Please contact me if you are willing to present in June. It's just 2 1/2 hours  to share something you know and others will be interested in learning.  Please help to continue this creative organization.  My email is designsbynanc@gmail.com

 

--Exhibits for 2022 :  This year's dates and locations have been planned and are listed below.

  2023;  It was suggested that we have two exhibits a year, Spring (Downers Grove Library) and Fall (Location to be determined)  This made a lot of sense to those present.   

Fundraiser: If it is determined that we give back to the community with a fundraiser, that would be handled by individual(s) willing to take on the responsibility of the function. 

 

--2022 Creative Artists Retreat--We have changed the name to accommodate artists of any persuasion.  Discussion regarding opening the retreat to couples.  This is something that has been requested by current participants.  Additional sleeping accommodations are available at the camp.  

 

This is just an overview of our discussion.  The MCS Board will meet to further discuss and make decisions on these ideas.  Feel free to send an email with additional ideas/suggestions.   

 

Adrienne Austin will be our presenter at the March 6th meeting showing us how to sew the cover for a pamphlet journal which MCS will provide.    Be sure to register with Cherie Denton for the March 6th meeting so that Adrienne will bring the necessary supplies.  See the detailed information  below.

 

Take care,

Nancy Castner

President

 

MEMBERSHIP

Membership renewals for the 2022-2023 year are due April 1st. Mail your application and check to Cherie Denton or pay at the March meeting. The renewal form Here
Cherie Denton, 1789 35th Street, Apt. 6313, Oak Brook, IL 60523

 

MEETINGS

March 6  noon-2:30pm Adrienne Austin, facilitator

Decorate the cover of a pamphlet journal

 

Register for the Meeting by emailing Cherie Denton at cherayden@yahoo.com with the SUBJECT: MCS March 6th Meeting.

 

    BRING:

· Piercing Tool (awl)

· Sewing needle

· Embroidery thread (if you don’t have any, don’t worry it will be provided).

· Double sided tape (If you don’t have, don’t worry  it will be provided).

· Small beads to be used to enhance the cover. Choose beads with holes large enough for the needle and thread to pass through.

· Enthusiasm and an overwhelming desire to be creative!

For this project you will receive: 

1 pamphlet journal made from eco-friendly sustainable materials  

4 templates to choose from.
Additional pamphlets will be available for purchase at $2.50 each.

 

April 3 noon-2:30pm

May 1 noon-2:30pm

June 5 noon-2:30pm

July No Meeting

August 7 9am-2:30pm

September 11 noon-2:30pm

October No Meeting  Retreat October 5-9

November 6  noon-2:30pm 

December 4  noon-2:30pm Holiday Party

 

EXHIBITS 2022  

Awakening at Downers Grove Public Library - April 2 - May 1, 2022

Illinois Poets Society members will be writing poems about their selected art.   

Reception and Poetry Reading - April 29, 6:30 to 8:30

We are looking forward to this collaboration and urge everyone to participate so we can fill the library's space. The cafe will again be available for our show.

You may submit work that has been previously shown in venues other than the DG library. If you are not a member please submit the attached membership application.

Prospectus due March 20.  Download document and submit a digital copy or print it and mail it. Either way, please send it to Joan Lucht by the deadline. 

Watch for additional information regarding  possible reception and reading of the poems.

Drop off - Saturday, March 26 from 10am until 12pm 

Pickup - Saturday, May7 from 10am until 12pm 

 

Crete Creative Gallery

September 8, 2022 through October 15, 2022

Batavia Library

November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022

Lucky Penny Diner in Naperville

Silent Auction supporting Loaves and Fishes

October, November and December

 

Fall 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT (sponsored by Midwest Collage Society)  
Please save the dates of October 5-9, 2022 at Camp Alexander Mack.

Registration form is attached.

Anyone with questions about the “Retreat” and registrants interested in offering a demonstration, workshop, or special entertainment during the retreat please email Margi Hafer at: margihafer@yahoo.com 

How do we love the retreat? Let us count the ways!

                    

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Public Art Competition - Call for Artists Cash prizes!
Artists from Naperville and surrounding communities are invited to participate for cash prizes in Naperville Art League’s 19th annual Public Art Competition. Artists are invited to submit one entry per person under the theme “Gear Up”. The piece must be original in design, concept, and execution. It can be any media or mixed-media, and either 2D or 3D. Size restrictions apply.
The deadline for submissions is Saturday, April 9, 2022, with no extensions. All entries will be on display April 12 through 29 at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery, 508 N. Center St., Naperville 60563. An awards presentation will be on April 22, 2022 at 3 pm.
Click here for the information/registration flyer
Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday 10 am - 4 pm.

 

Crossed Connections A JURIED ART EXHIBITION & SALE
May 7 - June 4, 2022
TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY
26 E. Quincy Street
Westmont, IL 60559
Westmont Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 6:00pm
SEEKING ARTWORK IN THE FOLLOWING MEDIUMS:
Ceramics, Collage, Fiber Art, Garments, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Needlework, Paintings, Photography, Quilts, Sculpture, Tapestries
The exhibit prospectus and digital entry process may be accessed at our secure website: https://www.tlddesigns.com/Crossed.Connections.htm

 

MEMBERS 

Sally Tibbetts collage “All The Pieces” was selected as BEST OF SHOW at a juried exhibit sponsored by CAVA at Mayslake Peabody Estates.

 

Jerri Reimann is downsizing and has the following to give away:

· Vintage black and white photos of people (mostly from 1930s thru 1950s)

· Vintage sheet music hardcovers on nice thick paper

· Used business envelopes with a variety of B&W patterns inside

· Vintage typed library card catalog cards

Any would be good for a group project for MCS or another group.
Contact her at JerriReimann@earthlink.net

 

Re Kielar, Andrea Fox and Tania Blanco  participated in the Addison Center for the Arts, Expressions: Art and Verse event February 19, 2022. Their artworks  were created to connect with poems written by The Illinois State Poetry Society. Work will be on display until  March 19.

 

Laura Lein Svencner is offering a Class, One Artists Journal, at Indian Prairie Public Library

April, 7th-April 28th 4-week Class
Thursday's 1-3pm at Indian Prairie Public Library
for library card holders first and if there are openings left this class will be open to the public.
This class repurposes and transforms a brown paper bag into a 4 x 6 artists’ journal.  Celebrating our Earth by recycling paper and turning it to art.  Students will learn the bookbinding pamphlet stitch and alter found papers in creative ways to encourage continued self-expression. Ink, paint, and collage will be introduced as Mixed Media. Weekly journal prompts will be given to work on throughout the class.
 Materials instructor will bring to class: Book threads, misc. papers, found papers, cheese cloth, handmade papers, drawing paper, inks, paints, stencils, stamps, sewing needles, material, and fibers.
 Library will Provide: Glue sticks, Scissors, magazines, rulers, pencils,
To Register Follow this LINK

Laura also has a New Online Teaching Platform with Teachable Check out what she has to offer-Lonecrow Studio