October and MCS Retreat

 Dear MCS Members,

Fall is officially here and the weather is letting us know it!  Actually had to wear a jacket on my morning walks lately.  I think that's a good thing.  Hope you are all doing well and enjoying the crisp weather.  Leaves are beginning to change and soon we will have a feast for the eyes.

Mary Warner led a very informative discussion on the Whys and Hows we strive to be creative people at our September meeting.  She provided thought provoking handouts and some that answered many questions regarding making and critiquing art.  We left with many tips to help us with future projects.  Thank you Mary for your professional thought provoking program.

Remember, there will be no meeting in October due to the Fall 2022 Creativity Retreat.  For those planning to attend, better start packing your materials ASAP as it always takes longer than expected.  I am so looking forward to sharing five delightful days with friends, old and new, and of course enjoying the beautiful views of Lake Waubee.

The Crete Creative Gallery Exhibit is delightful.  Try to get there to see all the beautiful artwork displayed in the lovely former home now converted to an amazing gallery.  The exhibit continues through October 15th.

If you haven't stopped by the Lucky Penny Diner, please do so.  This is our annual fundraiser so you might just see a piece of art you may want to pick up for yourself or as a gift for the holidays.

Take care,

Nancy Castner

President

MEETINGS

October No Meeting  Retreat October 5-9

November 6  noon-2:30pm  Napkin Appliqué with Nancy Swingle

December 4  noon-2:30pm Holiday Party

EXHIBITS  

Imagination Run Wild at Crete Creative Gallery thru October 15

Thanks to Margi Hafer for telling us about the Crete Creative Gallery and School. The Exhibit is fabulous! The reception was well attended and the following artists received recognition. 

Laura Lein Svencner - First Place

Chris Jacobson - Second

Carol Weber - Third 

Nancy Castner - Honorable Mention

Marge Boyd - Honorable Mention

Pick up October 15, 2022 (10am to 2pm)

Crete Creative Gallery & School is located at 1304 Main Street, Crete, Illinois 60417.

Gathering at Batavia Public Library 

November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022

10 South Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510

Prospectus (attached) due October 14 to give Chris time to compile information and make labels

Drop off Tuesday, November 1st,  10:00 to 12:00.

Pick up Wednesday, November 30th, 10:00 to 12:00

Batavia Library Waiver (attached) will be required to accompany your art.

Lucky Penny Diner  MCS second annual silent auction

September 1 now thru October 16

1224 W Ogden Ave Ste G, Naperville, IL 60563

Open 7 days a week from 7am to 3pm

Bidding has ended, but art will remain on display until October 16 with bidding open to art that had no bids by our original deadline.

Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery

October 2023

FALL 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT (sponsored by Midwest Collage Society)  
October 5-9, 2022 at Camp Alexander Mack

We have 23 people registered for the retreat. Photos will be posted in the November MCS  Newsletter.

   

MEMBERS 

Carol Weber has a solo show, Works by Carol Weber, at the Downers Grove Library October 1 - 30. There is a Meet the Artist reception on October 16th from 2-4pm.  Everyone is welcome.

Margi Hafer is exhibiting 10 of her watercolors in the invitational Water Works exhibit at Tall Grass Arts Center in Park Forest, IL. The show opens with a reception on October 1, from 1-3 pm. The show closes on  November 5.

Andrea Fox and Margi Hafer have pieces accepted into the Gallery Seven juried Iliart Exhibit in Lockport, IL. 

Reception is on Saturday, October 15, from 1-3pm.

Laura Lein-Svencner has a wonderful online studio for all to learn about collage from very basic to the integration of mixed media. Take a look - new online classes pop up all the time. Laura has a sale running till October 22nd. Creating a Palette for Collage
You just need the Code Word-NEWCOLLAGEPAPERS, and you will receive 22 % off
Check it out at Lonecrow Studio