Februarys MCS Newsletter-Meetings and Beyond

 

Dear MCS Members,

We survived the below zero weather and with luck that will be the end of it for the season.  I have to admit that since I was not tempted to go outdoors at all, I spent uninterrupted time making art.  That made my spirits soar, so all in all, that was a joyous, productive time.  Our meeting on February 4th is a Work Day from 9:00 to 2:30 pm.  Bring a project to work on and share the camaraderie of fellow artists.  

February 4th is also the reception for the Alliance of Fine Arts final Best of the Best show.  MCS has five artists represented in the show, Chris Jacobson, Laura Lein-Svencner, Joan Lucht, Nancy Swingle and Nancy Castner.  We could create a caravan to attend the reception leaving from our MCS meeting on Sunday. Just a thought.   If you can't make the reception, try to get to the DuPage Art League to view the exhibit.  There are so many amazing, diverse artists represented.    Details are below under Exhibits and the Postcard is attached.

February 10th will be the reception for the MCS Exhibit, "Connections" at the Woodridge Library. 3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge, IL  Exhibit will be held February 3-29 (It is Leap Year)  Details are below.  

At the March 3rd meeting, Laura Lein-Svencner will present a demonstration that we can use in our collages.  Details are below.

We have two positions to fill on the Board beginning in April.  Please help our organization to continue by volunteering your services.  WE NEED YOU!

Take care,

Nancy Castner

President

MEETINGS 

February 4 - 930-230  Workday Bring lunch and project to work on.

March 3 - 11:30-2:30 - April Schabes will show us her wonderful art journaling with some instruction on incorporating lettering in collage.  Please bring a fine-point Sharpie or Micron pen, small scissors and glue stick.

April 7 - 11:30-2:30 -  Laura Lein-Svencner will present a demonstration on Image transfers. Sharing three different techniques:

Clear packing tape for art journaling ,wet to dry acrylic medium with laser copies and the tack iron method with gloss medium. Samples will be available to see how they can be used for your mixed media and collage art. A few samples will be able to be tested out by everyone who would like to try.  Supplies will be provided.

May 5 - 11:30-2:30 - Sandy Bacon from Golden will present a demo of their wonderful products.  She will emphasize using modifiers and mediums geared to collage, also acrylic paints and color, and modern vs. mineral colors.  All participants receive a wonderful box of Golden samples in the mail.

EXHIBITS

Connections at the Woodridge Library

Remember our February show at the Woodridge Library at 3 Plaza Dr., Woodridge.  

The show opens February 4th and runs to the 29th.  We can still fit in a couple pieces if anyone has a last-minute entry, you can text Chris (303-517-8165) the information (Title, Size and Price) and still get it in!  

The reception will be from 2-4 on February 10. 

Food donations for the reception would be most appreciated. Just let Chris know what you plan to bring so we don’t have any duplicates.

 

Downers Grove Library

Coming up is our annual show at the Downers Grove Library in April.  If anyone has a suggestion for a title, Chris is all ears!  There is plenty of time for each of you to get at least one piece done to enter.  The last show  for the year won’t be until August when we will be showing again at the Crete Gallery and this show will be judged.

2024 Best of the Best Fine Art Exhibit
February 3 - 27, 2024
Reception: February 4, 2-4pm
DuPage Art League and Gallery
218 W. Front Street, Wheaton, IL 60187

FALL 2024 CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT

Save the date September 25-29 for our special retreat at Camp Alexander Mack.
Camp information and registration form will be attached to the MCS March newsletter, and past camp participants will all receive an email.
Anyone who may be interested in giving a demonstration or workshop during the retreat please email me at: margihafer@yahoo.com.

MEMBERS

Laura Lein-Svencner will be teaching  Micro Mini Nature Collage at Mayslake Peabody Estates, in Oak Brook IL starting Tuesday March 19th 9:30 am to 12 noon.  

Monday Mornings- Art/Altered books/Art Journaling/Art Healing
Second session starts March 4th Darien Park District Adult Programs

Laura also won a Honorable Mention at the Norris Gallery in St. Charles IL  in the Exhibit "At Home" for Moth in the House 24 x 24 Collage on Canvas and a Merit Award at Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery for T