Hi MCS Members,
It's difficult to believe that the summer is almost over. It has been a lovely one; warm but not too hot, enough rain to keep our plants happy and healthy and time to enjoy the delightful summer activities. Before you know it, we'll be wearing sweaters and coats....
We have much to look forward to: The drop off for the Crete exhibit will be on August 31 from 10-12 at the Crete Public Library, 1177 Main Street 2nd floor, Crete, IL. Marge Boyd will be sharing how we can incorporate calligraphy into our collages at our meeting on September 8th. That will be followed by our Creative Artists Retreat September 25-29 at Camp Mack. If you haven't already begun packing, it's time. This always takes longer than expected.
Joan Petranovich has stepped up and volunteered to be the Membership Chair. Thank you Joan. Now we just need members to step up for the positions of Exhibit Chair, Treasurer and President.
Take care,
Nancy Castner
MCS President
MEETINGS
September 8 - 12pm - 3pm. Marge Boyd who is a collage artist and talented calligrapher will be showing us how to incorporate lettering in our collages. We will make a folded pen and use inks to make marks and lettering. Bring some watercolor paper good for wet media along with the usual table covering, pencil, scissors, etc.
October - No Meeting
October - No Meeting
November 3 - Rachel Weaver Rivera, an artist and therapist, will present a workshop on feminine portraits emphasising the profound impact of creativity on well being and empowerment.
EXHIBITS
The Crete Gallery Exhibit has had a change of address. The new address to drop off your pieces for the September Show is: The Crete Library 2nd floor, 1177 Main St.,Crete, IL 60417.Drop off - Saturday, August 31 from 10am to 12pm
Artist reception - Saturday, September 7th. 11am to 2pm
FALL 2024 CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT
Save the date September 25-29 for our special retreat at Camp Alexander Mack.
Margi Hafer has sent informational emails to all Creative Retreat registrants. There are still a couple of places available for this Fall's retreat. The cost of the retreat is a really great bargain at a cost of $350. We will accept retreat registrations until Labor Day.
Call or email Margi and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the upcoming September retreat.
Call or email Margi and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the upcoming September retreat.
We already have 22 registrants signed-up! We will have room for a total of 25 registrants this year. ROOM FOR 3 MORE PEOPLE!
You may download and print the attached information and Registration form from this email. Be sure to make your checks payable to the Midwest Collage Society.
You may download and print the attached information and Registration form from this email. Be sure to make your checks payable to the Midwest Collage Society.
Painting of sunset, Lake Waubee at Camp Alexander Mack, by Margi Hafer
MEMBERS
Laura Lein-Svencner has a solo exhibit and classes starting in September:
Layered Retrospect - Solo Exhibit at North Central College, Oesterle Library Gallery and Schoenherr Gallery in the Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville IL. Exhibit dates September 6th-October 4th, Reception Saturday September 21st 3-5pm in the Schoenherr Gallery.
Nature Scroll Sketching, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st Street Oak Brook IL
Classes start Tuesday's Mornings starting September 10th - December 10th, 14 week long session. 9:30-12:30. Link for Information Here
Mini Abstract Collage Landscapes, Sept. 12 - Oct. 17, (1:30-3:30pm), 6 Thursdays starting at Naperville Art League, 508 North Central Ave, Link for Information Here
Margi Hafer will exhibit over 35 pieces of her art including: watercolors, collages, and small sculptures at The Vogt Visual Arts Center, 17420 67th Court, in Tinley Park, IL
Her colorful work ranges in subjects from floral and figurative to fanciful and abstract. Margi has invited her watercolor students to join her in this exhibit by showing one of their favorite paintings they have created in class. Students participating include: Lillian Artus, Marge Boyd, Susanne Dubel, Martha Fahey, Andrea Fox, Donna Gustafson, Gloria Judge, Dee Lynch, Diane Masloroff, Pam McDonald, Stacie McGlone, Peggy Mckerral, Barbara Mier, Joyce Mistina, Linda Mitchell, Kristin Murphy, Marilyn O’Rourke, Sandy Newell, Kim Ogle, Carle Togul and Yvonne Wilamowski.
Creative Art Making will be on display during gallery hours: Saturday, September 7- Saturday, September 28, 2024
Vogt Visual Arts Gallery Hours: Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, Wednesdays, 4-7 pm, Thursdays, 11am-2pm and 7-9 pm (omit evening hours for fall season), Fridays 2-6 pm, Saturdays 11-4 pm.
Vogt Visual Arts Gallery Hours: Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, Wednesdays, 4-7 pm, Thursdays, 11am-2pm and 7-9 pm (omit evening hours for fall season), Fridays 2-6 pm, Saturdays 11-4 pm.
Reception: Friday, September 13, 7-9p.m.
Adrienne Austin, Nancy Castner, Chris Jacobson, Joan Lucht, Gale Vance, and Mary Warner are having two exhibits at Nature’s Best Cafe in Naperville. Collage and other media will be exhibited in September; altered books in October. The cafe’s hours are Mon-Tues 7am-3pm, Wed-Sat 7am-7pm, Closed Sundays
