National Collage Society 2026 42nd Annual Juried Exhibit

 Our Midwest Collage Society offers the opportunity to have membership in both the MCS and NCS during our annual membership renewal. 

Some of these members take part in this exhibition, 42ndAnnual Exhibit,  Take a look at the National Collage Society 

October and November Newsletter MCS

 MEETINGS

Meetings are held at the Darien Police Station, 1710 Plainfield Rd., Darien, Illinois        

November 1 12:00 - 2:30pm   Gary Warren  will present COLLAGE ON OBJECTS: Merging Collage and Assemblage To Tell a Story.

Gary will open with a PowerPoint that will introduce him, his art and how he approaches creating the collages on objects. 

The rest of the time we will be creating. Bring an object that has a flat surface on which you would like to collage and whatever images, papers, mediums and tools you need to complete the collage.

December 6 - Holiday party  We need someone to plan it!

 

Exhibits

Exquisite Corpse

Indian Prairie Public Library on the lower level.

401 Plainfield Rd., Darien, IL 

All members that are taking part in this Exhibit of the Exquisite Corpse need to fill out the the form and put your information cards on the back of the appropriate pieces. Send Laura your form, lonecrow4@gmail.com  See attachments of digital postcards and Exhibit forms.

· Your work will be mixed and matched when they are hung.

· Good to have your information on your pieces before they are hung.

· If you come to the Sunday Meeting you can bring your three 

and Laura will bring them to the Library on Monday for the exhibit hanging.

· Reminder at this time the Exquisite Corpse pieces are not for sale.

· If you're not able to make it to the Sunday meeting, drop off on Monday at Indian Prairie Public Library between 9 and10am on November 2nd.  Hanging starts at 10:00.

· Next Traveling Exhibit on the calendar will be in January 2027 at Woodridge Library for our Exquisite Corpse Travel show details will come soon.

Exquisite Corpse Reception will be Sunday November 15th at 2:00. We have a second floor large room from 1-4 that day.
Laura will bring small bottles of water, napkins and small plates
We need members to bring snacks for the reception, you can email Laura at lonecrow4@gmail.com to let her know what you are going to bring.
Thank you,  Exquisite Corpse Committee

Drop off Date:  Monday, November 2nd at 9:00-10:00am. Hanging starts at 10:00.
Pick up Date: Monday, November 30th at 10:00am.
Reception: Sunday November 15th - Setup 1:30pm. Reception 2-4pm.
Reception will be held in Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room-Second floor  

  

MEMBERS

Welcome new members:

Debi Buzil

Barrie Cole

Nina Lichtenstein

Terri Smith

 

MCS LEADERSHIP

We are still in need of a President, Vice President and Exhibits chair.  Please consider stepping into one of these positions. 

MCS COMMITTEE

Membership and Treasurer - Joan Petranovich 
Communications - Joan Lucht   
Creative Retreat -  Joan Petranovich , Lillian Artus and Marge Boyd

Education -  Barb Thomson 
Nancy Castner   

Three MCS members have made placement awards

In the Exhibit Called Creation 

 Celebrating Creativity: The Creation Exhibition Award Winners! ✨🎨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of The Well Spirituality Center & La Grange Art League’s October Open Call: Creation Exhibition! We loved celebrating with our artists and community. ❤️

Congratulations to all our talented award winners! 🏆

🏆 Best in Show
Gary Ainge — Long Days End
Oil

🥇 First Place
Marianne Patrevito — Beginnings
Acrylic/Collage

🥈 Second Place
Cynthia Lee — Hints from the Universe (Diptych)
Oil with Cold Wax on Wood Panel

🥉 Third Place
Laura Lein-Svencner — Touched by a Greater Spirit
Collage & Mixed Media

✨ Honorable Mentions ✨

• Andrea Fox — Beautiful Nature | Collage
• Deming Payne — Faithful Companion | Watercolor
• Karen Sugay — Homage to the Natural World | Reclaimed Plastic, Wall Panel, Cardboard, Coco Shell Fiber on Salvaged Wood Base
• Marie Murrell — The Pottery Lesson | Watercolor

👏 Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to every artist who participated in this wonderful exhibition!

Reception Tonight Placement Winners

 

First Place Joan L. 

Second Place Bonnie 

Third Place, Laura 

 Honorable, Jerri R. 

Honorable, Beth G. 

Lots of Events coming up for the MCS

 

MEETINGS

Meetings are held at the Darien Police Station, 1710 Plainfield Rd., Darien, Illinois        

October - No meeting

 

November 1 12:002:2  Gary Warren  will present COLLAGE ON OBJECTS: Merging Collage and Assemblage to Tell a Story.

Bring an object that has a flat surface on which you would like to collage. 

 

  

December 6 - Holiday party  We need someone to plan it!

 

EXHIBITS

Relational Relevance
August 29 through October 23
The Holmstad in Batavia
 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, IL

Artist awards will be presented at the October 2 reception.

Reception: Friday, October 2, 6 to 8pm
Pick up date: Saturday, October 24, 10 to 12

 

Exquisite Corpse

Indian Prairie Public Library on the lower level.

401 Plainfield Rd., Darien, IL 

It's time to prepare for our next MCS-Exhibit, "Exquisite Corpse."  Attached to this newsletter is the registration form to be filled out and returned to Laura-lonecrow4@gmail.com, or mailing address is 6718 Dale Rd, Darien, IL 60561.  This exhibit is an experiment for possible traveling exhibition, at this time the artwork will not be up for sale.  We do not have a place to store them as hopefully planned but they are small enough to store them yourself after the show for the next opportunity.  From the images shared and shown over the last few months we are going to have a great exhibit.  Any questions please contact Laura. There will be a digital postcard to be shared shortly.  Please read through the registration form and note the drop off time and pick up time.
Thank you,  Exquisite Corpse Committee

Drop off Date:  Monday November 2nd at 9:00 - 10:00 Hanging starts at 10:00
Pick up Date: Monday November 30th at 10:00
Reception: Sunday November 15th set- up 1:30 reception time 2-4pm
Reception will be held in Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room-Second floor  

FALL CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT
Twenty seven artists from Missouri, Wisconsin, Florida, Chicago and suburbs attended Camp Mack this past week. The weather was mostly cloudy, but the sky cleared for a beautiful last day and glorious sunset. Everyone enjoyed the workshops and camaraderie. All are already looking forward to Retreat 2027. September 22 -26 with a possible addition of 2 more days!

   

MEMBERS

Marjorie Boyd and Margi Hafer have artwork in  a plein air show in Frankfurt. See attachment.

 

Andrea Fox has three artworks and Laura Lein Svencner has one that has been been accepted into The Well Spirituality Center & La Grange Art League: Creation Exhibit. This celebrated exhibition will be on view October 6–27, 2026, at the LaGrange Art League Gallery, 122 Calendar Avenue Studio B, La Grange Reception: Oct. 9, 5-7 pm.

 

MCS LEADERSHIP

We are still in need of a President, Vice President and Exhibits chair.  Please consider stepping into one of these positions. 

MCS COMMITTEE

Joan Petranovich, Lillian Artus and Marge Boyd have volunteered to lead the 2027 retreat.
Membership and Treasurer - Joan Petranovich 
Communications - Joan Lucht 
Creative Retreat - Joan Lucht and Tania Blanco  t
Education -  Barb Thomson   
Nancy Castner   

All members are encouraged to share their art news. Please submit exactly what you would like to see printed. Send to Joan Lucht joan.of.art33@gmail.com 10 days before each meeting.