Wednesday, March 30, 2022

April Meeting Information

 Hi MCS Members,

 Spring will truly arrive for more than a day or two,  before we know it.  Adrienne Austin's pamphlet journal was a roaring success at our March MCS meeting.  Everyone was so  pleased to have sewn a delightful design on the covers.  Thank you Adrienne.

 

We will be holding the Election of Officers on April 3, 2022 MCS Meeting with the following 22/23 Slate of Officers.  Please plan to attend.

President - Nancy Castner

Vice President -Tania Blanco

Treasurer - Andrea Fox

Communications - Joan Lucht

Membership - Cherie Denton

Exhibits until 12/31/22 Adrienne Austin and Joan Lucht   Beginning 1/1/23  Chris Jacobsen

Creativity Retreat - Margi Hafer

Education -  Mary Warner

 

Be sure to check out the amazing MCS Exhibit "Awakening" at the Downers Grove Library, April 2- May 1, 2022.  Our membership has incredibly talented artists.  Kudos to all of you.  Remember too this is a collaboration with the Illinois Poets Society and they will be writing poems for selected art.  Plan to attend this enjoyable evening at the Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL 60515.  The Reception and Poetry Reading will be held on April 29th 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

 Our April 3rd meeting will have Bonnie Jaswith showing us a 'box within a box within a box within a box' made with collage papers.  Papers can be collaged before or after making the box.  The name alone has me excited to make this project!  See you on April 3rd.

 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 April meeting. The renewal form is attached.

Cherie Denton, 1789 35th Street, Apt. 6313, Oak Brook, IL 60523

 

MEETINGS

April 3  noon-2:30pm  Bonnie Jaswith, facilitator and election of officers

We will be making a box(es). Bonnie will show you 2 boxes. You could do the basics of both boxes but probably finish only one.
Both boxes are made with ordinary construction paper - solid color.

  • Box 1:  1 12x12 pc of paper and 1 - 6x6 pc of paper.  This will make a 4x4x4 cube with a lid.
  • Box 2:   1- 12x12 pc of paper, 1-10x10 pc of paper,  1-8x8 pc of paper,  these will make boxes that stack inside each other.           
  • Lids:  6x6,  5x5,  4x4  

You will be collaging both sides of these boxes.  Bring stuff to do this.  A glue stick is okay for inner collaging.  I suggest PVA for the outside papers.
You could do a theme such as engagements, weddings, baby showers/births, school photos, birthdays or others.
If using photos, measure them and we'll adjust the box size accordingly.  

 

May 1   noon-2:30pm  Presentation and workshop by Julie Mars. Julie creates bead mosaic artworks.

" I love the media of glass and reflective acrylic beads for the diverse colors, lusters, translucencies, and other optical effects they offer. Over the past few years I have been working on installations and a series of woven bead mosaics on convex mirrors." 

Her work can be seen on Instagram.

 

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

Downers Grove Public Library  April 2 - May 1, 2022

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

Nancy Swingle is organizing the refreshments for our reception at the Downers Grove Library. We are now able to bring goodies, either homemade or store bought. If you wish to bring something please email Nancy at nancyswingle@yahoo.com with what you are bringing. Thanks so much, in advance, for your help. It will be a great evening! 

Pickup  Saturday, May 7 from 10am until 12pm 

 

There will no longer be a theme for exhibits. Let your imagination run wild! Here is what is coming up in the future:

 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.
This year's retreat expands by offering registrations to our members plus artists including painters, sculptors, photographers, writers, and musicians. Couples will also be allowed to register, but will have private housing at the camp.

Registration form is attached to this newsletter. Masks will not be required at the camp this year, due to changes in COVID rules.

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
Please share Retreat information with your friends and fellow artists.

 


Camp Mack sunsets are not to be missed!            

 

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 

Nancy Staszak will have a solo show at the Indian  Prairie Library for the month of April. The Library is located at 401 Plainfield Road —-at the corner of Plainfield and Clarendon Hills Roads in Darien. 

Come see her dinosaurs and other painted and collage works in the newly renovated library.

Tania Blanco is exhibiting her work at the Nature's Best Cafe until the end of April. 1904 Brookdale Rd., Naperville.

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

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