Thursday, March 13, 2008

Alphabetica- Downers Grove Public Library

Pat Pope's Piece for Alphabetica


What does Earth Day and Alphabetica have in common?
" It's the Midwest Collage Society" invited back into the Downers Grove Public Library for an Earth Day Celebration of recycled materials and fine art. View over 20 artists work will be on exhibit during April 5th to May 3rd at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss Street Downers Grove, IL Viewing times are Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. tp 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (630)960-1200

Best of the Best Alliance of the Fine Art


Exhibit of Alliance of the Fine Art

Area Art Leagues and Guilds that belong to the Alliance of the Fine Art

particapte in this event annually. 7 Members of the Midwest Collage Society will be exhibiting in this event. Preview Event Thursday March 20th 7:00pm, Reception and Awards Presentation:Sunday May 18th, 2-4 pm (Critique Begins at 3:00pm)Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st. Street, Oakbrook, IL.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Quick Message from Jeanne, our AFA Delegate.

Hi
Just wanted to remind the group that this Saturday is "The Inside Scoop" workshop at Mayslake Peabody Estate. 1717 31st Street in Oak Brook. The cost is $65.00. The Alliance of Fine Arts would like to have more participants. I will be going. The annual AFA juried art Fair July 26-27 will be on the Grayeslake Peabody Estate. The forms for these events can be downloaded from the AFA website: www.allianceoffineart.com Drop off art work this week for the Best of the Best along with a check for $25.00. The Open House party is Thursday evening March 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Let me know if I am leaving any info out.

Thanks Jeanne

Saturday, March 8, 2008


A few more samples


Here are some more examples from our March workshop.

March Meeting Workshop



We had a good turnout for our March meeting. The workshop challenge was to create a small collage using only three items from a wide selection of supplies. These are some of the results.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Two Midwest Collage Society Artist

Two Artist Exhibit
Indian Prairie Library
401 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
During the month of March
Reception: March 9th, 1-3pm
Pat Pope and Mary Yezek invite you to view their new artwork.
(or at least come for cookies)