Exhibition: Where Land Meets Sky

Dennis Downes, Autumn Storm, Watercolor

Where Land Meets Sky, July 8 to Aug. 16, 2013. Reception: Friday, July 12, 7-9 p.m. Painters Lars-Birger Sponberg and Paul Weber will feature Midwest landscapes in oil. Dennis Downes will exhibit watercolor landscapes and bronze sculptures of Native American trail marker trees. 

Paul Weber, Untitled, Oil on Panel

Lars-Birger Sponberg, The Barn, Oil on Linen

Artcetera Spring Sale

Spring is upon us with great cause for celebration! Artcetera is holding the annual Spring Sale on Tuesday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 1st. Celebrate graduations, Mother's Day and Father's day with the gift of one-of-a-kind work from local artists near CLC. See you in the Artcetera Gallery Sales Shop, and be sure to 'like' us on Facebook.

Gallery Opening Highlights: CLC Student Art Exhibition 2013

The gallery was buzzing with excitement this past Friday, April 12th. Students, staff, faculty, family, friends and patrons of the art came to the Robert T. Wright Gallery at the College of Lake County's Grayslake campus. The students' hard work paid off. 15 awards were presented during the ceremony by gallery curator, Steve Jones. A big thanks goes to Robert Booker, CLC staff photographer, for capturing such a memorable evening at the gallery. Please enjoy the photos from the event and follow the excitement on the gallery Facebook page. See you there!

 

Leah Pibolis' untitled piece (left), made of clay, epoxy, spray paint and acrylic, drew a lot of attention at the opening reception. Samantha Andresen (right), an environmental studies student, admires the artwork during the show.

Richard Ryndak (left) awarded the $500 Phoebe Boyd Scholarship from gallery curator Steve Jones.

Steve Mendolson Memorial Award winner, Ronald Smith (right), pictured with Ken and Carol Mendolson, who give the annual award in memory of their son, Steve, an accomplished artist.

The MoJo Daddies entertain the 300, plus reception guests at the opening reception.

Emmy Yates (center) stands with her sisters in front of her oil painting entitled, "Lindsey Allison." Her artwork received an Award of Merit of $100

Justin Hay (left) is showing his brother and friend his stoneware piece titled "Moon Socket Jar." Justin received a $500 Lake County Art League Scholarship.

Proud friends and family enjoying the awards segment of the 32nd Student Art Competition.

OUTPOUR EXHIBITION

The Artcetera Gallery at the College of Lake County is proud to present installation views of the OUTPOUR 2013 exhibition. The opening reception of this invitational exhibition was a great success. Several pieces were purchased for the private collections of gallery patrons. Please view the full catalog and inventory on the OUTPOUR page, and direct inquiries to gallery staff via email or phone: 847-543-2405 

Back to Front: Lou Pierozzi and Chris Campbell

Left: Ewers by Adam Field      Right: Pourer by Charity Davis-Woodward

L to R: Deb Schwartzkopf, Brad Schweiger, Adam Field, Gwendolyn Yoppolo

L to R on middle shelf: Jane Shellenbarger, Liz Lurie, Charity Davis-Woodward

L to R: Lorna Meaden, Jayson Lawfer, Matt Kelleher

L to R: Simon Levin, Gertrude Smith (x2), Brian R. Jones, Bob Archembeau, Paul Dresang

Bob Archembeau, Paul Dresang, John Click, Josh DeWeese, Brad Schweiger, Linda Christensen, Ron Meyers

Left: Neal Ted, Bede Clarke     Right: Kent McGlaughlin, Tara Wilson

 

L to R: Ben Bates and Sake Sets by Chuck Hindes

Left: Teapots by Liz Lurie  Right:Teapot by Jane Shellenbarger

L to R: Chuck Hindes, Steven Hill and Dan Anderson

 Left: Sauceboat by Ben Bates   Right: Feeders by Gwendolyn Yoppolo

L to R: Deb Schwartzkopf, Brad Schwieger, Adam Field, Gwendolyn Yoppolo,
Doug Jeppesen, David Bolton and Ben Bates

OUTPOUR 2013

An Invitational Exhibition of Works by Established Contemporary Ceramic Artists
Curated by Ben Bates / Exhibition March 1 – April 17, 2013

Opening Reception Friday, March 1, 7:00 - 9:00p.m.

Showing in conjunction with FUSEDChicago: A Group Encaustic Exhibition in the Wright Gallery

Please view the catalogue of works on view here.

Works by: Dan Anderson, Bob Archambeau, Ben Bates, Joe Bennion, Margaret Bohls, David Bolton, Chris Campbell,Linda Christensen, Sam Chung, Bede Clark, Charity Davis-Woodard, Josh DeWeese, Paul Dresang, Neil Estrick, Adam Field, Julia Galloway, John Glick, Steven Hill, Chuck Hindes, Cathi Jefferson, Doug Jeppesen, Brian R. Jones, Matt Kelleher, Ben Krupka, Jayson Lawfer, Simon Levin, Suze Lindsay, Liz Lurie, Kent McLaughlin, Lorna Meaden, Jenny Mendes, Ron Meyers, Ted Neal, John Neely, Lou Pierozzi, Adam Posnak, Deb Schwartzkopf, Brad Schwieger, Jane Shellenbarger, Linda Sikora, Gertrude Smith, Tara Wilson, Gwendolyn Yoppolo

FUSEDChicago: A Group Encaustic Exhibition

FUSEDChicago: A Group Encaustic Exhibition  / March 1 – April 7, 2013

Opening Reception

Friday, March 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m. / Live music by harpist Daphne Freund  / Free and open to the public

Also on view in the Artcetera Gallery  OutPOUR: A national invitational ceramics exhibit

Gallery Hours                                                Spring Break: March 25 - 31

Mon-Thu 8:00 am-10:00 p.m.                    Mon-Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 p.m.

Fri/Sat 9:00 am-4:30 p.m.                           Closed March 30-31 (Sat/Sun)  

Sun 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Works pictured in postcard by: Dan Addington, Alicia Forestall-Boehm, Shelley Gilchrist, Nikkole Huss, Katsy Johnson, Catherine Keebler, Elyse Martin, Jane Michalski, Sarah E. Rehmer, Paul Rinaldi, Emily Rutledge, Michele Thrane, Kathleen Waterloo, Donna Zarbin-Byrne

View the Catalog: 
 

Members Exhibition

This group show features Lake County artists who are "Artist Members" of the gallery. Works on view include a wide variety of styles and media. The reception features music by Jazz Spectrum and catering by Justin Mueller.

Reception
Friday, January 18, 2013
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Artcetera Gallery Sales Shop 
10% off all items during the reception
20% off all items during the reception for members

Click here to learn more about becoming a member of the gallery.

Holiday Art Sale 2012 Wrap-Up

The 22nd Annual Holiday Art Sale was a flurry of active shoppers, interesting artists and fun for the entire community. Please enjoy several of the images just before the event. Be sure to scroll to the bottom where you can get a glimpse at some of the new items available in the Artcetera Gallery Sales Shop where the Winter Sale offers another opportunity for saving on unique gifts for everyone on your list. 

The Artcetera Gallery Sales shop with new handmade knitwear, ornaments, art, jewelry and hand-crafted White Ash coat racks by local Chicago designer, Matthew McCarthy.

Holiday Art Sale 2012

Unique holiday gift ideas for art lovers will abound at the College of Lake County’s 22nd Annual Holiday Art Sale, which will be held from Dec. 1-4. The juried sale will feature original art by 30 different Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin artists, including hand-made jewelry, wearable art, decorative and functional ceramics, wood and metal sculpture, fused and blown glass, mosaics, soaps and candles.

The Holiday Art Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1; from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2; from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday Dec. 3, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4. The sale will be in the Atrium located outside the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art in the Library/Learning Resource Center at CLC’s Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St. Parking is available in lots two through six, and visitors should enter through the C Wing.

The Holiday Art Sale is sponsored by the CLC Foundation and a portion of the proceeds help fund student scholarships. Members of the Friends of the Gallery will receive 10 percent off any item purchased at the Holiday Art Sale.

Another opportunity for holiday shopping will be at the Artcetera Gallery Winter Sale on Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All art gifts will be 10 percent off, with 20 percent off for member of Friends of the Gallery. The Artcetera Gallery Sales Shop is located in the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, inside the Library/Learning Resource Center at CLC’s Grayslake campus.

For more information, contact Rachel Wolfe at (847) 543-2405 or artcetera@clcillinois.edu.

New Community Exhibits Coordinator Assistant

There's a new face in the gallery. Rachel Wolfe started her position with the Artcetera Gallery Sales Shop in July. A background in marketing and the arts, she's giving the gallery a fresh look and looking forward to expanding relationships with artists.

Stop by and say hi or leave your comments and questions for Artcetera or Rachel below.

Stay tuned to this blog for exciting art and exhibition updates, plus news you can use to further your pursuits as an artist, collector or supporter of the arts.