Local artists exhibit in Villa Park gallery

Posted July 28, 2016 11:00 pm

Park Art Center

Churchill Park November by Ron Bork is one of the artworks that will be on display during Studios630's "a klektic" exhibit during August at Park Art Center in Villa Park. Courtesy of Park Art Center

Art patrons this month can see the first formal gallery exhibit showing the works of members of a newly formed artist group, Studios630.

The works will be on display at Park Art Center from Friday, Aug. 5, through Saturday, Aug. 27, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at Park Art Center, 9 E. Park Blvd., Villa Park.

Studios630 is composed of local artists - 60 members strong and growing - featuring works in various mediums, including oil painting, mixed media, digital art, printmaking and photography.

"As a group, we're really looking forward to having our members show hosted by Park Art Center," said Sean McMenemy, co-founder of Studios630. "While many of our artists have shown in galleries, this is the first time most of us have shown together in one formal gallery setting.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing all our different styles in one room. It's just wonderful what artists can do when they work together."

The show, titled "a klektic," will feature the works of many Studios630 members, including Cheryl Rausch, Don Meyer, Enisa Gonzalez, Toby Myles, April Dippy, Sean McMenemy, Sharon Tinker, Susanna Vasko, Fran Moran, Jason Shuckhart, Lisa Rundell, Bruce Schuurmann, Nancy Mueller Morimoto, Jennifer Cooper, Cherylyn Gnadt and Carolyn Dunn.

Members originally met serendipitously over coffee at The Corner House in Lombard and decided to collaborate to display and market their work close to home while also bringing art to the community.

The works of Studios630 members also form a rotating exhibit, featuring from 10 to 15 artists per exhibit, at The Corner Gallery, inside The Corner House coffeehouse, 100 W. St. Charles Road, Lombard.

"I am excited to have Studios630 exhibit here at Park Art Center. Part of our mission is to unite as many artists as we can," said Wendee Goles, president of Park Art Center.

"We feed off each other, and influence is so important in the art field; the mix of styles and techniques are inspiring."

The exhibit is free. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For information, contact (630) 501-1455 or parkartcenter.org.

Koi Kisses is by local artist Sharon Tinker. Courtesy of Park Center

Sean McMenemy, co-founder of Studios630, named his piece Water Marker. Courtesy of Park Art Center

If you go

What: Studios630's members exhibit

What: Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5; regular hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Aug. 5-27

Where: Park Art Center, 9 E. Park Blvd., Villa Park

Cost: Free

Info: (630) 501-1455 or parkartcenter.org

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