Naperville Art League contest puts focus on helping needy
With its 13th annual public art contest, the Naperville Art League aims to build connections among the community's artists and art lovers, and the area's hungry and those working to help.
The art league is collaborating this year with fellow nonprofit Loaves and Fishes Community Services in a partnership meant to reach a larger audience and raise awareness of both organizations' presence in the community. The partnership inspired the contest's theme, "Broken Barriers."
Individuals are invited to enter an original work for the public art contest, which is open to high school students, college students and adults. Entrants may submit pieces interpreting the theme in virtually any media. Pieces may be representational or abstract and must be original in design, concept and execution.
Cash awards will be given for Best of Show and Awards of Excellence. Applications and details on media, size and other requirements are available from the Naperville Art League by calling (630) 355-2530 or at napervilleartleague.com.
The works will be exhibited March 11 to 21 at the Naperville Art League's Fine Art Center and Gallery, 508 N. Center St., with a reception and awards ceremony from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15.
"This is one of our most popular shows," said Debbie Venezia, executive director of the league. "It is always amazing to see how the participants execute their interpretation of the theme."
Entries for "Broken Barriers" will be accepted at the Naperville Art League's Fine Art Center & Gallery any Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from noon to 4 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 20. An entry form, available at the gallery or at napervilleartleague.com, must be completed and affixed to the piece along with an artist's statement of up to 100 words explaining how the entry relates to the theme. The entry fee is $15, or $10 for art league members.
For details, call (630) 355-2530, email naperartleague@aol.com or visit napervilleartleague.com.