District Fifteen Educational Foundation issues a 'Call to Artists'
If you're a local artist seeking exposure, consider answering the District Fifteen Educational Foundation's “Call to Artists.”
The Foundation acquires resources for programs and projects that enhance and supplement the educational experience of District 15 students, and it is looking for artists from the District 15 community who are interested in supporting that mission with donations of their original artwork. Donated pieces will be displayed and sold at the D15 Royale and Art Auction Extravaganza, which will be held Saturday, March 3, at The Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows.
Last year, more than 150 Foundation supporters attended D15 Royale and enjoyed a formal evening of charitable gaming and gourmet cuisine. The event also featured a wide array of live and silent auctions, and, among the many donated items that sold, a number of beautifully crafted bowls made by some wonderfully talented District 15 students proved incredibly popular. So popular, in fact, that the Foundation has decided to add a benefit art auction to the evening's proceedings this year.
A collection of original artwork produced by District 15 students and teachers is already being compiled, and the Foundation is now extending an invitation to the local artistic community to contribute to the effort, and to gain valuable exposure in the process. Artists selected to participate will have their works displayed in a juried exhibition prior to being sold. Also, the Foundation Board of Trustees will name a “Best of Show” winner from among the participating artists, and those attending D15 Royale will cast their ballots for the “People's Choice Award” winner.
Applications to participate in the D15 Royale and Art Auction Extravaganza will be accepted through Friday, January 13.
For more information, contact Joanna Angelopoulos, a District 15 art teacher and the exhibition's curator, at 847-963-7051 or angelopj@ccsd15.net.
-Story Submitted by Community Consolidated School District 15