Lake County Community Foundation Hosts stART Something A Warehouse Party
WAUKEGAN, IL (OCTOBER 10, 2018) -The Lake County Community Foundation (LCCF) will celebrate 15 years of giving and impact across Lake County by hosting A Warehouse ART Party - stART Something Lake County! on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 6:30 -10:00 p.m. This eclectic celebration will feature a mix of over a dozen of the region's most exciting artists creating pieces live on site to be auctioned off in support of LCCF's Robert F. Reusché Operating Endowment - Lake County's Forever Fund. A Lake Bluff warehouse will be transformed into the perfect backdrop for this fun and interactive evening that will include a diverse mix of artists with Lake County ties - from painters and sculptors to street artists, muralists, and more. Guests will watch art created in front of their eyes, including a human model painted live!
"We are so happy to have this impressive group of artists join the celebration," said Miah Armour, Executive Director of LCCF. "This gathering celebrates the power of art and philanthropy to build vibrant communities, right here in Lake County. We're inviting people to reach beyond their respective neighborhoods and zip codes to create a uniquely Lake County event."
LCCF is honored to have world-renowned local watercolorist, Mark McMahon, as the event's lead artist. As a special tribute to LCCF's 15th anniversary, McMahon was commissioned to create an iconic map of Lake County in his signature style. The original piece will debut at the November 10th event, with signed prints available for order and sale.
LCCF is very pleased to announce its lineup of local artists who have joined the celebration and will be auctioning their artwork.
• Sandie Bacon, Lake Bluff, Golden Artist Colors teacher, who paints with acrylics and is known for her paintings and commissioned murals,
• Jason Michael Bentley, The Art Center Highland Park, commissioned portrait painter, exhibiting artist and teacher,
• Leisa Shannon Corbett, Waukegan, works include acrylics, digital drawing, landscape, figurative and abstract painting,
• David E. Dallison, Waukegan, watercolor artist who takes inspiration from his world-wide travels, also does portraits of homes and landmarks,
• Mary Haas, Waukegan, paints landscapes and commissioned portraits of people's children, grandchildren, pets and family homes,
• Ahmed Ibrahim, The Art Center Highland Park, specializing in one of a kind mosaic designs for residential and commercial use, reproduction, restoration, consulting, and teaching the traditional art form,
• Shelly Johnson, Waukegan/Chicago, uses a variety of mixed mediums, primarily acrylics and some aerosols,
• Carolyn McMahon, Lake Forest, works both in two and three dimensions, creating work using ceramics, painting, bronze casting, metal, neon and slumped,
• Everett Reynolds, Waukegan, creates oil paintings and large-scale murals,
• Matt Specht, Kenosha, creates large-scale abstract expressionist style pieces with acrylic and ink on canvas, uses colors and shapes to express emotion,
• Skip Wiese, Waukegan, Skip's body of work includes, illustration, abstracts, landscapes, cartoons and murals.
In addition to these art 'legends of Lake County' a host of locally based establishments will be sharing some of their signature dishes and drinks. CAP Catering, a social enterprise of Community Action Partnership of Lake County, will be serving a delicious menu. The Waukegan-based social service organization is committed to helping families move toward self-sufficiency through a variety of programming including training and employment opportunities for local residents. Members of the Lake County Libation Trail will be hosting the bars. A jazz ensemble from the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory will kick off the evening followed by The White Stallions Band, made of musicians who all reside in Lake County, will be playing the hottest cover tunes.
For tickets and more information, please visit https://www.lakecountycf.org. Individual tickets are $125 each. An event package is available for $1,250 which includes up to 10 tickets, reserved area at high-top or table (reserve by Nov.1). The Lake County Community Foundation is grateful for the generous hospitality of our partners at Bernie's Book Bank (917 N. Shore Drive, Lake Bluff) whose warehouse will be transformed into the perfect backdrop for this interactive evening.
ABOUT THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Since 2003, The Lake County Community Foundation has connected the generosity of donors with community needs by making grants to organizations working to improve the lives of the most vulnerable residents of Lake County.
The Lake County Community Foundation (LCCF), is one of three geographic affiliates of The Chicago Community Trust, that brings together philanthropists and donors, dollars and ideas to build permanent funds to benefit Lake County, Illinois - today and for generations to come.
Together with its donors, LCCF has awarded grants totaling over $5 million to nonprofit agencies serving the residents of Lake County and beyond. The organization provides leadership on key issues, insight on emerging trends and helps donors learn more about local needs.
To ensure LCCF remains a strong, viable community resource for generations to come, the Robert F. Reusché Operating Endowment was established as a legacy gift from founder and senior advisor Robert "Bob" Reusché. By harnessing the power of endowments, the assets that donors leave to the community can continue to grow, supporting good work for years and generations to come.
We invite you to join us as we build upon a legacy for good.
Join Us November 10 to stART something good in Lake County!