Grand Opening-Open House

The Village Artists will be having a
Grand Opening and Open House.

Friday  April 29th 2011  from  5 pm to 8 pm

Saturday April 30th 2011 from 10 am to 3 pm

Please stop by and visit us - 

See the art work, meet our members and let us show off our new space! 

Village  Artists

1957 Ridge Road, Homewood, IL 60430
708.798.4774

Construction of Homewood store front

Hello Members and Patrons

The Village Artists gallery and studio space on Ridge Rd in Homewood, IL -
We are moving right along during construction.  Our next meeting is Monday, Feb 28th 2011. 

Hopefully, in the near future we will be having a painting party and a big group effort to rearrange all our belongs.  I know you will agree it is time to finally CREATE ART in our new space! 
We have been warmly welcomed by the mayor, town residents and our "neighbors" of Ridge Rd stores. 

Three wonderful ladies have been repainting our sign to hang on the outside facade.
Thanks to Sally, Anne, and Sharon for your hard work.
It is also time for election of new officers,  nominations and decisions to be made shortly. 
Spring is almost here and we hope to have a Grand Opening in our new space. 
April 29th is a date being looked at.

Attend the meeting, give your input, welcome spring and let's be creative!

New Member -Joe Medearis

Say Hello to our newest Member

Joe Medearis is a Potter who started potting in High School and has
been in love ever since. He has a wide range of interests. His
portfolio has concentrated heavily on two-piece vessels and Raku style
glazing. He is always interested in a challenge, so if you would like
to commission a piece just contact him at jmedearis@go.mccormick.edu.

Carol Downs

Carol Downs is one of our potters and we would like to take this moment to feature her today.
Carol is one of our favorite makers of beautiful ceramic mugs.  These hand-thrown mugs are large and fit comfortably in your hand with a big sturdy handle- Carol's signature handles.  She chooses fantastic glazes.

In this photo Carol is standing in front of her table at one of our art shows. You can see the mugs on said table. She makes other works of art but mugs are her specialty.

Pat Moore

Pat Moore is one of our teachers of classes for children at the Village Artists. We would like to promote her future art exhibit and opening.

February Event:

On Saturday, February 5th from 6-9 p.m. join Fresh Starts at Union Street Gallery for a very special evening of art, wine and live music featuring the artwork of Patricia Moore who has been in charge of all the artwork at Fresh Starts for the past 8 years.!  We want to honor her by hosting an exclusive wine tasting which my husband Dale and I will be host and be pouring all the wines. 

Our gift to you is to dine with us that day or evening and receive a complimentary pass to the gallery AND the wine tasting that evening.  Even if you just have a bite to eat at Fresh Starts that day, I'll give you a free pass.  Otherwise there is a nominal $5.00 donation for the wine tasting that will be donated to Pat Moore and Union Street Gallery.

We will also be selling glasses of wine if you like what you taste.  Pat Moore is truly a remarkable woman and has been a true pioneer on the art scene in the South Suburbs for more than 30 years!  Pat is exhibiting over 30 large scale abstract expressionist paintings in a unique exhibition titled "Dialogue".  She will be coupled with works of 14 regional Sculptors, along with music by cellist Erica Lessie. 
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