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ACA Exhibits “Jazz Occurrence” Paintings by Lewis Achenbach Visitors to the Addison Center for the Arts gallery had a chance to see a collection of Jazz Occurrence paintings by Lewis Achenbach on display from August 20 through September 24, 2022. The show opened with a public reception from 5 to 7PM on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Local rock and blues guitar legend, Joe Eddy Brown, collaborated with Lewis Achenbach on a demonstration of the artist’s creative process. An intrinsic feature of Jazz music is it’s loose structure and improvisational riffs. But instead of slapping the upright bass or blowing a brassy sax, visual artist Lewis Achenbach from Wheaton joins the band and jams along with paint on canvas. As he works in tandem with the musicians, his paintings give insight to and celebrate a synaesthesia of two art forms. His paintings are documents of a multisensory event - a Jazz Occurrence. Each performance and each painting have their own ambience wherein Achinbach has “captured the frequency of the room.” Through his artistry, viewers can feel the lively, frenetic, or sultry vibe of a concert. “My background in animation is important in the success of a Jazz Occurrence, utilizing storytelling, storyboards, key frames, key poses. Consider a painting that takes a 45 minute set to create. This artwork is built using layers of music abstracted and representation, like looking at the frames of an animated film, all at once. It is a document of time; a form of time travel, each brushstroke portending the next musical phrase. Absurd in concept, yet potential beautiful and revelatory in the act. Every artwork is a sketch for a singular body of work that tells the Sonic Story.” - Lewis Achenbach After the opening reception for his solo exhibition at the Addison Center for the Arts, Lewis Achenbach returned Monday, August 29, 2022 to speak to Addison Trail High School art students. Ms. Ramón faithfully brings her art classes to view exhibitions at the ACA Gallery, but this time the artist was present to add more information about his paintings. Ms. Ramon's AP Art Classes and Mr. Hockensmith's Introduction to Art had the opportunity to hear about Art as a Career. Ms. Ramón expressed the value of artist talk: “My A.P. art students were able to ask questions about their artistic journey and the thought process related to their works in the gallery. Some have already been inspired to visually express their own types of music.” Achenbach recalls what it was like to be a young, creative person who had just learned the basics. “It is the beginning of a lifelong path of discovery; to criticize and respond to praise and criticism.” If our discussion at the ACA ignited new ways of thinking somehow, I've done my job.. There's the box, out of the box, and then you realize there's no box. Arts and innovation will change this world, one paintbrush at a time.” In 2022, the Addison Center for the Arts awarded two scholarships to ATHS graduates to study theater and fine arts. Julie Mars, director of communications at the Addison Center for the Arts explains: “The ACA is always happy to host student groups.. This week I had the opportunity to inform AP students about our annual scholarship program for those who want to study art after high school. Lewis Achenbach had a collection of twelve original paintings from 'Jazz Occurrence' on display and for sale at the Addison Center for the Arts through September 24, 2022. The members of the Addison Center for the Arts and the Addison Artists' Guild enjoyed a private demonstration of Lewis Achenbach's Jazz Occurrence in concert with Phuong (Felix) Pham on electric piano on Septemberber 15, 2022. Thanks to Clyde's Donuts for donating the DELICIOUS donut holes for everyone to munch on. So goooood.
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Thanks for the 100 or more of you who came to Addison Uncorked last night. Extra thanks to those who made our night so special: The Village of Addison, August Hill Winery, Bailey's Place, & Sal's Beverage World for the wine, craft beer and hard seltzer samples. A big thank you to Mario's Deli for providing DELICIOUS subs and panzones! They were scrumptious!  AAG Spring 2021 is archived. Click the image above to see the show.
Margaret Bucholz Takes Best in Show for Addison Art Guild’s Spring 2021 Virtual Exhibit The Addison Center for the Arts is hosting the Addison Art Guild’s Virtual Spring Show on addisoncenterforthearts.org starting April 12, 2021. The ongoing exhibit features 31 works of diverse media by 13 AAG artists. Each artist submitted one to three pieces for display and was eligible for one award each from the judge. This year’s judge was Chris Hughes who sits on the boards of both Naperville and DuPage Art Leagues. Hughes was a Fine Arts major at Utah State University before studying business at Boston University. He has won many awards for his work which you can see at hughespaintings.com. Chris Hughes awarded one Best in Show, two First Place, two Second Place, and two Merit Award ribbons to seven artists. Visit the virtual exhibit to see the judge’s comments on each of the winning art works. Ribbons were awarded to: Best in Show--Margaret Bucholz First Places--Carol Davy and Tania Blanco Second Places--Lisa Stout and Lyn Tietz Merit Awards--Terry Johnson and Adrienne Curiale Margaret Bucholz won Best in Show for an intimate 12” x 9” colored-pencil portrait on black paper titled “Mom Doing Sudoku in Barcelona.” She has won numerous awards for her art work and many of her watercolor, acrylic, and colored-pencil paintings hang in private collections. During the pandemic, Bucholz has found ways to continue making great artwork and sharing her joy of creating with others. She has been participating in diverse civic art programs from custom garden plots to artist street banners. She produced a virtual exhibition of her own work for the Wheaton Library and group show for The DuPage Art League. Margaret has led zoom workshops and produced YouTube videos teaching art techniques. More recently, she has safely met in person with small groups of students at Addison Park District’s Remote Learning Center. If you have the opportunity, take one of her classes! The Addison Art Guild is 45 years old and welcomes new members, visitors and supporters of the visual arts to join. Although in-person meetings of the Guild were suspended during the pandemic, the AAG usually meets on the second Thursday of the month from September through May at 7:00 p.m. Each meeting includes a lecture or demonstration by a professional artist. The Addison Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization created to be an integral part in advancing the arts within the community. All of our cultural events are funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, Illinois Arts Council, DuPage Foundation, Village of Addison, as well as support from the community. For more information, visit the ACA’s Facebook page, addisoncenterforthearts.org, or email julie@addisoncenterforthearts.org.  Saturday, February 15, 2020, the ACA hosted “Expressions: Art and Verse”, a collaborative visual art exhibit and ekphrastic poetry event between the Artists’ Association of Elk Grove Village (AAEGV) and the Illinois State Poetry Society (ISPS). The Poetry Foundation defines an ekphrastic poem as a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. Through the imaginative act of narrating and reflecting on the “action” of a painting or sculpture, the poet may amplify and expand its meaning. The art and poetry exhibit opened on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 and featured 27 works of art by the AAEGV. The poets of the ISPS composed poems about each piece and they were displayed with each of the artworks. The exhibit continues on display at the ACA Gallery through March 13, 2020.
On Saturday, February 15, 2020, from 2 to 5 pm, Addison Center for the Arts hosted a public artist/poet reception featuring a poetry recital in the studio theater. During this event, the images of the artwork were projected on stage as the poets recited their poems. This was a free event to meet and chat with the artists and poets. The Artists’ Association of Elk Grove Village (AAEGV.org) is celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2020. They are a community of fine artists who welcome art enthusiasts and artists of every level and media. They meet monthly with a demo by a well-known Chicagoland artist. They exhibit 10 months per year in Elk Grove Village and surrounding communities. AAEGV exhibiting artists in “Expressions: Art and Verse” were the following: Salvador Barrocas, Cheryl Calderon, Diane Danese, Lori Gragnani, Darlene Greaves, Bob Marino Bardelli, John Franklin, Tammy Haman, Annette Perone Leiber, Mary Kay McMahon, Jerell Meyer, Jack Mitchell, Rita Molepske, Marlie Morin, Peggy Mulcahy, Corinne Murphy, Robert Packheiser, Laurie Perkins, Irene Peterson, Tara Riley, Tom Rybarczyk, Sandy Schmidt, Lynnea Semansko, Terri Sullivan Victory, Tom Warnke, Jill Hunt-Wesseler, Jean Yang, and Gloria Zucaro. “The Expressions: Arts and Verse exhibit is exciting for the Artists’ Association of Elk Grove Village. It is our first time to be on exhibit in Addison and working with the Illinois State Poetry Society. The ISPS will be interpreting each work of art in verse, and reciting it at the reception. A true collaboration of the arts!” --Irene Peterson, AAEGV President The poets of the Illinois State Poetry Society creating ekphrastic poems for “Expressions: Art and Verse” are the following: Diane Lotko Baker, Bakul Banerjee, Carole Bolinsky, Mary Beth Bretzlauf, Patrice Boyer Claeys, Gail Denham, Idella Pearl Edwards, Michael Escoubas, Mike Freveletti, Gail Goepfert, Mark Hudson, Kate Hutchinson, Rafael Lantigua Medina, Lennart Lundh, Wilda Morris, Susan T. Moss, Donna O’Shaughnessey, Kathleen Robinson, Ricky Sadler, Marie Samuel, Judith Tullis, Maggie Kennedy, and Curt Vevang. Susan Moss, ISPS President about “Expressions: Art and Verse”: “Illinois State Poetry Society is honored to be sharing the Expressions Show with the Artists’ Association of Elk Grove Village. In the early 1970s, ISPS began as a single chapter and became a charter member of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies in 1991. Presently, there are seven chapters throughout the state, and all are committed to creating and promoting poetry in all its forms. ISPS appreciates the opportunity to blend art and poetry that results in a collaboration of these artistic forms in order to present a greater expressive whole.”  November 6 ~ December 14, 2019 Addison Art Guild Fall Members' Show 2019 The Addison Center for the Arts hosted the Addison Art Guild's Fall Art Show 2019. The exhibition was on display from November 6 through December 14, 2019. The AAG invited the public to attend their reception on Thursday November 14, 2019 from 7 to 8:30. The exhibition featured artwork by Tania Blanco, Margaret Bucholz, Angelo Campagnolo, Susan Cargill, Adrienne Curiale, Jan Dunteman, June Feil, Terry Johnson, John Keeley, Annette Perone Leiber, Melodee McCormick, Beverly Miotke, Ann O'Brien, Sharon Peters, Jackie Pickell, Irma Pocius, Elke Simmons, Lisa Stout, Judy Sullivan, Bala Thiagarajan, and Lyn Tietz. These talented local artists work in a variety of styles. FREE PUBLIC ARTISTS' RECEPTION: All are welcome to attend the Addison Art Guild's reception on Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 7 to 8:30 pm.   Students from Addison School District #4, including elementary and Jr. high schools, celebrated a display their artwork at the Addison Center for the Arts with a reception on January 14, 2020, from 5 to 7 pm. The students, art teachers and family, friends, and the community enjoyed their artistic accomplishments while chatting and nibbling on cookies. The ASD #4 show is an annual event at the Addison Center for the Arts. Approximately one hundred students had artwork on display for this year’s show. “The Addison Center for the Arts Art Show is an ideal opportunity for our students to be proud of their work displayed in a professional setting that is open to the community. These experiences remind me of the importance of our relationship with the ACA and the impact they have on our students.” ~Addison School District #4 Superintendent, John Langton during the December 2019 school board meeting. Art teachers from each school chose a wide range of artwork to showcase for this year’s event. The following are the schools and art teachers participating in the District #4 Art Show for January 2020. Korinne Ostojic - Lincoln and Ardmore Schools Kate Musick - Lake Park and Ardmore Schools Lisa Struc - Fullerton School Carrie Zatarski - Army Trail School Denise Ghidorzi - Stone and Wesley Schools Heather Pintz - Indian Trail Jr. High School Brant Biba - Indian Trail Jr. High School The Addison Center for the Arts enjoys hosting the student art show every year. Nurturing the talent of our children is an integral goal of our mission. We are pleased that this yearly program gives the busy families of Addison a chance to become familiar with what we do to promote the arts in our community.  ARTIST RECEPTION: October 4, 2019, 6:30 - 8:30 pm ARTS DUPAGE MONTH TALK: October 19, 2019, 2:00 pm. The Addison Center for the Arts presented “The Abstract Sculptures of Kip Pasta,” an exhibit of art by the prolific wood artist, Kip Pasta. His highly detailed sculptures, often described as Virtual Pollock, tap the viewers imagination. The linear cohesion, framing of space, and color interaction of his work create a kinetic resonance that will enhance any environment. The public was invited to the opening reception on Friday, October 4 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Kip Pasta also hosted an Art Talk on Saturday, October 19 at 2:00 pm. (45 min. – 60 min). The exhibit ran from September 25 through November 2, 2019. Addison Center for the Arts 213 N. Lombard Rd. Addison, IL 60101 630-458-4500 Gallery Hours: WED - SAT, 1 to 4 PM. Addison Center for the Arts 213 N. Lombard Road Addison, IL 60101 Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is always FREE   Performed on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 2 pm in the studio theater at Addison Trail High School adjacent to the Addison Center for the Arts.
"The Lady, the Locket, and the Loves of John Wilkes Booth" is an original play written and performed by Maria Boundas Bakalis. Dr. Boundas Bakalis has woven a mysterious tale surrounding a woman's locket. The locket contains two images set side by side: President Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth, his assassin. But, Booth was also a well-known and successful actor, son of one of the greatest actors of the era, Junius Brutus Booth, and brother to the renowned actor, Edwin Booth. The Booths of Maryland were revered by theatre audiences throughout the country. But, it was John who electrified the stage with his passionate performances and strikingly handsome face. John Wilkes Booth captured the hearts of many women. One of these women is the Lady of the Locket, a woman who wore a locket near her heart, a heart that loved both Lincoln and Booth. Who of the many loves of John Wilkes Booth wore the locket around her neck? You, the audience are invited to solve the mystery: Who was the Lady of the Locket?   Addison Center for the Arts Celebrates 25 Years of Fostering the Arts in Addison 25-year Celebration. The Addison Center for the Arts celebrated its 25th Anniversary September 6, 2019 at 6:30 pm with a benefit banquet at Empress Banquets in Addison. Art enthusiasts along with the Mayor and some Trustees of the Village of Addison enjoyed an open wine and beer bar, dinner, fine art by local artists, silent auction, and music by the Papo Jazz Quartet. 25 Years of History. Addison Center for the Arts, a not-for-profit art agency, was founded in 1994 to advance the arts as an integral part of life in Addison and the surrounding communities. The ACA dedicated itself to creating quality art programs in order to provide self-exploration, skill development, and aesthetic awareness. We seek to empower creators, performers and the community as a way to enhance and enrich the world around us. For many years, civic and cultural groups, as well as involved citizens of Addison, had recognized the need for a home for cultural arts in Addison. In 1986, those groups, along with the Addison Cultural Arts Development Commission joined together to fully explore the need and feasibility of building a cultural arts center in Addison. With the support from local and state agencies, like the Village of Addison and the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the Commission was able to prepare the first stage of development that would become the Addison Center for the Arts. In September of 1994 the Center was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization to advance the arts as an integral part of life in Addison and the surrounding communities. “I personally remember back in 1982 bringing the idea for an arts center to the Addison Village mayor and trustees. Back then, our community theater and art guild were meeting at various places around town--they needed a ‘home of their own.’ As a member of the Addison Cultural Arts Development Commission, I was given approval to start writing grants for this project. I’m proud of what we have accomplished over the years working with the village board, school administrators, visual artists, musicians, and theatrical artists. We are grateful that the people of Addison and the surrounding area are a great audience!” --Annette Leiber, Founder and President Emeritus of the Addison Center for the Arts The Center partnered with numerous organizations like the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Salt Creek Ballet Company, Fantasia Ballet Company of Russia and the Mexican Folkloric Dance Co. of Chicago to bring culturally diverse arts programming to our ethnically diverse population. Over the years, the ACA’s art gallery has hosted the art work of hundreds of professional Illinois artists other artists worldwide. In addition to the professional artists, the Art Center has displayed and nurtured the talent of up-and-coming student artists from the local schools and girl scout troops. In the fall of 2010, after a successful capital campaign in partnership with the Village of Addison and DuPage High School District 88, the Addison Center for the Arts opened the doors of its current home located in Addison Trail High School that features an art gallery, a 120-seat Studio Theater, a 1200-seat auditorium and shared classrooms. The new gallery is a focus of educational visits from the local elementary school students and is a valuable and convenient resource for the Addison Trail High School students. The Addison Center for the Arts looks forward to embellishing the cultural life of its community far into the future. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to helping us bring the arts and culture to Addison and the surrounding communities!  Exhibition dates: August 14 through September 21, 2019
Artist Reception: Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 2 to 4 PM The Addison Center for the Arts presented Expedition-Composition, an art exhibit of paintings by Mary Dorrell. The exhibit opened August 14 and continued through September 21, 2019. The public was invited to attend the artist reception on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 2 to 4 pm, where we all enjoyed the rock and blues guitar of Joe Eddy Brown as we marveled together at Dorrell's artwork. The exhibit featured Mary Dorrell’s paintings that communicate her sense of adventure and wonder. “Before starting a new piece, I ask myself, what drew me to that place or subject and what am I seeking to convey about the experience? Was it the storm that just passed, a dense wood or a stunning sunset? Was it a shared experience? Was it a memory?” But that is just one aspect, what draws me to create is a desire for connection and a sense of discovery. I open my heart and mind to allow the painting to flow to where it wants in telling the story. Each painting has a mind of its own and vibrates with its own energy. I feel compelled to create paintings that convey a taste of adventure, a response of emotion, and a bit of mystery.” --Mary Dorrell Addison Center for the Arts 213 N. Lombard Rd. Addison, IL 60101 630-458-4500 Gallery Hours: WED - SAT, 1 to 4 PM. Addison Center for the Arts 213 N. Lombard Road Addison, IL 60101 Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is always FREE |
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