 Addison Center for the Arts Avenues of Inquiry : A Retrospective Artist : Joan M. Ladendorf on exhibit : August 8 - September 8, 2018 Addison Center for the Arts welcomed the public to view the exhibit “Avenues of Inquiry” in the gallery from August 8 to September 8, 2018. The show was a retrospective the work of artist Joan Ladendorf. Joan is a self-taught artist who has been exploring various artist possibilities over the past 40 years. Her journey covered theater costuming, graphic design, quilt making and paper collage. Currently, she is back on the computer creating what she likes to call “Photo Collage”. Making use of her image collection of textures and landscape backgrounds, throwing in shapes taken from her fabric compositions or drawn with the computer mouse, she is creating “Visions”, “Monsters” and most recently “Creatures”. The elements are digitally assembled using Photoshop’s various layering techniques, and further enhanced with dimensional effects. The artist reception was on Saturday, August 11th between 2 - 4pm. This exhibit is partially funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. 
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Award winning Addison artist, Annette Perone Leiber's work was in the Addison Center for the Arts Gallery from May 11 to June 30, 2018. Annette uses her nom de plume, Perone, on her art. During this exhibit "Past & Present Inspirations.” She will feature mixed media paintings, watercolors and sculpture. She states: "Today, I embrace contemporary concepts, materials and images from many sources. My senses fill me with wonder compelling me to create art that will communicate my thoughts and feelings. Possessing voice, vision and creative energy, I understand myself as imagination leads me through the stages of a developing artist as in "Past & Present Inspirations.” Annette has received over 200 awards for her art and on behalf of the arts in her community. She has had nine one person exhibits and has her art in public and private collections in the United States and abroad. She lectures on art, gives demonstrations and teaches art to children and adults. She is affiliated with numerous art associations and is involved in and founded art groups in Addison. Tours were available. Creative Insights culminated in the Artist Reception on April 13th. The gallery was full of wonderful energy and warm hearts as everyone honored the work represented in the juried exhibit. There is truly exceptional work in the gallery. Thank you to the artists for their submission and to all the families and friends for their support. We are grateful for the volunteers for all their hard work to help make this event a success. Thank you Firehouse Subs in Addison for providing subs, chips and cookies for the judges and volunteers before the reception. Thank you also to our judges, Gary Brown and Pamela Carron for jurying and providing a short critique for the selected works. Announcing the winners of the exhibit:  "This Time, That Place" Best of Show Dorothy Bury Shaw First Place: Joan Ladendorf  "Prairie Style", Hand-Altered Paper Collage
Honorable Mentions
 Karla Wong "Dreams of the Blue Cat" Oils
The District #4 Elementary School “Young at Art” exhibit reception was on Wednesday, January 17th. The Addison Center for the Arts Gallery opened their doors to an estimated 150 students, parents, teachers and administrators. The student’s artwork is absolutely covering the walls — floor to ceiling. The “Young at Art” exhibit is a compilation of artwork from eight different elementary schools in Addison. Each school selected approximately 25 works from students K-8, highlighting their talents and techniques learned throughout the year. The art curriculum in Addison is based on national standards, combining history, technique and imagination into their studies. A special thank you to the elementary and junior high art teachers in Addison for promoting and encouraging the creativity shown in the artwork. If you want to hear a little more about the exhibit, be sure to watch the segment on Addison Community Television, Arts in Addison featuring Sue Bortko, ACA board member, Arts in Education chair and retired Dist #4 Art Educator. Click to view.
 BEST OF SHOW : Marianne McKoveck FIRST PLACE: Melodee McCormick and Terry Johnson The Addison Art Guild Fall Members’ Show was on display November 6 – December 9, 2017. As promised, it was a show not to be missed. The show will consisted of artwork from members representing a wide range of art mediums – oils, pastels, acrylics, colored pencil, graphite, photography, mixed media, water color and sculpture. “Our members have been hard at work getting ready for this show. Each year the art work gets better,” commented AAG President, Margaret Bucholz. The Artist Reception was held on Thursday, November 9 from 7:00 – 8:30pm. It was juried by abstract artist Penélope Osio-Brown. The Addison Artist Guild will have its next meeting on January 11, 2018 which will include member's critique. If you would like to hear more about the Guild, check out the ACTV interview from the week of the show opening. Here are some pictures of the reception taken by guild member Greg Maksymiw. Wes Baker was in the gallery this October 4-28th. His traveling exhibit “American Images” featured a diverse collection of abstract representational iconic works of motorcycles, landscapes and Native American themes, exploring current and historical issues. Baker is a vivid story teller on and off the canvas. “The passion in these paintings is personal. I strive to communicate experiences of life – joy, freedom, fear, grief,” explains the artist. Visit Wes' website to learn more about his work and future exhibits. You can also view the ACTV "Arts in Addison" segment on YouTube to hear his inspiration and story.  Wes Baker with volunteers Ed & Susan Cargil, Annette Leiber, Carol Hendricks and Margaret Loftus Benjamin F. Calvert III exhibited his show “Gathering Grains and Grooves” August 23 - September 23 with an artist reception Friday, September 8th.
Ben is a printmaker with a passion for nature and the interpretation of what is familiar. His art is created by carving images into wood, inking the wood, burnishing paper by hand onto the inked block, then pulling up the paper to reveal the print. Ben states “pulling that first print off the block is pure joy. The excitement multiplies when there are multiple blocks for each color involved. Each successive color is a layer that informs the mystery and appeal of the final image.” He also offered a mini workshop during his exhibit and teaches printmaking regularly at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Visit Ben’s webpage, www.benjamincalvert.com to learn more about his work and future exhibits. You can also view the ACTV "Arts in Addison" segment on YouTube featuring Ben Calvert and his process which was aired Labor Day weekend. Benjamin F Calvert III generously shared his craft as a workshop at the Gallery. He coached the students through the steps of carving, inking, burnishing and pulling a print. We are happy to report there was no blood shed, but only happy faces when they pulled their very own print.  The Addison Center for the Arts concluded another Free Concerts in the Park series with an outstanding lineup of music of all genres Tuesday evenings from July 11 to August 15. The weather was beautiful, so we never had to hold our concerts indoors in the Rotunda because of rain. Thank you to all the musical groups — Lake Effect, Reunion Jazz Orchestra, Felix Fahm, Melodeers, Limited Edition Big Band and Transformation.
Let us know what you like to hear. Suggestions are welcome. Contact the Addison Center for the Arts office 630-458-4500 or send an email to with the subject line : Concerts. We are looking forward to another great concert season next year. |
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