UPCOMING EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

More information on open studio times and classes available on our calendar.

Towne Centre Christmas Shoppe is OPEN!!!

     M-Th 10-7; F 10-8; Sat-Sun 10-2

     For more info, call Julie Colby - 443-5077

Dec. 15 - Christmas Party with "Chinese Auction."  6:00pm

   Members who wish to participate  should bring a gift valued at

   $10-$15.

Jan. 19 - Painting on Gourds;  Speaker - Judy Fippinger; 7 pm

Jan. 21 - Make It - Take It Day; 9-4pm - Using new materials

   Cost of materials only

Feb. 18 - Painting on Gourds Class - 9-4pm

   Taught by Judy Fippinger

   Materials provided - $50 members/$55 non

Apr. 14 - Wet and Wild Workshop - 9-4pm

   Taught by Lois Holthaus - Painting on Yupo Paper

   Using acrylics in new ways

May 5 - Watercolor Landscapes - 9-4pm

   Featuring Sharon Zimmerman from Argenta, IL

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TOWN & COUNTRY/REGIONAL OPEN

In the spring, the Art League holds the the Town & Country Amateur Art Show (for amateur artists) and the Sharon Schmitz Regional Open Art Competition (for professional artists).

When: For exact dates, details and entry form, check announcements in local newspapers and our ONLINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND CLASSES.
Where: The entries are displayed in the Art League building, 320 N. Franklin St.
Who can enter: The Town & Country is open to amateur artists in two divisions: adults and juniors (ages 17 and under). The Sharon Schmitz Open Art Competition is open to professional and experienced amateurs.
Awards: An outside juror selects the winning entries and provides a public critique during an artists' reception. Town & County winners receive ribbons, with blue ribbon winners eligible to enter the state-level Town & Country art show. Also, a People’s Choice Award is given, with the public voting on their favorite artwork. The Regional Open Art Competition winners receive cash awards ( first, second and third in each category, plus a Best in Show.)
How to enter: The March newsletter announces the show dates and includes an entry form with the contest rules and fees. If you are not an Art League member but would like to enter the show, you can request a copy of the newsletter and entry form by calling (217) 442-9264 or sending an e-mail at danvilleartleague@hotmail.com.