Saturday, July 29, 2017

Plainfield Art League - NO meeting in August - Upcoming events this summer

NO meeting in August
Upcoming Events this Summer

New exhibit - June 2nd thru August 29th "Past Present Future" themed exhibit at the
Jon Balke Gallery (JBG)

31 artworks were hung and photos are available. Go to the gallery and see the actual artwork.
click=photos of artwork.
JBG located at Dist 202 Admin Bldg, 15732 S Howard St, Plainfield IL click=map

August 29th 1:30pm artwork pickup at
Jon Balke Gallery (JBG)

 Be sure to pickup all existing artworks or arrange for someone to pickup your artwork.  It all has to come down on August 29th.
JBG located at Dist 202 Admin Bldg, 15732 S Howard St, Plainfield IL click=map

National Park Pass for Seniors
Does everyone know about the National Park Pass for seniors?  My wife and I did a road trip last fall and saved a lot of money using our pass.  It is for anyone age 62 or older.  Right now it costs $10 ($20 if you get it online.) and it is for your lifetime.  You and everyone in your car get into National Parks and Monuments for free with the pass.  (It costs $30 just for a pass into Yosemite otherwise.)  AARP says the cost is going to go up to $80 in the next year.  The National Parks pass website says it isn't going up in the next few months but does seem to admit that changes are coming.  I would recommend it if you even think you might go to a National Park ever.  We got ours at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington.  There is a list of places you can get a pass at this website: https://store.usgs.gov/senior-pass.

Members Gallery
Members, please take a look at our website's Members Gallery page.  17 of 24 members have submitted an artwork image to put on the PAL website.  Everyone else, please send me one of your images to put in our members gallery.  We'd like to show the world your wonderful art.  Also, include information about your artworks such as medium(s).  Just a very short sentence...  look at the couple of members that have more than their name displayed.  Send your image to info@plainfieldartleague.org.  if you need help with getting your image ready, call me, Mike Bessler @ 630-667-5174.

Plainfield Art League (PAL) promotes interest, knowledge, support and participation in the Fine Arts. PAL normally meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm at the Plainfield Public Library 15025 S. Illinois St. Plainfield, IL 60544, check our website at www.plainfieldartleague.org for details.  These monthly meeting are free and open to the public. Meeting location is handicapped accessible. Light refreshments will be provided. 


Plainfield Art League Artwork locations and information

PAL has 2 permanent artwork exhibit locations that you can visit.  In June 2017 there is a third location.


New summer exhibit - June 2nd thru August 29th
"Past Present Future" themed exhibit at the Jon Balke Gallery (JBG)


Permanent Exhibit at Plainfield Community Center (PCC)


Permanent Exhibit at Plainfield Township offices


PAL Artwork Online Gallery

Thanks
Mike Bessler - President - cell 630-667-5174
Plainfield Art League
PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
email: info@plainfieldartleague.org
website: www.plainfieldartleague.org

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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Plainfield Art League - Gallery Seven call for artists

This is a call for artists from Gallery Seven in Joliet.

This is not sponsored by PAL

 
This is just something that might be interesting.  

Click on this text to get the document from the Gallery Seven website.


Calling all artists from Galena to Cairo! From Quincy to Danville! We want you!   Illinois is rich with talented artists and we want to showcase them in the second annual "Art of Illinois" at Joliet's Gallery Seven, 116 N. Chicago St.  We are seeking artists over 18 years of age, living in Illinois, to exhibit their work in a show highlighting the immensely talented artists from Illinois. 
 
"The Art of Illinois," a juried fine art show, is accepting submissions of 2d and 3d work until August 15th. Don't delay! Submit today!  For the Prospectus visit www.galleryseven.net  (under Events and Information) All media except film/video are welcome. Notifications of acceptance will be sent the week of August 28th.
 
Gallery Seven is celebrating Illinois' Artists Month-October. Exhibit dates are October 2nd to 31st, with a reception on Saturday, October 7th, 6-8 p.m.
 
Let's rock this October Artists' Month with artwork from across the state. Make sure you are a part of this exciting exhibit!
 
Gallery Seven is managed by a group of local artists, located at 116 N. Chicago St., Suite 102, next to the Historic Rialto Square Theatre, downtown Joliet.  This free gallery is open to the public 10-4, Monday to Friday, and 10-noon the first Saturday of the Month. All exhibited work at Gallery Seven is for sale.
815.483.4310               gallery7@ymail.com           www.galleryseven.net
 

 


Plainfield Art League (PAL) promotes interest, knowledge, support and participation in the Fine Arts. PAL normally meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm at the Plainfield Public Library 15025 S. Illinois St. Plainfield, IL 60544, check our website at www.plainfieldartleague.org for details.  These monthly meeting are free and open to the public. Meeting location is handicapped accessible. Light refreshments will be provided. 


Plainfield Art League Artwork locations and information

PAL has 2 permanent artwork exhibit locations that you can visit.  In June 2017 there is a third location.


New summer exhibit - June 2nd thru August 29th
"Past Present Future" themed exhibit at the Jon Balke Gallery (JBG)


Permanent Exhibit at Plainfield Community Center (PCC)


Permanent Exhibit at Plainfield Township offices


PAL Artwork Online Gallery

Thanks
Mike Bessler - President - cell 630-667-5174
Plainfield Art League
PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
email: info@plainfieldartleague.org
website: www.plainfieldartleague.org

Copyright © 2017 Plainfield Art League, All rights reserved.
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Plainfield, IL 60544

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Saturday, July 1, 2017

Plainfield Art League - NO meeting in July - Upcoming events this summer

NO meeting in July
Upcoming Events this Summer

New exhibit - June 2nd thru August 29th "Past Present Future" themed exhibit at the
Jon Balke Gallery (JBG)

31 artworks were hung and photos will be uploaded soon. Go to the gallery and see the actual artwork.
click=photos of artwork.
JBG located at Dist 202 Admin Bldg, 15732 S Howard St, Plainfield IL click=map


July 6th "Come Paint With Us"
at the Plainfield Community Center-PCC on the Five Thursday afternoons in
June 12:30pm-3:30pm

PAL is offering this program through the Plainfield Park District/Township Community Center entitled "Come Paint With Us!"  It is an open studio, bring-your-own-supplies, type program which offers group time to learn and share and create.  There will not be any fee for all sessions and will run on consecutive Thursdays in June at the Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S DesPlaines St, Plainfield.  If you or anyone you know are interested in attending this informal, fun program, please contact Freddie Harmon at 815-685-8423 OR the Plainfield Township Community Center at 815-267-3350.  Sign up at http://www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com/.  Come to one or all sessions and enjoy!
Sign up at http://www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com/ click=signup
PCC is located 15014 S Des Plaines St, Plainfield, IL 60544 click=map


July 9th The Fields 17th Annual Art in the Garden
PAL will have a tent at The Fields to promote PAL and it's 15th Anniversary Celebration. Please volunteer to man the tent for 3-4 hours on July 9th. You will be able to show and sell your artwork while you are there.
- - - - - - - -
The Fields is seeking Artists and Crafters to display and sell their works throughout their beautiful walking gardens. A $25 refundable deposit is required to hold your space and returned the day of the event. For more information contact Evelyn at 815 744-7841 - Not sponsored by PAL


July 15th and 16th - Plainfield Fest - 10am-6pm
PAL will have a tent at this event  to promote PAL and it's 15th Anniversary Celebration.  Volunteer to man the tent.  You will be able to show and sell your artwork while you are there.  Contact Freddie Harmon at 815-685-8423.

August 29th 1:30pm artwork pickup at
Jon Balke Gallery (JBG)

 Be sure to pickup all existing artworks or arrange for someone to pickup your artwork.  It all has to come down on August 29th.
JBG located at Dist 202 Admin Bldg, 15732 S Howard St, Plainfield IL click=map

National Park Pass for Seniors
Does everyone know about the National Park Pass for seniors?  My wife and I did a road trip last fall and saved a lot of money using our pass.  It is for anyone age 62 or older.  Right now it costs $10 ($20 if you get it online.) and it is for your lifetime.  You and everyone in your car get into National Parks and Monuments for free with the pass.  (It costs $30 just for a pass into Yosemite otherwise.)  AARP says the cost is going to go up to $80 in the next year.  The National Parks pass website says it isn't going up in the next few months but does seem to admit that changes are coming.  I would recommend it if you even think you might go to a National Park ever.  We got ours at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington.  There is a list of places you can get a pass at this website: https://store.usgs.gov/senior-pass.

Members Gallery
Members, please take a look at our website's Members Gallery page.  16 of 25 members have submitted an artwork image to put on the PAL website.  Everyone else, please send me one of your images to put in our members gallery.  We'd like to show the world your wonderful art.  Also, include information about your artworks such as medium(s).  Just a short sentence...  look at the couple of members that have more than their name displayed.  Send your image to info@plainfieldartleague.org.  if you need help with getting your image ready, call Mike Bessler @ 630-667-5174.

Plainfield Art League (PAL) promotes interest, knowledge, support and participation in the Fine Arts. PAL normally meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm at the Plainfield Public Library 15025 S. Illinois St. Plainfield, IL 60544, check our website at www.plainfieldartleague.org for details.  These monthly meeting are free and open to the public. Meeting location is handicapped accessible. Light refreshments will be provided. 


Plainfield Art League Artwork locations and information

PAL has 2 permanent artwork exhibit locations that you can visit.  In June 2017 there is a third location.


New summer exhibit - June 2nd thru August 29th
"Past Present Future" themed exhibit at the Jon Balke Gallery (JBG)


Permanent Exhibit at Plainfield Community Center (PCC)


Permanent Exhibit at Plainfield Township offices


PAL Artwork Online Gallery

Thanks
Mike Bessler - President - cell 630-667-5174
Plainfield Art League
PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
email: info@plainfieldartleague.org
website: www.plainfieldartleague.org

Copyright © 2017 Plainfield Art League, All rights reserved.
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