119th Street Artists

In order to promote the arts in Northwest Indiana, 119 Street Artists is holding Concepts and Compositions, a National Juried Art Competition, July 1 - August 2. As part of the Art Competition, cash awards will be given to winning participants. There will be at least four cash prizes: Best of Show and First Place in each category: Photography, Painting, Drawing, and Mixed Media.

WHERE: The exhibit will be on display at CornerStone Gallery, located in the back of Centier Bank at 1500 — 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana.

OPENING RECEPTION: The show runs July 1 - August 2. The reception is July 12, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

The 119th Street Artists are sponsoring the annual Under 18 Art Show which runs from April 9th through May 4th at the CornerStone Art Gallery located inside Centier Bank, 1500 - 119th Street, Whiting, Indiana. This event is a chance for young artists to show their work in a professional setting and experience a real artists' opening reception; this will not be a juried show and is free. All artists will receive a certificate acknowledging their participation in the Under 18 show. We have been sponsoring this children's show for close to 20 years, and we take pride not only in giving young artists a chance to display their work in a professional setting, but also the opportunity for friends and family to celebrate the works of these students.

Note that all pieces shall be brought to the Gallery (located in Centier Bank at 1500 - 119th Street) the week of March 11th and received no later than Friday, April 5th at 5 p.m. Weekdays, the bank is open from 9 to 5 M-F. If the Gallery is not staffed when you drop off work, please place the art in the office.

The reception will be held Saturday, April 13th from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. All art should be picked up from the Gallery within two weeks after the show ends on May 4th. We are not responsible for artwork left in the Gallery after May 18th.

We hope to have another great show this year. If you are a teacher submitting numerous pieces from various students in your classes, please make a list including each student's name, title of piece, medium, age and school. This makes it easier for us to label each piece for the show. Due to space limitations, we also have to ask that the number of pieces submitted be limited to one work per artist. This will help us put together a show that is not too crowded to enjoy, and properly exhibit some very excellent work by young artists.

As a group, 119th Street Artists was created to showcase local artistic talent from all age groups. With your help, we enjoy continued success.

119th Street Artists is calling for art from members for our annual show ''Oliver Brown.'' Traditionally, every effort is made to accept at least one artwork from each member.

SUBJECTS AND MEDIUMS
All subjects and mediums are accepted, provided that they are ''family friendly'' out of respect to the host for our venue at Centier Bank (no nudes or gore). Space is limited, so some pieces may not be accepted.

APPLICATION AND EXHIBITION DATES
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 31st
Email submissions to our curator thompsonartists2@gmail.com with ''Oliver Brown'' in the subject line. The images must be in jpeg format, at least 4 inches wide and minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Each image must be titled with the initial of artist's first name and last name (i.e.: 01SJones.jpg) and must correspond to an included text, either in the email or Word or Rich Text Format (rtf) file listing the following information: item number, title, artist name, medium, and sales price or NFS.

DELIVER accepted work to: 119th Street Artists' CornerStone Gallery, 1500 - 119th Street, Whiting, IN 46394. We are located in Centier Bank.

***All work must be delivered ready for installation or hanging, (framed, wired, etc. [no saw tooth hangers]), WITH NAME OF WORK ON THE BACK. Glass accepted for hand delivery, plexiglass ONLY accepted for shipped entries. An inventory sheet and Artist/Gallery Agreement form must be filled out with accepted pieces. They can be found on our website, www.119StreetArtists.org or in the gallery.***

There will not be someone there to accept your dropped off work. Please leave it in the office with your paperwork. If you require assistance, you can bring work to the 119th Street Artists November meeting at 6:30pm on November 9th.

LIABILITY AND SALES
Every possible care will be taken of all art work. 119th Street Artists assume no responsibility for loss or damage. Submissions of work for this competition will be construed as acceptance of all conditions printed on this prospectus. 119th Street Artists charge a commission of 20% on all sales made as a result of this exhibition.

TAKE DOWN/ PICK UP: January 16th - 21st, 2018 during Centier Bank hours, M-F 9-5 and Sat. 9-noon.

Our dear friend, Kathy Jo Winsberg, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 24, 2018. She was the loving mother of Rachel (Bela) Barner and Michael Calabro; cherished grandmother of Zachary Barner; and beloved by her canine companions, Molly and Teddy, and she started 119th Street Artists in the late 1990's our of her art store, Full Circle Art.

Kathy was a third-generation resident of the Whiting-Robertsdale community and a fixture in its local arts scene. Her artistic passion was kindled at George Rogers Clark High School, Class of 1961, which progressed to her receiving a degree from the Art Institute of Chicago. In addition to founding the 119thStreet Artists, an organization to promote the work of Whiting area artists, she was an instructor of art and pottery at the Calumet College of St. Joseph, a substitute art teacher at the local elementary schools, and the co-ordinator of the arts and crafts fair at the Pierogi Festival for several years. Kathy was also a third-generation business owner. She owned and operated three businesses in Whiting over 35 years: Arts and Crafts Learning Center, Sail Craft and Supply, and Full Circle Art and Framing. She was a member of the Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce and served on its Board of Directors for many years. Kathy remained committed to the Whiting community, helping to establish the Hammond Marina and was instrumental in acquiring the Milwaukee Clipper. She had a deep love for animals and rescued many, including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits and even a duck. Her explanation to her children for these unlikely pet adoptions: ''I swear, it followed me home''. Kathy's last wishes were to be put on a boat and pushed out to sea like a Viking, but her family declined this request due to legal concerns and inability to get their hands on a langskip or knorr. While Kathy was loved and honored by many, she was a humble and private person who shunned public display. In lieu of services, her family has requested that Kathy be honored and remembered through support of the 119th Street Artists by becoming a member, or to the Whiting ''Gimme Shelter'' for pets here.

If you would like to remember our friend and founder, you can join or donate to our group by mailing a check, payable to 119th Street Artists, to the following address:

119th Street Artists is excited to announce Music to My Eyes, a music themed show. We are asking for submissions from our membership to participate.

This is an exciting event with live musical performances and an interactive painting that we are inviting all guests to participate in. The finished collaborative piece will be auctioned off at the end of the evening and all proceeds will benefit Arts Alive!

WHERE: The exhibit will be on display at CornerStone Gallery, located in the back of Centier Bank at 1500 — 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana.

WHEN: The show runs July 31 - August 31. The reception is Friday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m.. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

In order to promote the arts in Northwest Indiana, 119 Street Artists is holding Concepts and Compositions, a National Juried Art Competition, June 18 - July 7. As part of the Art Competition, cash awards will be given to winning participants. There will be at least four cash prizes: Best of Show and First Place in each category: Photography, Painting, Drawing, and Mixed Media.

WHERE: The exhibit will be on display at CornerStone Gallery, located in the back of Centier Bank at 1500 — 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana.

WHEN: The show runs June 18 - July 7. The reception is TBA. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

The 119th Street Artists are sponsoring the annual Under 18 Art Show which opens Saturday, April 16th at the CornerStone Art Gallery located inside Centier Bank, 1500 - 119th Street, Whiting, Indiana. This event is a chance for young artists to show their work in a professional setting and experience a real artists' opening reception; this will not be a juried show and is free. All artists will receive a certificate acknowledging their participation in the Under 18 show. We have been sponsoring this children's show for over 10 years, and we take pride not only in giving young artists a chance to display their work in a professional setting, but also the opportunity for friends and family to celebrate the works of these students.

Note that all pieces shall be brought to the Gallery (located in Centier Bank at 1500 - 119th Street) the week of March 19th and received no later than Saturday, April 14th at 10:00 a.m. Weekdays, the bank is open from 9 to 5 M-F. If the Gallery is not staffed when you drop off work, please place the art in the office and sign in on the clipboard hanging outside the door.

The reception will be held Saturday, April 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. All art should be picked up from the Gallery within two weeks after the show ends on May 5th. We are not responsible for artwork left in the Gallery after May 19th.

We hope to have another great show this year. If you are a teacher submitting numerous pieces from various students in your classes, please make a list including each student's name, title of piece, medium, age and school. This makes it easier for us to label each piece for the show. Due to space limitations, we also have to ask that the number of pieces submitted be limited to one work per artist. Pre-K classes should limit their pieces submitted to one per artist. This will help us put together a show that is not too crowded to enjoy, and properly exhibit some very excellent work by young artists.

As a group, 119th Street Artists was created to showcase local artistic talent from all age groups. With your help, we enjoy continued success.

119th Street Artists is calling for art for the Annual Oliver Brown Members-Only show. All members are encouraged to participate and show off their work. It is a fun evening event and full of lively engaging art. We look forward to another successful event with our many accomplished artists. Traditionally, every effort is made to accept at least one artwork from each member.

For full prospectus, click here. Necessary paperwork for accepted submissions is below.

WHERE:The exhibit is on display at CornerStone Gallery, located in the back of Centier Bank at 1500 — 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana.

WHEN:The reception is Friday, September 22, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

Dawn Diamantopoulos, Tony Lipka and Sara Peak Convery became acquainted through Paul Henry's Art Gallery in Hammond. Stylistically, their work is very diverse but all three share a commitment to the arts. All three are involved with organizing exhibitions under the umbrella of the South Lake Artists Co-Op.

Dawn Diamantopoulos considers herself a painter, but also likes to work in mixed media, drawing, and printmaking. She is inspired by nature and the world around her, but imparts each piece with her own state of mind. Creating artwork is cathartic and she fully credits it with keeping her nearly sane.

"I've never considered myself an artist. I've always considered myself someone who creates things. If someone likes one of my creations, then I feel they should own it. And I always try to make that happen." - Tony Lipka

Sara Peak Convery is a Chicago-based artist and filmmaker. Her work, regardless of medium, is often inspired by autobiography and personal response to political events. In addition to working in various media, Convery also curates A Shot of Art at Perkolator in the Portage Park neighborhood in Chicago.

WHERE:The exhibit is on display at CornerStone Gallery, located in the back of Centier Bank at 1500 — 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana.

WHEN:The reception is Friday, July 7, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

In order to promote the arts in Northwest Indiana, 119 Street Artists is holding Concepts and Compositions, a National Juried Art Competition, May and June, 2017. As part of the Art Competition, cash awards will be given to winning participants. There will be at least four cash prizes: Best of Show and First Place in each category: Photography, Painting, Drawing, and Mixed Media.

WHERE: The exhibit will be on display at CornerStone Gallery, located in the back of Centier Bank at 1500 — 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana.

WHEN: The reception is Friday, June 16, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

The 119th Street Artists are sponsoring the annual Under 18 Art Show which opens Saturday, April 22nd at the CornerStone Art Gallery located inside Centier Bank, 1500 - 119th Street, Whiting, Indiana. This event is a chance for young artists to show their work in a professional setting and experience a real artists' opening reception; this will not be a juried show and is free. All artists will receive a certificate acknowledging their participation in the Under 18 show. We have been sponsoring this children's show for over 10 years, and we take pride not only in giving young artists a chance to display their work in a professional setting, but also the opportunity for friends and family to celebrate the works of these students.

Note that all pieces shall be brought to the Gallery (located in Centier Bank at 1500 - 119th Street) the week of March 20th and received no later than Saturday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m. Weekdays, the bank is open from 9 to 5 M-F. If the Gallery is not staffed when you drop off work, please place the art in the office and sign in on the clipboard hanging outside the door.

The closing reception will be held Saturday, April 22nd from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. All art should be picked up from the Gallery within two weeks after the show ends on April 29th. We are not responsible for artwork left in the Gallery after May 13th.

We hope to have another great show this year. If you are a teacher submitting numerous pieces from various students in your classes, please make a list including each student's name, title of piece, medium, age and school. This makes it easier for us to label each piece for the show. Due to space limitations, we also have to ask that the number of pieces submitted be limited to one work per artist. Pre-K classes should limit their pieces submitted to one per artist. This will help us put together a show that is not too crowded to enjoy, and properly exhibit some very excellent work by young artists.

As a group, 119th Street Artists was created to showcase local artistic talent from all age groups. With your help, we enjoy continued success.

119th Street Artists is proud to present the annual Oliver Brown Show. It is a wide variety of member artists with a wide variety of styles. Truly, there is something for everyone here.

WHERE:The exhibit is on display at CornerStone Gallery, located in the back of Centier Bank at 1500 — 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana.

WHEN:The reception is Friday, December 2, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

Hobart Art League and 119th Street Artists have teamed up for The Duet show. It is a wide variety of artists with a wide variety of styles. Truly, there is something for everyone here.

WHERE:The exhibit is on display at CornerStone Gallery, located in the back of Centier Bank at 1500 — 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana.

WHEN:The reception is Friday, October 21, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

Artists Elaine Oehmich and Shari LeMonnier have united for a two person show, "Wind and Spirit." Oehmich's work is inspired by the sounds of the wind she encountered in her travels. LeMonnier's work is spiritually inspired. John 3:8 "The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit."

WHERE:The exhibit is on display at CornerStone Gallery, located in the back of Centier Bank at 1500 — 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana.

WHEN:The reception is Friday, September 2, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

In order to promote the arts in Northwest Indiana, 119 Street Artists is holding Concepts and Compositions, a National Juried Art Competition, May and June, 2016. As part of the Art Competition, cash awards will be given to winning participants. There will be up to nine cash prizes: Best of Show, four Honorable Mentions, and First Place in each category: Photography, Painting, Drawing, and Mixed Media. We have some fabulous art this year, so stop by and check it out!

WHERE:The exhibit is on display at CornerStone Gallery, located in the back of Centier Bank at 1500 — 119th Street in Whiting, Indiana.

WHEN:The reception is Friday, June 24, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Under 18 Art Show! We are proud to have displayed the art of over 100 participants representing more than five different schools. We have been sponsoring this children's show for over 10 years, and we take pride not only in giving young artists a chance to display their work in a professional setting, but also the opportunity for friends and family to celebrate the works of these students.

As a group, 119th Street Artists was created to showcase local artistic talent from all age groups. With your help, we enjoy continued success.

Thank you to all the participants in Concepts and Compositions, a national juried art show for June/July 2015! Nine cash prizes were awarded to deserving artists. Over twenty artists were accepted and fifty-two pieces of work were judged by our juror, Ann Fritz, the Gallery Director of IUN.

Thank you to all of our artists and guests for participating in this show! Every participating artist sold art, and that is what we LOVE to see!

Having painted, printed, and pressed clay together for a number of years, the Studio 4 artists are inspired by their classes and camaraderie to present their first group show in a salon style exhibit. The art will include carefully rendered portraits in oil by Gloria Carrig, dynamic screenprints by Lisa Jenschke, intricate ceramics on a micro scale by writer/artist Bo Brown, and large-scale artwork by Ted Micheletti. Studio 4 unites an interesting group of artists from a variety of disciplines: Architect and artist Leon Sarantos, social activist Carolyn Pereira, and blogger and fabric artist Heather LaRiviere. Several Studio 4 artists have long roots in the Chicago art scene: Donna Terry was a high school student when she attended the first Hairy Who exhibit at the Art Center in the 1960s, while Jean Hester's brother was one of the founding members of AfriCOBRA. The show also includes work by teaching artist Randall Miller, who trained at the San Francisco Art Institute.

Art by renowned Chicago artist Darrell Roberts will be featured as a companion solo show. Roberts has served as mentor and teacher to many of the Studio 4 artists. His thickly textured, painted surfaces are inspired by the metropolis: the landscape, architecture, and construction of Chicago. Roberts has displayed his art extensively in both national and international exhibits. His recent residency and exhibitions in India provide him with a new metropolis and palette to inspire his work. He attended the School of The Art Institute of Chicago, and received a BFA and a Masters in Fine Art. Roberts is represented by McCormick Gallery in downtown Chicago. As Gallery Director, Thomas McCormick, says, "This guy just gets me with his lush brushwork — real cake-frosting surfaces in a size you can hold in the palm of your hands."

David Anthony Geary is a talented, teaching artist at Hyde Park Art Center. His art is also in a companion solo show. His lively and colorful art leaps off the canvas to engage the viewer. He has guided and influenced many Studio 4 artists. The community of Evanston and the greater Chicagoland area serve as a great source of inspiration to add to his palette. His work includes painting, printmaking, and photography. His visual training took place in New Orleans, LA at Xavier University.

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Inventory Sheet Click Here

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