ARTworks

I am a member of a new Artist Group in North Central Illinois. Below I have copied a little information about the group and how to join. We just got a web site up and giong. Looks like much to do on this later. Dave
http://www.nciaw.org/

Greetings from ARTworks of Illinois!

We are a group of local artists who have created this organization in the hopes of inspiring artistic growth, through education and exhibition. Our goal is to promote in a positive manner, quality, professionalism, and diversity in the arts and to create a venue to support community re-development and cultural tourism. It is our desire to expose our community to the beauty and necessity of art. We hope to mobilize all artists, patrons, and artistic organizations together in creating a unique community of cultural innovators.

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Art is important. We tend to think it is a luxury, but it gives people deep pleasure because beauty is the personification of hope that something grander is at work. (Gil Dellinger)
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Our first cultural event will be February 6th at the Utica Winter Wine Walk at the Willows Gallery (325 Clark Street, Utica, IL) from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm. There you will be able to talk with the officers of ARTworks as well as view member artwork that will be on display. Refreshments will be served. Members of ARTworks will be eligible to display and sell their own work throughout 2010 at the Willows Gallery.

How do I become a member?
· Fill out the attached membership form, and enclose the appropriate dues amount.
· Find out more about us and become a member at the Utica Winter Wine Walk, February 6th in Utica.
· Attend and become a member at one of our monthly meetings (second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.) at the Illinois Michigan Canal Visitors Center, 754 First Street, La Salle, IL

How else can I help?
Please help us to reach any artist you think might be interested in joining ARTworks of Illinois by sending their name, address, email, or phone number to Julie Jenkins, President, ARTworks of Illinois (julie.jenkins14@comcast.net).

For more information, please contact Julie Jenkins at 815-224-0183 (julie.jenkins14@comcast.net). or Francie Skoflanc at 815-224-0327 (theskos@comcast.net).

Your artistic talents and appreciation of the arts are meant to be shared with the world, and our goal is to help you make that happen. Thank you for joining us!
Application is attached in PDF format. Please let me know if you cannot open and need the application sent in a different format.