Artist Statement: Changing Perspective by Sam Arnold

“Changing Perspective” is an exploration of landscapes and the power of imagination by artist Sam Arnold. In this captivating show, Arnold invites viewers to witness a myriad of perspectives on landscapes, each infused with her personal journey and the way she envisions herself within those places.

Chronic pain and illness have brought unforeseen disruptions to Arnold’s travel plans and cherished moments with loved ones. However, these challenges have also sparked a profound creative process, transforming the act of crafting her own landscapes into a therapeutic endeavor. Through her art, she seeks to transcend physical limitations and transport herself into boundless realms.

Through her work, Arnold seeks to not only captivate the viewer but also foster a shared experience of reflection and empathy. “Changing Perspective” invites us to reimagine our own connection with landscapes, embracing the transformative power of imagination and the healing potential it holds.

Free Event! Come enjoy a night of art, music, food, and drinks. Jewelry will also be on sale!

Horseflower’s presents our Artisans Holiday Show, looking for unique items or one of a kind gift for your friends and Family?? Then come to our show on November 2nd . There so many items to pick from that our artist have made and unique vintage items that our curator has found just for this show, Also there will be healthy cooking Demos Mary Ann Suprenant every hour on the hour. 
So it be a fun night art and food, don’t miss out!

Jackson Junge Gallery invites you to their Autumn Handmade Market! Located in Wicker Park, this handmade market features local artisans and craftspeople. Find jewelry, handwoven tapestries, prints, sculpture, and original artwork
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Artists:
Therese Kuempel - Her jewelry is hand-made in her Chicago studio/home where she aims to create well-crafted designs that are both unique and empowering to the wearer. Designed with strong, clean lines, her jewelry is inspired by a juxtaposition of organic formations and geometric shapes. She aims suspend the wearer in an ethereal place: a place between the impermanent, delicate organic and the impenetrable, industrial qualities of metal.

(wired) - Bold. Strong. Beautiful. Aware. (wired) jewelry and couture makes a statement. Marrying aesthetics and environment, the results empower and inspire. Founder Melissa Kolbusz designs handmade wearable artwork entirely from reclaimed and surplus industrial material. Salvaging components, such as colorful alternator wire, tubing and transistors, (wired) fashions one-of-a-kind and limited edition works with designs on the future.

Allison Mooney - She is a jewelry designer and metal-smith from Chicago, Illinois with a focus on modern, minimalist metal work. Allison works with sterling silver, gold fill and rose gold fill predominately, and she loves to play with oxidizing sterling for ombre effects. 

Laura Garza - Each piece is handmade and designed by Laura Garza in Chicago. Inspired by nature, travels and culture, she creates what she loves, pieces that are raw and earthy with a creative twist of modern and simple. The metals are formed to be a natural part of the selected stones. She works with lost wax casting, reticulation and her new collections include enameling.

SKP - Visual artist based in Chicago, IL. Specializes in printmaking, drawing, painting, and on the side- jewelry.

Paige Quinn-Vasic – Created Handmade Felt Sushi Jewelry as part of her growing fiber arts practice.

Jennifer Mosley - Handmade jewelry from items she has found on the streets of Chicago including paint peels from murals, rubber tubing, semi-precious and gemstones, ancient glowing stones, glass, and mixed metals.

Emily Breidenbach – Makes 100% wool naturally dyed and handmade wall weavings. She offers a variety of sizes from 9'x12' all the way up to 4''x3''. Emily dyes all the wool using botanical materials such as flowers, roots, and minerals.

Samantha Arnold – Hand painted jewelry and greeting cards created from her original paintings. Samantha works primarily with acrylic paints, watercolor and mixed media in an abstract, almost cartoon-like, style.
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Saturday, October 13, 2018: 1:00 - 6:00 PM

Join us for a special, after-hours, art exhibit with free food, drinks, and music. Take part in an art lotto, buy some jewelry, and enjoy a special collection of Sam Arnold original works which will be on display.

All artwork will be for sale!

LEARNING PROCESS is an engaging, interactive art experience broadly exhibiting the learning process. Featuring....

- Multiple learning stations of short, easy versions of our offerings (www.seedscenter.org/offerings)
* An interactive art piece for anyone to add to
- Free food + drink made fresh for you on the spot
* A salon style art show
- A super awesome mega raffle
*And, dare I say, cool music

ONLY 35 $15 Super Admission Tickets being sold - Snatch them up before it's too late!!!

GET Tickets: $10 Unlimited General Admission, $15 Super Admission has 2 Learning Station Tickets but only 35 available, Separate Learning Station Tickets $10 each per person. Tickets here:www.LEARNINGPROCESS2.eventbrite.com

Ticket Sales end 6 AM May 11th

Visit www.SeedsCenter.org for more about our mission, cause, vision.

Join us for a special night of fashion and fun as we reveal Avalon's AVEDA-inspired looks for spring/summer 2018!

Models will showcase the latest fashions by House of Betty Jane in Lake Zurich.

All proceeds will benefit Alliance for the Great Lakes which helps restore clean water to our Great Lakes. Raffle tickets will be available for our silent auction prize tables at the event. Fashions seen on the runway (and more) will be available for purchase following the show, and 20% off all sales will be donated to our Earth Month campaign!

Don't miss this night out filled with fun, fashion and prizes, all for a great cause. Purchase tickets in advance for $20 at Avalon Salon Spa ($25 at the door). Price includes drink ticket and appetizers. Don't forget to bring extra cash for the raffles and cash bar. Register today!

Happy Earth Month from Avalon

Eventbrite Ticket Information
For more information call (847) 726-8855

The Festival of the Arts is our HUGE arts fundraiser that brings in about 500 families for an amazingly fun night of art activities, performances and food.