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St. Charles City Hall to Showcase Artist Nick Freeman Before His One-Man Show at The Norris Gallery
St Charles, Ill., Feb. 26 – During two weeks in April and two weeks in May, St. Charles City Hall will provide a sneak preview of “The Wine of Life,” a one-man show featuring oil paintings and photographs by St. Charles artist Nick Freeman. Scheduled for May 23 through July 5 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center gallery, the exhibit will raise funds for future gallery events.
Centerpiece of the exhibit will be a new oil painting entitled Sunrise, St. Charles, depicting downtown St. Charles and featuring the historic Hotel Baker and the Fox River.
“The Wine of Life” derives from a quote by the 19th century German novelist Jean Paul Richter, who noted, “Art is indeed not the bread but the wine of life.”
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To promote the show, a Nick Freeman painting will be on display in the Main Street window of City Hall from March 31 through April 11, and again in the interior display case of City Hall from May 5 through 19.
In addition to displaying his art, Freeman also will present public lectures in the gallery on Friday evenings during the show – June 6, 13, and 20. Additional details on the lecture series will be announced soon.
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Freeman is a 20-year resident of St. Charles who specializes in realistic oil paintings and architectural photography, specifically photos of vintage neon signs. Freeman is an alumnus of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. Samples of his work may be viewed at www.GalleryFreeman.com.
“My satisfaction as an artist is derived from the process of translating my initial passion for a subject into a tangible form that resonates with the viewer,” Freeman said.
Visitors may view the exhibit during The Norris gallery’s regular hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is free.
About the Norris Cultural Arts Center
Since its founding in 1978, the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center has provided a world-class visual and performing arts venue for the enjoyment of the residents of the Fox Valley and Northern Illinois. The Norris, a generous gift to the Fox Valley from the Norris Foundation, includes an exceptional art exhibition gallery and a 1,000-seat theater with the stage area, acoustics, lighting and mechanicals to host the most elaborate performances. For more information, please visit www.NorrisCulturalArts.com.
