Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Fine Line Creative Arts Center’s presentation will be in the Feature Tent for the two-day event, which includes a downtown trolley, photo booth, Art Talks, and live musical entertainment.
A local art center will take center stage in the Feature Tent with “The Art of Weaving” during this weekend’s 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show. The 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2013. The juried show will feature more than 110 artists in various mediums, as well as artist demonstrations. The Downtown St. Charles Partnership, in a release, said STC Capital Bank, 460 S. 1st St., is the sponsor of the Feature Tent, where Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 6N158 Crane Road, will present “The Art of Weaving.” The release describes Fine Line Creative Arts Center as one of the few regional art centers in the country. The center on the West …
Monday, May 20, 2013
More than 110 artists, Downtown Historic Trolley rides and live musical entertainment are on tap for annual Memorial Day weekend fest.
So, you’re wondering, what’s new this year during the Downtown St. Charles Partnership’s 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show? Well, the Art Talks are one new feature of the annual Memorial Day weekend event. Visitors will be able to listen as artists discuss their inspiration for a piece, for example, or hear artists discuss the differences between a fine craft and a fine art. The 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2013. The juried show will feature more than 110 artists in various mediums, as well as artist demonstrations. Here’s the schedule for the Art Talks: Saturday, May 25 11 a.m.: Discover the techniques of an artist in one of the …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Taylor Mazer of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Jack McLean of Johnsburg, Ill., will be among the more than 110 artists in this year’s St. Charles Fine Art Show.
This year, retuning artists — including past award-winners Taylor Mazer and Jack McLean — represent more than half of the more than 110 artists who will be presenting in the 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show on Memorial Day weekend. The St. Charles Fine Art Show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, on Riverside Avenue (formerly 1st Avenue) between East Main Street/Route 64 and Illinois Avenue, according to a release from the Downtown St. Charles Partnership. The juried art show features over 100 artists in media ranging from photography to jewelry, wood, and sculpture. Residence: Grand Rapids, Mich. Discipline: Mixed Media St. Charles Fine Art Show artist history: Second-year …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
New Jersey’s Carlos Page and Georgian Steven Potts are among more than 110 artists involved in St. Charles juried show.
A New Jersey man and a Georgian are among the more than 110 artists whose works will be on display during the 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show, presented by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership on Memorial Day weekend. The St. Charles Fine Art Show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, on Riverside Avenue (formerly 1st Avenue) between East Main Street/Route 64 and Illinois Avenue, according to a release from the Downtown St. Charles Partnership. The juried art show features over 100 artists in media ranging from photography to jewelry, wood, and sculpture. Two of the new artists this year are Carlos Page of Hoboken, N.J., and Steven Potts of Chattahoochee Hills, Gia. Residence: …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
More than 110 artists are registered for the show on Memorial Day weekend.
The 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show on Memorial Day weekend will be the largest one yet, featuring more than 110 artists, according to a release from the Downtown St. Charles Partnership. This year’s St. Charles Fine Art Show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Mary 26, 2013. Admission is free to the event, which is held rain or shine on Riverside Avenue (formerly 1st Avenue), between East Main Street/Route 64 and Illinois Avenue in St. Charles.. Ample free parking is available in multiple city lots. Presented by AAA Insurance, the 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show will feature throughout the weekend live music, sponsored by the Kane County Chronicle; artist demonstrations, Art Talk…
Monday, May 6, 2013
Downtown St. Charles Partnership will pair entertainment with downtown businesses for its new STC Live!
Is there a song in your heart? An image in your eye? Do you like multitasking to keep balls or other objects sailing through the air? The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is looking for performers for its new program, STC Live! The new program, which the partnership announced in a release on Monday, intends to help create activity by coordinating live, free entertainment in downtown businesses. The partnership is seeking artists, musicians, and entertainers of different disciplines who have interest in showcasing their talents to support the downtown, the release states. “We want this program to promote our businesses, encourage people to explore all that our downtown offers, and expose the many talents of people in our community,” …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Local Artists Robert Rydin and John Granata will exhibit their work in the 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show, May 25-26.
Two local photographers will be among more than 100 artists exhibiting their work on Memorial Day Weekend when the Downtown St. Charles Partnership presents the 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, and is a juried art show with artists in media from photography to jewelry, wood, and sculpture, according to a release issued this week by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership. Artist: Robert Rydin Photography Residence: St. Charles Discipline: Fine art photography St. Charles Fine Art Show Artist History: Fourth year show participant Awards: Website: www.robertrydin.com Overview: During the past five years, Rydin’s work has been featured in …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Largest show to date is planned with more than 114 artists; the Purchase Award Patron Program prompted as helping artists.
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Wednesday, April 17
The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is gearing up for its largest Fine Art Show ever this year, and has begun promoting the Purchase Award Patron Program, which helps generate more than $40,000 in art sales and commissions. The Purchase Award Patron Program helps set apart this award-winning St. Charles show as one of the state’s finest, the Downtown St. Charles Partnership said in a release. The 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show will be held on Memorial Day weekend — from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26. The Fine Art Show is held on Riverside Avenue (formerly 1st Avenue) between East Main Street (Route 64) and Illinois Avenue. The event is held rain or shine. Admission is free. The …
Monday, April 8, 2013
Street closure and sound amplification permits, and temporary liquor licenses have received approval or are awaiting final approval for St. Charles spring and summer events.
If you’re looking for some ways to spend your leisure time in the coming warm-weather months, local organizations have been putting together plans for a variety of events, which the St. Charles City Council recently approved. The events range from parades to festivals, and the council’s actions were to approve street closures, sound amplification permits and liquor licenses for the various events. Here’s a rundown of what to expect so far: May 24-26, 2013 — Downtown St. Charles Partnership Fine Arts Show: Street and parking lot closures. May 27, 2013 — Memorial Day Parade*: Closure of Main Street from 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 9, 2013 — Ducky Derby, a fundraiser sponsored by the St. Charles Noon Rotary and Community Unit School District 303 to …
Friday, March 22, 2013
Nearly 80 entries, 800 people participated in St. Charles’ St. Patrick’s Parade.
The Downtown St. Charles Partnership has announced the winners of the 2013 St. Patrick’s Parade, which featured almost 80 parade entries and about 800 people on Saturday, March 16. Parade Grand Marshal Rosie Martinez was recognized for helping establish the first St. Patrick’s Parade in 2000. Saturday’s parade featured bands, Irish dancers, authentic Irish music, school groups, Girl Scouts, service clubs, and floats. Earlier in the day, there was a Deck out Your Lucky Dog Contest sponsored by the St. Charles Veterinary Clinic and a Dance Show at the Arcada Theatre that featured area dance troupes. In a release, the Downtown St. Charles Partnership named the winners as: 1. Wild Rose Girl Scout Troop 2. Lincoln Elementary School Girl Scouts …
Scott Piner
9:04 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Thank you Ted for all your help to promote this fine show and the arts in our community! more ›