More than 3,000 people took in the art and atmosphere of the annual Art in the Village on 25-26. June, according to a press release from the event’s organizer, the North Shore Art League.
“What a great weekend,” NSAL CEO Linda Nelson said in the release. “… Rain or shine, the artists showed and sold their work, the audience was happy, and the board, staff and volunteers worked hard to ensure the show’s success!”
The diverse work of art is exhibited and also professionally judged with the winners receiving certificates and prize money. First place went to Jack Kraig from Evanston; next to Linda Bernasconi of Chicago; third to Gary Stretar of Spencer, Ohio; and honorable mention to Glenna Adkins of Fort Thomas, Kentucky; Jeff Condon, of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Jenny Henley of Marietta, Georgia.
“It was a great honor to judge the work of this diverse range of artists. It was difficult to select just a few winners from so many worthy candidates,” said Brian Sindler, one of the show’s judges and former NSAL faculty member, in the release. .
For more information about NSAL’s classes, workshops, summer art camps, programs or special events, call (847) 446-2870 or visit northshoreartleague.org.
The Chicago Institute of Music, headquartered in Winnetka, raised more than $ 750,000 around its annual benefit on June 2 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.
According to a statement from the institute, the funds – raised through ticket sales, sponsorships and donations – will benefit financial support and scholarships and programming offered by the organization.
During the event, Hilary Hahn was presented with the Dushkin Prize, while the Cultural Visionary Award went to Nancy and Scott Santi, and the Richard D. Colburn Prize for outstanding teaching to the cello faculty Dr. Tanya L. Carey.
Performances included Hahn, a violinist; the drum line from LEARN Excel Charter School; a New Orleans Band procession; and students in the Institute of Music’s Society Music School and its Academy for Skilled Preschool Students.
“Tonight we celebrate the music, from discovery to championship and to the many spaces,” said Scott Verschoor, chairman of the department’s board, who is also an adult student at the school. “We celebrate the importance of music to bring healing to a country and a world facing pandemics, war and civil unrest. Music will always be our constant.
At the Institute of Music, we believe that music is an essential element of a compassionate community; it strengthens bonds and nourishes the human spirit. We also believe that high quality live music and music education should be available to all. “
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