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^ ^DEPOSITORY 'SpCi>i<\/o4<Wjwj-er' CRAFT APR 2 7 1999 EVENTS UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS uRBANA-CHAMPAiON AT IN ILLINOIS Spring/Summer 1999 IllinoisArtisans Program/Illinois State Museum . . .promoting the crafts ofIllinois ILLINOIS DEPARTMENTOf NATURAL RESOURCES COVERART- Forged-ironfloralsculpture Roy Plumlee, Tamaroa IL , PHOTO- IllinoisStateMuseum CRAFT EVENTS INILLINOIS Dear Craft Enthusiast: TheIllinois DepartmentofNatural Resources is pleased to publish the 1999 spring/summer edition of Craft Events in Illinois. Crafting is part of our artistic heritage, as well as our economy, and we urge you to support this wonderful aspect ofournatural resources. This guide, compiled and editedby the Illinois Artisans ProgramoftheIllinois StateMuseum, is dedicated to all thefineartisans ofIllinois. It highlights the many fairs, fests, exhibits, and craftdemonstrations sponsored by towns, schools, museums and parks forthe public. Youwillwanttousethisbookto discoverthe range and richness ofthe craft industry inour state. Every region ofthe statetakes pride incelebrating theirown special craft traditions. By attending the events listed in Craft Events inIllinois, youwilltap into some ofthat richness and help to foster the craft industry in Illinois. So, explorethepossibilities, learnmore about our state and enjoy yourexperience! Sincerely, Brent Manning, Director Illinois Department ofNatural Resources About the Illinois Artisans Program The Illinois Artisans Program of the Illinois State Museumproduces andpublishes CraftEvents inIllinois as part ofits ongoing missionto promotethefinecraft ofIllinois. TheArtisans Programprovides support for 1500juried artisans who live and work in Illinois, by marketing their work through Artisans Shops and Museum Gift Shops. (See page 31 of this book.) It sponsors demonstrations, festivals, workshops, exhibits and artists’ presentations at each location. Inadditionto this outreachprogram, itpublishes CraftEvents inIllinois to inform the public of other craft activities they can attend. Thousands of copies of Craft Events are distributed through tourism centers, craft organizations, state agencies and libraries. The Illinois Artisans Program distributes through its shop locations, museum shops and its artist membership. TheArtisans Program also acknowledges the assistance of the following agencies in the distribution of Craft Events: The Office ofthe Secretary ofState The Illinois Arts Council The Illinois Bureau of Tourism, Department of Commerce and Community Affairs 2 CONTENTS Craft Event Listings Northern TourismDistrict 4 Central TourismDistrict 22 Western TourismDistrict 25 Southern TourismDistrict 28 Illinois Artisans Shops 31 Listings Information 32 Please note: Duetospace considerations, we cannotprintallevents which are happening in our state. At the time of publication, dates and times of events printed were accurate. However, wesuggestthatyoualways make a pointto callaheadto verify dates andtimes. 3 APRIL CRAFTEVENTS Continuing • To Apr 9 EXHIBITS: DOMINO: DOMINO; ART IN ARCHITECTURE & ELECTRONIC FIELDS W Illinois Art Gallery, James RThompson Center, 100 Randolph St, Suite2-100, Chicago, IL 60601 (Cook) Mon-Fri9-5:30. Multiple exhibits: Art of Bibiana Suarez; maquettes of architectural art and video pieces by Margaret Dolinsky. 312-814-5322. To Apr 10 THE GREAT BURL BOX - Galleria Art Gallery, 2S-610 Rt 59, Warrenville, IL 60555 (DuPage) Tue-Fri 10-6; Sat 10-4. Handcrafted boxes ofburland other exoticwoods. 630-393-2345. To Apr 25 THE FINE ART OF FIBER - Vale Craft W Gallery, 230 Superior St, Chicago, IL 60610 (Cook) Tue-Fri 10:30-5:30;Sat 11-5; Sun 12-4. Exhibitoffiberart byIllinoisartistsJaneSassaman, Marla Brill, John King and others. 312-337-3525. To Apr 25 CHICAGO TEN: NEW ART FROM CHICAGO - The Chicago Athenaeum at Schaumburg, SchaumburgTownSquare, 190S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL60193 (Cook)Wed-Sat 11-6; Sun 12-5. Exhibition often Chicago artists: Castillo, Duckworth, Itatani, Kenar, Kimler, Element, Langsdorf, Mooney, Paschke and Romero. 847-895-3950. To Apr 29 2 X 2 ARKS AND ANIMALS - Folkworkj Gallery, 1310xh Chicago Av, Evanston, IL 60201 (Cook) Tue-Sat 11-5; Sun 1-5. Annual exhibitofarks and animal pairs by 27 woodcarvers and furniture by 12 artists. 847- 328-0083. To May 28 SPIRITUAL PASSPORTS: TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEYS - Lockport Gallery, W Gaylord Building, 200 8th St, Lockport, IL (Will) Tue- Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. An exhibit of 21 artists of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds who explore their spirituality through art. 815-838-7400. To Jun 20, 1999 THE HAVDALAH SPICE CONTAINER: 3RD JUDAICA PRIZE EXHIBITION - Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 618 S Michigan Av, Chicago, IL 60605 (Cook) Sun-Wed 10-5; Thur 10-8; Fri 4 10-3. ClosedSat. Contemporary Judaica exhibitofwinning designs foraspicecontainercompetition by artists from all over the world. $5 adults; $3 children; Friday free. 312- 322-1747. AOpperni1-n3g0thFisEmAoTntUhRE ARTIST: MJOAN LINTAULT- W Illinois Artisans Shop, James RThompson Center, 100 RandolphSt, Suite2-200, Chicago, IL 60601 (Cook) Mon- Fri 9-5. Exhibit titled Private Thoughts/Public Events M features fiberartby Joan LintaultofCarbondale. 312- 814-5321. Apr 1-30 YOUR HAT PARADE - Artisans 21 Gallery, 5225SHarperAv, Chicago, IL 60615 (Cook) Tues-Fri 12- 6;Sat 10-6; Sun 10-6. An exhibitof artist-designed hats by member artists ofthe gallery. Reception Apr4, 1-5. 773- 288-7450. Apr 1-30 GALLERY POTTERS - Gimcracks, 1513 ShermanAv, Evanston, IL60201 (Cook) Mon-Sat 10-5:30; Sun 1-4. Exhibit featuring Tygart River, Lucia Jahsmann and PeterKamer. 847-475-0900. Apr 8-9 FIBER ARTS SPREE - James R Thompson W Center, 100 Randolph St, Atrium Mall, Chicago, IL 60601 (Cook)Thur-Fri 10-3:30. Eleven artists demonstrate and sell fiberarts such as weaving, quilting, wearableart, crocheting and embroidery sponsored by the Illinois Artisans Shop in conjunction with FiberArtWeekend’99. 312-814-5321. Apr 9-11 24TH ANNUAL SPRING ART, CRAFT & FOLK SHOW - FoxValley Mall, Rt59,justN ofOgden Av (Rt 34), Aurora, IL (DuPage) Fri 10-9; Sat 10-6; Sun 11-6. Juried show featuring quality art, craft and folk artists. 630-851-7200. Apr9-11 SPRINGTIMEART&CRAFT SHOW - River Oaks Center, 159th and Torrence Av, Calumet City, IL (Cook)Fri 10-9; Sat 10-7; Sun 12-5. Juried show featuring quality artand craft. 708-895-3710. APR 16 THEBOOKAS IMAGE: LECTURE - Chicago Center for Book & Paper Arts, Columbia College, 218 S WabashAv, Chicago, IL60604(Cook) Fri6:30pm. Nance O’Banion, well-known book and paperartistpresents talk opento thepublic. 312-431-8612. Apr 17 SPRING CRAFT & FLORAL SHOW - Kane 5 County Fairgrounds, Randall Rd between Rt 64 & 38, St Charles, IL 60174 (Kane) Sat 10-4. Eighty craft artists indoors sponsored by the St Charles Mother’s Club. Admission $2; with canned-goods donation $1. 630-584- 7780. Apr 17-18 8TH ANNUAL OAK LAWN PAVILION SPRING ART & CRAFT FAIR - Oak Lawn Pavilion, 95thSt&Oak ParkAv, Oak Lawn, IL (Cook) Daily 10-5. Juried show featuring over 100 exhibits. Free admission. 630-325-8080. Apr 17-18 COUNTRY TREASURES SHOW - Forest Hills Lodge, 9900 Forest Hills Rd, Rockford, IL (Winnebago) Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4. Over 75 booths of handmadetreasuresbyexhibitors from acrossthe Midwest. Admission $2. 618-539-3395. Apr23-25 SPRINGFESTIVAL, AN ARTS & CRAFTS AFFAIR - The Odeum, 1033 Villa Av, Villa Park, IL 60181 (DuPage) Fri 11-10; Sat 9-9; Sun 10-5. Over 500 artists from30statesexhibitingand sellingtheirwares. 402- 331-2889. Apr 23-25 TOUCH OF SPRING ART & CRAFT SHOW - Lincoln Mall, Rt 30 (Lincoln Hwy) and Rt 50 (CiceroAv), Matteson, IL (Cook) Daily mallhours. Juried show featuring fine artists, craftspeople and folk artists. 708-895-3710. Apr 24-25 30TH ANNUAL ART FAIR - North Shore UnitarianChurch,2100 HalfDay Rd (Rt22), Deerfield, IL 60015 (Lake) Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5. Fiftyartists showawide selectionofcraftsinascenic location; children’s workshop. Admission $3; children free. 847-234-2460. Apr 26-Jul 30 ILLINOIS WOMEN ARTISTS: THE NEW MILLENNIUM - Illinois Art Gallery, James R W Thompson Center, 100 Randolph St, Suite 2-100, Chicago, IL 60601 (Cook) Mon-Fri 9-5:30. A statewide juried exhibit sponsored by the Illinois Committee for Women’s Art. 312-814-5322. Apr 29-30 13TH ANNUAL ARTS EXPRESSIONS - W AtriumMall,James R Thompson Center, 100 Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 (Cook) Thu-Fri 8-6. Fine art and selected craft in a fair sponsored by American Society of Artists Inc. 312-751-2500. Apr 30-May 30 BRIAN LUPARELL: SCULPTURE - 6 W ValeCraftGallery, 230 SuperiorSt, Chicago, IL 60610 (Cook) Tue-Fri 10:30-5:30; Sat 11-5; Sun 12-4. Exhibitof colorful, whimsical Figures made from steel and found objects. 312-337-3525. MAYCRAFTEVENTS Continum To May 28 SPIRITUAL PASSPORTS: TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEYS - Lockport Gallery, W Gaylord Building, 200 8th St, Lockport, IL (Will) Tue- Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. An exhibit of 21 artists of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds who explore their spiritualitythrough art. 815-838-7400. To May 30 BRIAN LUPARELL: SCULPTURE - Vale W Craft Gallery, 230 Superior St, Chicago, IL 60610 (Cook) Tue-Fri 10:30-5:30; Sat 11-5; Sun 12-4. Exhibitof colorful, whimsical figures made from steel and found objects. 312-337-3525. To Jun 20, 1999 THE HAVDALAH SPICE CONTAINER: 3RDJUDAICA PRIZE EXHIBITION- Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 618 S Michigan Av, Chicago, IL 60605 (Cook) Sun-Wed 10-5; Thur 10-8; Fri 10-3. ClosedSat. ContemporaryJudaicaexhibitofwinning designs foraspicecontainercompetitionby artists from all over the world. $5 adults; $3 children; Friday free. 312- 322-1747. To Jul 30 ILLINOIS WOMEN ARTISTS: THE NEW MILLENNIUM- Illinois Art Gallery, James R Thompson W Center, 100 Randolph St, Suite 2-100, Chicago, IL 60601 (Cook) Mon-Fri 9-5:30. A statewidejuried exhibit sponsoredbytheIllinois Committee forWomen’s Art. 312- 814-5322. Openingthismouth May1 3RDANNUALELMHURSTART FAIR -Wilder Park, grounds of Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, IL (DuPage) Sat 10-5. An outdoor juried fair with 75 participants. 630-279-0035. May 1-2 MARKET MEADOWS ART AND CRAFT SHOW-MarketMeadows, 75th&NaperBlvd, Naperville, IL60540(DuPage)Sat 10-5;Sun 11-4. Over 100 ejdiibitors in an outdoorcraft fair. 630-293-3637. 7 May 1-31 FEATURE ARTIST: LAURIE WOHL - W Illinois Artisans Shop, James RThompson Center, 100 RandolphSt, Suite2-200, Chicago, IL 60601 (Cook) Mon- Fri 9-5. Exhibit of large painted linen wall hanging by LaurieWohl. 312-814-5321. May1-31 MADEFORMOM -Artisans21 Gallery, 5225 S HarperAv, Chicago, IL60615 (Cook) Tues-Fri 12-6; Sat 10-6;Sun 10-6. An exhibitoforiginalart for Mom created by member artists ofthe gallery. Reception May 2, 1-5. 773-288-7450. May 1-31 GALLERY JEWELRY ARTISTS - Gimcracks, 1513 Sherman Av, Evanston, IL 60201 (Cook) Mon-Sat 10-5:30; Sun 1-4. Exhibitofjewelry art forMom byTerri Logan and Lyn Licay. 847-475-0900. May 1-31 OUTSIDE/INSIDE - Folkworks Gallery, 1310lA Chicago Av, Evanston, IL 60201 (Cook) Tue-Sat 11-5; Sun 1-5. Exhibit features garden art by artists from acrossthecountryamida settingofgarden antiques. Opens May 1,11 am. 847-328-0083. May 2 LAKE COUNTY IMPRESSIONS IV: QUILT SHOW - College of Lake County, Physical Education Center, Building HI, Grayslake, IL (Lake) Sun 10-4. ExhibitsponsoredbyNorthernLake County Quilters’ Guild tobenefitthe Central Baptist Children’s Home. Admission $3; Children under 12 free. 847-838-2126. May 3-7 SCULPTURE ON THE GROUNDS: JOHN RUPPERT - Evanston Art Center, 2603 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL(Cook) Mon-Sat 10-4; Mon-Thu 7-10; Sun 2- 5. Watchartistcreateasite-specific sculptureinstallation on the grounds. This work created by nationally renowned sculptor, John Ruppertwill beon view until March 2000. ReceptionMay2, 2-4withartistslidelectureat3 pm. 847- 475-5300. May 4-Jun 27 WEDGWOOD CERAMICS - Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst, IL (DuPage) Tue, Thur, Sat 10-4; Wed, Fri, Sun 1-4. Exhibition ofa collectionofmedallions,pitchers and plates. Admission $2; students $1. 630-834-0202. May5-6 MOTHER'SDAY ARTSPREE - Atrium Mall, W James RThompson Center, 100 Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 (Cook) Wed-Thur 10-3:30. Twelve artists display and sell handcrafted gifts appropriate for Mother’s 8