Friday, May 31, 2013

PrairieArt Picture Quotes


If you aren't following us on Pinterest you should be!

Introducting PrairieArt Picture Quotes.  View, share, and inspire.  




Are you a Prairie Art Alliance Artist Member who wants a PrairieArt Picture Quote made from your work? Contact the PAA at 217.544.2787 and share an image of your work and your favorite quote about art.  We'll upload it and you can start sharing!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

New Member Exhibit to be Held at Gallery II June 7


Welcome to our Newest Juried Artist Members! 

John "Max" Brodt - Photography
Mary Corrigan-Stjern - Pastel 
Janet Kerner - Oil & Pastel
D.E. Tewell - Woodworking
Linda Udey - Glass
Carol Washburn - Jewelry
Jeff Williams - Painting 
Teri Zucksworth - Sculpture

Opening June 7, First Friday, 5-8pm
Gallery II, 2 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Downtown Springfield
Also on exhibit, a review of Poets & Painters at the Zoo!

Join this event on FB


G2PS: Gallery II Photo Share

2013 Images of Illinois
Photography Contest
Amateur - Places, 2nd Place
by Liz Drake
Prairie Art Alliance Artist Member Liz Drake, gourd artist and amateur photographer, has created an online photo sharing critique forum for PAA members and the public on Gallery II's Facebook fanpage.  "Our  first photo challenge, I will give you a few extra days head start for our first one---is---'Things are Looking Up in Downtown Springfield, IL'.  Go get your camera, shoot a few pics and post them here to share and have fun, get honest feedback," says Drake on the page.

Every so often she will offer photographers a new challenge.  Drake hopes that a community of sharing, learning and growing will develop on a local level -- all without leaving your home.  Visit Gallery II's fanpage here.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Photography Class Added to the Summer Schedule

Developing Your Style: Finding Your Niche 
Instructor: Adam Smith
Learn what draws your eye. In this interactive workshop 
we will discover what your style of photography is and how
to capitalize on it. Students will use a variety of materials to 
discover their creative eye and style.
July 2, 9, & 16 
5:30 – 7:30 pm
16+

Class Fee: $45 (Members $40)
Interested in signing up?  Visit prairieart.org and fill out a registration form or call the Prairie Art Alliance at 217.544.2787(ARTS) and ask for Bridget!


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Tickets are now on Sale for The Belmont Social!

PRAIRIE ART ALLIANCE SUMMER FUNDRAISER


The Belmont Social

Triple Crown, Triple Fun
H.D. Smith Gallery, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 South 6th Street
Saturday, June 8, 4-7pm
$25/ticket
$20/pre-sale - order online, visit either gallery location, or call 217.544.2787(ARTS)
Unbox your hats and join us in the H.D. Smith Gallery for the Belmont Triple Crown! Peruse fine art, floral interpretations by the Springfield Civic Garden Club, bonsai demonstrations by the Springfield Bonsai Society, a horse themed silent auction, and culinary delights. Have your photo taken with friends at a Polariod Booth, vote for your favorite hat (and the craziest!), enjoy a mint julep, and maybe even wear white gloves. Don't have a hat? Visit our hat decorating station! Don't forget to select a new, special piece of art for your home or office. Sign up for an Associate Membership at the event and receive a $10 gift certificate and 10% off your purchase!
Social hour begins at 4pm and the Belmont races begin streaming at 5pm.

After purchasing a "ticket" you will not receive a physical ticket but instead be added to a guest list.
Feel free to call us to make sure you and your guests have made their way onto the list!

Join this event on Facebook
PRESS RELEASE 

Order Pre-Sale Tickets Online Today!
(online pre-sale purchases end Thursday, June 6 at midnight)

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Ladies' Night | A Success


The Prairie Art Alliance held a fundraiser to benefit the PAA and Sojourn Shelter and Services, Inc. on Friday, April 26 at 6pm titled "Sparkle and Shine" as a follow up to last year's "Chocolates and Champagne on the Square."  We had a lot of fun and raised some money for both non-profit 501(c)3 non-profit organizations!

View event images here.




Reaching Out with Art


   

SIU's "Art Expression" class, offered by the SIU School of Medicine and the University of Illinois at Springfield in cooperation with the Prairie Art Alliance was featured in the State Journal Register April 17.  The class is held in the Prairie Art Alliance classroom in the Hoogland Center for the Arts for Alzheimer's patients and their caretakers.  Read the article 
here.
Watch the News Channel 20 coverage here


The Prairie Art Alliance works hard to reach out to the community with art programs.  We offer studio space for the Community Support Network, classes to Sojourn Shelter & Services, Inc., and offer scholarship opportunities, amongst other outreach efforts.  

Images of Illinois - The Results Are In!


    
The winning images of the 2013 Images of Illinois Photography Contest will be on display at Gallery II until May 9th.  Some winning images are now available for sale!  View our order form and call (544-2727) or stop in the gallery to take an Image of Illinois home today. 
Sponsored by Illinois Times.
 
  
Congratulations to the 2013 Images of Illinois Best in Show Tytia Habing 
for her photograph "Little Wabash."  Become a fan!
View all winning images here