One of the Midwest’s Finest Treasures

Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2013

S k e t c h e sFREEPORT ART MUSEUM

S k e t c h e sSummer 2013

Board of DirectorsVanessa Hughes, PresidentHeather McPherson, Vice PresidentMike Clark, TreasurerDeb DiGvonni, Secretary

Ellen BartelsJudy BuusRichard LammPat Leitzen FyeAdam SchulzMike SeloverMarilyn SmitJulie SmithDenise Wubbena

StaffJessica J. Caddell, Executive DirectorBarry Treu, Education DirectorCarrie Baxter, ManagerRandy Marks, Maintenance

Front Image: Untitled Mini I by Ted Simmering 2nd Biennial Mini Masterpieces

Summers are made for travel--and the mild weather we’ve experienced this summer has certainly made travel even more enjoyable. Recently, I was fortunate enough to be able to take some time to roam around parts of the great American west. This territory was largely new to me and had been on my travel list for many years. From the bright lights and late nights of Las Vegas to the grand vistas of Zion National Park and the awesomeness of the Grand Canyon, the trip reminded me of how much there is to experience traveling within the borders of our United States. Along the way I visited many museums, of course, and enjoyed the benefits of showing my FAM membership card at the admission counters. The Freeport Art Museum has participated in NARM, the North American Reciprocal Museum program in recent years, which allows FAM members who join or renew at the $125 level or above to be treated as members at all the participating museums nationwide. This adds up to great savings on entrance fees, discounts on museum shop merchandise and even discounted tickets to special events and access to member-only events. Plus, I am able to use my card for a guest too. From my estimates, this saved me $70 on this trip alone and the way I was able to impress my travel partner, well that was just priceless.

Earlier this year, there were significant changes to NARM that limited many museums’ ability to maintain their affiliation with the program. However, I am pleased to announce the development of a sister program called ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums). This program replaces NARM and has seen many more well-known organizations across the nation join the roster of participating museums including the Dallas Museum of Art The Norton Museum of Art, Figge Art Museum, Loyola University Museum of Art and the San Diego Museum of Art, just to name a few. So if you have plans to do some traveling in the future, I encourage you to put your FAM membership card to work and enjoy being treated like a VIP at the museums you visit this year.You are now free to ROAM about the country!

Letter From The Director

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FAM MembersRawleigh MembersJim and Mary Lee

121 Club MeMbers Lance and Judy BarneyWoodruff and Arde BurtNed FurstGerry and Janet HainesJim and Carolyn McGathBreo and Laura Pierce

DeDriCk MeMbers John and Carolyn MitchellAnna Belle NimmoJohn and Janet Whiton

Parvin MeMbers Bill and Julie DreibelbisRobert EckertAllen and Marlene FehrTom and Melinda FergusonBruce and Kathryn HelmLinda KorfRichard and Rebecca LammJoe and Carolyn MastroianniMalcolm and Lois McPhersonFrederick and Nanette MosherKathleen NapholzWesley and Joyce RobinsonJim and Judy Shankland

rilling MeMbers Robert ApolloniPhyllis BergagnaLarry and Suzanne BoyerDawn and Michael ClarkJoseph and Molly DoolittleLillian Eberle-LangloisCynthia and Steven EngelkensJames and Yvonne FitzsimmonsMartha FurstCharles and Diana GarrettRoger and Jane GoodspeedMark and Carrie HelmShirley JohnsonMichael and Patricia JohnsonHoward and Collette KirkerHugh and Sarah KnappJohn and Karin KnobelStephen and Susan LaffertyBernard and Deborah LischweLinda MitchellCharles and Della MoenDaniel and Diane NealLillian OsranBob and Elaine PlagerGerald and Ritarose PolleyDavid and Marilyn RiceTaylor RockwellDavid and Kathy SchmidtDuane and Ruth SmithJon SpachmanDavid and Terry ThompsonKen and Sally UrbanTheresa and Steven UrsinJohn and Susan WaltEric and Kelly WeiandRodney and Denise Wubbena

Furst MeMbersDean and Ellen BartelsRichard and Lon BehrLouis and Anita CarusoPatricia CookJerry and Bonnie CurranDan and Cindy FishburnDuane FitzpatrickJeff and Janine GehlsenJoseph GrahamStan and Cindy KasperGerald and Sue KlineNorm Knott and Steve BeardEd and Carol MagliettaDanielle MooreJennifer NallDave and Angie SnydersAmanda and Dean SpielmanTeresa Winter

asPiring artist MeMbersTrudy AldermanLeone AndersonRita AyreFreya BargerLinda BarklowHunter and Loretta BarneyMerrie Jule BarneyJohn and Helen BarrettRobert and Kathy BaxterCarrie and Nick BaxterRhonda BeckerMadonna BegginCarl and Paula BeichelGalen and Carole BertramJoseph and Theresa BestMarsha BlockNancy and Charles BoopSavanah BrandtMarilyn BroocksLaurie BroughtonJohn and Caryl BufordAllen and Judith BuusJessica CaddellJeanette CarpenterElizabeth CarterCaroline ClappMinnie and Bob ClarkJean ClaytonJames and Barbara ClemmonsKenneth and Jill CollinTim and Becky ConnorsWayne and Diane ConroyOlivia CumminsGeorge and Lynn DavisJackie DeWallDarin and Jennifer DoakAmy DreibelbisJuliet D’SouzaRuth EilersIrene ElftmannThomas FenwickEdward and Catherine FinchDave and Linda FondaFrederic and Nancy GillStephen and Lorrie GitzTara GlennyApolonio and Rose Mary GonzalezJohn GoomasMike and Janet GreenfieldShirley GuayCaroline HarmisonCheryl HartfordCharlotte HartmanEmily HartmanRichard and Ruth HaskenGeorgia HermanDuke and Bev HerrlingBernard HicksCassandra HowarthGlenn and Faye HughesJack and Jananne JamesValerie JohnsonChuck and Lynn JonesDailynn KittoeElaine KleindlLinda Truckenmiller KrumBeverly KruseMary LarsonJayson LawferJan and Bonnie LawferLaura Lehmann RobinsonCharlie and Betty LueckeLenora LueckeDavid and Kathy MartindaleMatthew MarvinTanya MathewsLouise MaupinKurt McGathKimberley McGathKathleen McIntyreQuinn MitchellJeanne MordickMay and George MowryBrad Munda & AmyHesselbacherTom MyersSusie NordstromRalph and Sue Norman

Marjorie PhillipsRon and Evie PrasseBruce PriestDave RedmoreBrian Reis and Mary Beth La ClairKatie and Robert RemerCarole RichterDavid and Lucy RoloffMia and Charles RudolphEldora SandersMarilynn SatnessDale and Judy SchimpfMary ScholtenPeg SchoonhovenEthel SchroerBridget ServatiusDanelle and Carl SetterstromWilliam and Mary SislerMichael and Sara SkwaraRon and Beth SladeCheryl SmielewskiNicholas and Claudia SmithVirginia and Robert SmithGlenn and Julie SmithKelly Jo SmithDean and Ann SperleInez SpoonerHarriet StauffacherJeanne StietzMark Swanson and Amy DollLoretta SwansonTyson and Sarrah TerhuneMike and Judy ThompsonVince TolpoBarry TreuSamuel Tucibat and Barbara NowakQuentin and JoAnne ValkemaAlexis VernonOrland WalkerSheila WelchFred and Eleanor WellsSteve WellsDean and Joan WeltPhyllis WendtPatrick and Patricia WidolffMichelle YeagerSteve and Ann YoungCarl and Shirley Zulke

The following lists individual memberships from September 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013

CorPorate MeMbersSeptember 1, 2011 - May 31, 2013

CorPorate Patron WIPFLI, LLCFreeport Journal Standard

CorPorate beneFaCtor FHNFurst McNess

Corporate LeaderBoss Carpet One Floor and HomeMonroe ClinicMorse Group

CorPorate assoCiateBurke-Tubbs Funeral HomeFreeport Industrial Roofing, Inc.Hughes ResourcesKing EnterprisesMomentum Art GuildSavant Capital, LLCState BankSwift Hospitality GroupUnion Savings BankUS Bank

CorPorate suPPorter9 East CoffeeBeggin, Tipp and Lamm, LLCChristopher Fye + Associates, PCCrossroads Community ChurchCub FoodsDale A. Johnson, D.D.S.Flack SewingFreeport Family Chiropractic and AcupunctureFreidag Associates CPAsGitz-Meier Remodeling Contractors, Inc.Higher Grounds CafeKent BankKurt Koester StudioMahoney and Hauser, Ltd.Midland State BankParkviewQuality Auto Body, Inc.Schmelzle, Attorney at LawSecurity First Title Co.State Farm Agent Jon SpachmanStephen Spyrison, D.D.S.Walker Mortuary Ltd

Introducing R.O.A.M(Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums)

For new, increasing or renewing members of FAM at the Rilling ($125) level and above, the ROAM program allows you to be treated as a member of any of the participarting museums across the nation. Benefits are extended to two individuals and includes entrance fees, discounted tickets to events and access to special member-only activities. For a full list of participating organizations visit https://sites.google.com/site/roammuseums/home/list-of-roam-museums

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FAM’s Mini MasterpiecesApril 27 - October 4, 2013

Organized In conjunction with the Mini Masterpiece fundraiser and exhibition, the Contemporary gallery, located on the second floor, features miniature works of art from the museum’s permanent collections. Miniature art is a genre that has been produced for many centuries and spans several cultures. The nature of their size allowed them to be transported easily with travelers as they began to explore different lands.

Visit the Contemporary Gallery to view miniature paintings and prints, by Hans Sebald Beham, William Blake, Guston Casimir Saint-Pierre, Michael Rothenstein, Philip Dedrick, Merl Blackwood, Richard Boschulte along with snuff bottles, netsuke figures, baskets, ceramics and more.

Judgement of ParisHans Sebald Beham

CONTEMPORARY GALLERYMichael Johnson

November 1 - February 21, 2014

Michael Johnson has been photographing rural America for more than thirty-five years. Known for his large format black and white images, Johnson uses traditional photography techniques on gelatin silver paper produced by view camera negatives. A self-taught artist, he traces his inspiration to the European master painters of the 17th century. However, his vision has been shaped by the land itself, especially by the landscape of the driftless area of Northwestern Illinois.

Michael Johnson’s works have been exhibited throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe. His photographs can be found in both public and private collections including the Freeport Art Museum’s permanent collection. Save the date for the opening reception of this exhibiton on November 15th, 2013.

Toward The River, Drayton Hall, SC,

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A Special Fundraising Exhibition

The second presentation of the Mini Masterpieces biennial was a resounding success. Over 60 artists from Freeport, Rockford and surrounding communities contributed close to 150 original miniature works of art for this special exhibition and fundraising event. A new ‘buy-it-now’ option became highly popular and allowed guests at the opening night reception to claim a work before bidding escalated. Combined with a wide selection of art techniques and media to choose from, this exciting atmosphere helped the majority of pieces to sell within a few hours of the exhibition’s opening. The Freeport Art Museum wishes to thank all those who helped make this event such a fun and creative show. Thank you to each and every artist, guest and art purchaser--your participation supports FAM’s educational programming and helps keep the museum free to visit. Missed out this year? The next Mini Masterpiece event will take place in June of 2015--plenty of time to create your own one-of-a-kind miniature work of art!

MINI Masterpieces

Right: guests at the opening reception enjoy bidding and the reception.

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Prairie Wind LiveSeptember 28 - November 9, 2013

Opening Reception Friday September 27th5-7pm

Prairie Wind Live brings together the visual, literary and performance arts in an exciting collaboration between the Freeport Art Museum and Highland Community College (HCC). For over ten years, HCC has produced an award-winning magazine publication called Prairie Wind, featuring art, poetry, short stories and music selected from the annual District exhibition at the college. This fall, these works will come to life at the Freeport Art Museum through a dynamic exhibition featuring interactive audio and visual recordings. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to listen to selected original music compositions on MP3 devices while viewing the art and a special video installation which will present interviews with the artists.

The opening reception will be a unique chance for visitors to interact with artists, writers and musicians as they present their works live through demonstration, talks and readings. Following the exhibit opening, a series educational programs are scheduled to take place at FAM, HCC and at the Freeport Public Library where visitors can experience the multi-media project through readers theatres of featured poetry and short stories and demonstrations of artistic media and technique throughout the duration of the exhibition. Special guest speaker and former Prairie Wind contributor, Austin Smith, will make a visit to Freeport in October to talk about his newly published book of contemporary poetry titled Almanac, due out in September. Most of the programs are free and open to the public thanks to the support of a grant by the Freeport Community Foundation. Dates, times and locations will be advertised in print, on our website and on our Facebook page. Stay tuned for more details.

The main galleries have been completely transformed by Rockford “street” artists Corey Hagberg and Sarah Danielle Stewart along with photographer, Mike Smith for an exciting new exhibition, Festering Auras. Large spray-painted murals covering the gallery walls surround other multi-media works that support the show’s overall theme of beautification versus decay. Festering Auras deals with the juxtaposition of pleasing and appealing life experiences such as dreams and positive aspects of our society versus these opposites including catastrophe, nightmares and a multitude of societal ills representing the decaying and taboo or undesirable and avoided elements of life. Using spray paint, oil paint and oil enamel partnered with sketched or screen printed backgrounds, Corey Hagberg creates multi-layered paintings that are part street art, part collage and part surrealist self-portrait. Born in suburban Chicago,

Corey was introduced to art at a young age through skateboard graphics and graffiti. Corey eventually landed himself in art classes at McHenry County College, and later Northern Illinois University, where he earned a BFA in 2005 Sarah Danielle Stewart lives for the oddities in life. Inspirations include kitsch and vintage oddities, cartoons, comics, Mod and Rod culture, nature, mechanics, decadence and gluttony. She works most with enamels, oils, acrylic, illustration markers and colored pencils on a wide variety of surfaces. Her experience and work range from hyper-realistic fantasy based fine art, to both realistic and cartoon illustration, to pin-striping and custom hot rod painting. The show is up for only a few short weeks--stop by and see it while you can.

Left: Corey Hagberg installing a mural at the Freeport Art Museum

August 17 - September 14, 2013Festering Auras

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The Freeport Art Museum and the Freeport Park District are pleased to announce the return of the Sixth Annual Art in the Park to be held at Krape Park. Get ready for a spectacular day at the park filled with art, music and activities for the whole family

For more information visit the Art in the Park Facebook page at www.facebook.com/artintheparkfreeport

in theSeptember 1st, 2013 10 AM - 5 PM

ArtPArk

Girl Scout Workshops at the Freeport Art Museum

Earn merits towards a Journey Adventure award or badge while creating interesting and challenging art projects. Plus earn a special Freeport Art Museum fun patch! To register for workshops contact Stacie Simpson with the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois at 815-235-8777 Ext 7148.

October 5 – 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Junior Drawing Badge - Practicing Perspective

November 16 – 2:00 to 4:00 pm Animals in ArtDaisies It’s Your Story, Tell It 3 Cheers For Animals January 25 – 2:00 to 4:00 pm Clay Part 1 February 8 – 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Clay Part 2 Glazing Brownies Potter Badge - ceramic hand-building(Required to sign up for both dates.)

April 26 – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmJunior Journey A Muse: Self Portrait - Express Yourself

May 10 – 10:30 to 12:30 pm – Just DessertsPainting Brownies/Juniors

Location: Freeport Art Museum Fee: $15 each Fee Includes: FAM Art Patch and all supplies.

Save the date for Saturday, October 19th for a very special return of the Freeport Art Museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the annual dinner and live art event. This year’s gala takes place within the historical setting of the former Wagner Printing building in downtown Freeport. The city skyline will be the backdrop for our invited artists and guests as they watch art being created before their eyes while enjoying gourmet food and signature cocktails inspired by the urban setting. After dinner, works created for the event are offered during an exciting (and competitive!) live auction. The Live Art, Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres begin at 6:00 followed by dinner at 7:30. Auction and dessert begin at 8:30 Reserve your tickets today by calling the museum at 815.235.9755 or online at freeportartmuseum.org.

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Fiber Art by Kathleen WilkenJune 18 - August 24, 2013

Kathleen Wilken lives and works in Freeport, Illinois. She creates two dimensional works with wool, felt and other fiber materials. Kathy says “I am not a painter but I love to make others think that my work is like a painting with fiber as the medium.” For Kathy, art making is a way of escaping the monotonousness of life and becomes a portal to convey her

thoughts about the complexities of modern day life. Felting is a technique that she has established in her recent work which has transformed into a more abstract and painterly process.

Leather by Linda Hoch AumanAugust 27 - November 9, 2013

Linda Hoch Auman lives and works in Freeport, Illinois. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education from Northern Illinois University and has been interested in art since she was a child. Now retired and creating art in her home studio, Linda previously taught art and was a supervisor of art for several schools and education programs in the Northern Illinois area. Although she works in a variety of media, this series displays her drawings and paintings on leather. She explains “a former student gave me some samples of leather to use in my art work, and I decided to explore the possibilities and began to use what I had.” Linda created these works by drawing and painting directly on each piece of leather.

Burchard Hills FHN Gallery, 2013located on the lower level at 1010 Fairway Dr. Freeport IL

For hours of operation contact FHN at 815-599-6000

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Monroe Clinic Gallery, 2013Located at 1301 S. Kiwanis Dr. Freeport IL

Paintings by Duane SmithJuly - September 30, 2013

New at the Monroe Clinic in Freeport is a selection of works by Duane Smith. For 35 years, Duane taught elementary and High school art in Freeport, He graduated from Western Illinois University and later received his Masters of Art degree from the University of Iowa. The subject matter of most of his paintings are landscapes found within a few miles of Freeport. Using a loose brush-stroke, some of his works may begin as more realistic compositions but become more abstract in later versions.

Goldenrod by Duane Smith

J. eriC anDersonOur community recently lost a great talent and a bright spirit. This spring, at the age of 91, J. Eric Anderson passed away peacefully in Freeport. Mr. Anderson built his career as an architect by studying at the University of Illinois and then establishing his own architecture firm in Chicago.

Enchanted by the landscape they found in Northwest Illinois, He and his wife Leone (Lee) moved his business to the Stockton area in 1975. Before retiring in 1990 Eric designed numerous banks, churches and homes throughout the region.

Here at the museum, we know him best for his skillful watercolor paintings representing the very landscape he fell in love with many years ago. We are very proud to own two of his works in our permanent collections, of of which is pictured above. Not afraid of the limited palette which the colder months provide, Eric captured the unique characteristics of winter in the Midwest in ways that make us almost nostalgic for snow covered streets.

Beyond his talents as an artist, Eric was also an engaging, and delightful person always ready to promote the appreciation of the arts to future generations. He will be greatly missed. The museum would like to acknowledge the following individuals who gave donations in memory of J. Eric Anderson: Phillip Kniskern Duane and Ruth Smith John and Elizabeth Fye Dan and Bobbie Edler Joe and Carolyn Mastroianni Dean and Ellen Bartels

Round Barn, Chores, 1996Watercolor by J. Eric Anderson2001.06.01

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New! Discount card for Adult Classes, take four of these classes and the next one is free--ask for

yours today

Studio Art ClASSeS

Please call to register one week in advance. 815.235.9755 or email education@freeportartmuseum.org

Adult Classes:These classes are designed for the beginner to intermediate level student. You may sign up for them individually. 6:00 – 8:30 pm For ages 17 - Adult$15/$10 FAM members except where noted

9/5/2013 – Landscapes with PastelsIt’s Fall and time for color! Learn chalk pastel techniques to create a very vivid landscape.

9/19/2013 – The Photographic SourceBring your favorite black and white image to use as a photographic source for practicing pencil shading techniques. The image should not be larger than 8 x 10 inches and should have a full range of values. (Light to dark.) If you don’t have any, one will be provided.

10/3/2013 & 10/10/2013 $30 / $20 FAM membersCreate a Vase - Ceramic Hand-building with Elle WellsLearn to make a vase using basic hand-building techniques and pattern stamping methods for decorative effects. You will add the color by applying glazes on October 10th. Elle Wells, an accomplished ceramic artist, will guide you to success in this fun class.

10/31/2013 – Expressive Ink and WashUse fun and highly unusual techniques to create an ink and wash drawing that is expressive and a bit on the wild side!

11/14/2013 – Holiday Bling! Jewelry Making Enjoy making your own delightful crocheted wire bracelet for the holidays. Local jewelry artist Amanda Spielman will lead you through the steps in this beautiful and unusual approach to jewelry making.

Halloween Special Sculpting a Jack O’ LanternOctober 23 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm $5/$3 FAM members Ages 16 and older

Greet trick-or-treaters with a very unique looking pumpkin! Education Director, Barry Treu will show you some “tricks” using clay carving tools. Just bring a pumpkin and a good carving knife.

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Kids Classes:

Saturday Young Artist StudiosA series of studio classes for the young artist providing a variety of engaging hands on art activities inspired by museum collections, exhibitions, and important artists.Time: Saturdays, 2 – 4 PM with the exception of October 23rd which is from 4 - 5:30 PM. Fee: $5.00 / Free for FAM Members.Register by 5 PM on the preceding Wednesday.

Ages 6 -108/24/2013: Art of the Near and Far East, Gyotaku Fish Prints Explore and learn about the art in the Near and Far East Gallery and then practice the art of Gyotaku - Japanese Fish printing. Yes, you will print from a fish - a rubber one that is!

*October 23: Pumpkin Portraits Time 4:00 – 5:30 PM Paint a portrait of Mr. Jack O’ Lantern using acrylic paints on canvas.

11/23/2013: Turkey Art Getting ready for Thanksgiving so why not have some fun drawing and painting Turkeys.

Ages 8 - 138/17/2013: Cartoon Art. Learn tips and tricks to create lively cartoon characters. Begin with basic shapes to construct the figure and then add the personality. We’ll practice one together and then you’ll create your own. 9/28/2013: Making Multiples Be Andy Warhol for a day and make many prints out of one image by drawing into foam sheets, inking them and then printing.

11/9/2013: Scraps to Sculpture We have wooden scraps and cut-offs just waiting to become something... artsy! We’ll look at all the wooden sculptures and artworks in the museum and then use wood pieces to assemble an inspired and unusual sculpture.

12/14/2013: Winter Landscape Winter can be cold but beautiful. FAM has some wonderful landscapes in it’s collections to inspire usas we learn techniques to paint our own winter landscape. This could be a great gift.

Ages 13 - 169/14/2013: Graffiti Art It’s the last day of the Corey Hagberg and Sarah Stewart exhibit Festering Auras. We’ll take a look at their exciting work, talk about what’s new in street art, and then create your own “tag” artwork to take home.

9/21/2013: The Illusion of Space How does a flat drawing appear 3-Dimensional? This class is for those wanting to improve their drawing skills with the essential knowledge of two point perspective.

First Saturday Creatives - Drop in Open Studio Nurture your creative side with painting, drawing, sculpture, and more at First Saturday Creatives. Choose from a prepared project or choose from a variety of interesting materials to invent your own original creation. Some assistance is available but this is a non-structured open studio for you, your family and friends to be a creative.

The first Saturday of every month. Time: 2:00 – 4:30 pm. Place: Downstairs Classroom.Ages 5 – 9 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Admission with suggested donation, $3 adult and $2 student/senior.2013: September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 - 2014: January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3

Visit www.freeportartmuseum.org for more complete descriptions.

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Class Day Time # of Classes Price

Company M & W 4:00-5:30 PM 8 $120.00

Ballet IV T & Th 6:15-7:30 PM 4 $120.00

Ballet III T 4:00-5:15 PM 4 $60.00

Ballet II T 5:15-6:15 PM 4 $60.00

Ballet I Th 4:00-4:45 PM 4 $60.00

Beg. Modern Th 5:00-6:00 PM 4 $60.00

Adv. Modern W 5:30-6:30 PM 4 $60.00

Adv. Pointe M 5:30-6:30 PM 4 $60.00

Sarah Long holds a BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Dance Performance from Northern Illinois University. She is the director, administrator, as well as principal instructor.

Call Sarah Long at (815)-275-0643 oremail at SarahLong86@hotmail.comStudio 121 on Facebook

Registration due by August 23rd, Checks payable to Sarah LongMail registration form and payment to Studio 121 121 N. Harlem Ave. Freeport, IL 61032

Staff:

Studio 121 Ballet SPRING Schedule Session 1 September 9 - October 18

Contact:

FREEPORT PARK DISTRICT and the Freeport Art Museum

The Freeport Park District and the Freeport Art Museum present this series of adult art classes. Each Class will increase your knowledge and abilities in drawing and painting. A variety of subjects will be explored including basic color theory, shading techniques, perspective, expressionistic painting, still life, photorealism and more. Location: Krape Community Building.For a complete description please see the Freeport Park District catalogue or visit them online.

Class Day Time Date Register by R/NR Fee Code #Landscapes with Pastels Th 6:00-8:00 PM 9/12/13 9/6/13 $20/$25 303071-01

The Photographic Source Th 6:00-8:00 PM 9/26/13 9/20/13 $20/$25 303071-02

Drawing In Perspective Th 6:00-8:00 PM 10/17/13 10/11/13 $20/$25 303071-03

Feathers and Bones Th 6:00-8:00 PM 10/24/13 10/18/13 $20/$25 303071-04

Expressive Ink And Wash Th 6:00-8:00 PM 11/17/13 11/1/13 $20/$25 303071-05

Still Life With Charcoal Th 6:00-8:00 PM 11/14/13 11/8/13 $20/$25 303071-0

Mixing Up The Color Wheel Th 6:00-8:00 PM 3/20/13 3/14/14 $20/$25 103071-01

Still Life Painting Th 6:00-8:00 PM 3/27/13 3/21/14 $20/$25 103071-02

Just Desserts Th 6:00-8:00 PM 4/10/13 4/4/14 $20/$25 103071-03

Absolutely Abstract Th 6:00-8:00 PM 4/17/13 4/11/14 $20/$25 103071-04

Painting A Carousel Horse Th 6:00-8:00 PM 5/8/13 5/2/14 $20/$25 103071-05

En Plein Air Th 6:00-8:00 PM 5/15/13 5/9/14 $20/$25 103071-06

For Registration Contact the Freeport Park District - 815-235-6114 www.freeportparkdistrict.org

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? Mystery Object

of the MonthJune Mystery Object of the Month

With a collection of over 4,000 objects, there are hundreds that have never been exhibited. Challenge your inner art detective by researching the current object for the month. What clues help identify the origin or its function?

Shaman’s RattleNative American, Cheyenne People, Rawhide, feathers and beads1977.01.65

July 1 FHN Gallery Displays Kathy Wilken - Fiber Art July 4 CLOSED Independence Day July 10 Krape Park: Fundamentals of Drawing 10-12 PMJuly 15 Outside the Box Summer Art Camp begins 9-12 PMJuly 17 Krape Park: Smooth Shading 10-12 PMJuly 22 Street Art Summer Studio for Teens begins 1-3:30 PMJuly 24 Krape Park: Graffiti Art 10-12 PMJuly 31 Krape Park: Express Your Self! 10-12 PM

Aug. 3 Blues, Beer and BBQ 5-9 PMAug. 16 Festering Auras Exhibition Opening Reception 6-9 PMAug. 27 FHN Gallery Displays Linda Hoch Auman - Leather Art

Sept. 1 Art in the Park 10-5 PMSept. 2 CLOSED Labor DaySept. 14 Regional Juried Exhibition 10 Entries DueSept. 27 Prairie Wind Live Exhibition Opening Reception 5-7 PMSept. 28 Prairieland Art Tour 10-4 PM CANCELEDSept. 29 Prairieland Art Tour 12-4 PM CANCELED

Oct. 19 Annual Dinner 6-9 PMOct. 27 FAM’S Mini Masterpiece in the Contemporary Gallery EndsOct. 31 Halloween

Nov. 1 Michael Johnson Photography in the Contemporary GalleryNov. 8 Pretzels on Parade at FAM 5-8 PMNov. 12 FHN Gallery Displays Haley Funk - Graphite DrawingsNov. 15 Opening Reception- Regional Juried Exhibition 10, 5-7 PMNov. 15 Opening Reception- Michael Johnson Photography, 5-7 PMNov. 28 CLOSED Thanksgiving Day

Dec. 24 CLOSED Christmas Eve Dec. 25 CLOSED Christmas Day Dec. 31 CLOSED New Year’s Eve

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Open to Artists living inIllinois, Wisconsin and Iowa

Applications available at www.freeportartmuseum.org Due by September 14, 2013

Image: Behind the Old Fence Line by Sharon France

Regional Juried Exhibition 10November 15, 2013 - February, 8 2014

Opening Reception: Friday, November 15, 5-7 p.m.

Call to artists

Freeport Art Museum121 N. Harlem AvenueFreeport, IL 61032(815) 235-9755www.freeportartmuseum.org

The Freeport Art Museum ispartially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

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