4th Annual

Please join us in celebrating the 4th Annual Highland Park Art Walk, a juried exhibition of artwork by Illinois artists displayed in storefront windows and Highland Park businesses from June 1 – June 30, 2009.    

An Art Walk Benefit, Silent Auction and Award Ceremony will be held to honor Highland Park resident and former director of Highland Park’s The Art Center, Ann Rosen, for her Outstanding Contributions to the Arts. Cheryl Steiger, Highland Park resident and long time art instructor, has been commissioned to create the award for Ann Rosen. The event will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 4 – 6 pm at Las Palmas Restaurant, 474 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL. There is a $20 suggested donation. Tickets can be purchased in advance by phone . Seating is limited.

Also, for one-day only, on June 6, 2009 (noon - 5 pm) many of the Highland Park merchants will participate in our Highland Park Art Walk Treasure Hunt by hosting receptions, serving refreshments and/or offering promotional discounts.   Visitors are eligible for a drawing to win a gift certificate to one of the following Highland Park Businesses (limit one entry and one winner per household):  The Bootery, Nail Bar, H.P. Hair Image, Princeton Frame & Art Gallery, Spex, Sunflower, Trendy Haircuts & Uncle Dans

The Art Walk is presented by Anatomically Correct, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, funded in part by the Highland Park CBD Alliance (a partnership of the downtown Property Owners Association, the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Highland Park). The Alliance was founded in 2008 to enhance the economic vitality of the central business district of Highland Park. For more information, visit: www.downtownhp.com.   This Art Walk is also funded in part by the Highland Park Cultural Arts Commission and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Special Thanks to:   

Ann Rosen will receive the 2009 HP Art Walk award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts on June 6, 2009 (4 - 6 p) at Las Palmas Restaurant, 474 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL

Ann Rosen recently retired after 17 1/2 years as Executive Director of The Art Center Highland Park. During her tenure the center flourished moving three times to larger facilities culminating in its present  location 1957 Sheridan, Highland Park. Each move resulted in increased  participation by artists and the general public.

Before coming to the center, Ann exhibited her own paintings and was an educator teaching art to adults and children in the public schools.  Her educational background from The Graduate School of the Art  Institute and the University of Illinois plus her volunteer experiences inspired a dedication of nurturing the art experience in  the local community. Ann accomplished this by initiating multi level art classes, cultural programs and professional gallery exhibits. A frequent juror and curator for art exhibits she values a close association with area artists and art administrators.

In her retirement Ann looks forward to having more time to do her own art work, volunteering and continuing her involvement with the arts and her community.

Cheryl Steiger:   Cheryl created the Art Walk award for Ann Rosen.    Cheryl is a long time resident of Highland Park but was born and educated in the Village of Riverwoods, IL. She attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Ms. Steiger is a free-lance commercial artist, fine artist and is also an art instructor to students of all ages.  Some of her classes are held regularly at The Art Center in Highland Park, Evanston Art Center, and The Park in Vernon Hills.    She continues to do commissions and shows her artwork nationally. 

Nancie King Mertz, Juror

Nancie received a BFA in Painting from the University of Illinois - Urbana; a MA in Painting, from Eastern Illinois University - Charleston (also a 3 year Faculty Instructor of Art.)    She has studied privately with American masters: Schmid, Silverman, Shapiro, Gerhartz, Burdick, Aspevig, Daily and Auster.    Her award-winning work has graced magazine covers & catalogs, has been featured in national art magazines, and published as posters for many Chicago fund-raising events.   Pure Color: The Best of Pastel & Best of America Pastels are books recently released that include her work. She is a member of the Oil Painters of America, Chicago Plein Air Painters, and a signature member of Pastel Society of America and Chicago Pastel Painters.     Nancie is owner of Art De Triumph & Artful Framer Studios, a custom framing and fine art studio, est. 1979.   She was named "Artist of the Year 2005-2006 & 2006-2007" by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau and "Business Person of the Year 2008" by Chicago's Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.

LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM HIGHLAND PARK MAYOR MICHAEL BELSKY

Highland Park Art Walk Volunteers

Nancy Domash, Howard Jacobs, Lynn Merel, Barbara Norcross, Eileen Finegold, Brent Iungerich and Ian Iyengar, Student Interns

Silent Auction Donors

Bertucci's Steak & Seafood, Carlos', Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, East Bank Club, Metropolis Performing Arts Center, Next Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Nortons, Old Town School of Folk Music, Raven Theatre, Ravinia, Royal George Theater, Stoney River Legendary Steaks, Theatre Building Chicago, Victory Gardens Theater, and Writer's Theatre.

Treasure Hunt Donors

The Bootery, Nail Bar, HP. Hair Image, Princeton Frame & Art Gallery, Spex, Sunflower, Trendy Haircuts, and Uncle Dans

Art Walk In-Kind Donors

2009 Participating Artists

Tobi Star Abrams Where are we going? Pastel, 18 x 24" on display at Floral Gardens	Tobi Star Abrams Falcon Pastel, 18 x 24" on display at Floral Gardens

Ann Baker Soon Oil on Canvas, 14 x 18" on display at Floral Gardens	Ann Baker Solitaire Oil on Canvas, 14 x 18" on display at Floral Gardens THIRD PLACE AWARD WINNER

 

Patricia Biesen Anatomical Angel Hand Oil Pastel/Collage, 14 x 11" on display at Therapeutic Kneads

Peter Bullock Shining City on the Shore Mixed Media, 36 x 48" on display at Baird & Warner Residential Real Estate	Peter Bullock Woman with Cat Mixed Media, 48 x 24" on display at The Bootery

 

George C. Clark Oxbow Inn, Saugatuck, MI Oil/Pencil on Paper,  29 x 40" on display at Spaces & Views/Lee Lumber

Melanie Deal Fops & Dandies  Mixed Media, 30 x 30" on display at SEE Eyewear

 

Fred Deasis Koi  Acrylic Impasto on Masonite, 36 x 48" on display at Saks Fifth Avenue SECOND PLACE AWARD WINNER

 

Alli Farkas  Two Bays Oil, 22 x 38" on display at MB Financial Private Bank

 

Lorna Filippini-Mulliken Amsterdam 2 Oil on Canvas, 24 x 30" on display at Sunflower

 

David Gista A World Apart Mixed Media, 70 x 58" on display at Saks Fifth Avenue

 

Pinchot Goldberg Spirit World I C Print, 48 x 38" on display at Highland Park Bank & Trust

Karen Hohman The Kings of Siam Photography, 14 x 20" on display at Uncle Dan's

 

Paula Jacko Round the Campfire Watercolor, 27 x 34" on display at Hi Land Art & Frame

 

Howard A. Jacobs November Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20" on display at Jolie Maison

 

Michael S. Jones Chicago at Sunrise Oil on Canvas, 20 x 30" on display at Therapeutic Kneads

Paula J. Kuehl 3 Pears Pastel,  15 x 10" on display at Highland Park Bank & Trust

 

Lynn Merel  Chicago River Sunset  Acrylic on Canvas,  30 x 40" on display at Bett's/B2

 

Maggie Meiners Bug's Masterpiece Digital C-Print, 40 x 40" on display at SEE Eyewear

 

Franco Muscarella And Then She Made Man Watercolor, 30 x 22" on display at SHE Boutique

 

Barbara Norcross Barefoot B/W Photography, 21 x 28" on display at National City Bank/PNC	Barbara Norcross Fall Sailing in Highland Park B/W Photography, 19 x 23" on display at National City Bank/PNC

 

Peter J. Nussbaum Fog-Allee Digital Photography, 16 x 20" on display at Hair Image

 

Yuki Nyhan Serving Blossom Porcelain on display at Notice MERIT AWARD WINNER

James Paradiso Space Odyssey Mixed Media, 24 x 24" on display at Spex

Layna Portugal Convergence  Ceramic on display at Notice	Layna Portugal Tea on the Rocks Ceramic on display at Notice MERIT AWARD WINNER

 

Carol Qualkinbush In the Shadow of O'Keefe Watercolor, 15 x 10" on display at Highland Park Bank & Trust

 

Susan Russell Great Wave Katrina Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 30" on display at Enaz	Susan Russell Waterfall Gown Acrylic on Canvas, 30 x 40" on display at Enaz

 

Mila Ryk Butterfly Dream II Oil on Linen, 18 x 24" on display at Floral Gardens	Mila Ryk Peace (Orchids) Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20" on display at Floral Gardens

 

Mila Ryk Butterfly Dream I Oil on Linen, 20 x 24" on display at Posh Essentials	Mila Ryk Tree of Life 1 Oil on Linen, 16 x 20" on display at Trendy Haircuts

 

Diane Schroeder Red  Series 5107 Mixed Media, 18 x 18" on display at Cork & Canvas	Diane Schroeder Red  Series 5607 Mixed Media, 18 x 18" on display at Cork & Canvas	Diane Schroeder Red  Series 5007 Mixed Media, 18 x 18" on display at Cork & Canvas	Diane Schroeder Red  Series 4907 Mixed Media, 18 x 18" on display at Cork & Canvas

Jenn Weinshenker Magenta Flower Oil on Canvas,   16 x 20" on display at SHE Boutique

Dianne C. Williams Licorice Photography, 18 x 24" on display at Princeton Frame & Art Gallery BEST OF SHOW AWARD WINNER	Dianne C. Williams Mosaic Vase Photography, 18 x 24" on display at Princeton Frame & Art Gallery

 

Sandra Wilcoxon Green Life Vintage Beads & Charms on display at Notice Lori

 

Chris Zonta Purple Shoe Mosaic on display at Lori's Designer Shoes Lori

Highland Park Merchants Displaying Artwork  - June 2009