Naperville Art League announces winners of ‘Grounds for Potential’ competition

Sunday’s mild temperatures brought an enthusiastic audience of artists and art lovers to the Naperville Art League’s Fine Art Center and Gallery for the award reception for their 10th annual art competition entitled “Grounds for Potential.”

Open to the public, interested artists were invited to participate by creating a piece of artwork that was, through their interpretation, representative of the theme. More than 40 pieces were submitted and were considered for one of the 10 prizes offered. A variety of media was represented including oil, acrylic, wood, jewelry and found objects.

Naperville Art League Fine Art Center and Galley is located on the corner of Fifth Avenue at 508 N. Center St.

Cash prizes were awarded to the top honors:

Best of Show / Artist: Charles Heinrich of Norridge / Title of Piece: “See Back” / Media: Mixed Media

Award of Excellence Artist / Eric S. Dinse of Naperville / Title of Piece: “Reaching My Potential” / Media: Drawing

Award of Excellence / Artist: Steve Jones of Naperville / Title of Piece: “Act of Nature” / Media: Black Oak

Award of Excellence / Artist: Neil Pradzinski of Naperville / Title of Piece: “Rising on up!” / Media: Pencil Drawing

Honorable Mention / Artist: Cynthia Boudreau of Naperville  / Title of Piece: “Hope” / Media: Fiber

Honorable Mention / Artist: Kay McKinlay Ford of Naperville / Title of Piece: “Kumba” / Media: Pencil

Honorable Mention / Artist: Maureen McKee of Naperville / Title of Piece: “Transmutation” / Media: Mixed

Honorable Mention / Artist: Tom Van Dyke of Forest Park / Title of Piece: “Core” / Media: Acrylic 

Honorable Mention / Artist: Ian Mitchell Wallace of Glen Ellyn / Title of Piece: “Strongest Roman Nose” / Media: Print

Honorable Mention / Artist: Jane Wilcoxson of Oswego / Title of Piece: “Suburban Bob” / Media: Oil Pastel

Pam Carron served as judge for the competition.

In addition to competitions and monthly exhibits, the Naperville Art League offers hands-on art classes throughout the year for adults and children. It is a non-profit, volunteer organization sponsored by membership dedicated to promoting and supporting the visual arts and encouraging artists within the community.

Complete details and an entry form are available on www.napervilleartleague.com.

For more information about the competition, the Naperville Art League, or its Fine Art Center and Gallery Hours, contact Debbie Venezia at naperartleague@aol.com or call (630) 355-2530.

Photo and story submitted by Debbie Venezia