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Fiber art show opens at Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery with reception Oct. 29

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Above /  Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery is located at 508 N. Center Street and during its next exhibit, visitors will be welcomed by innovative fiber art creations such as “Green man,” felted wool art by Sharon Malec.

Enter the gallery from Center Street and view a colorful 67-foot wide, 12-foot tall Century Walk mural depicting 36 of the “World’s Greatest Artists” from Fifth Avenue.

“Elements of Innovation” is the title of the latest Gallery show at Naperville Art League’s Fine Art Center & Gallery, 508 N. Center Street, just off Fifth Avenue, in Naperville. The exhibit features original art quilts, felted wool creations, and beaded jewelry made by a group of artists called the Fiber Art Divas. The show features more than 30 pieces.

Admission is free. Hours are 10AM to 5PM Tuesday through Friday, and 10AM to 4PM Saturday, The show runs through Nov. 11.

A reception, open to the public, will be hosted from 2 to 4PM Sun., Oct. 29, 2017. Techniques used by the artists will be demonstrated during the reception. Refreshments will be served.

Note the origami doves in the quilted wallhanging by Linda Kurcz.

Fiber Art Divas meets the fourth Monday of each month, except December, at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery. Meetings are open to anyone interested in fiber art.

Naperville Art League has been active in the community for over 56 years. It is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit that offers a variety of classes and monthly gallery shows. Contact the Naperville Art league at (630) 355-2530 or www.naperartleague.com.

Story and photos of fiber art submitted by Linda VanderKolk.

Editor’s Note / The Naperville Art League is a member of IndieBound Naperville. Independent businesses in Naperville, including Russell Martin Carpets and Rugs, have featured limited exhibits of individual NAL artists at their locations. For information about the outreach program, call (630) 355-2530.

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