Above / Naperville Woman’s Club President Julie Cunningham, right, visited artists early Saturday morning to pick up their donations to the Silent Auction, available for viewing in the Meeting House. Here artist Sydney Krieger gave a beautiful silk scarf. Bidding is now through the end of the show at 5PM Sun., July 12. Bidders do not need to be present to win.
Update July 12, 2015 / Pietra Wall, a transplant from Italy who now lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, David, received the distinction of “Best in Show” for her imaginative work featuring rich slices from the Earth that come together in a natural celebration of beauty.
Above / Artist Pietra Wall noted that she and her husband, David, have enjoyed meeting art lovers who admired and/or purchased their award-winning art at the NWC Fine Art Fair. In addition, after hours, the couple personally delivered the artwork to folks who bought it and they helped hang it, too.
According to NWC fine Art Fair Director Roxanne Lang, Award winners by category in the 2015 Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair included:
- Best of Show / Pietra Wall (Mixed Media)
- Naperville Woman’s Club Award / Jean Perkinson (Fiber Baskets)
- Award of Excellence 3D / Linda Russell (Metal Sculpture)
- Award of Excellence 2D Jaeryon Ha (Painting)
- Award of Excellence Photography / Leo Sadlo
- Award of Excellence Jewelry / Nancy Krahn
- Award of Excellence Fiber / Sara Hoffland
Other Awards of Merit went to Rose and David Claus, Miranda Meyer, Michael Madzo and Frank Borelli.
Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Art Fair Director Roxanne Lang and the 2015 Art Fair Committee including Carol Anderson, Bonnie Bula, Pam Cieslak, Janet Coffey, Julie Cunningham, Maryanne De Giacomo, Jackie Doyle, Paulette Goodman, Sue Hanegraaf, Judy Kovarik, Wendy Piepho, Robin Pomazai, Donna Shaw, Ann Territo and all volunteers. Great show!
Original Post, July 11, 2015 / The Naperville Woman’s Club 56th Juried Fine Art Fair is set up from 10AM to 5PM today and Sun., July 12, against the beautiful backdrop of historic Naper Settlement.
Above / Artist Pietra Wall from Salt Lake City visits the Midwest and the NWC Fine Art Fair for the first time with her attractive exhibit of mixed media that she calls “Celebration of Earth” art.
An early morning tour revealed that Illinois’ longest running art fair has welcomed 112 local and national artists to exhibit, demonstrate and sell their original works of art. More than 20 of this year’s entries are here for the first time, according to Art Fair Director Roxanne Lang.
Above / Metal Sculptor Dick Cooley, another first-time exhibitor, says he’s known as “The Spark Plug Guy” for his imaginative artworks that depict all types of occupations and leisure activities. His booth is sure to be a crowd pleaser and conversation starter. Find it across from the Paw Paw House.
Three judges, Joe Eddy Brown, Jan P. Voogd and Terea Parker, will be making the rounds Saturday in order to recognize artists for the best of the show during an awards’ presentation that evening.
Mediums include painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber & clothing, textiles, leather accessories, wood, multi-media, batik and more.
Above / Mixed Media Artist Lisa Tolbert, returning for her second year, put finishing touches on her display of mosaics that offer innovative items from picture frames to pitch forks.
Also included in this event is a Petite Picasso Childrens Art Tent, Silent Auction and Empty Bowls Fundraiser.
Live musical entertainment will be provided both days by ‘Patchouli,’ an energizing guitar duo.
Food is available from Belgio’s Catering and the Good Humor Man.
In addition to an eclectic showcase of art, the family-friendly event offers free admission to explore the 19th century history as interpreted inside and outside at Naper Settlement.
Above/ As is tradition, the Weed Ladies of Naperville Heritage Society welcome visitors to the Daniels House to see their latest silk and dried floral arrangements.
For more information visit www.napervillewomansclub.org or call (630) 209-1246.
Naper Settlement is located just steps from downtown Naperville at 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540.
