Above / The 30th annual Fine Art Fair, slated Sept. 19-20, features work from artists’ Geoffrey Harris, John Leben and Armando Pedroso. (PN File Photo)
The Naperville Art League is proud to announce the 30th annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair is set from 10AM to 5PM Sat., Sept. 19 and Sun., Sept. 20. The exhibition, which is held along the renowned Naperville Riverwalk and on Jackson Street between Main and Eagle, presents outstanding displays of the finest in visual arts.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair this year. The public is invited to enjoy the work of the best artists from across the country,” said Debbie Venezia, executive director of the Naperville Art League.
The presenting sponsor for the 2015 Riverwalk Fine Art Fair is the Main Street Promenade. Cadillac of Naperville and Naperville Bank and Trust also sponsor the event.
Awards are given out to several artists, including one Best of Show and ten first place award winners. In addition, up to five honorable mention ribbons are awarded.
Admission and parking for the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair is free. Parking is available on most of the side streets north of W. Jackson Ave., in the Park District lot on W. Jackson, and in Centennial Park.
Do you know the history of the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair?
Started in 1986 by Bruno Botorelli, developer of Riverwalk Apartments; Dr. Jonathan Croll, then president of the Naperville Art League and Dee Pasternak, League Publicity Chairman, the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair now has three decades of history in the Naperville community.
Or about the Naperville Art League?
The Naperville Art League with its Fine Art Center & Gallery, located at 508 N. Center St. in Naperville, is a resource to the community year-round for art, classes, special exhibits, auctions, and more. Each month, new gallery exhibits showcase the work of the talented member artists. These shows provide opportunities for art enthusiasts and collectors to purchase quality, original art at reasonable prices while giving members the ability to display their original pieces in a traditional gallery setting.
Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Fridays from noon to 4PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 4PM. For more information, visitwww.napervilleartleague.com.
