Best of Show
Channing Wilson
Awards of Excellence
Mary Foster, gouache, woodcuts
Ellen Grenier Bevill, fiber
Eva Nye, mixed media
Lana Vosk, fiber
Awards of Merit
Conrad Cortez, woodworking
Stuart Roddy, oil painting
Deanna Schuppe, ceramics
Eli Brown, mixed media
Glenview’s Own Exhibit
1st place Lee Colpi
2nd place Marlene White
3rd place Ray Piskule
Our 69th annual Summer Art Fair on July 22-23 was a big success! We had a gorgeous weekend, fabulous fun, great weather and turnout! We enjoyed every minute!
More than 80 artists exhibited their work, back at the grassy field of Lyon School at Waukegan and Lake, Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23. Juried fine art painting, sculpture, ceramics, woodworking, photography, fiber arts and more were available for sale.
Tom Pope and Lee Colpi served as event co-chairs. Judges William Jamieson and Vesna Jovanovic awarded the following:
Many new artists joined us. Aaron Taber, winner of Best in Show at the 2023 Youth Art Fair, and Zander Brandt, recipient of the 2023 scholarship, exhibited their work. Patrons enjoyed a kids activity table and henna art, ice cream, cookies, and more. Goode & Fresh Pizza provided a special menu and delivery options.
A bench near the school grounds was dedicated in memory of the late Virginia Edwards, 1944-2021. Edwards was president of the Glenview Art League from 1992-1998. She organized the Summer Art Fair for many years.
A Silent Auction raised funds for the GAL’s Youth Art Fair. Items were donated by generous community businesses including: Abt, Artsy Heart (newly opened in the Glen), the Chicago White Sox, Chipotle, CKF Acupuncture, Colonial Dental, Elements Massage, Gail’s Brownies, Hackney’s, Johnny’s, Kohl Children’s Museum, Lynfred Winery, Oil Lamp
eater, Target, Yoga Six and more. Many artists’ works were also included in the auction.
e 50/50 Split the Pot Raffle winner was Susan Cunningham. e raffle also raised funds for the Glenview Art League’s Youth Art Fair.
“I’m grateful to many volunteers who pitched in to give artists a warm welcome and keep the event running smoothly,” said Deb Anderson, president of the Glenview Art League, “We’re a nonprofit organization and our events are run by volunteers committed to promoting art in Glenview.” Community sponsors include Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, e Doetsch Team, Del Vasey Insurance, Expedia Cruise Center, Abt, Elements Massage – Glenview, Yoga Six, Sunset Foods, and Goode & Fresh Pizza.
