BID ON FIBER ART CANVAS AT ARTS IN THE PARK

The Art League will hold a silent auction on a fiber art canvas at this year's Arts in the Park festival Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, at Lincoln Park.

The canvas, which measures roughly 5 feet by 3 feet, will be on display at the Art League's informational booth throughout the festival. To bid on the canvas, just speak with someone at the Art League booth. Click here to view the fiber art canvas.

ENTER ART LEAGUE SHOW AT 2009 ARTS IN THE PARK

This year's annual Arts in the Park festival will be June 27 and 28 at Lincoln Park.

The Danville Art League will again hold a members-only art show, which will be in the northwest corner of the park near the Lamon House. DAL members can enter up to three pieces of artwork. The cost is $15 if you sign up to help man the DAL information booth or $20 if you choose not to help.

Click here for an entry form and further information on the art show.

WATERCOLOR CLASS ON JULY 11

Shirley Freeman will conduct a two-session adult watercolor class in July at the Art League studio. The first session consists of a guided watercolor project from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11. The followup session is 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25.

Classes are $45 for Art League members and $50 for nonmembers. To register or for further information, contact Trudy Wyatt at 217-443-3721 or trudy.wyatt@sbcglobal.net

DAL HITS $53,000 MARK IN RAISING FUNDS FOR NEW BUILDING

The Danville Art League has received pledges and donations of more than $23,000 in its effort to move and turn the vacant Red Cross building into a community art center. Also, an anonymous donor has pledged $30,000 that is contingent on the Art League receiving ownership of the Red Cross building from the Sterling Corporation of Indiana.

The Sterling Corporation wants to build a senior citizens building complex at the Red Cross site at Franklin and Seminary streets. It is awaiting state approval of tax credits for the project and expects to hear word from the state between June 15 and July 1. If the approval is granted, the company is willing to give the vacant building to the Art League.

In the past few months, the Art League has been working to raise an estimated $65,000 to make the new art center a reality. The $65,000 covers moving the building, excavation, building the foundation/utility basement and parking lot, utility hookups and interior rehab.

The Art League currently operates in a crammed 1,100 square-foot building with a single classroom/studio. The vacant Red Cross building has 3,200 square feet and offers multiple classrooms, a studio, office, storage, and gallery space.

In addition to the pledges and donations, several individuals and businesses have expressed interest in providing labor, services and expertise in the Red Cross project. The Art League hopes to raise the majority of the $65,000 by July 1. lf you would like to donate, call fund-raising coordinator Jim Williams at 431-1357.

Click here to read Pat Phillips' News-Gazette column about our recent efforts.

SIGN UP FOR CHILDREN'S AUGUST ART CLASS

AUGUST ART CLASS
. . . DATES: Saturdays, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
. . . TEACHER: Marsha Russell
. . . PROJECTS: Wire and paper sculptures, clay tiles and more
. . . AGES: 6-14 years to age
. . . FEE: $40 with all supplies furnished
. . . WHERE: Inside the air-conditioned Art League studio, 502 Sherman St.

To register or for further information, contact Trudy Wyatt at 217-443-3721 or trudy.wyatt@sbcglobal.net.

SIGN-UPS CLOSED FOR CHILDREN'S ART CAMP

The 25 slots for the Danville Art League's first-ever summer art camp for children filled up in mid-June thanks to a story that appeared in the Commercial-News. The "Wet and Wild" art camp features drawing lessons inside the studio and painting activities outside under a tent. Click here to see the story.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ART LEAGUE CLASSES

Want to take a Danville Art League class, but your budget is a little tight? Here's the solution: Apply for an Danville Art League scholarship. Every year the Art Leagues offers several scholarships on a first-come, first serve basis. To check on your eligibility and other information, call the Danville Art League at 442-9264. Click here to check out the scholarship application form.

2009 MEMBERSHIP FORM LETS YOU TYPE IN INFORMATION

The Art League's 2009 online membership form lets you use your computer keyboard to type in your name, address and other information. You also left-click on your mouse to select the appropriate check box.

After you've filled all the information, you simply print the completed form and mail it in with your check.

To view the new form, click here.

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