Opening Reception — Saturday, March 23, 6-9pm

A Juried Exhibition & Competition Featuring Fine Art About Birds

Guest Juror: Scot Jay Marr, Retired Scenic & Costume Designer, Chicago Lyric Opera

On view through April 14. Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 1-4pm.

Congratulations to the following artists whose artworks were selected: Sanjukta Acharya, Maria Ananieva, Kristin Ashley, Maddy Asma, Matt Bellefeuille, Marcia Biasiello, Cynthia Boudreau, Sinead Carus, Paulette Colo, Rudy DeRam, Jane Ellefson, Jeanne Garrett, Allison Hausladen, Robert Hilger, Missy Isely Poltrock, Chuck Keller, Julia Kemerer, Kathy Kerner, Marie Luc, Terry Luc, Mike McGuire, Sarah McNabb, Christine Miller, Kristen Neveu, Julie Nykiel, Laura O’Connor, Tara Riley, Jaynanne Ridder, Amy Robillard, Aruna Sarode, Sandra Saxton, Carol May Scott, Linda Scholly, Phil Schorn, Mary Seyfarth, Barbara Skiba-Poniatowski, Kat Strack, Louise Villegas, Mary Voegeli, Marilyn Weisberg, Gail Willert, Kelly Witte, Jeff Wozniak, Debra Zare

“IT’S FOR THE BIRDS” as a fine art exhibition aims to visually explore many ideas, such as:
-- The immense beauty and diversity of birds as a species, including related subjects such as nests, eggs, feathers, flight, wings, etc.
-- Bird symbolism – freedom, perspective, communication, music, travel, and connections to the spiritual realm
-- The various phrases & idioms related to birds, such as: bird’s eye view, a little bird told me, fly the coop, etc...
-- What can we do "for" the birds? -- ecological efforts, climate activism, habitat reclamation, migration study, etc.

This unique & inspiring show features 47 amazing pieces of fine art created by 44 gifted artists from all over Northern IL, Chicagoland, and Southeastern WI.

Juror: Scott Jay Marr, Retired Scenic Director, Chicago Lyric Opera

Photo: Potato by Marie Luc 6x6 Acrylic