Art in Alternative Spaces
Art in Alternative Spaces
3rd
Annual
Please join us in celebrating the 3rd Annual Highland Park Art Walk, a juried exhibition of artwork by Illinois artists displayed in storefront windows and other areas inside Highland Park businesses from June 1 – June 30, 2008. The Art Walk attracts thousands of art lovers, collectors and enthusiasts to Highland Park. Other Art Walk festivities include receptions held throughout the month of June inside area businesses, arts workshops and free art activities for children.
The Art Walk is presented by Anatomically Correct, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is endorsed by the City of Highland Park and the Highland Park Central Business District Property Owners’ Association.
Click Here to Download Press Release (pdf)
2008 Participating Artists & Locations of Artwork
Click Here to Download Highland Park Art Walk 2008 Catalog
Special Thanks to Highland Park Art Walk 2008 Juror David Leigh, Morpho Gallery: www.morphogallery.com
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| Betty Becker
Spring Blossoms Oil on Canvas, 36 x 30" Indigo Clothing Exhibitor/Reception |
Patricia Biesen
Anatomy Angel No. 1 Oil Pastel/Collage, 14 x 18" Deborah Fell Exhibitor |
Rebecca Byrne
View of Roof Tops, Paratua, Spain Oil on Linen, 19 x 27" Las Puertas Imports Exhibitor/Reception |
Rebecca Byrne
Spanish Lane, Paratua, Spain Oil on Linen, 20.5 x 28" Kaehler World Traveler Exhibitor |
George C. Clark Grain Bins, Delphi, Indiana Ink & Watercolor, 17 x 24" Highland Park Bank & Trust Exhibitor |
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| Douglas Coggeshall
Stone Archway Oil on Canvas, 35.5 x 20" Las Puertas Imports Exhibitor/Reception |
Douglas Coggeshall
Venice Oil on Canvas, 32 x 40" Kaehler World Traveler Exhibitor |
Fred Deasis
Koi Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 48" Saks Fifth Avenue Exhibitor/Reception |
Fred Deasis
Mona in Red Acrylic Impasto Encaustic, 36 x 48" Bett's/B2 Exhibitor/Reception |
David DeRosa Sunflowers Acrylic, 48 x 72" Saks Fifth Avenue Exhibitor/Reception |
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Jude DiPaolo In Remembrance I Oil on Linen, 30 x 30" Highland Park Bank & Trust Exhibitor |
Helena Engel Windows XIV Mixed Medium, 18 x 36" Stationery Station Exhibitor |
Alli Farkas
Window Wishing on Mistrees Oil, 30 x 36" Uncle Dan's Exhibitor |
Frank Fitzgerald Train Going on Water Oil on Canvas, 36 x 24" Bank of America Exhibitor |
Char Marie Flood
Road to Heaven Photography, 18.5 x 24.5" Nail Bar Exhibitor/Reception |
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| Laura Frisch
Lullaby Acrylic on Canvas, 28 x 36" A Pea in the Pod Exhibitor |
Sheila Ganch
Feminine Connection Ceramic Stoneware, 38 x 10 x 7" Saks Fifth Avenue Exhibitor/Reception |
Sheila Ganch
Leisure II Ceramic Stoneware, 10 x 15 x 9" Cheeky Fine Lingerie Exhibitor |
Maria Gedroc Fruit Market Acrylic & Paper, 25 x 21" Las Puertas Imports Exhibitor/Reception |
Pinchot Goldberg
Flourish Giclee Print, 40 x 43" Sunflower Exhibitor |
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Nomeda Grumada Half Torso Toothpicks, 30 x 14 x 5" Saks Fifth Avenue Exhibitor/Reception |
BEST OF
SHOW AWARD!
Nomeda Grumada Woman With Hat Sisal Twine, 76 x 14 x 12" Saks Fifth Avenue Exhibitor/Reception |
Andrea Harris
Prelude Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas, 60 x 72" Saks Fifth Avenue Exhibitor/Reception |
Debra Hartman
Hatchery Watercolor on Paper, 30 x 40" MB Financial Private Bank Exhibitor |
Judith Hechtman
Daffodils Acrylic & Fabric, 30 x 30" Jolie Maison Exhibitor |
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| Judith Hechtman
Thicket Roses Acrylic & Fabric, 24 x 30" Jolie Maison Exhibitor |
Karen Hohman
Lady in Waiting Mixed Medium, 48 x 36" Nail Bar Exhibitor/Reception |
Karen Hohman
Sox Mixed Medium, 24 x 18" National City Bank Exhibitor |
Karen Hohman
Wrigley Mixed Medium, 24 x 18" National City Bank Exhibitor |
Honorable
Mention Award! Paula Jacko
Peace Watermedia, 20 x 26" H.P. Hair Image Exhibitor |
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| Howard A. Jacobs
Living Still Life Oil on Canvas, 24 x 30" The Custom Framer/Notice Exhibitor/Reception |
Julie Kaplan
Boots Color Photography, 20 x 24" The Bootery Exhibitor |
Julie Kaplan
Julia 9 Months Color Photography, 20 x 24" A Pea in the Pod Exhibitor |
Julie Kaplan
Summer Fun Color Photography, 20 x 24" Studio Sans Pareil Exhibitor |
Julie Kaplan
Sisters Color Photography, 20 x 24" Studio Sans Pareil Exhibitor |
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| Niko Konsulov
Reflection of the Eye #2 Color Photograph, 18 x 24" Eyeland of St. Johns Exhibitor |
Rich Lo
Bridge Oil, Ink, Pastel,Texture, 24 x 30" Smith & Hawken Exhibitor/Reception |
Jessica Lundevall
Precious Earth Glass Beads, Stones, Pearls, Crystal, Acrylic, 10 x 10 x 14" Saks Fifth Avenue Exhibitor/Reception |
Gary McKelvy
Urban Skittles Acrylic, 24 x 36" Highland Park Bank & Trust Exhibitor |
Victoria
Mecklenburger
Passing Moment Photograph, 12.5 x 22.5" The Custom Framer/Notice Exhibitor/Reception |
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| Victoria
Mecklenburger
Evolution Mixed Media, 25 x 29" Antiquaire Exhibitor/Reception |
Jill Meyerhoff
Woolworth, 4th of July Polymer Clay, Oils, 15 x 15 x 2" Hi-Land Art & Frame Exhibitor |
Sheila Miller
Pinot Noir Oil on Canvas, 30 x 40" Cork & Canvas Exhibitor/Reception |
3rd
Place Award! Franco Muscarella
Fortitude Pen & Ink, 18 x 24" The Custom Framer/Notice Exhibitor/Reception |
2nd Place Award!
Didier Nolet
Prelude Oil on Canvas, 28 1/2 x 40" Antiquaire Exhibitor/Reception |
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| Yvonne Pitts
Laugh it Off Watercolor, Pencil & Acrylic, 22 x 28" Trendy Haircuts Exhibitor |
Rich Schnadig &
Fred Putz
Three Little Pigs - Puppets Fabric, Clay, Rubber, Paint Princeton Frame & Art Exhibitor/Reception |
Honorable
Mention Award! Ted Preuss
Surrender Platinum-Palladium Print, 16 x 20" SEE Eyewear Exhibitor/Reception |
Carol Qualkinbush
Pagoda in Early Light Watercolor, 9 x 9" Enaz Exhibitor/Reception |
Caren Helene Rudman
Energy Fields/Chakra Series Water Based Oil on Canvas, 30 x 30" Cork & Canvas Exhibitor/Reception |
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| Jack Siegel
Pilsen Oil on Canvas, 24 x 30" Baird & Warner Exhibitor |
Alisa Singer
Great Ambition Acrylic Collage, 30 x 40" Highland Park Bank & Trust Exhibitor |
Tanya Sugarman
Rejoicing in the Flight of Birds Paper/Mixed Media, 18 x 24" Gordon in Highland Park Exhibitor |
Tanya Sugarman
Ecstasy in Motion Paper/Mixed Media, 18 x 24" Gordon in Highland Park Exhibitor |
Terri Sweig
Shanghai Color Photograph, 18 x 24" The Bootery Exhibitor |
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| Terri Sweig
Duxu Color Photograph, 18 x 24" Uncle Dan's Exhibitor |
Benjye Troob
Awakening of Spring Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 36" Hana K Outerwear of Distinction Exhibitor/Reception |
Rena Zaid
Buddha Photograph on Canvas, 24 x 18" Enaz Exhibitor/Reception |
Rena Zaid
My House in the Woods Oil, 24 x 20" Spaces & Views/Lee Lumber Exhibitor |
Chris Zonta
Take Me to the New World! Mixed Media Mosaic, 4 x 4 x 10" Lori's Designer Shoes Exhibitor |
The artwork on this page can be purchased by contacting Anatomically Correct. Prints are available for some of the artwork.
| 2008 ART WALK CALENDAR OF EVENTS | |||
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June 1 - 30 |
Artwork by Illinois artists on Display in Merchant Windows |
See List of Participating Merchants Below |
Free |
| Thursday, June 5, 2008 (5 - 8 pm) | Nail Bar - Mini-Manicures, Drawings & Reception (5 - 8 pm) | See Address Listed Below | Free |
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 (11 - 5 pm) | Bett's/B2 - Artist Reception (11
am - 1 pm)
Princeton Frame & Art - Puppet Demonstration for Kids/Artist Reception (12 pm - 3 pm) The Custom Framer/Notice - Cocktail/Artist Reception (1 - 4 pm) Las Puertas Imports - Cocktail/Artist Reception - 2 drawings/hour for prizes/merchandise (1 - 4 pm) Enaz - Free oil, lotion and/or body wash testers (3 - 5 pm) Saks Fifth Ave - Cocktail/Artist Reception (3-5 pm) See Eyewear - Cocktail/Artist Reception ( 3-5 pm ) |
See Addresses Listed Below | Free
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| Sunday, June 8, 2008 (1 - 4 pm) | Fired Works
- Pottery Party for Kids (1 - 4 pm)
Borders - Make it and Take it Kids Crafts (1- 3 pm) |
See Addresses Listed Below | Materials Fee
Free |
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Saturday, June 14 (7 pm - 9 pm) |
ART WALK BENEFIT Silent Auction of Artwork, Theater and Restaurant gift certificates; Artist Jury Awards Presented Tribute Award for Outstanding Support of the Arts to Highland Park resident Wendy Abrams - Cool Globes Project Supporter of the Arts Award to Al Klairmont - Imperial Realty (Highland Park Cool Globe artists honored - Peta Kaplan, Jessica Lundevall, Beth Shadur, Cheryl Steiger & Nina Weiss) |
Highland Park Community House 1991 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL |
$ 25
suggested donation at door |
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Friday, June 20, 2008 (4 - 8 pm) |
Antiquaire
- Cocktail/Artist Reception (4 – 8 pm) Hana K Outerwear of Distinction - Cocktail/Artist Reception (4-8 pm) |
See Addresses Listed Below | Free |
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Saturday, June 21, 2008 (2 - 5 pm) |
Cork & Canvas
- Artist Reception & Wine Tasting (2-5 pm)
Indigo Clothing - Cocktail/Artist Reception (2-5 pm) Smith & Hawken - Cocktail/Artist Reception (2 - 5 pm) |
See Addresses Listed Below | Free |
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Benjye Troob (artist), Hana K (owner) & Carole Schall (Mgr) at the Hana K reception |
Melissa Edelman (owner) & Didier Nolet (artist) at the Antiquaire reception
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Mick Ter Haar (owner) & Caren Rudman (artist) at the Cork & Canvas reception
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Linda Elkind (Mgr) & Rich Ho (artist) at the Smith & Hawken reception |
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Karen Hohman (artist) at the Nail Bar reception |
Fred Deasis (artist) at the Bett's Reception |
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Ted Preuss at the SEE Eyewear reception
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Jim Jacobs Trio plays at the Saks Fifth Avenue reception |
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2008 Participating Highland Park Merchants/Sponsors |
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| A Pea in the Pod | 600 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Antiquaire | 1900 Sheridan Rd. | Exhibitor/Reception |
| Baird & Warner Residential Real Estate | 1920 Sheridan Rd. | Exhibitor |
| Bank of America | 1831 St. Johns | Exhibitor |
| Bett's/B2 | 672-678 Central | Exhibitor/Reception |
| Borders Books & Music | 595 Central Ave | Make & Take Workshop for Kids |
| The Bootery | 492 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Cheeky Fine Lingerie | 658 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Cork & Canvas | 1839 Second St. | Exhibitor/Reception |
| The Custom Framer/Notice | 2057 Green Bay | Exhibitor/Reception |
| Deborah Fell | 447 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Enaz | 444 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Eyeland of St. Johns | 1819 St. Johns | Exhibitor |
| Fired Works | 1813 St. Johns | Kids Pottery Party |
| Gordon in Highland Park | 653 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| H.P. Hair Image | 486 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Hana K Outerwear of Distinction | 479 Central Ave | Exhibitor/Reception |
| Hi-Land Art & Frame | 668 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Highland Park Bank & Trust | 1949 St. Johns Ave | Exhibitor |
| Indigo Clothing | 1859 Second St | Exhibitor |
| Jolie Maison | 643 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Kaehler World Traveler | 654 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Las Puertas Imports | 2115 Green Bay Rd. | Exhibitor/Reception |
| Lori's Designer Shoes | 585 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| MB Financial Private Bank | 581 Elm Place | Exhibitor |
| Nail Bar | 662 Central Ave | Exhibitor/Reception |
| National City Bank | 579 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Princeton Frame & Art | 1844 First Street | Exhibitor/Reception |
| Saks Fifth Avenue | 1849 Green Bay Rd | Exhibitor/Reception |
| SEE Eyewear | 670 Central Ave | Exhibitor/Reception |
| Smith & Hawken | 1883 Second St. | Exhibitor/Reception |
| Spaces & Views/Lee Lumber | 583 Elm Pl | Exhibitor |
| Stationery Station, Ltd.
Studio Sans Pareil |
610 Central Ave
1898 Sheridan Rd |
Exhibitor
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| Sunflower | 1882 Sheridan Rd | Exhibitor |
| Trendy Haircuts | 468 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
| Uncle Dan's | 621 Central Ave | Exhibitor |
HIGHLAND PARK ART WALK 2008 BENEFIT RECEPTION
Wendy Abrams (center) receives the Tribute Award for her Cool Globes Initiative
(Photo Credit Michael Metzger - Left to Right: Linda Doyle, Cheryl Steiger, Wendy Abrams, Sandie Bacon, Andrea Harris)
(Photo Credit Michael Metzger - Wendy Abrams)
A Benefit for the Art Walk was held at the Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, on June 14, 2008 where we presented a "Tribute Award" to Highland Park resident Wendy Abrams in honor of her Cool Globes initiative; and honored Highland Park's Cool Globes artists Peta Kaplan, Jessica Lundevall, Beth Shadur, Cheryl Steiger & Nina Weiss. Ms. Abrams one-of-kind Tribute Award was created by North Shore Cool Globes artists: Andrea Harris, Sandie Bacon, Linda Doyle and Cheryl Steiger.
The "Supporter of the Arts" Award was presented to Highland Park resident Al Klairmont of Imperial Realty and founder of the Highland Park Central Business District Property Owners' Association, for his ongoing support of the Highland Park Art Walk.
(Photo Credit Michael Metzger - Al Klairmont)
Special Thanks to Art Walk Benefit Contributors:
Art Walk Reception Donors
Jim Jacobs Trio, Whole Foods, Deerfield; Bluegrass, That Little Mexican Cafe, Viccino's - Highland Park, Hel's Kitchen Catering - Northbrook,
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Silent Auction - Gift Certificates to Highland Park Shops & Local Restaurants:
Antiquaire, Bertucci's Steak & Seafood, Carlos' Restaurant, The Custom Framer/Notice, Eyeland of St. Johns, Francesca's Intimo, Gordon in Highland Park, H.P. Hair Image, Inc., Hana K, Hi-Land Art & Frame, Las Puertas Imports, Michael Metzger Photography, Nail Bar, Norton's, Rosebud, Ruth Chris Steakhouse, The Stationery Station, Stoney River Legendary Steaks, Sunflower, Victoria of Highwood and more!
Silent Auction - Admissions to the following:
Apple Tree Theatre; Lifeline Theater, Light Opera Works, Metropolis Performing Arts Center, Next Theatre, The Art Institute of Chicago, Theatre Building Chicago, Raven Theatre, Ravinia, Victory Gardens Theater and more!
Special Thanks to Imperial Realty Co!
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Order your Highland Park Art Walk Organic Cotton T-Shirt from our on-line Cafe Press shop! $24.99 Proceeds go to HP Art Walk! USDA certified organic cotton t-shirt from American Apparel is made in the USA.
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Accessibility
The businesses and locations where artwork is on display are all handicap accessible.
Travel & Parking
The closest Metra stop is located at 1800 St. John's Ave in downtown Highland Park. Go to www.metrarail.com for fare rates and schedules.
Nearby parking is available at Port Clinton Square
3-Hour Free Parking, 6-Hour Meters
Cost: $3.00 for 6 Hours
Free Unlimited Parking on Weekends
Entrance on Laurel Avenue
© 2008 No image on this website may be copied without the expressed written consent of the artist.
Founded in 1991, Anatomically Correct is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to showcasing works by artists in alternative spaces in a combined effort to educate, diversify, and promote community awareness of the visual and performing arts. Contributions are tax-deductible according to law.
For more information contact:
Anatomically Correct INFO@ANATOMICALLYCORRECT.ORG
