Opening reception March 17 for neXt Gallery in St. Charles
St. Charles, IL, March 1, 2012 – The neXt gallery on Route 25 is hosting an Opening Reception on Saturday, March 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be available, and patrons can browse the gallery for gifts for family, friends, to donate – or just to treat themselves! The gallery was juried as an open show, and will feature a wonderful array of art – media, style, size… Featured artwork will include paintings, sculpture, glass, stained glass, photography, and much more. The neXt gallery on Route 25 includes the work of 45 artists, as well as student/emerging artists.
The gallery address is 1150 Fifth Avenue, 1 mile north of Route 64 on the east side of the highway. Overflow parking is available across the street at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in any one of their parking lots. The gallery web site is www.nextgallerystcharles.org, and the phone number is 630.429.0973. The St Charles Arts Council and the neXt gallery committee would like to extend their thanks to the building owners and Katie Podl Fish with Keller Williams Realty who facilitated the use of this space; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and N. Henry and Sons who have donated the gallery signage.
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The neXt gallery is a “Pop Up” gallery, which, if you haven't heard of the idea before, is typically an empty storefront/office building that is transformed into a temporary art gallery for a short period of time. The neXt gallery program is an initiative of the St. Charles Arts Council designed to create energy, excitement, and opportunities for artists – as pop up galleries have done in Chicago's Loop, Evanston, and cities around the world – and to provide opportunities for artists to showcase and be compensated for their talent.
The Arts Council encourages building owners, volunteers, art supporters, and art collectors to get involved in this program to support the arts and St. Charles, and encourages artists to contact the SCAC to learn about neXt gallery opportunities. Contact the council at 630.443.3794 or StCharlesArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
The St. Charles Arts Council is a 501(c)(3), registered not-for-profit Illinois corporation whose mission is to create an organization that serves and promotes the arts and cultural activities in St. Charles, to the mutual benefit of the arts and the community. The SCAC is staffed entirely by volunteers.
Some of the St Charles Arts Council's Arts Business Partners/Volunteers – Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Fox Valley Repertory, Marquee Youth Stage (MYStage), St. Charles Singers, Steel Beam Theatre, The Muralist, and Tony & Friends Art Studio. The SCAC produces and sponsors the “neXt gallery” (a pop-up gallery program), and the “Art At Home” series.
About the neXt gallery program:
The neXt gallery program is a collaboration that promotes local/regional artists, the SCAC, and the St. Charles business community. The program is called neXt gallery, because you never know where it will pop up next!
About the St. Charles Arts Council:
The SCAC will serve all those individuals (professionals, amateurs, and students) who produce tangible, consumable works of the imagination and all organizations, businesses, and groups that include and represent those people. This would be arts and cultural activities in their broadest sense, including graphic, plastic, and decorative arts, architecture, crafts, literature and poetry, music, theater, and dance. The primary long-range goal is the transformation of St. Charles into an arts community/an arts magnet/a nationally-known arts market. Ultimately we foresee a municipal arts center, more working artists and opportunities in arts education, many privately-owned galleries, performance venues, and related arts businesses, and a downtown architecture and streetscape conducive to both the aesthetics and business of art. Contact the SCAC for information at 630.443.3794 or at StCharlesArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
About Katie Podl Fish – Keller Williams Realty
As a life-long resident of the Fox Valley area and of St. Charles, I bring a wealth of information to my clients. I am familiar with neighborhoods, schools and local news....because I live here! My resume includes 15 years with two national new home builders, Pulte and Centex Homes. My knowledge of homes, construction and values of homes will help my clients sell their homes faster and find the new home of their dreams!
Keller Williams Realty takes a different approach to real estate, one that is built on personal touches, win-win deals and positive results. Keller Williams Realty utilizes the latest technologies, market research and business strategies to exceed your expectations. More importantly, I listen and that means I find solutions that are tailored to you.
About N. Henry & Son:
From the beginning, our family-owned and operated business has been dedicated to high standards in every phase of our business. Over the years, we have listened carefully to our customers, investing in technology and adding capabilities and services designed to give them a "leg up" as they compete in their businesses.
The entire N. Henry team -- sales and customer service specialists, digital technicians, printing and finishing craftsmen, and shipping experts -- is dedicated to providing consistently high quality and total reliability. We're proud to put our name on every order you entrust to us. Nathan and Al would expect nothing less and that's why we say that N. Henry & Son is "The Signature of Quality in Printed Graphics."
About the City of St. Charles:
St. Charles, Illinois, located in both DuPage and Kane County, is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago. Over 2,100 businesses employ over 34,200 people, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants, and manufacturing facilities. The City of St. Charles was recently named one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois” for the combined architectural work of the City Municipal Center, the Main Street Bridge, and the historic Hotel Baker.
The City's recently completed 2014 Strategic Plan includes the following Action Plan: Market and promote St. Charles as a friendly, appealing destination, characterized by activities, events, arts, and culture. Capitalize on artistic and cultural resources by supporting local talent and lively venues and activities. Encourage collective civic endeavors to broaden the variety of attractions and events.