Upcoming Workshops, Exhibits & Art Adventures
The Art of Law Enforcement
September 6th-30th, 2024 at the NCI ARTworks Gallery
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Dear Law Enforcement Officers & Personnel,
North Central Illinois ARTworks would like to invite law enforcement officers and personnel from LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam counties to participate in a tri-county exhibition showcasing “The Art of Law Enforcement.”
Every September, NCI ARTworks hosts a special art exhibition that focuses on an important historical person or organization/agency in the tri-county area. In 2022, it was a retrospective of the art of Father Joseph Heyd, O.S.B—hundreds of people familiar with his work came from around the country to attend the exhibit. In 2023, we partnered with The Perfectly Flawed Foundation to showcase art created by individuals and families affected by the tragic world of substance use—again, a very successful, moving, and memorable exhibition. This year, we have decided to showcase art by members of the law enforcement community as a way to strengthen bonds between the agencies and the communities they serve and to showcase the artists themselves.
This letter and the attached flier serve as a Call for Artists who are interested in showing their work at this exhibition.
Any law enforcement personnel, retired or current, including civilian employees, are invited to submit their art for consideration. Artists may submit the following types of art for inclusion in the exhibition: Acrylic or Oil paintings, wood working, wall and freestanding sculptures, pottery, metalwork, and photography. The deadline for image submissions is Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Images should be submitted via email to: [email protected]
We look forward to honoring our law enforcement officers and personnel at the NCI ARTworks Gallery in the west wing of the historic Westclox Building at “The ART of Law Enforcement” exhibition, which will run from Friday, September 6th, through September 30th 2024. Please make sure to save the date for the artists’ opening reception in honor of the exhibitors on Friday, September 6th, from 6 to 8pm.
Please forward this information to members of our law enforcement community. Individuals interested in exhibiting should contact us at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon.
Best regards,
Julia M. Messina
Executive Director, NCI ARTworks
815-866-5167
[email protected]
www.nciartworks.com
Arts & Culture trip to Sicily: Springtime in Sicily
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Join us for the arts & culture trip of a lifetime at the Vie Dei Tesori in Sicily--May 21 - May 31, 2025. Visit exquisite public and private historic landmarks, art galleries, wineries...enjoy a cooking class in a villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Eat great food. Drink great wine. Have fun at interesting places. PRICE: $5,250 per person, double occupancy |
NCI ARTworks Gallery Exhibit Publications
Layflat coffee table book showcasing local, regional, and national art related to substance use, personal trauma, and recovery. By partnering with The Perfectly Flawed Foundation, NCI ARTworks is able to share not only the evocative images resulting from the experiences of the artists, but also the local resources to combat and mitigate the trauma. Net proceeds after payment to artists for the work included in this collection will be donated to NCI ARTworks and The Perfectly Flawed Foundation. There are 2 book covers to choose from below; both books are identical inside. When making your purchase, please indicate which cover you prefer.
This full-color 11 x 14 lay flat hardcover coffee table book offers an overview of Father Joseph's life and art, from sketches to finished paintings and sculptures.
Fr. Joseph Heyd (1930-2013) was the chairman of the Art Department at St. Bede Academy. His work influenced and impacted generations of professional artists and art lovers from the Illinois Valley and beyond. BUY HIS BOOK HERE |
buy a delicious frozen Alfano's pizza to Support the Arts in the Illinois Valley. Place your order below.
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BUY A DELICIOUS FROZEN ALFANO'S PIZZA TO SUPPORT THE ARTS IN THE ILLINOIS VALLEY. PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY!
INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS FROZEN PIZZA FROM ALFANO'S IN OTTAWA. WE ARE SELLING THESE DELICIOUS PIZZAS AS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE NCI ARTWORKS GALLERY--AS A YUMMY WAY TO SUPPORT THE ARTS IN THE ILLINOIS VALLEY.
CHOOSE FROM THSE DELICIOUS SELECTIONS: WHITE GARLIC PIZZAS, SAUSAGE PIZZAS, PEPPERONI PIZZAS, AND MEAT LOVERS' PIZZAS. ALL ARE $16 BY CASH OR CHECK--$16.50 ONLINE (BANKING FEES).
CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT AND MAILED TO NCI ARTWORKS (PO BOX 1251 LASALLE , IL 61301).
YOU CAN ALSO ORDER BY CALLING OR TEXTING 815-866-5167 WITH YOUR ORDER.
IF YOU WANT TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD THERE IS A 4% ADDITIONAL CHARGE, THUS THEY ARE $16.50 ONLINE WHILE THEY ARE $16.00 BY CASH OR CHECK. BUON APPETITO!
INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS FROZEN PIZZA FROM ALFANO'S IN OTTAWA. WE ARE SELLING THESE DELICIOUS PIZZAS AS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE NCI ARTWORKS GALLERY--AS A YUMMY WAY TO SUPPORT THE ARTS IN THE ILLINOIS VALLEY.
CHOOSE FROM THSE DELICIOUS SELECTIONS: WHITE GARLIC PIZZAS, SAUSAGE PIZZAS, PEPPERONI PIZZAS, AND MEAT LOVERS' PIZZAS. ALL ARE $16 BY CASH OR CHECK--$16.50 ONLINE (BANKING FEES).
CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT AND MAILED TO NCI ARTWORKS (PO BOX 1251 LASALLE , IL 61301).
YOU CAN ALSO ORDER BY CALLING OR TEXTING 815-866-5167 WITH YOUR ORDER.
IF YOU WANT TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD THERE IS A 4% ADDITIONAL CHARGE, THUS THEY ARE $16.50 ONLINE WHILE THEY ARE $16.00 BY CASH OR CHECK. BUON APPETITO!
Arts-On-The-Go is back in business!
Providing extraordinary opportunities to experience American and foreign places, where people co-exist with artistic and cultural treasures. Join us!
Fundraising is better when people can get something extraordinarily beautiful and entertaining and interesting for their generosity, and one of the ways we achieve this objective is to partner with local travel agencies to offer artistic and cultural tours in the USA and abroad. Keep in touch for updates and details on upcoming trips in 2025.
We partnered with the extraordinarily talented and generous Jim West of Travel West and Craft Tours for our 2022 fundraising trip to the "Vie Dei Tesori" in Sicily. I can't thank him enough for his generosity and guidance.
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We partnered with Colleen Dempsey Mitchell and Erin Foster of Travel Connections to do the NYC theater fundraising trip in 2022 and in 2024 that was escorted by the absolutely fabulous Don Grant Zellmer. I can't thank them enough for their guidance and generosity.
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All of our Opening Receptions are great successes. You can count on great food, wine, and art. We host these free events the 2nd Friday of every month. Check us out!
The Gallery of Greatness
Artists, Singers, Musicians, Muralists, Writers, Performers of all stripes use their skills and talents to make the Illinois Valley a place we can be proud to call home.
Artists, Singers, Musicians, Muralists, Writers, Performers of all stripes use their skills and talents to make the Illinois Valley a place we can be proud to call home.