NCI ARTworks brings together three extraordinary photographers for a three-month exhibit
of their work, beginning with an opening reception on Friday, August 14th from 6 to 8pm in the NCI
ARTworks Gallery at 400 5th Street in Peru.
ARTworks Gallery will exhibit the work of Donna (Ksiazkiewicz) Bennett, Kathy Casstevens, and Paula
Guttilla from August 14 to October 31, 2026.
Donna (Ksiazkiewicz) Bennett grew up in LaSalle where she began her lifelong fascination with art and horses. After she retired from the U.S. Navy, she moved to the eastern US and pursued formal training in fine art and photography, specializing in equine portraiture and the cowboy lifestyle. Her favorite subject to shoot is rodeo and action shots of working horses. She has spent the last ten years developing her skills by attending workshops
and traveling to capture images in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and overseas.
Kathy Casstevens is a professional photographer whose naturescapes can be found throughout Starved Rock Lodge and in various publications, including her newest book: “The ABCs of Starved Rock,” a children’s book featuring Starved Rock images to represent the letters of the alphabet. The book and her latest endeavors as a photographic illustrator will be unveiled. Attendees will enjoy the first public display of her "American Safari" and "Whimsical Wildlife" studies.
Award-winning local photographer Paula Guttilla will offer not only her local landscapes and nature
photography but also new work from her travels to the east coast and southwest United States.
Visit the NCI ARTworks gallery to see all of the amazing works of art. The gallery is usually open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1-4PM. To double check our hours email [email protected] or
call (815)310-5769.
The NCI ARTworks is free and all are welcome.
of their work, beginning with an opening reception on Friday, August 14th from 6 to 8pm in the NCI
ARTworks Gallery at 400 5th Street in Peru.
ARTworks Gallery will exhibit the work of Donna (Ksiazkiewicz) Bennett, Kathy Casstevens, and Paula
Guttilla from August 14 to October 31, 2026.
Donna (Ksiazkiewicz) Bennett grew up in LaSalle where she began her lifelong fascination with art and horses. After she retired from the U.S. Navy, she moved to the eastern US and pursued formal training in fine art and photography, specializing in equine portraiture and the cowboy lifestyle. Her favorite subject to shoot is rodeo and action shots of working horses. She has spent the last ten years developing her skills by attending workshops
and traveling to capture images in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and overseas.
Kathy Casstevens is a professional photographer whose naturescapes can be found throughout Starved Rock Lodge and in various publications, including her newest book: “The ABCs of Starved Rock,” a children’s book featuring Starved Rock images to represent the letters of the alphabet. The book and her latest endeavors as a photographic illustrator will be unveiled. Attendees will enjoy the first public display of her "American Safari" and "Whimsical Wildlife" studies.
Award-winning local photographer Paula Guttilla will offer not only her local landscapes and nature
photography but also new work from her travels to the east coast and southwest United States.
Visit the NCI ARTworks gallery to see all of the amazing works of art. The gallery is usually open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1-4PM. To double check our hours email [email protected] or
call (815)310-5769.
The NCI ARTworks is free and all are welcome.