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ART SPECTACULAR!
Our Mission
It was Thomas Rees’ desire to bring musical enjoyment and education in the culture of cast bells to the people of central Illinois. It is our mission at the 3rd annual
ART SPECTACULAR at the Carillon on September 13-14, 2008 to combine the beautiful art work of juried artists with the beautiful music of one
of the world’s finest carillons and local musicians – for the sight and sound enjoyment of the attendees.
At Art Spectacular “we cater to artists”!
The Event
Art Spectacular, a fundraiser for the Rees Memorial Carillon, is a juried fine art and fine craft fair featuring up to 50 artists with their original artwork for sale in a balanced variety of artistic mediums. It also features musicians, food vendors, gift basket raffle, silent auction, door prizes; and Kids’ Place with art activities, art sale, celebrity story reading, & face painting. Art Spectacular is held outside on the lawn of beautiful Washington Park, Chatham Road & Fayette Street, in Springfield, IL (see “Directions” page).
Saturday, September 13, 2008 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(Held annually on the 2nd weekend of September)
Admission: Art Fair – Free - Kids’ Place - $1/child
Free Parking in the Park and surrounding side streets.
2007 Souvenir Print – “Dressed for Company” by Shirley Caldwell Smith
A limited number are available at dandbwalker@att.net or 217-787-3532 at $15; plus
$5 S&H - prepaid.
History
The first event in October 2006 featured 32 artists in a wide range of mediums and 1,250 people attended.
The 2nd event held on the second weekend in September 2007 featured 36 high-quality artists from 8 states in 16 mediums and 4,150 people attended! It was highly rated by both artists and attendees.
Artists’ Evaluations
The event was well organized with good communications; a beautiful setting; great hospitality; good-to-great sales by the majority; most would come back!
2008 Call For Artists – Application Deadline: March 31, 2008
Download 2-page Application – Word format
Download 2-page Application – PDF format
Contact Barb Walker at dandbwalker@att.net or 217-787-3532
To Volunteer – Contact Barb Walker at dandbwalker@att.net or 217-787-3532
Corporate Sponsors receive great recognition! To advertise or showcase your business at Art Spectacular, contact Barb Walker at dandbwalker@att.net or 217-787-3532.
2007 Award-Winning Artists:
Best of Show: Mark & Lisa Glock www.glockeglass.com
Fine Art – 2nd Place:Jill Flinn, Mixed Media www.flinn.designs.com
3rd Place: Helen Burkett, Watercolor www.helenburkett.com
Honorable Mention: Gary DeLamatre, Watercolor gary118@centurytel.net
Honorable Mention: Mary Ellen Strack, Watercolor www.strackart.com
Fine Craft - 2nd Place: Ronnie Bell, Wood rbell@casscomm.com
3rd Place: Karen Fiorino, Clay www.claylickcreek-pottery.com
Honorable Mention: Connie Thatcher, Fused Glass www.dragonfly.nightowl.net
Honorable Mention: Robert Pasquesi, Glass kamim@abelink.com
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Gift Basket Sponsors:
Avon – Terri Crowder
Brew-Bakers Caffe
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Flowers with Love
Food Fantasies
The Gallery Hair & Skin Co.
Jim & Gail Frank
J F Hair Studio
Rose Cottage
Shapers Salon
Dr. & Mrs. John Snodsmith
The Carillon Belles/Rees Carillon Society
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Silent Auction Sponsors:
Anonymous
Hilton Springfield
Charles Houska, Artist
Illinois Symphony
Knight’s Action Park
Nelson Center – Lincoln Park
Pleasant Nursery
Schramm-Bacher Jewelers
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