September First Friday Art Opening

For Immediate Release

Lakeside Legacy Arts Park presents Rebecca Kautz: Installation; Sharon Settles: Collected Works; Karyl Shields: Es-Scapes

For interviews, contact Vera Lewis, Marketing and Communications Manager, at 815-455-8000 or vlewis@lakesidelegacy.org

Lakeside Legacy Arts Park welcomes the community to attend the September First Friday gallery opening on September 4th. The First Friday art show kicks off a weekend of art at Lakeside, as the first annual Art Fair at the Dole will be the 5th and 6th from 10am-5pm and 10am to 4pm respectively.

This month’s opening features three unique artists. The first collection features work by Rebecca Kautz. Rebecca’s paintings reference Midwest landscape, early American life, and native culture. In her opinion narrative is an attempt at creating an immortal voice to speak for us. However, stories become distorted as they become retold. Her paintings portray figures created with a mix of history and folklore (focusing on the rural legend of the Deerman) to create a personal mythology that blends fact and fiction.

The second collection, entitled “Es-scapes” is a collaborative collection of work meant to provide a space for audiences where the soul can reside in peace. This exhibit is a group showing of luscious color and tantalizing texture. Meant to be a playful time to reflect and participate in imagery that we are familiar with, presented in a variety of expression and materials. The participating artists are Cathy Enthof, Cathy Fugatt, Sandy Giordano, Janet Rauchenberger, and Karyl Shields are happy to share these moments of happiness and calm with the community.

The third collection, featured in the Sage Gallery, will exhibit a collection of works by Sharon Settles. Sharon’s pieces are always derived from personal experiences and impressions. To her, art is a venue to showcase visually stimulating and creative works. The visual experiences created by viewing a particular piece are as unique as the individual viewing it. However, the content, media, and techniques used in her paintings are all chosen to help convey her personal thoughts, history, and viewpoints.

Come meet and mingle with the artists while enjoying light fare, a cash bar, and art sales. Donations are appreciated to attend the September First Friday Art Show, and support Lakeside Legacy Arts Park mission to protect and preserve the property while continuing to be an arts education center for the community. The art shows are family friendly and all are encouraged to attend. If you would like to find out more about displaying art or learn more about the year round events and programs that Lakeside Legacy Arts Park has to offer, please visit www.LakesideLegacy.org.