Community Corner
New September Exhibit by Robert Sills at the NSYMCA Community Gallery
Sills' work is for sale and a portion of proceeds go back to the NSYMCA.
Northbrook, IL: September 2023 – North Suburban YMCA’s Community Gallery is showcasing local artist and photographer Robert Sills throughout the month of September.
Sills’ photography blossomed while taking classes at The Evanston Art Center, The Art Center at Highland Park and the Chicago Botanical Garden. Specifically at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, it was there where Sills found that his natural inclination leaned towards humor, abstraction and surrealism. It wasn’t until after the birth of his first child, Sills chose to explore photography as an art form.
“Like many photographers my age, my journey began at camp in the late 50’s where some form of Kodak Brownie camera was all I needed to explore the wonder of taking pictures and then developing them myself” exclaims Sills. “From that point on I was hooked on taking photos whenever I was experiencing some special or memorable event.”
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The Robert Sills exhibit can be visited throughout the month of September and a free reception to celebrate his work is on Sept 17 from 2:00 - 4:30pm located at the North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook. All of the work featured will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Visual Arts department of the NSYMCA.
The NSYMCA’s Community Gallery celebrates the diversely talented artists living and working in Chicago’s northern suburbs with monthly exhibits that are free and open to the public. For more information about art at the North Suburban YMCA, contact Cathie Winnie at cwinnie@nsymca.org or 847-272-7250.
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About the North Suburban YMCA
The North Suburban YMCA services Northbrook and 14 surrounding communities with programs and tools that help its residents become healthier, more connected, and confident, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The NSYMCA focuses on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility and is a charitable organization, inclusive and welcoming to all in our community. Learn more at NSYMCA.org.
