Inspired by Warhol Opening Reception

Inspired by Warhol is an art exhibit hosted by the Elmhurst Artists' Guild that runs through July 29th at 150 s. Cottage Hill, Elmhurst.
An open call for local artists was sent out in the spring asking for artists to create work inspired by Andy Warhol. Throughout DuPage, communities are celebrating Warhol in everything from disco parties, trivia nights, painting parties, parades and an "Art Heist". Elmhurst is proud to partner with the county-wide efforts to celebrate "Warhol: A Life in Pop" at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art/McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage.

On June 23rd the Elmhurst Artists' Guild had the Opening Reception for Inspired by Warhol which over 300 people attended. The night was turned into a Studio 54 with a red-carpet entry and polaroid photographers snapping photos of the patrons who came dressed for a disco. 54 works of art were juried into Inspired by Warhol from 102 entries. Contemporary artist and Director of Stola Gallery in Chicago, Kelly Mathews, handed out the following prizes for the juried show:

Best in Show
A Gold Book, A Gold Life - Donna Castellanos

1st Place:
Self Portrait Channeling Warhol - Fletcher Hayes

2nd Place:
David - Debra Vaccaro

3rd Place:
Click - John Duffy

Honorable Mentions:
So What - Danielle Crilly
To Thine Own Self Be True - Diana Leviton Gondek
Some Nights She's A Pharmacist - jeffery equality brooks
Real Inside - Matthew Scarton
Soup Sandwich - Matthew Kelly