Grayslake Arts Group Unveils First Public Art Project

The Grayslake Arts Alliance unveils its first work of public art--aptly named "The heART of Grayslake--at its tent June 24 during the Chamber of Commerce Art Festival and Fine Craft show and 1st Annual Wine Tasting.

The 16 by 20 mixed media canvas was created by Grayslake residents who visited the Grayslake Arts Alliance tent at the May 27 Farmers Market, where they were invited to "make their mark" in acrylic paint or other material, including photos, colored glass beads, wax strings, glue, cardboard letters and foam.

GAA members John and Zee Lacson (of Dopler Audio and ZeeShots respectively) came up with the idea as a way to increase art awareness in the community, to increase participation in the arts and promote the local arts group.

GAA members chipped in supplies that were used to create the art work.

The arts festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, in downtown Grayslake and will feature approximately 20 local artists, food, refreshments, music and for the first time, a wine tasting area.

Further information about the chamber and the arts festival is available at

http://www.grayslakechamber.com/

The Grayslake Arts Alliance is a local group of dedicated to promoting and bringing the arts to Grayslake through education, participation and development. More information about the group is available on its public facebook page,

https://www.facebook.com/grayslakeartsalliance/

Membership information is available on the GAA's private group page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/819302734882443/