27th Annual Gogh Green Recycled Art Sale

HIGHLAND PARK, IL (JULY 24, 2015) - The Art Center Highland Park (TAC) invites the public to “reclaim, reuse and repurpose,” as it hosts its 27th annual Gogh Green! Recycled (Pre-Owned) Art sale from July 24 through August 14. Art aficionados can get a ‘first look’ at an exclusive opening benefit auction on Friday July 24th from 7-10pm, while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Tax-deductible tickets are $75 in advance or $85 at the door. All proceeds will benefit education in the arts.

“One’s old art is another’s to treasure,” says Gabrielle Rousso, Executive Director of The Art Center – Highland Park. “Each year it is so rewarding to see how excited people are as they stroll through our gallery of recycled art and choose their style to reclaim, reuse and repurpose.”

The sale includes thousands of pieces that have been donated to TAC from private collectors, galleries, estates and institutions throughout the year, including paintings, prints, ceramics, decorative objects, vintage posters, silver, antiques, sculpture, art glass, jewelry, and more.

TAC is thrilled to announce that it is the recipient of an incredibly generous donation from a private Chicago art collector. This individual has accrued art and sculptures from all over the world for the past 30 years. Of all places he could have donated to, it landed at TAC. This contribution has undoubtedly enhanced the art industry in Chicago over the years and now it will be available for sale at Gogh Green.

“I cannot begin to describe how honored and thrilled we are to house this collection. We are beyond grateful to all of our donors over the year whose artwork is being ‘recycled’ and displayed at the Gogh Green event,” says Rousso.

Gogh Green! Recycled (Pre-Owned) Art Sale will be open to the public July 24-August 14 at TAC, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035. Hours are Monday–Saturday, 9am–5:00pm. For more information on how to donate or purchase tickets to the opening event, please call 847-432-1888.