THE ART CENTER-HIGHLAND PARK HOSTS FIRST OUT-SID-ER ART EVENT AN EVENING OF EDGY, NO RULES ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

HIGHLAND PARK, IL (November 13, 2015) – The Art Center - Highland Park (TAC) is hosting the area’s first and only Out•sid•er Art Event on Friday, November 13th, showcasing the unique and exceptional talents of “street” artists. Outsider art is generally produced by self-taught artists that are not part of the traditional artistic establishment. While not classically trained, these outsider artists present unconventional views of the world with beloved whimsy, edgy and fun works of art.

“We noticed at our Gogh Green! Recycled Art event that some of the most coveted pieces people loved and grabbed, were from these eclectic outsider artists,” says Gabrielle Rousso, Executive Director at TAC. “When we learned that the Judith Racht Gallery in Harbert, MI was no longer hosting its popular long-running event, the annual Outsider Art Festival, we decided to showcase outsider artists at this new Fall event at TAC for all to enjoy.”

In addition to celebrating such obsessively creative and quirky artists as Lea Atiq, Ellen Greene, Debo Groover, Mary King, Bruce New, and Frank Joseph Zirbel, TAC Out•sid•erArt patrons will delight in an evening of great jazz from David Dallison and Friends while enjoying BBQ bites from Real Urban Barbeque, artisan beer from The Art of Beer, and bourbon flights from Barrel Crossing Tap & Grill.

“There is something in every price point at the Out•sid•er Art event, with various outsider art pieces ranging from $75 to $5,000,” continued Rousso. “This type of visionary art reflects true passion, excitement, whimsy and humor, and we anticipate this turning into a highly anticipated, social, event that appeals to people of all ages, especially the young, hip art lovers in our community.”

Tickets to the Out•sid•er Art event on Friday, November 13th are $50 and can be purchased online at www.theartcenterhp.org or by calling 847-432-1888. All proceeds benefit education on the arts.

ABOUT THE ART CENTER – HIGHLAND PARK

The Art Center Highland Park is a not-for-profit community art center committed to quality arts education and enrichment for people of all ages. With more than 400 classes and workshops, 70 faculty members, 24 exhibits each year, and the annual Festival of Fine Arts attended by 25,000 people, TAC brings the benefit of the visual arts to citizens of all ages throughout the community and North Shore. For more information visit http://theartcenterhp.org.

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