Adler Center Plans Community Conservation Exhibition

LIBERTYVILLE, IL - From the Adler Center: The Adler Center is pleased to partner with ArtMakers North for a special fine arts exhibition focused on conservation this April.

Conservation Conversation is a visual discussion about the natural beauty of our environment, ecological issues, and sustainable living. The free exhibition is open from April 3 - 27. Conservation Conversation will also feature a discussion series with regional conservation groups, and Earth Day activities for the whole family.

"Artists have long had a fascination — and deep respect — for the planet on which we exist," says Exhibitions Coordinator, Beth McKenna. "The works in this show represent a variety of mixed media and broadly encompass nature-related subjects, the natural sciences, natural products used as art, or the relationship of the urban environment to nature."

ArtMakers North is a diverse collective of mid-career artists from the Chicago Area, and many members of the group also contribute to the art world as instructors, curators, and gallery directors. See the exhibition April 3 - 27. Gallery hours are M-F 9:30-6:30 and Sat. 9:30-1:30.

Be sure to mark your calendar for three special events featuring Conservation Conversation:

* Opening Reception: Friday, April 5, from 6 - 8 pm. Start your weekend with this lively community event. The Adler Center launches this nature-inspired exhibit with live music, wine, refreshments and discussion with the artists. Free Admission.

* Earth Day Activity Fair: Sunday, April 14 from 1 - 3 pm. The Adler Center invites all ages to participate in a group recycled art installation, go on a nature scavenger hunt, see the exhibition, meet with local conservation experts, and clear litter from the Adler Center's grounds. Bring new and gently used shoes; textiles and stuffed animals, glasses and hearing aids for a SWALCO recycling drive. Scout groups receive a fun patch. Free Admission, registration required for all groups.

* Gallery Night: Wednesday, April 17 from 7 - 8:30 pm. See the exhibition through the eyes of the artists. Members of ArtMakers North will lead a gallery tour and share stories about their creative process. The evening will also feature visitors from regional conservation groups, there to share information about their local initiatives. Free Admission.

The David Adler Music & Arts Center is not-for profit organization dedicated to promoting music and the arts as an integral part of everyday life. Its year-round activities are designed to foster critical thinking and interpretation, participation, entertainment, and achievement in music and the arts for the people of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The David Adler Music & Arts Center maintains and interprets the historic home of architect David Adler, which is the base of its activities, and a visual image of the harmony between music, the arts and daily life.