New July Exhibit by Jill Clark at NSYMCA Community Gallery

Northbrook, IL: July 2023 – North Suburban YMCA’s Community Gallery is showcasing local artist Jill Clark throughout the month of July. All of the work featured will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Visual Arts department of the NSYMCA.

Clarks images speak to the heart in a small, simple, and unassuming way. Until the NSYMCA exhibit, Clark has only shared her work with friends and family. “We don’t see them coming, the small moments when peace rushes over us and takes our breath away,” exclaims Jill Clark. “The glimpses of pure everyday joy that can bring tears to our eyes, that is how I envision art.”

Clark studied art at Illinois State University, Ray-Vogue School of Design, and the school of the Art Institute of Chicago. She also taught drawing, painting, and multimedia classes privately, as well as in the classroom. In addition to art, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her three grandchildren.

The NSYMCA’s Community Gallery celebrates the diversely talented artists living and working in Chicago’s northern suburbs with monthly exhibits that are free and open to the public. For more information about art at the North Suburban YMCA, contact Cathie Winnie at cwinnie@nsymca.org or 847-272-7250.

About the North Suburban YMCA

The North Suburban YMCA services Northbrook and 14 surrounding communities with programs and tools that help its residents become healthier, more connected, and confident, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The NSYMCA focuses on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility and is a charitable organization, inclusive and welcoming to all in our community. Learn more at NSYMCA.org.