Don Pegler exhibit opens at Iannelli Studios

An exhibit of the works of artist, illustrator and animator Don Pegler will be on display at The Kalo Foundation’s Iannelli Studios Heritage Center, 255 North Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, from Friday, June 15 through Sunday, July 15.  An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, June 15, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Pegler, who had been a board member of The Kalo Foundation since 2009, began his career as a magazine illustrator, moving on to five years with a Chicago animation studio before launching his 40 year career as an illustrator and art director at Foote, Cone & Belding.  At FCB Pegler is best remembered for the Raid Bugs he created for S.C. Johnson.  The Raid bug campaign, which originated in 1963, is part of advertising history, according to Betsy Foxwell, president of The Kalo Foundation.

“We were so fortunate to have Don lend his talents and expertise to Kalo, not only during our campaign to save Iannelli Studios last year, but also as part of our organization which has worked so diligently to safeguard the rich artistic legacy of Park Ridge as we seek to revitalize our community by working cooperatively to promote our cultural heritage.   For more information about the Pegler exhibit or The Kalo Foundation call 847-261-4595., or to donate online, go to www.kalofoundation.org.