Representative pieces of Kreig’s collection will be on exhibit at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21 when she talks about ``Establishing and Expanding a Folk Art Collection’’ during The 31th Annual Country Folk Art Festival in Robinson Hall at Kane County Fairgrounds. Kreig’s presentation is free with $6 show admission. Reservations are recommended. Phone 815-772-3279.
Kreig’s fascination with contemporary American Folk Art began on a road trip to Georgia with college friends when the group sought out and visited several artists at their home studios. Since then she has made traveling the US an adventure to ``discover’’ more artists while seeing America’s wonders.
``Road trips are easier for collecting but UPS is my friend when I find pieces too large to carry back in luggage,’’ quips Kreig.
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She considers folk art festivals part of her collecting process, too. ``Any opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work makes it all the more meaningful, and fun, when you get home. Literally every picture tells a story,’’ promises Kreig.
Long considered one of the finest of its type in America, the strictly juried Country Folk Art Festival offers just that opportunity to meet some of America’s finest creative artisans who are on hand to personally show and sell their work. The show has long been considered one of the finest of its types in America. For example – Will Moses (great-grandson of the legendary Grandma Moses) will present his newest painting - ``Come Blow Your Horn.’’ Tony Costanza will show his current edition of clever wood carvings, many with a seasonal edge. From chalkware to sculpted primitives, from seasonal décor to handwoven Nantucket baskets – the Country Folk Art Festival offers something for everyone. It is produced by Robin Reed of Art of the Heartland, Inc.
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And for Janet Kreig, The Country Folk Art Festival represents an opportunity to stimulate more interest in her fascinating passion – folk art.
When not exploring artists or downhill ski racing, Kreig supports those two avocations as a Registered Interior Designer who manages projects and construction for interior workplace environments throughout the US. At home in St. Charles she can be found at The Hauser Group, a company that offers interior design, project and construction management services.
Show Details
The 30th Annual Autumn Country Folk Art Festival
Date/time: 6-10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22
Tickets: $8 Friday; $6 Saturday; $4 Sunday. Children younger than 15 attend free. Ask about group rates.
Location: Kane County Fairgrounds, Robinson Hall, Randall Road between Routes 64 (North Avenue) and 38 (Roosevelt Road), one mile west of downtown St. Charles. Free parking.
Other details: home-made food and refreshments; all exhibits under roof; handicapped accessible; strollers allowed.
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The 31st Annual Autumn Country Folk Art Festival
When: 6 - 10 p.m. preview Friday, Sept. 20; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22
Where: Robinson Hall, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 Randall Road, between Route 64 (North Avenue) and Roosevelt Road (Route 38), one mile west of downtown St. Charles. Free parking.
Tickets: $8 Friday; $6 Saturday; $4 Sunday. Children younger than 15 attend free. Ask about group rates.
Other details: home-made food and refreshments; all exhibits under roof; handicapped accessible; strollers allowed.
Special events:
· 6-10 p.m. Friday – Legendary WGN Radio personality Orion Samuelson signs copies of his book ``You Can’t Dream Big Enough’’ (Bantry Bay Books; $26.95)
· 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday – Jim Van Hoven of Period Windsor Chairs and Accessories builds a chair during the show
· 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday – Fiber artist Natasha Lehrer of Esther’s Place presents continuous booth demonstrations and mini-classes
· 2 p.m. Saturday – ``Establishing and Expanding a Folk Art Collection’’ – a lecture by interior designer Janet Kreig. Representative pieces of her collection are on exhibit. Free with $6 show admission. Reservations are recommended. Phone: 815-772-3279.
Show information: Robin Reed, Art of the Heartland, Inc., 815-772-3279 or www.artoftheheartlandinc.com
Travel and lodging: St. Charles (IL.) Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800-4373 or www.visitstcharles.com
Media contact: Patricia Gerlach, Gerlach Group, 847-882-9377.
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