Art Lovers Flock To Winnetka For North Shore Art League Fair

WINNETKA, IL — More than 3,000 art lovers attended Art in the Village, the North Shore Art League's fall art fair held this month at Hubbard Woods Park, according to organizers.

The annual juried show featured artists from across the country showcasing paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, mixed media and other works.

“What an amazing weekend," said Linda Nelson, executive director of the North Shore Art League. "The weather was great, crowds were happy, artists were delighted, and the board, staff, and volunteers were so very appreciative!”

Nina Weiss, a professional landscape artist and educator, served as the judge for the show.

“I was honored to be the judge for this talented group of artists," Weiss said. "It was difficult to choose just a few winners among so many worthy contenders.”

Top prize went to Peggy Feliot Jensen of Erie, Colorado. Second place was awarded to David Zach of Moline and third place to Jane Frey of Elk Grove Village.

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Honorable mentions went to Sally Bradl of Chicago, Joe Ruck of Rolling Meadows and Brian Eppley of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, according to the league.

The event included a silent auction for attendees to bid on donated artwork, with all proceeds going to the North Shore Art League, a 97-year-old nonprofit located at the Winnetka Community House.

This year's Art in the Village also featured Lisa DiPinto, a Chicago-based artist and league faculty member who offered rapidly completed oil portraits of attendees.