A Fine Art & Fine Craft Show
 

 

 

 

August 2 & 3, 2008                

Sponsored by the Elgin Branch of the American Association of University Women

Contact information:
Jeanne Hebeisen, 602 Prospect, Elgin, IL 60120
>For more information, call (847) 741-6264

 

If you aren't familiar with us. . .

Art Showcase 2008 is a juried fine art & fine craft show, sponsored by the Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) in conjunction with FoxFireFest 2   This is our 49th year, our seventeenth year with the city. Our goal is always to offer a show that will provide area residents a unique opportunity to experience and purchase original art or limited edition prints. Up to $2500 in prizes will be awarded.

 

Art Showcase History

August 2nd & 3rd, 2008 will bring the 48th consecutive Art Showcase, presented by the Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women, to the Elgin community. AAUW member,  Janet Heinicke, an artist herself, brought into fruition her dreams of presenting a quality art show in Elgin for the education and enjoyment of the community with the assistance of AAUW branch members in 1960.  

Art Showcase has been  presented in many different locations throughout the Elgin area over the years including Lord’s Park, Hemmens Plaza, Spring Hill Mall, the Gail Borden Library, and the Milk Pail   At times the show also included a children’s art display, a used book sale, artists’ demonstrations, musical entertainment, and children’s art activities.

Sixteen years ago, the City of Elgin approached AAUW and from that conversation the Fine Arts Festival was born, with Art Showcase as its centerpiece.  In 2007 the Fine Arts Festival was replaced by a new city festival – the FoxFireFest.  Again, AAUW’s  Art Showcase is an integral part of this new and exciting community event.

Currently about 80 artists participate from all over the United States .  Art Showcase presents $2500 in awards each year.  Many works of art have been purchased by the Gail Borden Library and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission and are currently on display in the gallery on the lower level of the Hemmens Cultural Arts Center , Elgin .