The Art Center–highland Park’s Gogh Green! Recycled Art Sale Raises $66,000 As It Gears Up For Fall

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THE ART CENTER–HIGHLAND PARK’S GOGH GREEN! RECYCLED ART SALE

RAISES $66,000 AS IT GEARS UP FOR

FALL 2015 CLASSES, THE OPENING OF THE NEW TAC ANNEX AND

PASTELS CHICAGO 2015: A NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION, SEPT 11 - OCT 31

HIGHLAND PARK, IL (AUGUST 2015) – More than 10,000 shoppers from the North Shore, Chicagoland, Indiana, and Wisconsin came out to “reclaim, reuse and repurpose” previously owned works of art during The Art Center - Highland Park (http://www.theartcenterhp.org/)’s (TAC) 27^th annual Gogh Green! Recycled (Pre-Owned) Art Sale.  The event was a tremendous success, raising $66,000 (a 30 percent increase over last year) to benefit education in the arts.  More than 6,000 pieces of art were sold at this highly anticipated annual event.

“This year’s donations from private collectors, galleries, estate sales, corporations and people downsizing were truly exceptional original art pieces from around the globe,” said Gabrielle Rousso, Executive Director of The Art Center–Highland Park.  “We are so grateful that so many people now know that they can donate their previously purchased artwork, furniture, frames, jewelry, knick knacks and treasures to TAC and receive a tax deduction.  The donors are always thrilled that their pieces are finding a new home where they will be appreciated and cherished.”

Gogh Green! was the perfect kick-off to TAC’s Fall Class Sessionwhich begins on September 15^th with over 100 classes and workshops for art enthusiasts of all ages. “It is through these fabulous fundraisers and grants that our art education programs continue to flourish, bringing students of all ages from surrounding communities to our Highland Park art campus to create, learn and express,” says Rousso.

More exciting news: TAC is also proud to announce the opening of its new TAC Annex located right next door at The Highland Park Community House, in the former renovated Music Institute space.  The TAC Annex Studios will be the new home for mosaics and sculpture classes and open in time for Fall classes.  The space also offers individual artist studios available for rent and art exhibition spaces.

New this Fall session are adult classes in fiber, including natural dyes with Nui Shibori taught by the amazing Japanese fiber artist Akemi Nakano Cohn, new jewelry workshops, art and yoga classes and family, youth and teen workshops/classes in ceramics, mosaics and “super sculpture”.  TAC is also offering more than 75 scholarships to children, teens, adults and seniors in need during Fall Session.

TAC is a very unique and inventive place where students of all ages can imagine, create and enjoy the visual arts through exceptional classes, gallery exhibitions, and all-access events.  In the past year, more than 3,000 students ages 4-94, enjoyed over 400 fabulous art classes and workshops, including mosaics, silk painting, jewelry making, ceramics, photography, film, cartooning, and much more.

Registration for Fall 2015 class session is now open by visiting www.theartcenterhp.org or calling (847) 432-1888.  A Fall class calendar is available by downloadinghere.

TAC HOSTS A NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION BY THE CHICAGO PASTEL PAINTERS

TAC welcomes over 30,000 people annually through it’s doors, for exhibits and events including the upcoming PASTELS CHICAGO 2015 - A NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION, September 11th – October 31^st.

Pastel Painters 2015 is a group exhibition of imagery predominantly produced in the medium of pastel, created by the most elite pastel painters from across the country. With over a hundred members from the Midwest and many states around the nation, the aspiration of the Chicago Pastel Painters is to educate the public about the beauty and permanence of pastels as a viable medium in the world of fine art and painting.

The public is invited to enjoy the exhibition opening event on Friday, October 2^nd from 6:30-9pm. The event is free and open to the public.  Wine and cheese will be served, and all attendees will receive a free Pastel Painters Exhibition Brochure.

ABOUT THE ART CENTER – HIGHLAND PARK

The Art Center Highland Park is a not-for-profit community art center committed to quality arts education and enrichment for people of all ages. With more than 400 classes and workshops, 70 faculty members, 24 exhibits each year, and the annual Festival of Fine Arts attended by 25,000 people, TAC brings the benefit of the visual arts to citizens of all ages throughout the community and North Shore.  For more information visit http://theartcenterhp.org.