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Throughout
the year, the Beverly Art Center presents rotating exhibitions of
contemporary art in our spectacular new 2nd floor art gallery. These
exhibits are free and open to the public. While in the neighborhood,
be sure to visit the Vanderpoel Art Association Gallery, which houses
notable works by American Impressionists and other artists, including
Mary Cassatt, Loredo Taft, Maxfield Parrish, and Grant Wood.
3 Sculptors - Wood, Steel, Cement - top
Sunday - July 12
 Exhibit: May 8-July 12
Click here to download exhibit postcard
John Colson, founder of the infamous Colson Truck Group which kept art on the walls of Chicago ’s Bop Shop throughout the 1990s, will exhibit his exquisitely crafted iconic yet whimsical wood sculptures. Colson earned his MFA at Northern Illinois University in 1989 and has worked and exhibited in Chicago since then. Pat McDonald started doing large scale sculpture for the Pier Walk Exhibit at Chicago ’s Navy Pier in 1996, and his work has been shown in installations and exhibits throughout the Midwest and around Chicago . His current media are concrete and steel. McDonald earned his MFA at Northern Illinois University in 1990. Mike Helbing creates his sculptures from found objects, primarily stainless steel, which he modifies to evoke new meaning. Helbing opened his studio in 1979 and has worked as an artist and in the field, including several years Richard Hunt, installing the artist’s sculptures. At the same time, Helbing created and installed his own sculptures in the U.S. and Canada , and around Chicagoland. He is a member artist and former chairman of the board of the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum . He earned his MFA from Northern Illinois University in 1991. Curated by Sandra Leonard and Carla Winterbottom.
Pictured art by John Colson.
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Susannah Papish:"big love" - top
Friday - July 17
Exhibit: July 17-August 23
Opening Reception: TBA
An exhibition of large-scale abstract paintings. Susannah Papish is a Chicago-based painter. Her work is represented by Skestos Gabriele Gallery, Chicago, IL. www.skestosgabriele.com.
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Women in Technology: Group Exhibition & Showcase - top
Tuesday - July 28
Exhibit: July 28-September 28
Reception: TBA
Group exhibit curated by Chris Matusek.
This exhibition will showcase the diversity, depth, skill, and strength of women working in all levels and areas of technology—from fine art, design, animation, IT, drafting, engineering, to any of the other amazing fields that fall under the broad umbrella of technology.Participants include: Nikki Renee Anderson, Laura Kleinhenz, Donna Hapac, Trudy Kooy, Miyeon Kwon in collaboration with Jihyun, Chris Matusek, Irene McCauley, Lynn Peters, Lavina Peterson, Leslie Sharpe, Ying-Fang Shen and others.
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Colson Truck Group Exhibit - top
Friday - September 25
Exhibit: September 25-October 25
Reception: TBA
Group exhibit featuring 10 Chicago artists.
Curated by Carla Winterbottom.
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33rd Annual Beverly Art Competition & Exhibition - top
Thursday - October 01
November 7 - December 27
Reception & Awards: November 6, 7-9pm
The 33rd Annual Beverly Art Competition and Exhibition, is a juried show open to artists living and/or working within 100 miles of downtown Chicago.
Jurors: Tim Anderson and Aron Packer
Entry Deadline: October 1
Click for application.
Entry Fee: A non-refundable fee of $30 ($25 BAC members) is required.
Enter Early & SAVE!
Enter by September 6: $20 ($15 BAC Members).
Enter by September 20: $25 ($20 BAC Members);
Enclose check or money order payable to the Beverly Arts Center. Additional applications in other media from the same artist will be accepted for an additional fee of $10 per application.
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5th Annual Celebrate the Arts Card Art Competition - top
Sunday - December 06
 Exhibit: December 6-27
Reception: TBA
Competition open to children ages 5-13. Students may submit original works that reflect some aspect of the arts, such as dance, theater, music or visual arts. Applications available early summer 2009.
Five winners will be selected to have their original images printed on note cards that are available for purchase at the BAC front desk for $5 a pack. Order forms will be available at the front desk. The winners will also receive a scholarship for 1 winter or spring 2010 class at the BAC.
Pictured art by one of the 2008 winners, Lily Brady (Grade 8, St. Cajeten)
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2nd Annual Digital Photo Contest Exhibit - top
Sunday - July 12
 Exhibit: June 12-July 12, 2009
Artist Reception was held on Friday, June 12, 7-9pm
(Live music by the Dan Cantone and Colin O' Malley, cash bar)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD EXHIBIT POSTCARD
Back by popular demand this contest was open to artists ages 21-35.
Works on display feature themes of: nature, landscapes, animals, people, abstractions, and architecture. Exhibit hosted by the Young Adult Board. Image pictured by Jamie Callahan.
Participating artists: Alonso Balderas (Tinley Park), Jo Beaudreau (Chicago Ridge), Elizabeth Blackburn (Beverly), Samantha Blackburn (San Fancisco, CA), Jamie Callahan (Orland Park), Franco Castillo (Chicago), Christopher Clark (Bourbonnais), Matthew Coglianese (Beverly), Megan Crosby (Chicago), Bill DeWitt (San Diego, CA), Emily Dosch (Beverly), Takiyah Harris (Kankakee), Becky Healy (Beverly), Melissa Heenan (Oak Lawn), Rachel Hewitt (Pilson), Analiese Jacobs (Downers Grove), Angie Johnson (Orland Park), Laura Kleinhenz (Oak Lawn), Sarah Legow (Chicago), John Magruder (Beverly), Chris Matusek (Worth), Bethany Angelina Mojoski (Chicago), Angela Mistina (Frankfort), Daniel Neimeier, Chris Radek (Bensenville), Mark Randazzo (Chicago), Laura Rogers (Beverly) and Karen Stone (Chicago).
Judges: Darlusz Przybysz, Photographer for D+C Fashion studio and
Carla Winterbottom, BAC Gallery Curator
2009 Winners
Best of Show - Jamie Callahan, "Untitled" Second Place - Mark Randazzo, "I Forgot What Photo This Is"
Third Place - John Magruder, "Going to Work" Honorable Mentions - Alonso Balderas, "We'll Protect the Children"
- Rebecca C Healy, "Sea of Seats"
- Chris Radek, "Triangles"
- Angela Mistina, "Early Morning One"
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Bill Dolan: "Night Walk" - top
Sunday - July 12
Exhibit: July 17-August 16
Reception: TBA
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BAC Street Journal - top
Thursday - October 01
 BAC Street Journal is now accepting submissions of poetry, short fiction, black & white photos, and black and white illustrations for consideration. This magazine will publish twice a year.
Submissions will be accepted through Oct 1 for the fall issue.
The deadline for the Spring 2009 issue has already passed.
This first issue of the BAC Street Journal is available for purchase ($5) at the BAC front desk. You can also email bacstreetjournal@yahoo.com to request a copy or for inquiries, submissions and requests for guidelines for the Fall issue.
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Evolving Artists Competition & Exhibition - top
Wednesday - December 30
Exhibit: December 30, 2009-January 30, 2010
Artist Reception: TBA
Applications available soon.
Competition open to artists age 21-35. (Including BAC staff, faculty and Young Adult Board members). Hosted by the BAC Young Adult Board.
Judge: Alice McMahon White.
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