Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Ottawa Art League website research



The Ottawa Art League, established in 1967, has a mission to cultivate and promote a greater interest in art.

The Ottawa Art League meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month except in June and December. 

Meetings are held in the lower level of the 807 Building on LaSalle Street in downtown Ottawa.

Come meet fellow artists!

Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

General Meeting: 7pm SHARP

2011 Programs
January ~ Tim Pfiffner of Great Lakes Clay www.greatclay.
February ~ League Members Show & Tell
March ~ Basic Mat Cutting with Sharon Danielson & Adrienne Pike Adelphia
April ~ Acrylics with Carol Crane
May ~ Mandalas with Susan Burton
June ~ Annual Picnic
July ~ Ceramic Jewelry with Reanna Pelszynski
August ~ Diana Garrett - Tips & Tricks/Prismacolor pencils/markers & pastels
September ~ Members Show & Tell
October ~ TBA
November ~ Barb Barrowstable-Textile Arts/needle felting
December ~ Annual Holiday Party

  The League is open to anyone interested in art. Bring a friend!


The Ottawa Art League is a recognized 501 (c) 3 organization


The Ottawa Art League was established in 1967 by a group of artists from the Illinois Valley Area.  It is a non-profit organization.  The Ottawa Art League has a mission to cultivate and promote a greater interest in art and also encourages the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience among both professional and amateur artists.

The Ottawa Art League meets the first Wednesday of each month in downtown Ottawa except for June & December.  The OAL draws members from across LaSalle, Livingston, Putnam, Bureau, DeKalb, Lee, Grundy and Kendall counties.

The Ottawa Art League conducts meetings for the presentation and discussion of knowledge and techniques for the improvement of amateur art.  The OAL arranges local competitions for amateur and youth artists in the community and offers awards and prizes for the purpose of encouraging contributions to art.
There are a variety of 2d and 3D Fine Artists that are active members of the Ottawa Art League.  Examples include: Oils, acrylics, watercolors, graphite, charcoal, pen & ink, pastels, printmaking, photography, wood-carving, ceramics, sculpture, fiber-art, stained glass, blown glass, fused glass, metals and jewelry.






Friends of the Ottawa Art League

W. Scott & Joanne Fenton
Streator, IL.

Darlene Spelich
Peru, IL.


Patrons of the Ottawa Art League

Carol & Josh Englehaupt of Our Home Studio
Marseilles, IL.




Sponsors of the Ottawa Art League

A Grant from
The Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust

Robert Davies
Streator, IL.
For more information or inquiries e-mail


ottawaartleague@yahoo.com
or contact one of the following:


President
Richard Natanek
phyllis@lpcstudio.com
815.357.8458

Vice President
Adrienne Pike Adelphia

Secretary
Carol Crane
carola_crane_340@comcast.net

815.224.4227

Treasurer
Reanna Pelzynski
reannap@hotmail.com

815.223.0714

Membership Chair
Danielle Fanning
815.434.4638
807 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL.61350


Gallery Hours:
Saturday 10am-Noon

We now offer
Gift Certificates
For more details on shows contact the Ottawa Art League at
ottawaartleague@yahoo.com

For more details on shows contact the Ottawa Art League at
ottawaartleague@yahoo.com
Art in the Park ~ August 6th & 7th, 2011
Members Only Show ~ September 2011

Spring Visions of the Valley ~ March  2012
Town & Country Amateur Adult and Youth Show ~ April 2012

Membership is open to anyone interested  in art. 
Single Membership is $20.00/year
A Family Membership is 30.00/year
Students $10.00/year

Membership Form

Name______________________________________________
Additional Family Members____________________________ 
Address____________________________________________
City__________________ State_______Zip_______________
Phone_____________________________________________
E-mail_____________________________________________
Website_____________________________________________
Media______________________________________________

Please make check payable to: 
Ottawa Art League

Annual dues are for a regular calendar year January through December     

Please send your information and  payment to:

Ottawa Art League Membership
Danielle Fanning
308 West Superior St.
Ottawa, IL. 61350
Ottawa Art League Membership Categories & Benefits                         

General Member Benefits
Meeting participation on the first Wednesday of each month with demos and presentations
Ottawa Art League Show participation at the member price
No jury fee for members for shows as long as the member has brought artwork to meetings
Workshops open to members at reduced prices
Open participation in the Members’ Show held once a year
Opportunity to participate and show work in the League's Gallery
Entry in the Membership Booklet 
Optional recognition on website
Opportunity to network with other artists
Contact information for fellow members 
Monthly newsletter
Notices of upcoming exhibits, shows & special events


Friends of the Ottawa Art League
Contribution of $50 to $150

All of the benefits accorded a member of the Ottawa Art League
A gift certificate to the Ottawa Art League Gallery
Participation in the Ottawa Art League Summer Picnic and Annual Holiday Party
Recognition of Friends status at each public display of the Ottawa Art League

Patrons of the Ottawa Art League
Contribution of $151 to $350

All of the benefits accorded a member of the Ottawa Art League
A gift certificate to the Ottawa Art League Gallery
Participation in the Ottawa Art League Summer Picnic and Annual Holiday Party
Recognition of Patron status at each public display of the Ottawa Art League

Sponsors of the Ottawa Art League
Contribution of $351 or more

All of the benefits accorded a member of the Ottawa Art League
A gift certificate to the Ottawa Art League Gallery
Participation in the Ottawa Art League Summer Picnic and Annual Holiday Party
Recognition of Sponsor status at each public display of the Ottawa Art League
Links

Ottawa Art League Member Websites


Carol & Joshua Englehaupt
www.ourhome-studio.net
 
Richard & Phyllis Natanek
www.lpcstudio.com

Adrienne Pike Adelphia
www.adriennepike.com

Carol Crane

Marcia Crosby
Susan Burton

Art Friends

Kendall Arts Guild

McLean County Arts Center
www.mcac.org

Prairie Arts Council
www.prairieartscetner.org

Quad City Arts
www.quadcityarts.com

Alliance of Fine Art
www.allianceoffineart.com

Great Lakes Clay

Oak Park Art League
www.opal-art.com

Park Ridge Art League
www.parkridgeartleague.org

Lemont Artists Guild
www.lemontartistsguild.org

Peoria Art Guild
www.peoriaartguild.org

DuPage Art League
www.dupageartleague.org

Berwyn Arts Council
www.berwynartscouncil.org

North Shore Art League
www.northshoreartleague.org

Illinois Arts Alliance
www.artsalliance.org

Illinois Arts Council
www.state.il.us/agency/iac

Illinois Artisans Association
www.museum.state.il.us/

40 North/88West
www.40North.org

South Bend Museum of Art
www.sbrma.org


Local, tourism & information

Ottawa Chamber of Commerce

City of Ottawa
www.cityofottawa.org

Ottawa Visitors Center
www.experienceottawa.com

Illinois River Area Chamber of Commerce
www.iracc.org

LaSalle County Area Tourism
www.enjoylasallecounty.com

Herritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.heritagecorridorcvb.com/

Ottawa Scouting Museum
www.ottawascoutingmuseum.org
Illinois Tourism
www.enjoyillinois.com

Art Institute of Chicago
www.artic.edu

Community

Ottawa Area Newspapers



Radio Stations
www.wcmy1430.com



Reddick Library
www.reddicklibrary.org

Book Stores
www.bookmouse.org


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