DUE TO COVID-19 WE ARE CONDUCTING ZOOM MEETINGS VIA THE HOMER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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WELCOME!
**Please note: DUE TO COVID-19 we can not meet in person at this time.
WE ARE PLANNING ZOOM PROGRAMS ON THE 2ND WED OF THE MONTH in conjunction with the
Homer Township Public Library.
SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Come and join us via ZOOM for our next meeting
WED., MAY 12, 2021, 7:00 PM (will end before 9 pm)
PHOTO TECHNIQUES FOR MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY, DEPTH OF FIELD,
AND SOFT FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTED BY LAURIE PITON
CLICK THE BELOW LINK TO REGISTER:
https://homerlibrary.org/photo-techniques
On May 12, 2021, the Homer Township Public Library and the Lemont Artists Guild present Photographer and Instructor, Laurie Piton who will give an open discussion/lecture on Macro Photography, Depth of Field and Soft Focus Photography. In discussion of Macro Photography, she will discuss the different types of macro lenses and macro filters on the market, focusing for macro, and lens opening techniques. In discussion of Depth of Field, she will discuss what depth of field is, how to control it, how to expand it, and how to use it creatively. In discussion of Soft Focus Photography, she will discuss image editing techniques and filters on the market. You will have the opportunity to ask questions while discussing these topics. This is a great opportunity to learn about some very useful, creative, and fun photo techniques from an experienced photographer!
Laurie’s photography instruction, called Creative Imagery, Inc., since 1991, has been offering photography programs to students in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Her classes have equal part instruction and hands-on experience utilizing her experience of on-location assignments to aid students in real life photographic situations. Her courses include: Digital Photography, Digital Photography and Using the Computer, Advanced Digital SLR Photography, and Composition. Visit her website at http://photog-class.com/ to find out more about her classes and find her on Facebook under her name, Laurie Piton.
This event is open to the public, so please sign up if you want to go to it, that is the only way you can attend through registering through the
Homer Library website. You do not have to be a library member or LAG member to attend.
After registering, you will receive a link FROM THE HOMER TOWNSHIP PULBIC LIBRARY to the Zoom meeting at least
15 minutes in advance of the program.....Don't see the email?
Make sure you check your SPAM/JUNK MAIL folder!
DID YOU MISS OUR APRIL 14 PROGRAM WITH JOSEPH BARABE ON ART AUTHENTICITY?
VIEW THE RECORDING HERE AT:
You may view it until Friday, April 30, 2021.
Recording link: http://bit.ly/JosephBarabeLAG
Passcode: X!X!J1w2
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Wednesdays in 2021! Programs are announced as we add them!
Click here to visit our Meetings/Programs Page
Please visit our Virtual Member Showings!
We have so much talent in our guild, and many mediums and styles. Thank you to the members who could send your work to be shown, we hope more can participate in a future show!
Visit and Like our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Lemont-Artists-Guild-107474634245261
AFA (Alliance of Fine Art) 2021 Best of the Best Show Update:
Location: DuPage Art League and Gallery
218 W. Front Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
Duration: May 1st to May 26th, 2021
VIRTUAL AWARDS RECEPTION:
Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 2 pm – 3pm (streaming information to be announced soon!)
Gallery Hours: M-F: 9 am-5 pm, Sat: 9-2 pm*
*Social distancing measures and face covering required when visiting the gallery.
LAG artists showing this year are: Cheryl Ferber, Diane Harn, Teresa Moorehouse,
Michael Preski, Lynn Rozycki, Mary Kodl Truesdale, and Jackie Uznanski
Congratulations!
Visit www.allianceoffineart.org for more information
Alliance of Fine Art (AFA) 2021 Student Scholarship Competition Exhibit Information:
Visit this link to see the online show and streaming information when the winners are announced:
https://www.allianceoffineart.org/2021-student-scholarship-competition.html
Visit our Interactive Projects Page!!
Also: Check out our Interactive Links page ( https://lemontartistsguild.org/interactive-links) with some web links to interesting sites and articles!
missMission Statement
Our mission is to enhance life in Lemont and surrounding community by providing fine art, education, instruction, programming and appreciation through a supportive environment that nurtures creativity and individuality. Currently, we are conducting our programs via ZOOM on the 2nd Tues of the month in conjunction with the Homer Township Public Library. Confirmed dates will be posted. At our meetings, we have an art program that is informative on some topic of art and sometimes interactive with the attendees.
We are a 501(c)(3)Non-For-Profit Organization.
Contact/Correspondence
Please do not send correspondence to the library.
To Mail to Lemont Artists Guild and or contact our President, Liz Connelly:
Mail Membership Application to our Treasurer:
Lemont Artists Guild-c/o Jim McGloin
1250 Prodehl
Lockport, IL 60441