Welcome!
WELCOME!
Visit our Meetings/Programs Page for a full listing of our Monthly Programs
on the 2nd Wed. of the month (unless otherwise indicated)
We hope you can attend our programs at the library which are free and open to the public!
Our meetings take place IN PERSON at Homer Township Public Library
14320 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491, 708-301-7908
Upcoming Program:
If you would like time to socialize before the meeting, please plan to arrive at 6:30 and we will be starting our announcements at 6:45 pm. Back of the Hall Voting will start at 6:40 pm. Our speaker will be starting at 7 pm or shortly after.
Note on those registered for our programs: We know things happen, so, if you have registered for a program, but can not attend, please call the library and cancel your registration-708-301-7908 to allow for others on the waitlist to be able to attend. Thank you.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Patterns of Movement to Enhance your Creativity with Elaine Gotfryd-Noonan
IN PERSON at
Homer Township Public Library
14320 W. 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
708-301-7908
PLEASE REGISTER AT: https://www.homerlibrary.org/movement2026
Registration opens April 13 at 8:30 am*
Please note that due to the nature of this program and having space in the room to move around, it is being limited to only 15 registrants. Please make a note of the date you can register, and please do not sign up unless you are sure you can make it, and please cancel if you do register and can not make it. Thank-you.
On May 13, 2026, in partnership with the Homer Township Public Library, the Lemont Artists Guild is pleased to present, at the library, Master Dance Teacher, Elaine Gotfryd-Noonan, M.S., who will show attendees how to revitalize their artistic creativity through different patterns of movement that will help them in creating. This movement/dance in an improvised way changes the thought process and can help with solving problems that occur when creating. Chairs will be used for stability and no experience is necessary to participate. To quote Henry Matisse “an artist should never be a prisoner…prisoner of style…prisoner of reputation or prisoner of success.” So, come and “step out of yourself” and enjoy learning some new movement patterns to help you “THINK DIFFERENTLY” just as the likes of Picasso, Matisse, M.C.Escher, Monet, Van Gogh, Dali did during their time! You never know what it will help you create next!
Elaine is an artist/member of the Lemont Artists Guild and Frankfort Arts Association. She has master’s degrees in Exercise Science and Library Science, and is a professional master dance teacher (having performed 11 years at the former and legendary Sabre Room in Hickory Hills, IL).
We are excited to have Elaine show us her expertise and how it can help us in our art making. Even, as an example, with getting stiff in our shoulders while creating, she can give us some tips on how to move out of that stiffness. Hope you will join us if this interests you!
The Lemont Artists Guild Meetings are open to all, you do not have to be a Lemont Artists Guild member to attend.
Visit our "Back of the Hall Page" to see our most recent LAG member's artwork voted for 1st place at our meeting!
CREATE AND CHAT: ARTISTS MEET-UP
When: 3rd Mondays unless noted otherwise
Time: 1-3 pm
Spring 2025:
April 20, 2026, May 18, 2026
Where: Homer Township Public Library (address listed above)
Artists of all kinds are welcome to join our monthly meetup group! Meet other local artists, discuss what you’re working on, and spend time creating alongside others. Bring your current project or art supplies to find inspiration & start a new one!
New folks – and all art mediums – welcome!
While this is not an instructional class, the gathering of artists can help inspire you and give you feedback or ideas on your own artwork. Or, if you haven't been able to create but want to start, join us and see what others are making. Seeing others create can be just what you need to get your own project started!
No registration required; just show up!
Please visit and "Like" our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Lemont-Artists-Guild-107474634245261
Stories of Lemont 150th Anniversary Zine
The 150th Anniversary Zine is dedicated to Lemont, its history, and the writers and artists who have celebrated it through their work. A collaborative project with the Village of Lemont and Lemont Downtown, the Lemont Writers Guild and the Lemont Artists Guild.
Contact us today to find out how to get yours!
Links:
Meet the Team Behind the Lemont 150th Zine: https://www.lemontdowntown.com/news/lemont-zine
www.lemontwriters.com - www.lemontartistsguild.org - www.artlemont.org
March 14, 2024 Daily Southtown Article:
Here's a link to the digital newspaper: https://digitaledition.dailysouthtown.chicagotribune.com/html5/desktop/production/default.aspx?&edid=c2a87462-d60d-40e5-b8e8-afbd225595d2
Here's a link to the online article: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/03/13/lemont-150th-anniversary-zine-unites-artists-writers-guild-to-tell-villages-story/
Sept. 5, 2024 Daily Southtown Article
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/09/04/writers-artists-collaborate-to-celebrate-lemont-history/
Our member exhibit in August 2023 at Gallery Seven is past but,
Jay Anderson from Gallery Seven put together a wonderful video showcasing about 52 of the 62 pieces in the show and a few artist interviews (with Lynn Rozycki, Betty Burian Kirk, Liz Connelly) and a beautiful introduction by Nancy Uznanski.
You can view the video on YouTube:*
*Please note these spelling corrections on some of the artists' names: Lynn Rozycki, Mary Fronczak Grochocinski, Lee Ristow
When you view the video, hit the "Subscribe" button so you will know about future videos posted on Gallery Seven's YouTube channel.
In spring of 2023 LAG was invited to be at Lemont Library in their display case. The theme showcased photographs of Lemont in
celebration of the Village of Lemont's 150th Anniversary!
The case had photographs of Lemont by Matt Kosic, Gene Mark, and William Uznanski (William’s submitted by Nancy Uznanski).
While the case is not on display anymore, view a fun video of the pictures here at:
and some pictures of the case at our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Lemont-Artists-Guild-107474634245261
View a slide show of some of the pictures taken at our Plein Air Outings this Summer (2022):
Click here: Plein Air Pictures
View a video taken from our Member Exhibit that we had at Lemont Center for the Arts in July, 2022:
Click here: https://youtu.be/tCBYr6Furok
Visit our Page Listing other area art groups we are in contact with: Click here
Visit our Interactive Projects Page
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. We meet on the 2nd Wed. of the month (unless otherwise noted*) in conjunction with the Homer Township Public Library. Confirmed dates will be posted on our website and through the library's website. 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.
(Pictured above, members who
attended our 2022 Holiday Gathering)
Please DO NOT SEND ANY correspondence to the library.
To Mail to Lemont Artists Guild and/or contact our
President, Liz Connelly:
To Mail Membership Application to our Treasurer: