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Alliance of Fine Art
About Us
The Alliance of Fine Art
- The Alliance of Fine Art (AFA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to the advancement of fine art education and appreciation, sharing resources,
and providing opportunities for artists. We are comprised of 12 different art leagues including the Lemont Artists Guild and have two events each year, a high school student scholarship competition and our Best of the Best Show which is comprised of award winning art from each of the 12 art leagues. There are usually over 80 pieces of artwork, that is judged and prize money is awarded. We have a reception and award ceremony at both events. See below for the 2022 Information!
2022 student scholarship competition
The 2022 Best of the Best Exhibition will not be held this year.
Check back for updates for 2023.
Alliance of Fine Art (AFA) 2022 Student Scholarship Competition Exhibit Information:
Part of the mission of the Alliance of Fine Art is to encourage and support art education. Each year the Alliance gives four monetary scholarships to high school art students through an art scholarship competition. Four scholarships are awarded: two students receive $500 scholarships and two students are awarded $250 to further their art education. Each participating art organization submits the work of 2 high school students for the competition. This artwork will be on display from March 9-12, 2022 at the Naperville Art League/Gallery located at 508 N. Center St., Naperville, IL. Download the flyer below for gallery hours and detailed information!
- Please check out the below links to see the video and the winners and the virtual show: Direct Link to Winners Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fbeRlMlmhM&t=15s
- Direct Link to the 4 Student Scholarship WINNERS’ ARTWORK ONLINE: https://allianceoffineart.org/index.html
- Direct Link to ALL THE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS’ ARTWORK ONLINE: https://allianceoffineart.org/2022-student-scholarship-competition-gallery.html
- Download the flyer below for detailed information!
2021 best of the best and student scholarship competition
Best of the Best VIRTUAL AWARDS Announced:
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Here is the direct link to watch the 2021 Alliance of Fine Art Best of the Best Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB6KyvQ5LQg
Congratulations to the winners and to all the artists in the show, there are over 50 artists showing, and only 8 awards, everyone did a great job, including LAG artists: Michael Preski, Lynn Rozycki, Cheryl Ferber, Jackie Uznanski, Terry Moore, Mary Kodl Truesdale, and Diane Harn! Way to go!
A listing of the winners is here: https://www.allianceoffineart.org/prizewinners-from-the-best-of-the-best-2021.html
You can also visit:
or Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AllianceofFineArt
AFA 2021 Best of the Best Exhibit:
May 1st to May 26th, 2021
Location: DuPage Art League and Gallery
218 W. Front Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-7090
Gallery Hours: M-F: 9 am-5 pm, Sat: 9-2 pm*
*Social distancing measures and face covering required when visiting the gallery.
Alliance of Fine Art (AFA) 2021 Student Scholarship Competition Exhibit Information:
Visit this link to see the online show:
https://www.allianceoffineart.org/2021-student-scholarship-competition.html
Visit this link to see the winners announcement:
2018 Alliance of Fine ARt Best of the Best Exhibit Winners-All images Copyright of the Artist and may not be duplicated in any manner
2018 Best in Show
Joseph Hladik
"Vessels"
Fiber
2018 1st Place
Jack Nixon
"Regeneration Michigan Avenue Bridge"
Graphite
2018 2nd Place
Gary Schirmer
"The Ripley Effect"
Oil
2018 3rd Place
Mary Yezek
"Bird's Eye"
Mixed Media
2018 Honorable Mention
Teri Tossey
"Still Life in Front of Wintery Scene"
Oil Pastel
2018 Honorable Mention
Sue Thomas
"Lake Marmo"
Pastel
2018 Honorable Mention
Robert Pennor
"Blue Jay and Crystal"
Acrylic
2018 Honorable Mention
Benjamin F. Calvert III
"Josh's Rocks"
Woodblock Relief Print
End of 2018 Best of the Best Winners