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Upcoming Exhibits/Events
Gallery Room at Pollyanna Brewing Company
Curated by the Art and Culture Commission of Lemont/Lemont Center for the Arts
Where: 431 Talcott Ave, Lemont, IL
Pollyanna's hours are: Tue-Thu: 3p-10p / Fri: 3p-11p / Sat: 12p-11p / Sun: 12p-7p
Current Showing:
Ink & Feathers-Art and Photography of Brad Tammaro
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ink-feathers/515120264864475/
Reception: January 5th, 2025, from 1 - 3 PM. It is open to all ages, families are welcome.
See the work of local artist, photographer, and LCA commissioner Brad Tammaro.
Brad has been a working photographer for 20 years. Whether it’s been documenting a wedding or sporting event, wandering around in nature, or walking around his backyard with a camera in hand, he is constantly looking for that next great photograph.
When he puts the camera down, Brad uses ink and paper to create canvases that help him process thoughts around religion, myth, and story. The ink drawings also work as a form of active meditation. Ink & Feathers will combine a series of ink drawings with photo prints of birds, a recurrent subject in Brad's personal photo work.
Upcoming Showing at the Gallery Room at Pollyanna, Lemont:
New Year, New Beginnings Local Art Contest
State Senator John Curran invites artists from across the 41st State Senate District to explore the theme of "New Year, New Beginnings." This theme embraces the spirit of renewal, transformation, and the infinite possibilities that come with the start of the new year.
Deadline to enter: Dec. 31, 2024 is the last day to enter. You must live in the 41st State Senate District.
Click here to find out more:
Link to details for art contest: https://senatorcurran.com/state-senator-john-currans-new-year-new-beginnings-art-contest/
or also at: https://www.artsdupage.org/classified/new-year-new-beginnings-art-contest/
Visit the show in January from Jan. 21 to Jan. 26, 2025
The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $200 gift card to Blick Art Materials and five winners will have their submissions displayed at Pollyanna Brewing in Downtown Lemont from January 21st to January 26th. Senator John Curran will have special reception in the winners' honor, and each participant will receive a certificate of recognition from his office
Artist Reception will be on Sunday, January 26, 2025. (Time has not been announced yet.)
Looking to Showcase Your Art?
The Art & Culture Commission of Lemont/Lemont Center for the Arts recently started collaborating with Pollyanna Brewing Company located in Lemont Downtown at 431 Talcott Ave, Lemont, IL to create The Gallery Room, a rotating art gallery that celebrates local creators.
An individual's artwork is on display for 6-8 weeks inside the brewery and the artist has the option to host an opening reception. A few pictures are attached of past exhibitions.
The ACC and Pollyanna are looking for artists to promote in 2025.
If you are interested in showing your work or for more information, please email Brad Tammaro directly at: info@bradtammaro.com
Brad Tammaro
Photographer and ACC Commissioner
Lemont, IL
@brad_tammaro
www.bradtammaro.com
While being a separate organization from LAG, the Lemont Art and Culture Commission was formerly housed at Lemont Center for the Arts (LCA). It had exhibits of original artwork and a gift shop with jewelry and handcrafted gifts from local artists on display and for sale. The Lemont Art & Culture Commission is a group of seven appointed members with the mission of enriching the community by cultivating and promoting the appreciation of our heritage through public Art. The Commission has completed several community art projects to date including the downtown mosaic planters at the Village Hall and along Stephen Street; the Stephen Street Bridge mosaics; and the "Pride of Lemont" mural on Front Street. The Lemont Center for the Arts location was run with the commissioners and volunteers, some of which were also LAG members. They had to to close their location at 1243 State Street in Lemont, IL, but are in search of finding a new location. Please support the Lemont Art and Culture Commission and if you want to volunteer or have any ideas for a location in Lemont, please visit their website and contact them or see their email, below.
VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT: https://www.artlemont.org/ Visit and Like their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LemontCenterForTheArts
Lemont Art and Culture Commission is always looking for volunteers! If you have an interest in volunteering, leave a message at their phone # above or email them at lemontcenterarts@gmail.com
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