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Painting in Maxwell Garden, Chicago: Carol Carter and Anne Farley Gaines
September 7 - September 8
“Pollinators and Local Plantings” – Painting in the Gardens
A watercolor and mixed-media workshop to be given by Carol Carter, St. Louis watercolor artist, and Anne Farley Gaines, Chicago multi-media artist and muralist.
Morning Glories, Carol Carter
Black River, Early Fall, Anne Farley Gaines
Maxwell Street Community Garden
Dates and Times:
- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th at 10AM – 3PM.
Carol will demonstrate her watercolor technique and lead the workshop. - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th at 12:15 PM – 5:15PM.
Anne will demonstrate her mixed-media technique and lead the workshop.
These two lively workshops will be given at the MAXWELL STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN, 1150 W. 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60608. Tables, chairs, and several art supplies will be provided. There is room for as many as 25 participants. In case of rain, we will meet indoors at 1907 S. Halsted St. Street parking is available in both locations.
Carol Carter will lead participants in incorporating pollinators such as butterflies and bees into artwork inspired by the flora found in the Maxwell Street Community Garden. Anne Farley Gaines will share her expertise in using mixed-media materials to capture the essence of this urban oasis. In addition to paint , some of the materials she will use will be Asian papers and adhesives, plus natural materials such as bark, leaves and pine needles.
Join the discussion on the essential role of preserving pollinators in our global ecosystems and agriculture.
Cost: $165 per day or $295 for both days.
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Both artists are members of Artists for Climate Awareness, which is hosting these workshops. A portion of the proceeds will go to Chicago Womens Caucus for Art, which is co-sponsoring the workshop. Maxwell Street Community Garden will receive a percentage, and a portion will go toward an annual membership in Artists for Climate Awareness. (See below.) |
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Several supplies will be donated. A suggested supply list will be sent to all participants.
For further questions, please contact Anne Farley Gaines at GAINESART@yahoo.com and put “ACA workshops” in the subject line. You may also call or text at (312) 203-9964.
Completed works from these two workshops may be selected for an exhibition of works at a Chicago gallery on climate awareness.
Artists for Climate Awareness is pleased to offer this workshop as part of its series to help artists learn how to use art as a way to bring social awareness to conservation efforts in your communities.
As such, a portion of the workshop fee will go toward a Contributors membership in Artists for Climate Awareness.
Each participant will be automatically considered a member of Artists for Climate Awareness at the Contributor’s level (equivalent to $35) for one year. Contributors get workshop and event discounts, news, an opportunity to publish their artwork on our website, and enhanced insider participation.
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