Young artists works garner strong
interests in LAI May show
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[May 15, 2017]
LINCOLN
- The Lincoln Art Institute and Logan County Arts invited young
artists from the area to display their paintings and sculptures at a
gallery opening Thursday evening. This is always a special evening
because gallery attendees get to see what the next generation of
artists is doing. And the artists get to show their work in the
spectacular space of the Lincoln Art Institute and talk art with
those attending.
While most of the artists are from Lincoln Community High School
studying with art instructor Miss Washburn, a few others from area
schools were present.
India Weaver is homeschooled and she had a chance to show off her
art along with everyone else. Her series of portraits of a girl, and
her animals, drew a lot of interest. She was even one of the first
to sell a painting to a pleased patron.
Another artist, Hannah Hunter, did not have a price on her painting
“Ocean”, but that did not stop Jeremiah and Kaitlin Ratliff from
asking if they could buy it. She was only too pleased to say, yes.
Jeremiah and Kaitlin are relative new comers to the monthly openings
at the Lincoln Art Institute. “We love this event and plan on
attending every monthly opening,” said Jeremiah. This is their
second purchase. “I guess we have become art purchasers because of
the Lincoln Art Institute,” Kate said with a laugh. Their purchases
will be divided between Jeremiah’s office at Lincoln Christian
University and their apartment.
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The Ratliff’s are not the only ones pleased with the quality of
art at the monthly shows at the LAI, as indicated by the increasing attendance
on opening night.
Artist Rob Swofford provided the street side music for this month’s opening.
It is wonderful that the young artists have a place to display their art, but it
is equally special when those attending think the art is good enough to purchase
and display in their homes. It is an affirmation for any artist that someone
wants to buy their work. Perhaps one of the artists in Thursday evening’s show
will take the accolades they received as an indication that their talent
deserves to be pursued further. One or more may become a known artist and tell
someone years from now that they sold their first painting while still a
teenager, and it was in a gallery on the square in Lincoln, Illinois.
The Young Artist’s show will continue at the Lincoln Art Institute through the
end of the month. Contact Moses Pinkerton at the LAI for hours or for a private
showing. His number is 217-651-8355.
[Curtis Fox] |