Launch of Lincoln Art Institute’s
‘Open Easel’ a perfect evening
A gallery full of fine art, music, food, a
warm reception enjoyed by all
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[March 17, 2015]
LINCOLN - The Lincoln Art Institute was
the place to be Thursday evening. A large crowd of art lovers from
throughout central Illinois gathered for the opening reception of
the “Open Easel” show, a concept that was brought to fruition by
Logan County Arts member Mitch Douglas.
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Douglas and members of Logan County Arts put out the call to
central Illinois artists that for this show, the Lincoln Art
Institute was their venue. More than thirty artists took advantage
of the invitation. Each was allowed to submit five pieces. According
to Logan County Arts member Pam Moriearty, artists from Lincoln,
Springfield, Decatur, Mason City, Manito and Pekin submitted their
work. Members of LAI were on hand last Monday to welcome the artists
and catalog their submissions.
According to Pam, the job of hanging all of the art was a challenge.
It took the group about four hours to group the pieces so that the
items did not clash with one another and there was a good flow along
the walls given the variety of art that was brought in. There were
no restrictions on what type of art was allowed in the show. Poetry,
woodworking, jewelry, ceramics, photography, water colors,
sculpture, and more traditional paintings were on view. Every spare
inch of display space at the Lincoln Art Institute was utilized.
![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2015/Mar/14/images/ads/current/business_directory_filler.png) Once again the lighting and beautiful space at the Lincoln Art
Institute compliments the art. LAI owner Moses Pinkerton had a
vision for the building that he bought in 2008. After two years of
hard work, the Lincoln Art Institute and Think Tank opened its doors
in 2010. The LAI has brought a wonderful space for art to Lincoln, a
very unique venue that has been drawing crowds of art lovers that
has enhanced downtown Lincoln.
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The entire Shull family Don, Sandy and daughter Deb Andrews,
exhibited art at Open Easel Thursday evening. Don’s head turning
sculpture “Hot Job” brought second glances throughout the
evening. It has been in the front window all week, and word has
it that people walking past had to stop and check it out.
Heather Cosby, owner of Flossie & Delzena’s, catered the event.
“I have noticed that there are several generations of families
attending the opening tonight”, she said.
Logan County Arts member Tony Shuff, his wife Pam and daughter
Rachelle, provided music for the first half of the evening. Tanya
Conrady and Maureen Douglas played Celtic Harps for the second act.
It was the complete evening.
Open Easel runs through the end of March. Contact Moses Pinkerton to
arrange for a showing. His number is 217-651-8355.
The next Logan County Arts show will open on Thursday April 9 with
an opening reception. The theme will be Religious and Spiritual
Inspiration.
[Curt Fox] |