Best of Show:   Pat Kroth, Fiber

Best New Artist:  Kent Epler, Sculpture

 

Fine Art:
1st:    Ken Tiessen, Pastel
2nd:   Mollie Chounard, Acrylic

Fine Craft: 

1st:    Mandy & Liz Curl, Fiber

2nd:   Jean Perkinson, Baskets

 

Best Booth:   Lisa Becker, Glass

Favorite Artist:  Kent Epler, Sculpture

Art Spectacular is a multi-experience festival of art, music and children’s programs. Founded by Rees Carillon Society Board Member, Barb Walker, Art Spectacular is a professionally juried fine art and craft show featuring collector- and museum-quality works of art and crafts. Over two days, Art Spectacular attracts approximately 5,500 to 6,500 attendees. The 50 participating artists are among the region's and nation’s most recognized artists and artisans. Art Spectacular was ranked #44 in "The Best 200 Art Fairs in the United States" in 2016 by Sunshine Artist Magazine – the only art fair in Central Illinois included in the “Best 200”. Works of art and crafts range from $50 to $7,500. In addition to a silent auction and gift basket raffle, the event features hourly carillon performances and other performances by local musicians.




Saturday, September 9, 2017  |  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, September 10, 2017  |   10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

(Held annually on the 2nd weekend of September)

Admission:  | Art Fair – Free | Kids’ Place - $2/child

Free Parking in the Park and surrounding side streets.





The Mission: It is our mission to foster the appreciation and enjoyment of the visual and performing arts and cast bells. At the 12th annual ART SPECTACULAR at the Carillon on September 9-10, 2017 this will be done by combining beautiful original artwork by juried artists, in a beautiful park setting, with beautiful music by local musicians and one of the world’s finest carillons – for the sight and sound enjoyment of art lovers in the Central Illinois area.

Only Service Animals Allowed.

Dalia Ancevicius Acrylic Dalia Art Studio Oak Lawn, IL		www.daliaartstudio.com
L. Taylor Armour Photography All Across America Fine Arts Photography Athens, IL		Email
Penny Atkinson-Potter & T J Potter Jewelry Penoir Jewelry Howell, MI		www.penoir.com
Lisa Becker Glass Art Glass Array St. Charles, MO		www.lisabeckerdesign.com
Peter Brenner Jewelry Jewelrymaker Elgin, IL		Email
Joseph Chomyn Porcelain Clay Designs in Clay South Bend, IN		Joseph.chomyn@yahoo.com
Mollie Chounard Acrylic Mollie Chounard Fine Art St. Louis, MO		www.molliechounard.com
Cat Clausen Oil Dwight, IL		www.catclausen.com
Mandy & Liz Curl Fiber Springfield, IL Mandinka Designs		www.mandinkadesigns.com
James Downey Glass Prairie Fire Glass Monticello, IL		www.prairiefireglass.com
Kent P. Epler Sculpture The Laughing Boy New Albany, IN		www.thelaughingboy.com
Neil Estrick Ceramics Grayslake, IL Neil Estrick Gallery		www.neilestrickgallery.com
Karrie Evenson-Loar Acrylic Rogers, AR Karrie Evenson Art		www.karrieevenson.com
Kathy Fields Jewelry O’Fallon, MO		www.kathyfieldsjewelry.com
Karen Fiorino Clay Makanda, IL Clay Lick Creek Pottery		www.claylickcreekpottery.com
Frank Gee Acrylic Gallatin, TN Frank Gee Studio		www.frankgee.com
Carole Harp Paper Quilling & Quilling Jewelry Rochester, IL The Quirky Quiller		www.thequirkyquiller.com
Jane Heater Photography Massillon, OH Glory Reflections Photography		www.gloryreflections.com
Reinhard Herzog Blown Glass Ballwin, MO The Reinhard Herzog Glass Studio		Email
Bobbie Johnston Fiber Urbana, IL
Nancy Krahn Jewelry Algonquin, IL Nancy Krahn Jewelry Design		www.nancykrahnjewelrydesign.com
Pat Kroth Fiber- Art Quilts Verona, WI Pat Kroth Fiber Art		www.krothfiberart.com
Linnea Lahlum Jewelry Buffalo Grove, IL Darian Design Jewelry		dariandesignjewelry on Facebook
Kathy A. Lesle Watercolor Mixed Media Chatham, IL K. Ann Originals		Email
Cynthia Linnabary Ceramics Roscoe, IL Cinlin Art		www.cinlinart.com
Karrie Evenson-Loar Acrylic Rogers, AR Karrie Evenson Art		www.karrieevenson.com
Loel Martin Photography Skokie, IL Loel Martin Photography		www.loelmartinphoto.com
Paula McKinney Fiber West Carrollton, OH Divine Fiber Arts		www.facebook.com/divinefiberarts
Reneë Michaud 2D Mixed Media Ishpeming, MI Nook and Cranny Art Studio		www.nookandcrannyart.com
Jill Morgan Fiber Springfield, IL Glitz ‘N Glam Purses		Email
Susan Palmer Ink w/Watercolor Bloomington, IL		Email
Jean Perkinson Baskets Cincinnati, OH J. P. Baskets		Email
Carolyn Phillips Jewelry Brazil, IN Studio 47 Designs		www.studio47designs.com
Stephen Phillips Metal Brazil, IN Studio 47 Designs		www.studio47designs.com
Tom O. Reed Wood Sandborn, IN Artistic Wooden Cooking Utensils		www.tomoreed.com
Barbara Roth Paper Mixed Media Springfield, IL		Email
Jill Scales Fiber Elk Grove Village, IL Daisy Bags		www.daisybags.com
John Seiz Clay Chatham, IL Seiz Pottery		www.seizpottery.com
Al Sievers Stained Glass Batavia, IL		Email
Anthony Slichenmyer Metal Olney, IL		Email
Stan Squires Watercolor Springfield, IL Stan Squires Limited Edition Prints		www.brilliantwatercolors.com
Connie Thatcher Jewelry House Springs, MO		Email
Ken Tiessen Pastel Peoria, IL		www.kentiessenart.com
Thomas Trausch Oil Woodstock, IL Trausch Fine Arts		www.trauschfinearts.com
Randy & Joy Turner Blown Glass Paris, IL Larkfield Glass		Larkfield Glass on Facebook
Joan Tweedell Printmaking South Bend, IN Studio 47 Designs		Email
Poppy Vincent Jewelry Springfield, IL Art Jewelry by Poppy		www.jewelrybypoppy.com
William Waite Wood Waterloo, WI Puzzle Mist.com		Puzzle Mist
Carolyn & Leonard Wilson Glass McHenry, IL The Glass Haus		www.theglasshaus.com
Lou Zale 2D Mixed Media Deerfield, IL		www.louzale.com

Best of Show: Bradley Bauer, Photography

 

WITH OUR THANKS TO THESE GENEROUS 2017SPONSORS:

 

ANONYMOUS

Mid-West Family Radio Stations:

                

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The Paintbrush:

Laurie & David Farrell

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Carillonneur's Club Members:

Casey’s General Stores

CEFCU

Concordia Village

Troxell

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President's Club Members:

Ameriprise Financial – Steven Koch, CFP

BJ Grand Salon & Spa

Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Meijer

Staab

 

 

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Volunteers: Please contact Barb Walker at dandbwalker58@gmail.com or 217-787-3532. Sixty volunteers are needed in half-day or full-day shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to set-up, assist artists, and deliver water; staff parking lot, gates, gift basket raffle, silent auction, Kids’ Art Sale, Kids’ Place, and the VIP tent; and close-down art fair. Enthusiastic Volunteers keep our artists happy and help make this a successful fundraiser for the Rees Carillon.

Musicians: Would you like to showcase your talent and donate an hour or two of your time for the benefit of the Rees Carillon? To apply please contact Barb Walker at dandbwalker58@gmail.com or 217-787-3532.