Wilson Artists' Group for Chicago Artists Month 2011

The Wilson Artists’ Group explores Chicago Artists Month’s theme: “Artful Networks.”

October presentation highlights the value of community and interaction among artists

July 17, 2011, Chicago.  The painters of the Wilson Artists’ Group have long thought of themselves as an “Artful Network,” so the Chicago Artists’ Month 2011 theme feels tailor-made for them.  During the month of October they will present “Painting Together – How We Grow as Artists,” an exhibition of work and three artist talks, all open to the public. The exhibition will consist of work by all ten members of the Group. Also, Ann Ponce will discuss how an artist critiques a painting, Meredith Dytch will discuss how her growth as an artist has been dependent on painting with, and learning from, her fellow artists , and Patricia Larkin Green will talk about the value of being part of an artistic community. Ms. Ponce says, “We want to demonstrate how beneficial it is for artists to work together, using our own group as an example.”

The events will be held at the Ann Ponce Studio, 1819 W. Wilson Avenue, Chicago.  The schedule is:

 Saturday, Oct. 1^st and Sunday, Oct. 2^nd:  Exhibition, from 11 am. - 6 pm.

                                        (In conjunction with the Ravenswood Art Walk)

Saturday, Oct. 8^th,    10:00 am. - 5:00 pm, Exhibition

1:00 – 1:30 pm, Talk by Meredith Dytch: “An Unconventional Education – How I Expanded my Horizons and Grew as an Artist.” The artist will be available afterward for questions. Light refreshments will be served.

Saturday, Oct. 15^th, 10:00 am. - 5:00 pm, Exhibition

1:00 – 1:30 pm, Talk by Patricia Larkin Green: “An Artist’s Community.”  The artist will be available afterward for questions. Light refreshments will be served.

 Saturday, Oct. 22^th, 10:00 am. - 5:00 pm, Exhibition.

1:00 – 1:30 pm, Talk by Ann Ponce: “The Art of the Critique: How to Produce Astounding Results by Talking with Artists about their Work.”  The artist will be available afterward for questions. Light refreshments will be served.

The Wilson Artists’ Group:

 The Wilson Artists' Group started as "A Day of Painting" in Evanston in 1993 at the Gay Riseborough Studio. In 2006 the group began working together at the Ann Ponce Studio, 1819 W. Wilson, in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. Participation was voluntary and artists convened weekly with their painting supplies, ready to work together on individual projects in a friendly and supportive environment. Current participants include Ann Ponce, Bonnie Zak, Fran Edmondson, Fran Mazur, Kate Tully, Margaret Nicosia, Mary Barnes Gingrich, Michael Latala, Meredith Dytch, Patricia Larkin Green, and Thomas Allen Pauly.

“Painting Together – How We Grow as Artists,” presented by The Wilson Artists’ Group, is part of Chicago Artist’ Month 2011, the sixteenth annual celebration of Chicago’s vibrant visual art community presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture. For more information, visit www.chicagoartistsmonth.org