July 16, 2021
Lake County Continues Art in Public Places Exhibit Throughout Summer
Lake County Government is pleased to announce the newest Art in Public Places exhibit entitled "Mixed Media Invitational: Healing and Material Processes".
On display now through Sept. 10, this exhibit includes artwork created by established encaustic and collage artists Rebecca Stahr and Crystal Marie, and talented artists and students Lee Judilla, Stasie Cruz, and Hunter Birch. Artist, instructor, and College of Lake County (CLC) Community Arts Outreach and Engagement Coordinator Katrina Davis-Salazar curated the show. Stasie Cruz, an animation major at CLC, serves as the assistant to the curator.
"The positive feedback and excitement from all who walk through the now art-filled building has been wonderful," said Davis-Salazar. "The mixed media work explores memory, reclamation, introspection, spiritual connection, and healing. The exhibit includes encaustic, collage, charcoal, chalk-marker, oil, and pencil techniques."
The current exhibit will be on display in the main lobby of the Lake County administration building located at 18 N. County Street in Waukegan, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Parking is available in the attached parking garage and is free for the first two hours. A public reception will take place on Wednesday, July 28 at 1 p.m. This is a chance to meet the artists. All are welcome to attend.
An exhibit celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month will be held Sept. 15 to Nov. 2, and and will be curated by Davis-Salazar. The final exhibit for this year will honor "Legends of Lake County" and is tentatively scheduled to run from November 5 to January 3.
Lake County's Art in Public Places program was created in 2021 in partnership with local artists, arts organizations and galleries. Throughout the year, free exhibits will be on display at the county's main administration building in downtown Waukegan.
To learn more about Lake County's Art in Public Places program, visit www.lakecountyil.gov/art.
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