North Shore Art League Hosts 2022 Art In The Village

WINNETKA, IL — North Shore Art League hosted its annual juried arts fair Saturday and Sunday, with thousands of attendees dropping by at Hubbard Woods Park for the 98-year-old arts organization's summer art fair, organizers said.

The exhibition featured works from a selection of artists from across the country showcasing painting, sculpture, photography and more.

Attendees bid on donated work in a silent auction, local businesses donated gift certificates for a raffle and all proceeds were donated to the nonprofit Art League and its educational outreach.

Brian Sindler, a professional artist who has been a past member of the Art League board and faculty, served as judge for the fair.

“It was a great honor to judge the work of this diverse range of artists," Sindler said. "It was difficult to choose just a few winners among so many worthy contenders.”

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First place was awarded to Jack Kraig, of Evanston, with Linda Bernasconi, of Chicago, taking second place and Gary Stretar of Spencer, Ohio, in third.

Glenna Adkins of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, Jeff Condon of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Jenny Henley of Marietta, Georgia, received honorable mentions, according to organizers.

The event featured baked goods from the nuns of St. Roger Abbey and on-site oil portraits from faculty member Lisa DePinto.

Based in the Winnetka Community House, the North Shore Art League receives no tax support and relies on donations and private funding to fund its operations. Sponsors include Byline Bank and Vivid Art Gallery.

“What an amazing weekend," said North Shore Art League Executive Director Linda Nelson, who presented the winners with certificates and prize checks.

"Over 3,000 art lovers attended this year’s Art in the Village. Rain or shine, the artists displayed and sold their work, the crowds were happy, and the board, staff, and volunteers worked hard to ensure the show’s success,” Nelson said.