The following organizations went above and beyond to make generous contributions, making the WSCAE Art Show even more special for our talented student artists. Many thanks to the donations of time, space, and materials from the following individuals and organizations.
Cheney Mansion in Historic Oak Park
Owned and operated by the Park District of Oak Park The 12,000-square-foot mansion is reminiscent of a gracious English country home. The mansion was designed in 1913 by Charles E. White, Jr., a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. This gorgeous space is available for rental and can accommodate special occasions including weddings/receptions, private parties, corporate meetings and events, concerts and recitals, not-for-profit events and fundraisers, and memorial services. Special thanks to Jan Arnald for coordinating the donation of the beautiful space at Cheney Mansion to host the WSCAE 2019 Art Show. |
Oak Park Art League
One of the longest continually operating arts organizations in the Chicago area, the Oak Park Art League fulfills its mission through weekly art classes for adults and children, monthly exhibitions, open studio time, weekly live-model drawing sessions, artist lectures and promotion and sales of artist-made work. The Oak Park Art League is generously orchestrating a live demonstration of artists sketching and coordinating professional artist volunteers. |
Blick Art Supplies
“Blick Art Materials is proud to support the West Suburban Consortium for Academic Excellence!” Since 1911, artists have turned to Dick Blick Art Materials for dependable savings, a huge selection, and fine customer service on art supplies. Many art teachers rely on Blick for outstanding products. Their support for the West Suburban Consortium's Art Expo this year is much appreciated. |
Sax Art Supplies
Sax Art Supplies has so generously provided students with a Sax goody bag including various art supplies and drawing tools for student to take home to experiment with. |
Lucca's Pizzeria
Founded in November 2001 by Kenneth and Kimberly Heimke, Luccas is a popular family friendly Italian restaurant in LaGrange. This cocktail bar is the perfect way to end a long work day or a long work week. Lucca's specializes in cracker thin pizza, various pizza variations, including stuffed pizzas, as well as fresh handmade per order salads, entrees, and fresh Buffalo Mozzarella flown-in for their patrons all the way from Puglia, San Marzano tomatoes and handmade sausage. |
Illinois Art Education Association
The IAEA is an all-volunteer team proud to serve art educators in Illinois and dedicated to providing ALL young people with quality art education. IAEA provides professional development for members through our state and local conferences, online webinars, regional events, and online and print publications. Learn more about the IAEA community and become a member: ilaea.org |
Downtown Oak Park
Downtown Oak Park offers an exceptional array of shops and restaurants, as well as a classic seven-screen movie theater and an exciting schedule of year-round festivals and events. Accessible by both the Metra and CTA green line, or find parking in three public garages. More information at downtownoakpark.net. Grab lunch in DTOP Downtown Oak Park offers some of the best dining venues in the area! From the legendary deep dish pizza to a wide variety of European cuisines, DTOP has the eatery for every personality and palate! For more information please visit www.downtownoakpark.net/dining/ |
MAKEart Studios
MAKE is a small home-based studio that provides small group art instruction and workshops with high quality materials and content. Offering a variety of content to small groups of kids, teens, and adults, located in the artist's home near the Tivoli Theater in downtown Downers Grove. More information (as well as Sumer Camp Offerings) at MAKEartStudios.com |
If you or your organization is interested in donating to the WSCAE event (current or future) please contact Ed Condon at [email protected]