Joanna Aslanian’s oil on canvas titled “Insomnia.”
Courtesy of Joanna Aslanian
The DuPage Art League is bringing back “Best of the Best,” the renowned gallery exhibition featuring the works of more than 50 award-winning artists from 12 suburban art organizations.
The exhibit allows artists and art lovers an opportunity to view the work of artists who have been recognized by their peers. It will be open to the public from Feb. 3-27.
An awards ceremony and artists reception will be held Sunday, Feb. 4, from 2 to 4 pm. at the DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front St. in Wheaton.
Diana Nawrocki’s textile artwork titled “The Girls.”
Courtesy of Diana Nawrocki
Judges will award ribbons and cash prizes to the best pieces. The exhibit can also be viewed Feb. 3-27 during the gallery hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
This year’s participating organizations are: Addison Art Guild, Artists’ Association of Elk Grove Village, Aurora Art League, Downers Grove Art League, DuPage Art League, Elmhurst Artists’ Guild, La Grange Art Guild, Lemont Artists Guild, Midwest Collage Society, Naperville Art League, Oak Brook Art League, and Yellow House Artists.
“Best of the Best,” last held in 2021 has been absent from the arts scene since the dissolution of The Alliance of Fine Art in 2022. The Alliance had been established in 1962 as a nonprofit professional association of art organizations.
Mary Lynn Sullivan’s “Hola Cholla” in pastel.
Courtesy of Mary Lynn Sullivan
The DuPage Art League is a nonprofit art school and gallery. Its mission is to promote and encourage the visual arts through classes, workshops, gallery exhibits, free public fine arts programs, and scholarships to students.
The art league offers classes at all levels for adults and children; opportunities for artists to showcase their work through monthly gallery shows; free Monday night open programs offered in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library; and a gift shop.
The DuPage Art League was founded in 1957 by Anne Miller, Ruth Watkins, Myra Bakke, Lee Jens, and Carole Fischer. In 1959, it was incorporated as a nonprofit organization by the original founders and was granted 501(c)3 status. Its stated purpose was “to promote art consciousness and provide a meeting space for painting sessions and kindred arts.”
The DuPage Art League School and Gallery are located at 218 W. Front St. in Wheaton. For information on classes, programs or gallery shows, call (630) 653-7090 or visit dupageartleague.org.
