The academy is now accepting fine art and photography entries from adults as well as children in kindergarten through 12th grade. The art exhibit is co-presented by Sauk Valley Community College.
Applications are available on the academy’s website at woodlawnartsacademy.com or in person at the academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling. Entries are due July 13, along with a fee of $10 per entry for the adult exhibit and $5 per entry for the children’s exhibit. Notice of acceptance will be given no later than July 27.
The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibit from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Many of the artists will be present, and artwork will be on display in the halls and lounge at the academy, and refreshments will be available. Awards, including the juror’s picks and People’s Choice for Best of Show, voted by the public during the beginning of the reception, will be announced and prizes awarded at 6 p.m. Artwork will remain on display through Nov. 13, and the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular business hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays.
Woodlawn Arts Academy is a partner agency of United Way of Whiteside and Lee counties, and financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
During the year, the Academy presents three other exhibits. Watch woodlawnartsacademy.com and the academy’s program guide for information on upcoming exhibits.
