The hanging window planters were becoming too difficult to maintain and they were limited to a season. The need to brighten our outdoor space remains. Four new, large planters will help fill the void and provide natural beauty to our setting. These large planters require a great deal more planting resources. Help us create a welcoming adornment for our building by making a donation here!
Mike Turner, a Chicago-based artist, paints and draws the paradox of comfort and convenience against the serene yet ominous backdrop of the suburbs. The tranquil facade of suburban existence gives way to a deeper exploration of the fragility of life, as themes of mortality and the passage of time are explored.
insta: @gravel_playground
website: gravelplayground.com
Join as to hear from John Hall (Goose Island Beer Company), Greg Hall (Virtue Cider) and Fran Tuite (River St. Joe Brewery) will discuss the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in the craft brewing world. From the very start through today. Register here today!
Samples might be included!
This is part of a regular series of speakers coming to the Triangle Center. Each month (on the third Thursday) different speakers will address topics of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Tickets: $10 / Free for Members.
The Events Committee continues to offer great options with the return of the Triangle Wine Tasting with a twist! A night of Greek culture awaits you on May 8th. Wine PLUS food and music will fill the Triangle Center. Tickets on sale now – $50 per person ($25 Discount for OTTA Members). Click here to register.
Patterson’s paintings create narratives with collected objects, collective memory, and a nod to art history. While the objects are chosen for their color, their placement results in relationships that suggest complex human relationships, archetypes and messages. The series was created in Mexico City and many of the rich cultural traditions of Mexico can be seen in the work.
Patterson, born in Illinois, is currently the Chair of Fine Arts at Loyola Academy. She worked and painted in Mexico City for the last 25 years and has a new studio in Evanston.
Opening Reception: Sunday April 7, 2 – 4 PM
Exhibition: March 30 – April 27 2024
The Events Committee hosts a series of discussions, instructions, sounds on the Third Thursday of every month. Join us to learn about craft brewing through the eyes of local entrepreneurs; the joys of writing; the signs, synchronicities and intuition in everyday life; and so much more. And, if there is something/someone you would like to hear from, let us know. We’re open to all ideas!
DO YOU HAVE NEW OR GENTLY USED CHILDREN’S BOOKS YOU WOULD LIKE TO PASS ON TO FRIENDS IN THE COMMUNITY?
The Old Town Triangle is partnering with Marrillac St. Vincent Family Services in hosting a book fair to support the growth and development of our local children.
Drop off Baby & Toddler Board Books, Children’s Chapter Books, Young Adult Novels, and Spanish Language Children’s Books at the Triangle Center through March 26, 2024.
Amber Keene is an art teacher in Northbrook. Her background includes a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Art Education From University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Master’s of Fine Arts in Art Education from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
“I am in constant awe of the beauty that can be found in this world we live in. As an artist I try to capture that feeling of inspiration, using oils and a mixed media approach. My landscape paintings are a result of my travels in the U.S. and abroad and the pieces in my self-portrait series consist of resin, oils, and collaged images from nature. The photo portraits were taken by photographer Bill Furlong, resulting in a beautiful collaboration between two artists.”
Exhibition | February 6 – February 29, 2024
Gallery Hours | Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM | Saturday 10 AM – 1 PM
Created as a not-for-profit community venture, the Old Town Art Center operates under the guidance of the Old Town Triangle Association. The Center plays host to gallery shows, provides year-round art classes, and offers lectures and workshops. The Gallery is named after local artist and community advocate, Leslie Wolfe, who was dedicated to the arts and artists. Her passion is reflected in the selection of emerging and established artists who are selected to exhibit.
Keep up your artistic practice with these summer classes! Drawing, Plein Air Oil Painting and Oil/Acrylic classes available now.