PIAC and Jaycees Call For Artists For Art Affair Around the Square

The Palatine/Inverness Arts Council and the Palatine Jaycees are taking artist applications for their 8th Annual juried art fair, “An Art Affair Around the Square” on September 8th and 9th from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Towne Square in Downtown Palatine at the corners of Smith Street and Palatine Road.

Artists from all specialties, including water color, acrylic, oil, pottery, fine jewelry, stained glass, pastels and others are encouraged to apply.  Applications can be found online at palatinejaycees.org or by emailing jayceeartfair@yahoo.com or events@palatineinvernessarts.org.  There is a nominal entry fee and artists will be notified of their acceptance once the art has been juried.

“We have been encouraged by the diversity of artists that have participated in the past and want to continually bring new talent to the show,” said Show Chair, Chrissy Trilling-Raices.  “This is a quality juried art show and presented as a celebration of all forms of art, from the traditional to the contemporary.” 

The Palatine/Inverness Arts Council is committed to the cultural, educational and economic growth of the members of our communities through support and encouragement of performing and visual arts and artists.  The Council considers the arts as an integral part of life-long learning and works to provide the accessibility of public arts activities to all people.

According to President of the Arts Council, Bill Pohlman, The Palatine/Inverness Arts Council believes in the preservation of our cultural heritage and a responsible stewardship of community recourses.  We believe in the power of the arts as a stimulant to our local economic environment.  With our advocacy for the arts, we hope to encourage the highest aspirations in all art endeavors.

In August of 2002, the Palatine/Inverness Arts Council was incorporated as a 501(3)© not-for-profit corporation and is eligible for matching funds from corporations. All donations and membership dues the council receives are fully tax deductible as charitable contributions.  For further information on the Palatine/Inverness Arts Council, membership or any of their programs call the Palatine/Inverness Arts Council at 847-963-6451, write to P.O. Box 1541, Palatine, IL 60078, or visit palatineinvernessarts.org.

The Palatine Jaycees provide development opportunities that empower young people between the age of 21 and 40 to create positive change.  As one of Palatine’s foremost organizations for young people, the Palatine Jaycees have provided community based events and funding to Palatine for more than fifty years.  As one of the largest chapters in the state of Illinois, the Palatine Jaycees offer a combination of community service, individual development and social opportunities.

The Palatine Chapter holds their monthly general meeting on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM at the American Legion Hall on Palatine Road in Palatine.  For further information on the Palatine Jaycees, membership or any of their sponsored events write to the Palatine Jaycees, Post Office Box 1517, Palatine, IL 60078-1517, call them at 847-604-0288, email them at info@palatinejaycees.org or visit their web site at palatinejaycees.org.