Three first place ribbons awarded to OMOT entries!

Painting of sunflowerA panel of judges from the Springfield Area Arts Council completed their review on Friday of LLCC’s “On My Own Time” art exhibit. Three first place ribbons were awarded! Several other ribbons were also awarded.

All are invited to view LLCC’s “On My Own Time” exhibit which runs through Thursday, Oct. 28. The exhibit is at the main level of Sangamon Hall in the display niche in the hallway across from the library entrance. The exhibit features 13 pieces of artwork from LLCC faculty and staff.

Photo of handwoven basket with metal heart

Don’t forget to vote for the LLCC’s People’s Choice Award! The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.

All pieces awarded 1st place will move on to the OMOT city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association (SAA) Nelson Gallery, 700 North Fourth Street, Nov. 3-20. The citywide awards, as well as the citywide best of show award, will be announced at a reception at the SAA on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Photo of young fox

Several of the pieces are for sale – shop for that someone special and find a one-of-a-kind gift! Contact Misty or Lindee if you are interested in purchasing  any of the artwork that is for sale.

Congratulations to everyone that participated in OMOT!

Misty Hagstrom
Stop Bugging Me, Honorable Mention

Lindee Hall
(Top photo) You Are My Sunshine, 1st
(Middle photo) Full of Love, 1st 

Kyla Kruse
Reflections on Heritage, 3rd

Tricia Kujawa
Trail Break, 2nd

Chris McDonald
(bottom photo) Curious Kit, 1st
Cave Hic Dragones, Honorable Mention

On My Own TimeOMOT is a program of the Springfield Area Arts Council offering individuals the opportunity to display original art created outside the office.

Misty Hagstrom, 217-786-2466misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu
Lindee Hall, 217-786-2409lindee.hall@llcc.edu