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Arts After Hours (formerly On My Own Time)

08.16.23

Show off your artwork at the LLCC Art After Hours exhibit this fall

Art After Hours with clock in "o" of Hours. Springfield Area Arts Council.Your artwork IS good enough! Show it off by participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s Arts After Hours (AAH) program (formerly known as On My Own Time). This unique program provides LLCC faculty and staff an opportunity to display original art they have created outside the office. There will be an in-house exhibit at LLCC followed by a city-wide exhibit showcasing first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions.

Wooden wine rack

Faculty and staff may enter up to three artworks each. There are 13 categories of artwork. Works previously entered in AAH/OMOT or created prior to 2021 are not eligible. The artist fee is $10 per artwork submitted. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the AAH program. Artwork entry form and fees will need to be submitted by Monday, Sept. 25 to the LLCC coordinator (Misty Schierer). Artwork is due to the LLCC coordinator by Monday, Oct. 16.

2023 Employee Entry Form
2023 Guidelines
2023 Categories

Metal ringLLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus in October/November. The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will win the LLCC People’s Choice Award and receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.

The city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association’s Nelson Family Gallery (Dec. 2-20) will showcase first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions. At the previous OMOT in 2021, two LLCC employees had three pieces of art move on to the citywide exhibit!

Misty Schierer, 217-786-2466, Misty.Schierer@llcc.edu

08.08.23

Got art? Join the LLCC Art After Hours exhibit this fall

Art After Hours with clock in "o" of Hours. Springfield Area Arts Council.LLCC will once again be participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s Arts After Hours (AAH) program (formerly known as On My Own Time). This unique program provides LLCC faculty and staff an opportunity to display original art they have created outside the office. There will be an in-house exhibit at LLCC followed by a city-wide exhibit showcasing first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions.

Faculty and staff may enter up to three artworks each. Works previously entered in AAH/OMOT or created prior to 2021 are not eligible. The artist fee is $10 per artwork submitted. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the AAH program. Artwork entry form and fees will need to be submitted by Monday, Sept. 25 to the LLCC coordinator (Misty Schierer). Artwork is due to the LLCC coordinator by Monday, Oct. 16.

2023 Employee Entry Form
2023 Guidelines
2023 Categories

Two frame photo entries at the previous On My Own Time displayThere are 13 categories of artwork:

  1. Painting
  2. Drawing
  3. Printmaking/Etching
  4. Mixed Media/Collage
  5. Fiber/Fabric/Quilts/ Needlework
  6. Basketry
  7. Pottery/Ceramics
  8. Photography
  9. Digital Art
  10. Jewelry
  11. Sculpture
  12. Glass
  13. Other (art that doesn’t fit into other categories including but not limited to artificial floral arrangements and hand-crafted miniatures)

LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus in October/November.

The city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association’s Nelson Family Gallery (Dec. 2-20) will showcase first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions.

Misty Schierer, 217-786-2466, Misty.Schierer@llcc.edu

07.27.23

LLCC participating in fall Arts After Hours (formerly On My Own Time)

Art After Hours with clock in "o" of Hours. Springfield Area Arts Council.This fall, LLCC will once again be participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s Arts After Hours (AAH) program (formerly known as On My Own Time). This unique program provides LLCC faculty and staff an opportunity to display original art they have created outside the office. There will be an in-house exhibit at LLCC followed by a city-wide exhibit showcasing first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions.

Faculty and staff may enter up to three artworks each. Works previously entered in AAH/OMOT or created prior to 2021 are not eligible. The artist fee is $10 per artwork submitted. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the AAH program. Details will be announced soon!

View a detailed list of the categories, as well as the guidelines:

Please contact Misty Schierer with any questions.
217-786-2466, misty.schierer@llcc.edu

11.05.21

LLCC entries earn two city-wide On My Own Time (OMOT) ribbons

Photo of Lindee Hall with basket Full of LovePhoto of Curious Kit Congratulations to the LLCC artists honored with awards Wednesday evening at the city-wide On My Own Time (OMOT) art exhibit. This year, 87 OMOT artists submitted 186 entries at 12 in-house exhibits in the Springfield area. LLCC employees were awarded two ribbons at the city-wide exhibit on display through Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Springfield Art Association, 700 N. 4th St. LLCC winners are: Basketry: Second Place – Lindee Hall, “Full of Love” and Photography, Second Place – Chris McDonald, “Curious Kit”

Congratulations to all of the talented LLCC colleagues participating in this year’s exhibits!

We would also like to thank those that helped with the LLCC OMOT Exhibit: Debbie Bell, Karen Sanders, Lynn Whalen and Thom Whalen. We so appreciate their support and assistance! OMOT is a program of the Springfield Area Arts Council. The purpose of OMOT is to help local businesses, agencies, educational and medical institutions identify and celebrate the artistic talents of people they employ.

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

 

11.01.21

LLCC’s OMOT People’s Choice award winner is Chris McDonald

Photo of young foxCongratulations to Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science, on winning LLCC’s On My Own Time (OMOT) People’s Choice award with his photography entry “Curious Kit.” He receives a $100 VISA gift card, courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.

On My Own TimeThe OMOT city-wide exhibit (which will display all pieces awarded 1st place) will be 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. All are welcome to attend.

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

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

EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you to Misty and Lindee for coordinating the OMOT exhibit, and all who contributed artwork!

10.28.21

Today is the last day to vote for LLCC OMOT People’s Choice Award!

On My Own TimeLLCC’s On My Own Time (OMOT) exhibit concludes today.  Please check it out and vote for the LLCC’s People’s Choice Award before the end of today! The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.

Several pieces are for sale! Shop for that someone special and see if you can find them a one-of-a-kind gift! Contact Misty Hagstrom, 217-786-2466, misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu or Lindee Hall, 217-786-2409, lindee.hall@llcc.edu if you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork that is for sale.

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

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

Photo of dragonfly Misty Hagstrom

Stop Bugging Me, Honorable Mention

Chris McDonald

Cave Hic Dragones, Honorable Mention

ARTS Springfield Area Arts Council

10.22.21

Still time to vote for the LLCC OMOT People’s Choice Award!

On My Own Time

LLCC’s On My Own Time (OMOT) exhibit runs through Thursday, Oct. 28.  Please check it out and vote for the LLCC’s People’s Choice Award before the end of day Thursday! The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.

Photo titled Trail Break

Several pieces are for sale and would make a great one-of-a-kind gift! Contact Misty or Lindee if you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork that is for sale.

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

Photo titled HeritageOMOT is a program of the Springfield Area Arts Council offering individuals the opportunity to display original art created outside the office.

Pictured:
Tricia Kujawa, Trail Break, 2nd
Kyla Kruse, Reflections on Heritage, 3rd

Misty Hagstrom, 217-786-2466, misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu
Lindee Hall, 217-786-2409, lindee.hall@llcc.edu
ARTS Springfield Area Arts Council

10.18.21

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

 

10.12.21

Opening today! Celebrate LLCC talent at the “On My Own Time” exhibit

On My Own TimeAll are invited to view LLCC’s “On My Own Time” exhibit, which opens today! The exhibit runs today, Tuesday, Oct. 12, through Thursday, Oct. 28. The exhibit is located 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.

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.

ARTS Springfield Area Arts Council

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

09.30.21

Today is the “On My Own Time” entry forms/fees deadline

On My Own Time
Today is the deadline to submit your entry forms and fees to participate in LLCC’s On My Own Time (OMOT) exhibit. Please submit forms and fees to one of the LLCC coordinators (Misty or Lindee).

Access entry and identification forms, categories and rules.

Mixed media art with torn paperLLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus Oct. 12-28. The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will win the LLCC People’s Choice Award and receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.

Thanks for your participation!

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

ARTS Springfield Area Arts Council