LLCC art student wins AARP Illinois Disrupt Disparities Art Contest

Wilma Wofford, LLCC art student, was recently selected as the winner of AARP’s Illinois Disrupt Disparities Art Contest. She credits her LLCC art professors. The article from the AARP website states: “Wofford didn’t start making art until after she retired and enrolled in art courses at Lincoln Land Community College, and she says she owes her success to her talented instructors. ‘I got started a bit late, so now I just want to make all the art I can make while I’m on this Earth.'”Wilma Wofford artwork

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, 217-786-2409lindee.hall@llcc.edu

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

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

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

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

 

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.

LLCC fine art window in Holiday Walks Window Decorating Contest

LLCC Fine Art windowIf you shop downtown this holiday season, LLCC fine art students have decorated a window for the Old Capitol Holiday Walks Window Decorating Contest. Check it out, and vote!

There will be a QR code posted in the window, and the website to vote is windowcontest.givesmart.com (price per vote is $1, helping raise funds for Downtown Springfield, Inc.). There will be pictures of the decorated window on the website, so you don’t even have to go downtown to vote! Voting is open from now until Jan. 1.

Reception for Anderson’s “elemental” today, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

"Deliverance" by Laura AndersonThe public is invited to attend a reception for the exhibit “elemental,” which will be held tomorrow, Aug. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the James S. Murray Gallery. The exhibit features mixed media paintings by Laura Anderson, LLCC assistant professor of art, and is on display weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 12.

Anderson’s work is inspired by the natural world, including its complexities, commonalities, mysteries and working processes. “We are part of nature, yet we’re set apart from it in many ways,” she explains. “My work explores the intersection of this duality, often via drawn or painted natural imagery combined with collaged artifacts and urban landscapes that reflect the man-made world.

Reception for Anderson’s “elemental” tomorrow, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

"Deliverance" by Laura AndersonThe public is invited to attend a reception for the exhibit “elemental,” which will be held tomorrow, Aug. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the James S. Murray Gallery. The exhibit features mixed media paintings by Laura Anderson, LLCC assistant professor of art, and is on display weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 12.

Anderson’s work is inspired by the natural world, including its complexities, commonalities, mysteries and working processes. “We are part of nature, yet we’re set apart from it in many ways,” she explains. “My work explores the intersection of this duality, often via drawn or painted natural imagery combined with collaged artifacts and urban landscapes that reflect the man-made world.

In the news

Laura Anderson, assistant professor of art, was featured in the State Journal-Register’s Someone to Know section. Her mixed media painting exhibit, “elemental,” is now open in LLCC’s James S. Murray Gallery. The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 12 and attend a reception on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.