Oak Brook Art League to thank hosting library by donating original works

The Oak Brook Art League found a very appropriate way to thank the Oak Brook Public Library for allowing the group to meet there.

In appreciation for using the Oak Brook Public Library for weekly painting sessions, the Art League offered to paint two paintings to hang inside the library, 600 Oak Brook Road.

The Art League will present the 3 x 4 foot paintings to the village at the Jan. 13 Village Board meeting.

“All members of the league contributed to painting different sections of the paintings so it is a true group project,” said Art League President Mark Moy, a former Village Board member. The new paintings will replace two old abstract paintings across from the librarian desk.”

Moy said the Art League, which currently has 34 members from Oak Brook and nearby communities, including Hinsdale and La Grange, first suggested paintings of Polo, like Moy’s paintings behind the receptionist desk at village hall.

“But the librarians preferred nice landscapes, so we picked landscapes that are particular to Oak Brook,” he said. “We started the paintings in September and final touches are being applied.”

The Oak Brook Art League was founded in September 1996 and meets from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, September through April. The meetings generally include weekly painting sessions with instructors, monthly demonstrations by accomplished area artists, coordination of activities with all area art leagues, including the DuPage Art League, and Allegiance of Fine Arts, trips to area art festivals and galleries, and regular exhibits of member artwork at area locations. Refreshments are served, and guests are always welcome, Moy said.

“We encourage any adults interested in the fine arts to join us,” he said. “We share our knowledge with each other and have members from beginners to advanced.”

Additional information about the Oak Brook Art League is available by contacting program chair Lyn Tietz at lyntenis@aol.com.

Chuck Fieldman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press. 

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