Contact:

Rosemary Mackey
(630) 293-2200 x139
rmackey@westchicago.org

 
City of West Chicago

475 Main Street
West Chicago, Illinois 60185


Wonderful & Wearable Returns to Gallery 200 in Time for Holiday Shopping


West Chicago, Illinois: December 2, 2010 – Gallery 200, the creative oasis at 200 Main Street in downtown West Chicago proudly presents Wonderful & Wearable an eclectic selection of handmade jewelry, leatherwork and textile accessories crafted by local and area artists during the month of December. The show and sale is a repeat performance of last year's highly successful event which drew people from surrounding communities to browse and buy unique wearable art pieces.

The artists that are featured are as interesting as the pieces they create, and this year include: Cathy Linegar, Gwendolyn Hines, Heide Morris, Laura Nicholson-Tom, Marge Hall, Sue Weibler, Cecily Herby, Joanne Kalchbrenner, Sue Weibler and Britta Renwick.

Wonderful & Wearable is perfectly timed for the month of December to showcase the prolific artistic talent that resides in and around West Chicago, while offering those that appreciate beautiful artisan-crafted jewelry and accessories the opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind piece for everyone on their holiday gift list at an affordable price. "Supporting the arts by purchasing a piece at Gallery 200 is twice the gift," said Rosemary Mackey, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the City of West Chicago. "Not only are you giving a lovely gift created by the hands of a local artisan, you are also making a statement of the value you place on promoting community arts."

An Opening Reception, at which you can meet the artists, will be held on Friday, December 3, 2010, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Gallery 200, 200 Main Street, West Chicago. Wonderful & Wearable will run throughout the month of December. Regular Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, call Gallery 200 at (630) 293- 9550, or visit www.gallery200.org.


 

 

 

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West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. It is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the City's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directly at (630) 293-2200 x 139.
 
 
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