News Briefs: Art Center exhibit’s reception on Friday; New Trier property-tax seminar Aug. 17; photo-contest deadline on Friday

The Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists’ annual juried exhibition, “Later Impressions,” opened on Friday, Aug. 7, at the The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road.

More than 90 contemporary works from artists age 50 and older fill the galleries of The Art Center through Sept. 26.

According to the art center, the partnership “(emphasizes) the continued creativity and vitality of experienced artists.” 

Selected from more than 230 submissions, the exhibition features 93 works spanning painting, photography, printmaking, encaustic, pastel, mixed media, and sculpture in bronze, wood, metal, assemblage, and other media, according to The Art Center.

Highland Park artist Julie Scoma in a statement described her acrylic painting “Clouds” as quiet and meditative, adding that she values the alliance because “so often people don’t find their art until later in life.”

CAVA’s Exhibition Manager Susan Bennett said The Art Center Highland Park provides an “exceptional setting” for CAVA’s signature exhibition, allowing visitors to experience the remarkable diversity of the artwork.

James Lynch, executive director of The Art Center Highland Park, called the exhibition “a wonderful way to close out our gallery season.”

Awards of Excellence, including Best in Show, will be presented during the Opening Reception from 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, with awards announced at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Admission to both the exhibition and reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. All artwork is available for purchase with proceeds supporting independent artists and The Art Center Highland Park.

CAVA will also present its annual Learning Symposium from noon-3 p.m. on Sept. 26 at The Art Center.

Property Tax Seminar next Monday

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele and New Trier Township Assessor Jan Churchwell will host a seminar from 5:30-7 p.m. at New Trier Township’s office, 739 Elm St. in Winnetka.

Attendees should bring their property tax bill or Property Index Number and can meet with an analyst and learn how to properly file an appeal.

Registration for the event is recommended by emailing: jchurchwell@newtriertownship.com.

Wilmette photo-contest entries due Aug. 15

The Village of Wilmette’s Environmental and Energy Commission is hosting a Pollinator Photo Contest and entries are due on Saturday, Aug. 15, to sustainability@wilmette.com.

All photos must be taken within Wilmette. Submissions will be displayed at Village Hall and on the Village website. Winners will be selected in two age categories (under 18 and 18+) and will receive a gift card.

To submit:

• Attach photograph to email

• Include the name of submitter 

• Identify the age category (under 18 or 18+).

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