Krannert Art Museum Council
Pictured: Winslow Homer, Cernay la Ville--French Farm, 1876
Oil on mahogany panel, 10 3/4 x 18 1/4," Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Merle J. Trees
Oil on mahogany panel, 10 3/4 x 18 1/4," Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Merle J. Trees
PETALS & PAINTINGS
The University of Illinois Krannert Art Museum Council will host its eighteenth annual PETALS & PAINTINGS benefit April 16–18 in support of the museum's upcoming exhibitions and related educational programming.
Champaign florist Rick Orr, AIFD, is guest curator of PETALS & PAINTINGS. The exhibition features floral arrangements created by award-winning regional floral designers, in response to works of art selected by Orr from the museum's permanent collection.
The exhibition will open with a gala reception at Krannert Art Museum on Friday, April 16 from 7–9 pm. Guests will view the floral displays as they enjoy a musical performance by the Darden Purcell Quartet, along with cocktails and a selection of light hors d'oeuvres catered by Michaels' Catering. An original work of art by Robert Chapman will be awarded to the holder of the winning raffle ticket.
Tickets for the opening reception may be purchased for $75. For event information or to make a reservations call Krannert Art Museum at (217) 244-0516. Limited tickets will be available at the door.
The PETALS & PAINTINGS exhibition will be open to the public and may be viewed from 9 am–5 pm on Saturday, April 17, and from 12–5 pm on Sunday, April 18. Docent-led tours will be available on Saturday beginning at 10 am.
Corporate sponsorship provided by Fox Development Company. Corporate donors are Champaign County Tent, Corkscrew Wine Emporium, Michaels' Catering, Original Smith Printing, Pepsi-Cola Champaign-Urbana Bottling Company, and Sun Singer Wine & Spirits.
Raffle Piece
Robert Chapman, Morning Light XII, 2010
Mixed media on canvas, 24 x 24 inches (unframed)
(c) Robert Chapman
Robert Chapman, Morning Light XII, 2010
Mixed media on canvas, 24 x 24 inches (unframed)
(c) Robert Chapman
