SKY GALLERY IS OPEN!!!
Champaign County is an incredibly creative community overflowing with talent. Adams Outdoor Advertising and 40 North | 88 West wanted to feed those creative flames by creating a different type of local gallery. Sky Gallery is a brand new outlet for local artists to display their work on possibly the largest canvas in town: billboards! This is an incredibly unique opportunity for an artist to share their creativity with the entire community on a whole new level.
CONGRATULATIONS to the
6 six winners who have their pieces showcased on a custom 10ft x 30ft billboard for an extended period of time. Locations for the artwork are as follows:
909 W. Bloomington Rd. W. of Super Pantry:
Judy Dethmers: “Today is Not That Day” (detail)
304 W. University Ave. in Midas parking lot:
Stephen Sears: “Fixed + Free”
1102 N. Cunningham Ave.:
Allison Newmeyer & Stewart Hicks: “Animal Farmatures”
2202 N. Market St. Behind Marketplace Mall:
Lisa Janes: “Spill '10 #1”
2504 Mattis Ave. at Anthony Drive:
Steve Kostell: “love letters”
US 45 S. of College Park Ct.- S. Neil St.:
Lisa Kesler: “Farmboy”
Billboard locations will change roughly every 12 weeks to create a "travelling" art gallery.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A SELECTION OF THE AMAZING SUBMISSIONS!
All billboard space donated by Adams Outdoor Advertising. Production cost provided by 40 North.
40 North | 88 West
As Champaign County’s Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council, 40 North is committed to cultivating creativity in Champaign County. Through advocacy, information and collaboration, 40 North supports and promotes the important role that arts, culture and entertainment hold in making the community a great place to live, work, learn and play. For more information, visit www.40north.org.
For more info, contact:
Kelly White, Interim Director
40 North | 88 West
Champaign County Arts, Culture & Entertainment Council
106 S. Neil St.
Champaign, IL 61820
kwhite@40north.org
ph. 217.351.9841
fx. 217.398.3037