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Passionate Focus 2009

Two guests are closely examining and enjoying the artwork displayed at Passionate Focus 2009 A couple is examining and discussing a piece of art displayed at Passionate Focus 2009. The Scales of Justice entertaining the crowd with their music. A man with a fedora and a woman are examining a sculpture while enjoying the wine. A group of people are listening to Charlie Grover, one of the artists, describe his work at Passionate Focus 2009.

Our opening reception was held at EnVents at 344 N. Ogden on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Our sponsors, supporters and guests helped us to raise over $44,000 to directly support Guild programs.

View the 2009 Artists Gallery

Judi Jasek Award

The Judi Jasek Juror's Choice Awards, sponsored by the Union League Club, were awarded to:
  • First Prize: Echoing Drum from Inside Out by Charles Blackwell
  • Second Prize: Spilled Poppy by Charles Grover
  • Honorable Mention: 1959 Nash by Russell Schermer

Jurors

We thank the jurors for Passionate Focus 2009...
  • Gregory Knight, Director of Visual Arts at the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
  • Karen Reimer, Artist
  • Julia Rodrigues Widholm, Pamela Alper Associate Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.

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