Welcome

Established in 1954, the Deer Path Art League is a not-for-profit organization located in the heart of Lake Forest, Illinois. The mission of the Deer Path Art League is to spark, nurture and enhance creativity and promote community interest in the visual arts.

The Art Fair on the Square is the Deer Path Art League’s signature event and our gift to the community. The Art Fair is a highly rated juried show that has become a cherished community event, drawing visitors from Chicago, Milwaukee, and over 22 suburban communities and attracting applications from hundreds of artists from around the country.  The selected exhibitors work in a variety of disciplines, including ceramics, glass, graphics, printmaking, painting, and photography.  We will celebrate our 69th Art Fair on the Square on Labor Day weekend, September 1-2 2024.

The Emerging Artist Exhibit is our annual event showcasing student artwork from the local schools and celebrating young artistic talent in our community.  A selection of artwork from each school is chosen for the Mayoral Award, given to the recipients by the mayor of Lake Forest.

We have also been participating in the Lake Forest Station, a shop selling holiday gift items contributed by local non-profits, with sales distributed to these organizations. Artists who belong to the Deer Path Art League can sell their works through this avenue.

At our Annual Meeting in June, which was held at The Gallery in Lake Forest, we welcomed new members and honored artist Doris Volpe who has served the Deer Path Art League for more than 60 years, holding numerous Board positions and as a teacher of our art classes. Here is a link to the entire tribute : https://vimeo.com/739249730

-The Deer Path Art League

Deer Path Art League Member’s Show

Call for Entries

The Deer Path Art League 2025 Member’s Show will be held at Source & Style 12 E. Scranton Avenue in downtown Lake Bluff. Source & Style is a chic vintage store selling everything from furniture, barware to jewelry. Owner Allegra Heinz curates a collection of pieces that showcase enduring beauty and craftsmanship with a unique touch of history. 

Opening Reception is on Thursday January 23^rd from 5:00-7:00 PM.

The show will be on display from January 21st through February 15th.

Members of The Deer Path Art League are invited to submit artwork for this show.

This is a Deer Path Art League Member’s Show so make sure your membership is up to date. If it is not, please renew below.

There is a $25 application fee for this show which can be paid here on our website. If you sell your pieces, Source & Style will take 30% and 70% goes to the artist. Source & Style will handle the sale and sales tax. All pieces must be for sale.

Applicants must be 18 years or older. The number of applicants and the size of the work submitted will determine how many works will be accepted. The owner of Source & Style, Allegra Heinz, will have final say on what gets accepted.

 IMPORTANT DATES

Application Due Date: January 12th

Art Drop Off: January 15th and 17th At the DPAL Office 10am – 3pm or January 18th at the DPAL Office 10am – 12pm

Show Dates: January 23rd- February 15th

Show Reception: January 23rd 5pm – 7pm

Art Pick Up: February 19th and 21st   At the DPAL office 10am – 3pm or February 22nd at the DPAL office 10am – 12pm

If these times don’t work, please reach out before to schedule an appointment.

To be a part of this show, please email Linda Scholly at linda@lindascholly.com

Please include name, address, and phone number along with photos of your artwork.

Each piece of artwork should have:

Title, Dimensions, Medium, Price

2D and 3D work accepted

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