Rickert Nelson is this year's featured artist in the Barrington Park District's Showcase of Arts and Treasures.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Kathleen Rickert Nelson, artist, historian, speaker, and pilot, started to draw at an early age, and is known for her ability to marry the past with the present to create one-of-a-kind illustrations and fine works of art. In her work, she balances simplicity with elegance to achieve the most beautiful and gracious look for each piece of work. Blending her unique artistry with emotion and history, each piece she creates tells a poignant story about the individuals in its past. Kathleen is passionate about capturing the spirit of an object she is creating, whether it be a 100 year-old illustration of a barn, a family heirloom or WWII military aircraft, preserving history and legacy to be passed on to future generations. Her works of fine art…
The third annual festival will feature more than 140 artists.
The third annual Barrington Art Festival returns to Cook and Station Streets this holiday weekend, May 26-27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s festival will feature more than 140 juried artists from around the globe, as well as live music, food and activities for kids. Admission and parking are free. Amdur Productions, a nationally acclaimed arts festival production company that has been in the business since 1984, has produced the Barrington Art Festival from the start, in partnership with the village of Barrington and the Barrington Cultural Commission. “Barrington has been amazing,” said Amy Amdur, the founder of Amdur Productions. “It is an educated community that appreciates art.” While the festival will still include works or art …
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