Tenth Annual Geneva Arts Fair Set this Month

GENEVA – The 10th Annual Geneva Arts Fair, a two-day art extravaganza July 23 and 24, is expected to attract 20,000 people to the city’s Third Street shopping district.


Read the whole article at Kane County Chronicle.

Paintings for Parkinson's

The joy of painting provides painful symptom relief for many Parkinson's patients. So what better way to raise money for Parkinson's research than to offer paintings for a cure! Many local and some international artists have teamed with the Paul Ruby Foundation on our first Paintings for Parkinson's fundraiser. 


Read the whole article at Paul Ruby Foundation.

"Drawn Together" Local Artist Exhibit

Beech Tree Studio will host “Drawn Together” the 5th Annual Student Art Show on Saturday, November 19, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The exhibit will include selections from over 40 local color pencil artists from Beech Tree Studio at 2219 Kings Court in Geneva.


Read the whole article at Trib Local - Geneva.

Meet the Artist



Meet our November Artist, Andria Burchett and view her exhibit of beautiful drawings. The artist will be at Gibby’s Wine Den to talk about her work, her artistic processes and the inspiration behind her exceptional work. Andria specializes in custom graphite and colored pencil portraits.


Read the whole article at Art by the Glass.

Gibbys Wine Den ~ Art By The Glass, Art Opening & Reception

Gibby's welcomes our November artist, Andria Burchett! Gather your friends for a wonderful evening of music, art and wine!


Read the whole article at Batavia Patch.

Paul Ruby Foundation Announces Lineup of Artists in 2011 'Painting 4 Parkinsons'


The first “Paintings 4 Parkinson’s” fine art exhibit and sale will be on display from Nov. 4 to Dec. 9 at Art Box 514 W. State St., Geneva.
In addition to the ongoing exhibit, artists will be available every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. throughout the show dates for an informal reception to meet buyers and guests. Attendees will marvel at the creative process of these pieces, which will consist of several mediums.
Read the whole article at Geneva Patch.

Naperville Fine Art Fair Announces Winners

In downtown Naperville, the first weekend of June marked the 52nd anniversary of the Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair. Despite 90-degree temperatures, the show was a great success, Art Fair Director Roxanne Lang said.The winners of the juried art fair are as follows:
Best in Show: Susan Zalkind and Paul Hawkins, alabaster sculpture
Naperville Woman’s Club Award: Andria Burchett, drawing

On Display

Monterey Place is also the home display of several award winning local artists, both photographers and fine artists.  Please take notice of their beautiful work that is adorning our walls, and see them below to find links to their web sites where you can get additional information on the artist and their work.  We are so fortunate to have these local artists in our midst’s, and especially blessed to have them displaying their work at Monterey Place.


Read the whole article at Monterey Place.

Comings and Goings: Relax at Monterey Place — where you’re on vacation

“We’re really about becoming part of the local community,” Andrews said. He added that they also exhibit local artwork on the walls. John Janunas and Dennis Walz, both of Batavia, and Timothy Johnson are displaying photography, and Andria Burchett of Geneva is showing her colored-pencil and graphite portraits.


Read the whole article at The Beacon-News.

Artist Profile

Most recently, Loretta has studied with local artist and instructor, Andria Burchett. The final result of her art studies and perseverance has evolved into a unique style that is all her own.


Read the whole article at DiscoveredArtists.com.

Silent Auction

ART INSTRUCTION & SUPPLY KIT: a 5-week session of "Learn to Draw" classes @ Andria Burchett Fine Art; sketch pad; Prisma colored pencils, art pencils, accessories Andria Burchett; Linda Reschke, Value $215.


Read whole article at Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice.

Congregation Beth Shalom of Naperville

Loretta watercolor and ink drawings demonstrate a unique style all her own. She can't remember a time when she didn't want to draw. Though she worked in the corporate world, she attended art classes and workshops at Triton College, Benedictine University and the Naperville Art League. She has also studied with Geneva-based artist, Andria Burchett and Florida artist, Patty Kane.


Read the full article at Congregation Beth Shalom of Naperville.

Art Fest Boosts Local Economy



Andria Burchett, a color pencil artist in Geneva plans to exhibit at Batavia's Art In Your Eye festival.

Art in Your Eye Features Multiple Pre-Event Opportunities

Batavia, IL: Batavia’s Art in Your Eye Fine Arts Show & Festival is just around the corner the weekend of August 14-15, but art lovers don’t have to wait until then to rev up the art engines. Four pre-festival programs are taking place between August 4th and August 6th with art exhibitions leading up to the festival weekend.


Read the whole article at Downtown Batavia.

Artists in June 26-27, 2010 Festival of the Arts


Artists in June 26-27, 2010 Festival of the Arts

40 artists from as far away as New York and as close as Bartlett whose works include most forms of 2-D and 3-D media: paintings, photography, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, and more.

Read the whole article at Festival of the Arts.

New Mural in Punta de Mita

PEACE organized the participants who ranged from professional artists and teachers, to enthusiastic four-hear-old hands. Two women, Andria Burchett and Wendi Dwyer, traveled from the Chicago area to design and direct the project.


Read the whole article at Blog for PEACE. 

School Mural Instigates Community Pride

PEACE, a local non-profit, organized the participants, who ranged from professional artists and teachers to enthusiastic four-year-old hands. Two women, Andria Burchett and Wendi Dwyer, traveled from the Chicago area to design and direct the project.


Read the full article at Banderas News.

10th Annual SEA Conference


Scholarship Fund
Contributors & Donors


Blick Art Materials
Dr. Gary Ernst
Barbara Miller
Janet Bloch
Jeffrey Fisher
Matthew Hennessy
John McDavitt
Jennifer McCord
Sheryl Stebbins
Ping Wu
Robert Fishbone
Lisa Canning
Kelley Baker
Greg Eichelberger
Andrea Burchett
Victoria Lyman


Read the whole article at The Coleman Foundation.

Both Quality and Quantity

Andria Burchett of Geneva will be showing her colored pencil artwork in the Outdoor Fine Art Show. "This is the fourth time I have participated in the Art in Your Eye Show," she said, "and it is one of my favorites. There is a great diversity of mediums in the show, and the quality of work is high."


Read the whole article at the Batavia Sun.

2009 Outdoor Fine Art Show Awards



FIRST PLACE: $1,000 Each


Tahmi DeSchepper, Jewelry, Fairfield, IA
Gena M. Ollendieck, Mixed Media, Cresco, IA
Tim Niewiadomski, Wood, Akron, OH
James French, Photography, Niles, MI
Charlie & Paula Shoulders, Glass, Brighton, MI
Andria Burchett, Drawing, Geneva, IL
Edward Cook, Acrylic Miniatures, Batavia, IL
Rhonda Cearlock, Mixed Media, Vandalia, IL
Tammy Deck, Fiber, Westmont, IL


Read the whole article at Art in your Eye Batavia Riverwalk.

Warrenville Artist Forms Strong Creative Tie to West Chicago

Majcen continues to nurture her talent by taking classes ~ her most recent a colored pencil class with Andria Burchett from Geneva ~ but she is quick to acknowledge her ability as a God-given talent. She sees her great regard for the intricacies inspired by her live subjects, whether people, animals or the beauties of nature, as her real signature.


Read the whole article at City of West Chicago.
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