111+ Portraits of Berwyn

Berwyn is a community of characters, stories and many faces.

Join us for the “111+ Portraits of Berwyn” Closing Night Reception!

Enjoy a 2-hour cocktail reception with appetizers, music, fun trivia, and 111+ portraits of Berwyn. Portraits are available for purchase, benefiting BPAI.

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 6:30 PM

Berwyn Historical Society
1401 Grove Ave, Berwyn

TICKET PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT
Berwyn Public Art Initiative & Berwyn Historical Society

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3 years after the creation of this inspiring and ambitious project we are excited to present the completed exhibit “111+ Portraits of Berwyn” at the Berwyn Historical Society, 1401 N. Grove, Berwyn.

August 27th – October 2, 2022
Saturdays & Sundays
9am – 1pm

The project was interrupted by the pandemic, but this year, with the leadership of board member Jenny Mallette-Nichols, we are able to open this beautiful show FREE to the community. Come out and see your neighbors, your friends, and maybe even yourself! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and see the art show while discovering the Berwyn Historical Society.

A big thank you to the Berwyn Historical Society for providing the space for the exhibit.

We especially appreciate the support and partnership from Gina Parker, Mary Beth Arenella, Junely Escobar of the Berwyn School Districts (bn98.org and bsd100.org), their students, and teachers, and our fellow board member Joel Gonzalez (weourstory.com) for helping with the completion.

Background:

Berwyn celebrated it’s 111th Birthday in 2019. To honor this occasion, artist Antonia Ruppert created “111 Portraits of Berwyn — Berwyn is a community of characters, stories and many faces.”

Antonia invited fellow artists to paint Berwyn residents, business owners, and city staff. People sat in person at our pop-up and we received images via email.

A special thank you to Antonia Ruppert & Sarah Abboreno Corbin, and Katie Rose for organizing this project.

Over the course of the first 2 years, 20+ artists volunteered their talent to create 77 unique portraits.

Part 1 of the Portraits took place at the Berwyn Public Library — September 7, 2019

All finished works are available to purchase, benefitting BPAI. Pickup after October 2, 2022.

COST:

To honor the project, all portraits have a suggested purchase amount of $111. (All original painted works are valued at $125-200 each)

Below is a partial preview — to be completed soon.

Questions, corrections, additions?
Email us at info@berwynpublicartinitiative.org

TO PURCHASE:

When submitting your payment please include ‘title’ of portrait(s).
Pickup TBD
Date and time to be coordinated via email.
Please allow for 2 days response time.

Purchase A Portrait

#1 Lucille

#4 Michelle

#6 Laurita

#7 Charlie Buddy | SOLD

#8 Jaime

#9 Amanda | SOLD

#10 Norman

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#12 Maricela

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#15 Tom

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#21 Jools

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#26 Lulu

#27 Sandra

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#31 Robert

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#33 Sabine

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#36 Emerson — NOT FOR SALE

#37 Michael

#38 Lisa | SOLD

#39 Jousef

#40 Joel

#41 Diane

#42 Ray

#43 La Mistress

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#47 Scott

#48 Marissa

#49 Jane

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#52 Jessica

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#56 Mario

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#62 Susan

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#66 Sandy

#67 Ken

#68 Paul

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#70 Mom

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#75 Brian

#76 Katie

#77 Christian

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A huge thank you and shout out to the generous and talented contributing artists:

North & South Berwyn School District
Students & Teachers

Andrea Alanis

Marlow Baca
@marlocha_66

Juan Baez
@jcbaezart

Meg Barr
@shmeggity

Dana Bloede
@danabloede

Nicole Caggiano
@ladyfrith_art

Jose Colon
@masterofthearts14

Elvira Colon
@matrix_mrscolon

Vanessa Garza
@studio_nez

Isis Godinez

Megan Kellie
@imdrawinghere

Sabine Krauss
@binchen76

Naomi Martinez
@monstrochika

Jane McAtee

Erika Meraz
@ms_dancingdesigner

Adriana Pena
@meshikanita

Dalila Perez
@beautifullydead_bydalilaperez

Michelle Ruiz
@michelle___ruiz

Antonia Ruppert
@antoniaruppertart

Tom Valenzano

Alex Velazquez Brightbill
@avelazqu80