SNOWMEN on the Chain Charity Public Art Program

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28 SNOWMEN ARE ON DISPLAY
JULY 15th thru Sept 15!

The Antioch Chamber announces the return of our Charity Public Art Program!  Begins July 15th through September 15th, 2020, SNOWMEN ON THE CHAIN (of Lakes)!  Print your map and monthly contest form and begin the fun! Visit Downtown Antioch, IL with your map and be prepared to have fun! It's FREE and if you print our monthly contest form - you might even win a prize!

What is a Charity Public Art Program?  It's a program comprised of Artists, Sponsors, Art Patrons, and you - the Public - who enjoy seeing unique art in a leisurely setting. After we enjoy a summer season of these unique art pieces, they are all sold at a live auction and money is donated to local charities and to support Antioch's Holiday Programs! 

THANK YOU to our creative Artists who made the best of our mandated "stay at home" time creating wonderful art pieces which will be auctioned this Fall to benefit our local charitable community. Learn more about our Artists below - their generosity and creativity is great!

SNOWMEN MAP
AUGUST CONTEST FORM - WHERE'S THE HIDDEN SNOWMAN?
(August & September Contests begin the start of each month)
A special Thank You for our Platinum Sponsors:
Heartland Bank & Trust and Raymond Chevrolet-Kia

This year we are featuring 28 handcrafted wooden, flat snowmen for our SNOWMEN ON THE CHAIN program (plus 2 mystery snowmen that will appear this fall).  These Snowmen are scattered throughout Antioch for you to visit  July 15th through September 7th, 2020.  Each month we host a new contest for your chance to win prizes!  In September, all 30 Snowmen (don't forget about those 2 mystery snowmen)  go on the Live Auction Block at our Charity Dinner Auction.  Proceeds from the Live Auction benefit our local charities and Antioch Holiday Programs! (More info to follow regarding Dinner Auction Date.)

In the past, 2010-2014, the Antioch Chamber had been able to donate over $68,000 to charity!  Come join the fun.

During July 15th through September 15h, 2020, you'll find a Map and begin searching for our SNOWMEN ON THE CHAIN as you begin monthly your Scavenger Hunt Contests Each month-a new contest to enjoy! Search through the Snowmen that matches your clues on our Contest Form. Everyone emailing their completed entry forms to Office@AntiochChamber.org has a chance to win $100 in Chamber Gift Certificates!

Maps and Scavenger Hunt Contest Forms are available print above.
(Due to Covid-19, we are hosting a hands free contest. Print your forms, then take a photo of your completed contest form and email it to Office@AntiochChamber.org.  Monthly Winners will be posted on the Antioch Chamber's Website and Facebook Pages!


Learn about our Snowmen Artists:

ARTISTS:  Petrina & Joey Burman (Mother & Son Artists)
SNOWMAN:   MONSTERS
SPONSOR:  Wake to Wood
Petrina and Joey are a Mother-Son creative duo. Joey learned his creative talents through observing his mom's artistic techniques. Petrina enjoys teaching and passing down her creative talents to her son. They both love creating things that bring joy to others!

ARTIST:  Carol Giannasi
SNOWMAN:  Holiday Dream
SPONSOR:  Antioch Chamber of Commerce
SNOWMAN:  Senora Rosita
SPONSOR:  Heartland Bank and Trust
Carol began painting in kindergarten and hasn't stopped. She curates alternative venues for seeing and sharing art. Rabbit Hole Hall Antioch has been open 6 years. Art outreach events feature new work, guest artists and environmentally conscious installations like Versailles Antioch created with salvaged Styrofoam.

ARTIST:  Becky Gillengerter (Grass Lake School Art Teacher)
SNOWMAN:  "See You Next Year"
SPONSOR:  Heartland Bank and Trust
Becky attended Monmouth College where she double majored in art and education. She has been teaching for 14 years. Her passions include fishing, teaching, her dogs, remodeling her home, the Green Bay Packers, and of course, the Cubs.

ARTIST:  Shelly Heiss
SNOWMAN:  Frosty Coca Cola
SPONSOR:  Michael & Amanda Juech
SNOWMAN:  Grinch
SPONSOR:  Lawn Dr. of Northern Illinois
SNOWMAN:  Olaf
SPONSOR:  Heartland Bank and Trust
Shelly has been creating art for as long as she can remember.  Her portfolio ranges from watercolors, pen and ink drawings, oils, acrylics, collage, mosaics, stained glass, and most recently fused glass.  Her glass art can be seen in her Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShellyHeissGlassArt .  Shelly also enjoy designing glass patterns, which can be found in her other Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShellyHeissDesigns . 

ARTIST:  Mae Kotloski
SNOWMAN:  Peace
SPONSOR:  Trustee Mary and Ed Dominiak
SPONSOR:  Tom & Kathy Shaughnessy - Grandpa & Grandma
Mae is 11 years old and e ver since she can remember she's loved to paint and draw. She goes to Emmons School where she plays basketball. Plus she enjoys acting, softball, and band. She loves sports, art and writing. She lives in Antioch with her Mom, Dad Brother and her dog.

ARTIST: Larry Lemm
SNOWMAN: "Hey Moe"
SPONSOR:  JJ Blinkers Joke, Magic & Costume Shoppe
SNOWMAN: "Knock em Down"
SPONSOR:  Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Larry has lived on the Chain O' Lakes for 20 plus years, viewing and enjoying nature every day. He began painting and creative about 10 years ago and hasn't stopped yet. Creating pieces of art is a passion which he will continue as long as possible.

ARTIST:  Heriberto Mejias (Eddie)
SNOWMAN:  Captain America of Antioch
SPONSOR:  State Bank of the Lakes
SNOWMAN:  Iron Man Over John Hancock
SPONSOR:  Heartland Bank and Trust
SNOWMAN:  Spider Man at Willis Tower
SPONSOR:  Xtreme Games
SNOWMAN:  Thor God of Thunder
SPONSOR:  Heartland Bank and Trust 
Everyone calls him "Eddie", he's 55 years old and grew up in Chicago in the Humboldt Park Community. Ge attended Columbia College, majoring in Graphic Arts. His kids loved super heroes from comic books when they were little, so he brought those characters to life.

ARTIST:  Sunny M Parenteau
SNOWMAN:  Baby's 1st Tooth
SPONSOR:  Heartland Bank and Trust
SNOWMAN:  Bubbles
SPONSOR:  Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Sunny is a lifelong artist and perpetual student of the arts. She has studied at the School of the Art Institute and worked many years as an interior decorator. She is an active member of the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation and has painted Dickens heads for the Antioch Chamber of Commerce's Dickens Holiday Village. She enjoy participating in other local art projects - art is her life!

ARTIST:  Camillia Pawlowski
SNOWMAN: Justin Thyme
SPONSOR:  Hannah's
Cam has been a crafter for over 50 years. She enjoys working with all art and craft products. She is  eager to learn from others and willing to pass along what she has learned to others.

ARTIST: Daisy C. Perez
SNOWMAN: Magic at it's Best
SPONSOR:  SuzAnne's Mobile Picture Framing
SNOWMAN: Inchworm
SPONSOR:  Heartland Bank and Trust
SNOWMAN: Mystical Dragon
SPONSOR:  Waldron Construction Kitchen & Baths
SNOWMAN: Patch of Pumpkins
SPONSOR:  Heartland Bank and Trust
SNOWMAN: Snow-Ilusion
SPONSOR:  Antioch Chamber of Commerce
SNOWMAN: Stacking the Cups
SPONSOR:  Heartland Bank and Trust
SNOWMAN:  USA Proud
SPONSOR:  Antioch Chamber of Commerce
SNOWMAN:  Mystery Snowman-Enchanted Garden
SPONSOR:  Daisy's Artish Cafe-Lake Villa
SNOWMAN:  Mystery Snowman - Antioch History in Motion 
SPONSOR:  Daisy's Artish Cafe-Lake Villa
Daisy lives in Antioch and owns a Coffee Shop in Lake Villa - Daisy's Artish Cafe. She has been creating art for over 30 years. She works mostly in acrylic paint, but also enjoys sculpting, drawing and mixed media 2D and 3D art.

ARTIST:  Jude Poplawski
SNOWMAN: Frosty in Space
SPONSOR:  The Bath & Kitchen Works
Jude is a Graphic Artist living in Wisconsin. She has participated for several years in Antioch's previous Community Public Art Programs and enjoys that her art ends up helping others in need as the art pieces are auctioned off to help charitable organizations.

ARTIST:  Alison Tooke
SNOWMAN:  Ice Dragon
SPONSOR:  PM&L Theatre
SNOWMAN: Medieval Knight
SPONSOR:  A-Action Pest Control
Woodstock based illustration artist, Alison Tooke, has been doodling her way to joy throughout life. She learned how to combine her love of all things fantasy with a multitude of art techniques and turn it into dynamic art. She currently works independently for commission and plans to attend MIAD.

ARTIST:  Andrea Zachotina
SNOWMAN:  Sunflower Sally
SPONSOR:  Merle Norman Cosmetic & Gifts
Andrea is a talented artist and enjoys teaching art to young students. Andrea has participated in all of Antioch's Community Charity Public Art Programs hosted by the Antioch Chamber in past years, plus she enjoys attending the Art Dinner Auction to see the popularity of her pieces, knowing this helps provide funds for local charitable organizations.