FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BLUE ISLAND, IL—November 23, 2010 (James Street Media Services)—Blue Island's Cornerstone Gallery will display works from 17 well-known regional artists on Saturday, December 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gallery visitors will be welcomed by Cornerstone's much-anticipated holiday decorations, and invited to enjoy wine and hors d'ouevres as they view the artwork.

"This beautiful event is something we look forward to every year," says Gallery owner, Paulette Stobinski. "This show is entitled 'A Very Merry Christmas Exhibit' and it celebrates 2010, a year of growth and joy for Cornerstone. Paulette's sparkling window decorations have long been a favorite of Gallery visitors and neighborhood passers-by.

The artists featured in the show are Richard Cronborg, Brian Garay, Charles Moesch, C.P. and Nicole Kaestner, George Lindmark, Tara Banfield, Dianna Godbout, Roseann Madia, Tigerlily Cross, Juan Reynoso, Paulette Stobinske, Charles Anderson, and Bridget Scales. The exhibit includes oils, acrylics and watercolors, mixed media, jewelry and pottery. Genres span traditional, modern, photo-realism, and portraiture. The artists will be on hand to discuss their pieces and all artwork is available for sale.

Cornerstone Gallery is located in the historic "Schrieber Hardware" building at 13168 Old Western Avenue, Blue Island, Illinois (north of the CalSag River). For more information, please call 708-790-4424.

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Martha Anderson

James Street Associates
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