Downes Studio Art Shows


P A S T    E V E N T S   2008


March 27th-30th 2008

Thursday the 27th: 5-10 p.m
Friday the 28th: 1-10p.m.
Saturday the 29th: 12-10p.m.
Sunday the 30th: 12-5p.m
Downes Studio 8th annual Solo Grove Show
1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview


This four day event will showcase 15 new originals, small and large prints as well as bronze sculptures, part of the proceeds are donated back to the preservation of the Grove

For information contact:
Carol DeLorenzo, Redfield Coordinator, 847-298-0095.

March 29th

St. Francis Community Center,
St. Francis, WI
Raise a Glass for our Angels, Muscular Dystrophy Association

Mr. Downes is donating a signed and framed print to the event.


March 29th

Elements
Lake Ave.,
Antioch IL
Fundraiser for Cancer Victim

Mr. Downes will be donating a signed and framed print to the event
For information call 847-395-6700

Tuesday, April 29th
Firkins

515 North Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
Firkin's 4th Annual Fundraiser for Childrens' Diabetes

Hosted by singer Peter Quinn and artist Dennis M. Downes.

Mr. Downes will donate a signed and framed piece.

Friday, May 2nd

6:30 - 11:00
Antioch Golf Course
Emmons School District #33 Fundraiser

Mr. Downes is donating a signed and framed piece that will be part of the live auction.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

6:30 - 11:00
North Shore Country Club
1340 Glenview Road,
Glenview, IL.
Shore Community Services, Inc. Fundraiser for Developmental Disabilities

Mr. Downes will be present for the event and a donated signed, framed piece will be part of the live auction
Tickets, contact Mary Matz: 847-982-2030 ext: 21

June 21, 22 2008

10am to 5pm

Greenbay Road and Park Ave.

Glencoe Festival of the Masters
Best of the Best

For information call: 847-926-4300

July 3rd to July 30th

Village Green Park
320 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL.

Northbrook Hisotrical Society

Trail Marker Tree Exhibit
Northbrook Historical Society

July 12th and July 13th

Northbrook, IL
Arts in Northbrook Art Show

Mr. Downes has participated in this show for eight consecutive years, and will also have his Trail Marker Tree exhibit showing in the Northbrook Historical Building during the same time, public welcome.
For info contact Debbie at 847-726-8669
Downes Studio Art Shows

August 2 & 3 2008

Patriot Boulevard
Glen Town Center
Glenview, IL

Art at the Glen

For information call: Call 847-926-4300
Art at The Glen in Glenview

August 11-20



Research Trip

Mr. Downes will be traveling to Michigan and the Wilderness Coast, Ontario to be conducting further research on Trail Marker Trees and pictographs.

August 21-29



Research Trip

Mr. Downes will traveling to Ohio to visit Smoke Signal sites, Trail Marker Tree sites and the famous 1,400 foot long Serpent Mound that is over 1,000 years old.
serpent mound

Friday, September 19th
6p.m. - 9p.m.




Antioch Fine Arts Foundation Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

A benefit to help raise money for local artists and local art programs through the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation. Mr. Downes donated four signed and framed prints to this event.
Antioch Illinois

Sunday, September 21st
12p.m. - 4p.m.




Shermer Fest

The Northbrook Historical Society will be hosting this fun, old fashioned festival. During the festival the Historical Museum will be presenting Mr. Downes' Trail Marker Tree exhibit, featuring his newest 5' Bronze Sculpture. Mr. Downes will also be donating a signed and framed Artist Proof to the raffle to help raise money for the Northbrook Historical Society.
Shermer Fest

Friday, December 5th 4p.m. - 10p.m.
Saturday, December 6th 11a.m. - 8p.m.

Chicago
One block west of Navy Pier


Downes Studio Solo Show
Downtown Chicago


This show will showcase several new originals, along with a large number of handframed prints of award winning paintings. Also on display will be Mr. Downes' Trail Marker Tree Exhibit. Artist will be present. 432 East Grand Avenue. One block west of Navy Pier.

For further information, please contact Downes Studio at
downesstudio@earthlink.net or telephone (847) 395-8875.
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