The Beverly Shores Depot Gallery opens its 2008 season on Sunday, April 20, with an unveiling of “S Mermaid” and “X Bear” by international sculptor Jozef Sumichrast and two additional sculptures by Wanatah, Indiana, self-taught artist Wayne Rice. On this day there will also be a reception for the first exhibit, previewing the season’s artists. Gallery hours throughout the season are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Admission is always free, but donations are sincerely appreciated.
The Beverly Shores Museum welcomes those who wish to view the history of Beverly Shores, including historic photographs and memorabilia of Frederick H. and Robert Bartlett’s community development plans (1927 – 1947), and the Town of Beverly Shores (1947 to present), including the Beverly Shores Architectural Historic District featuring several of the modern houses of the 1933 – 1934 Century of Progress Chicago’s World Fair.
2008 Artist Exhibit Schedule
The Beverly Shores Depot Gallery enthusiastically announces a 2008 art season that expands our presentations from indoor gallery exhibitions to sculpture exhibits outdoors. Indoor exhibits rotate monthly and outdoor exhibits rotate every three months so please make your visits regularly so that you can appreciate the full range of our offerings. Opening receptions allow you to “meet the artist.” Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
| Artist | Exhibition Dates | Reception for the Artist/Show |
| Wayne Rice, sculptor | April 18 - December 21 | April 20 |
| Jozef Sumichrast, sculptor | April 18 - July 6 | April 20 |
| Season Preview | April 18 - May 11 | April 20 |
| Herb George, photographer | May 16 - June 15 | May 18 |
| Steve Meyer, sculptor | June 20 - July 13 | June 22 |
| Richard Kiebdaj, sculptor | July 18 - November 9 | July 20 |
| Christine Smith, painter | July 18 - August 10 | July 20 |
| Duncan Webb, painter | August 15 - September 7 | August 17 |
| Christine Boos, sculptor | September 12 - October 12 | September 14 |
| Karen DePirro, painter Richard DePirro, sculptor |
October 17 - November 9 | October 19 |
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