Art Synergy
A creative, collaborative event which pairs community members with professional artists to produce artworks in a variety of media
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Photos from our 2024 event
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2025 Event InfoSaturday, November 8, 5:30 - 11 PM
Venue: Paul's Paradise (located at Paul Tree Farms) Address: 12430 State Route 125, Pleasant Plains , IL 62677 $65 per ticket before October 25, 2025 Join us for a fun evening of creative competition at this years Art Synergy! This creative, collaborative event will culminate in an exciting evening at Paul Tree Farms, filled with food, drinks, a bartending battle, a silent auction, raffles, and a live auction of the finished pieces! More 2025 Info COMING SOON |
2024 Participating Artists
Maria Ansley
Scientific Photographer of SIU School of Medicine and Documentary Filmmaker Partnered with ceramicist Anne Logue Sponsored by the SIU School of Medicine |
Erica Austin
Deputy Director in External Relations for SIU School of Medicine and School Board Member for District 186 Partnered with ceramicist Scott Day Sponsored by the SIU School of Medicine |
Jonna J. Cooley PhD
Executive Director of the Phoenix Center Partnered with metals and glass artist Kaye Demlow Sponsored by the Phoenix Center |
Joe Crain
Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Partnered with photographer James Hawker |
Ryan Croke
First Assistant Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services Partnered with mixed media artist Kathlyn Edwards Sponsored by Cass and Julie Casper |
Tim Daugherty MD
Hand and Plastic Surgeon with SIU School of Medicine Institute for Plastic Surgery Partnered with ceramicist Barbie LaFrance Sponsored by the SIU School of Medicine, Rick and Pam Speer |
Debbi Denzler
Technical Manager in the Bureau of Personnel Management for the State of Illinois and Board Member Old State Capitol Foundation Partnered with mixed media artist Kate Atkinson Sponsored by Levi, Ray, and Shoup Inc, Mark Denzler, Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services, Roland Machinery |
Kathryn Harris
Retired Library Administrator for the African American History Museum and Board of Trustees Member for AAHM and ALPLM Partnered with pastelist Tracey Maras Sponsored by Kathryn Harris, Rich and Becky Owens |
Sarah Kinkade
Strategic Director of Marketing and Communications for OSF Healthcare Partnered with hand papermaker Betsy Dollar Sponsored by Springfield PB&PA Unit #5, the Springfield Clinic, Rick and Pam Speer |
Maria Libri
Actress, Writer, and Public Figure Partnered with stained glass artist Donet George Sponsored by Joe and Kate Baima |
Tiffany Mathis Posey
CEO/Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois Partnered with photographer John Muchow Sponsored by AA Harvey Foundation |
Terri Blake Myers
Managing Broker of Myers Commercial Real Estate, Inc Partnered with glassblower Michelle Ryan Sponsored by Cass and Julie Casper, Joe and Kate Baima, Blake, Steve, and Will Myers, Kathy Gross |
Amy Segatto Perrin
Managing Director/Wealth Advisor of Fifth Third Wealth Advisors Partnered with stained glass artist Morgan Behnke Sponsored by Lynda Humphrey, Chris Perrin and Nancy Segatto, Bernard Segatto, Randall and Suzann Segatto, Joe and Kate Baima, Joel Benoit and Peggy Ryan, Steve and Jennifer Rahn |
Douglas Pope
Owner of Broadgauge Partnered with painter Pam Hamilton Sponsored by Broadgauge |
Richard "Rik" Stone
Regional Director/Financial Advisor of Berger Financial Group Partnered with glassblower Mario Clarke Sponsored by Bryan and Cathy Padget, Berger Financial Group, Joe and Kate Baima |
Participating Bartending Team Captains
Terrance Jordan
Director of School Leadership and Family and Community Engagement for District 186 |
Brian Wojcicki
CEO of Illinois Capitol Group |
Thank you sponsors!
In-Kind Sponsor
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Cass and Julie Casper
Lynda Humphrey Bryan and Cathy Padget Chris Perrin and Nancy Segatto Joe and Kate Baima Mark Denzler Kathryn Harris Rich and Becky Owens Springfield PB&PA Unit #6 Fletcher Farrar Robert Marcy Joel Benoit and Peggy Ryan Rick and Pam Speer Karen and Charles Hitt Blake Myers Steve Myers Will Myers Steve and Jennifer Rahn Bernard Segatto Randall and Suzann Segatto Suzann Spada |
