Reception: Thursday, April 24 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Working as a mixed media fiber artist, Gretchen Jankowski uses traditional printing techniques as a launching pad for her explorations into other mediums of art making. Using macro and micro-environments inspired by nature and places, she constructs stuffed, voluminous, collaged-like quilts, often made of fabrics that are hand printed using traditional printmaking techniques. These fabric collages are quilted and batted together to make large 3-dimensional “coral reef” like works that often hang on the wall.

By incorporating abstract botanical patterns with sewn patterns that weave in and out of each other, the work quite literally calls out the viewers’ sensation to touch. Often creating works in series, using many iterations of the same pattern and print, changing medium as seen fit for each idea, Jankowski’s large-scale mixed media pieces and soft sculptures push the boundaries of classic relief printmaking and fiber art. Learning from every piece that she makes, even if a piece hasn’t conventionally conformed to her expected outcomes, Jankowski cherishes the inspiration and new techniques that often emerge out of mishaps.

Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jankowski currently has a home and studio in Forest Park, Illinois. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio arts from Columbia College Chicago and a Master of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from California State University, Long Beach. She currently teaches printmaking in the fine arts program full time at Governors State University.

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REGISTRATION OPEN

What is the Halloween 5K?
The Moraine Valley Health, Fitness & Recreation Center will be hosting the 5th annual Halloween 5K/1K run/walk in conjunction with the Moraine Valley Foundation. Open to the Moraine Valley campus and community, this race donates all proceeds to the Moraine Valley Foundation which provides need-based scholarships to students including FitRec employees. By participating, you can make a difference in the lives of students by helping them afford a college education. Because it is Halloween, costumes are encouraged. Strollers are allowed on the course.

Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-Up scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25 from 3-7 p.m. at 911������ Health, Fitness and Recreation Center (Building H), 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Little Pumpkin’s Patch
Free children’s activities supervised by FitRec youth programming staff while you run/walk. Free family activities during and after the race. Activities include: Bounce house, Halloween arts and crafts and piñatas.

Kid’s Dash
For children 3-12 years old, we have our Children’s 1K race (registration required). This route takes you through Moraine Valley’s campus. For a map of the route, .

Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsors will have the opportunity to set up a table and hang a banner or signs at the event. Additionally, logos of our sponsors will be listed on the back of the race shirts given to participants. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please  to see the different levels of sponsorship.

Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer to help at the event, please contact Jana Terborg.

More Information
To learn more about the Halloween 5K or if you have any questions regarding the event, please contact our facilitator and race director Jana Terborg.

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