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Big mural coming to Utica
4+ week, 1+ day ago (102+ words) Utica Village Hall (Derek Barichello) Utica is forging ahead with painting a big mural – 59 feet wide and 25 feet high – on the southeast side of the village hall. Thursday, the Utica Village Board approved twin action items to spur the project....
Awards presented for ‘Objects of Affection’ still-life art exhibit at Oregon Coliseum Museum
3+ week, 4+ day ago (299+ words) Shaw Local Awards presented for âObjects of Affectionâ still-life art exhibit at Oregon Coliseum Museum Awards were presented for the âObjects of Affectionâ still-life art exhibit at the opening reception at the Coliseum Museum in downtown Oregon on…...
Red Sky Night Studio’s Angela Zonderman is drawn to the complexity of nature
2+ week, 4+ day ago (462+ words) Shaw Local Red Sky Night Studioâs Angela Zonderman is drawn to the complexity of nature Founder of Red Sky Night Studio, artist Angela Zonderman left Chicago for more space in North Aurora during the summer of 2020, though it wouldnâ…...
Kankakee photographer shares 40 years of community portraits
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (122+ words) “I want guests to realize what a privilege it has been for me to enter the lives of so many people in this community over the past 40 years,” he said. “I have attempted to honestly portray moments, albeit private slices…...
Artists have until Sept. 12 to submit work for ‘Farms & Barns’ art exhibition at Dixon’s The Next Picture Show
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (181+ words) The Next Picture Show in Dixon has extended the artist application deadline for its upcoming Farms & Barns Art Exhibition to Saturday, Sept. 12, giving artists additional time to submit work for the fall exhibition. The exhibition will run Sept. 23 through Oct....
NCI ARTworks announces fall and spring art outings
1+ week, 3+ day ago (150+ words) NCI ARTworks Heritage Corridor Art Explorations is offering four art-focused outings this season, combining tours, presentations and meals at regional destinations. (Scott Anderson) Two events are scheduled for fall 2026 and two for spring 2027. Registration is open to the public. On…...
Art in the Park Sculpture Walk & Outdoor Art Gallery returns to Rock Falls Aug. 29
2+ week, 5+ day ago (301+ words) Agnieszka Judd of Sheridan displays a unique blend of handmade bird houses and plant creations Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Rock Falls Tourism’s Art in the Park. (Alex T. Paschal) Art, music and creativity will take over Rock Falls’ riverfront on Saturday,…...
Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 18th annual juried art exhibit winners announced; winter art exhibit opens Dec. 11
11+ hour, 53+ min ago (252+ words) Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 18th annual juried art exhibit, in partnership with Sauk Valley Community College, featured almost 100 pieces of artwork from more than 40 adult and student artists. Ariana Tarner, a metalsmith from Sterling, was this year’s judge. Tarner chose the following…...
Byron Public Library’s Discover Drawing class is Sept. 22
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (297+ words) Shaw Local Byron Public Libraryâs Discover Drawing class is Sept. 22 Thursday, Sept. 22:â¨6-7 p.m.â¨Discover your inner artist during this beginner-friendly charcoal drawing class. Join Garret Sell as he teaches the fundamentals of sketching, guiding you through…...
Mt. Morris StrawFest celebrates sculptures, straw bale race winners
2+ week, 5+ day ago (427+ words) Straw Bale Race Director Jeff Bold (left) watches as the team of Marcie Poppen and Keandria Marceau give it their all at StrawFest in Mt. Morris on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (Earleen Hinton) Mother Nature smiled on the final days of the…...