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Big mural coming to Utica
4+ week, 1+ day ago (102+ words) agreed to reallocate previously-awarded Build Illinois gond grant funding ($150,000) from the proposed project to re-water the Illinois and Michigan Canal. Then, the board approved the...
Cornerstone Services in Joliet to showcase artwork by people with disabilities
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (239+ words) Cornerstone Services, Inc. will hold its ninth annual art show from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10. The program will be held at its Wellness Center Conference Room and Art Studio at 777 Joyce Road in Joliet, the agency said in a news release. All…...
NCI ARTworks announces fall and spring art outings
1+ week, 4+ 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…...
Kankakee photographer shares 40 years of community portraits
2+ week, 22+ 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…...
Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 18th annual juried art exhibit winners announced; winter art exhibit opens Dec. 11
16+ hour, 49+ min ago (252+ words) www.woodlawnartsacademy.com. The Academy acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council....
The Next Picture Show in Dixon reopens Aug. 26
3+ week, 5+ day ago (269+ words) Next Picture Show. Admission is free. Northern Illinois artist and visual arts educator Heather Shore...
Art in the Park Sculpture Walk & Outdoor Art Gallery returns to Rock Falls Aug. 29
2+ week, 5+ day ago (301+ words) experience from Tres Rojas Winery of Washington, Illinois, and discover a variety of new favorites. The...go-to destination for all things fun in Northern Illinois. Prior to The Scene, Aimee was the editor of the...
Byron Public Library’s Discover Drawing class is Sept. 22
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (297+ words) Network provides local news throughout northern Illinois Vets recognized at Rock Falls American Legion...
Kankakee library transforms overlooked outdoor space into community garden
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (198+ words) and H20 Limonata will be available to buy. The Illinois Arts Council supported the project. For more information,...
Artists have until Sept. 12 to submit work for ‘Farms & Barns’ art exhibition at Dixon’s The Next Picture Show
2+ week, 1+ day 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....