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Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 18th annual juried art exhibit winners announced; winter art exhibit opens Dec. 11
10+ hour, 24+ 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…...
Kankakee library transforms overlooked outdoor space into community garden
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (198+ words) The Kankakee Public Library will unveil its newly redesigned Reading Garden on Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m., featuring a custom mural celebrating native plants and the library’s core values. The renovation transformed an underused outdoor space on the library’s western side into…...
Byron Public Library’s Discover Drawing class is Sept. 22
5+ day, 10+ 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…...
Cornerstone Services in Joliet to showcase artwork by people with disabilities
5+ day, 20+ 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, 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…...
Rock River Valley Painters Guild Plein air exhibit opens at Coliseum Museum in Oregon
1+ week, 4+ day ago (166+ words) The Coliseum Museum in Oregon recently announced the opening of the annual Rock River Valley Painters Guild Plein air exhibit featuring 13 artists from across the northern Illinois area, on display from Sept. 2 to Oct. 31. The art exhibit of 34 individual art…...
Kankakee photographer shares 40 years of community portraits
2+ week, 16+ 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, 22+ 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....
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…...
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,…...