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Cigar box guitar artist to be at Arlington Heights gallery

Promoting local artists has been the focus of Moon Art Gallery since it opened in downtown Arlington Heights in May 2014.

Gallery owners Dan and Keith Mooney felt there wasn't enough emphasis placed on the incredible work being done by local painters, photographers and sculptors in their hometown.

"We emphasize homegrown talent," said Keith Mooney. "Why go to Chicago to see unique, amazing work when it's right here in your backyard?"

To further underscore this sentiment local artists Keith Mooney, Patty Colabuono, Bill Doree, Cathy Kapica, Norm Plummer and Walter Hoffman joined forces in January of this year to become an artist cooperative. Photography and mixed media pieces by the artists are available as well as items such as jewelry, pottery, note cards and quilting.

To celebrate its second anniversary, Moon Art Gallery will feature cigar box guitar maker Shawn Denman from noon-5 p.m. on Saturday May 14. Denman will exhibit many of his handmade cigar box guitars ranging in styles from classical to Steam Punk. All are welcome to come and hear a live demonstration of these unique, functional works of art that reflect Denman's love of music and art.

Moon Art Gallery is at 15 E. Miner St., in Arlington Heights and is open from noon-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.

For information about Moon Art Gallery, visit the gallery's website at www.moonfineartgallery.com.

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