Visual Arts
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Lights, cameras, interaction: Exploring Chicago's Instagrammable Wndr museumNov 17, 2019 6:29 am - "Do you know anything about the Wndr museum?" I ask my nephews, as we're driving to Chicago's West Loop for our reserved 4:30 p.m. time slot. "Nope. I've never even hear...
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Collage Sisthars' 'Keep Your Edges Glued Down' exhibit on display at Elmhurst galleryNov 14, 2019 10:00 pm - "Keep Your Edges Glued Down, a Collage Sisthars Collaborative Exhibit" is on display through Nov. 30 in the Elmhurst Artists' Guild Gallery, 150 Cottage Hill Ave. The ex...
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Deadline nears for 'Visual Harmony'Nov 12, 2019 10:00 pm - Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road in St. Charles, is taking applications for artwork for the "Visual Harmony" exhibit. The deadline is Monday, Nov. 18. Submi...
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Des Plaines safari photographer to show documentaryNov 08, 2019 12:00 am - Safari photographer Todd Gustafson of Des Plaines will discuss and present a PBS documentary that showcases his work Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church. Gustafs...
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Young artists earn funds for their schools through Illinois American Water's 'Imagine a Day Without Water' art contestNov 07, 2019 10:00 pm - Young Illinois artists recently participated in Illinois American Water's annual "Imagine a Day Without Water art contest." Entries from third to fifth-grade students ...
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5 events for $5 (or less): Veterans Day Commemoration in WheatonNov 05, 2019 5:00 am - Artisanal treats Start getting gift ideas for the holidays while checking out local goods and organic produce at the Artisan Craft and Food Fair this weekend at Her...
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Fine Line to offer afternoon of art for veteransNov 04, 2019 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 23, the Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road in St. Charles, will be hosting an afternoon aimed specially at veterans from noon to 4 p.m....
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Lizzadro Museum to reopen at new Oak Brook siteNov 04, 2019 1:00 am - The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is reopening to the public Nov. 12 in a new and improved space at 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook. The museum moved earlier this y...
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Mini comic con at Lincolnshire libraryNov 03, 2019 12:00 am - Lincolnshire's Vernon Area Public Library will hold its annual Mini Comic Con on Saturday. Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 300 Olde Half Day R...
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Botanical drawing: Putting a timely focus on nature that might not always be thereNov 02, 2019 7:00 am - Think of botanical illustrators, and you might envision a world of medieval herbalists, tulip or orchid collectors, or affluent young women of the 17th and 18th centurie...