Visual Arts
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Barrington exploring whether to seek donation for annual art festivalJan 13, 2020 12:00 am - Barrington might seek a suggested donation from patrons attending the village's annual art festival, in an effort to cover expenses for the event. Set for downtown Barri...
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Grayslake artist callJan 13, 2020 12:00 am - The village of Grayslake and the Grayslake Arts Alliance are seeking an artist or team of artists to create a sculpture to commemorate of the village's 125th anniversary...
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Artists showcasing work in West ChicagoJan 12, 2020 10:00 pm - Area artists will be displaying their works starting this month as part of the "Celebration of Art" at Gallery 200 in downtown West Chicago. The show and sale is sponso...
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How art classes help detainees at Kane County jailJan 10, 2020 5:00 am - A simple mistake can have devastating results, including jail time. Many who are incarcerated are often first-time offenders. The safety and rehabilitation of detainees ...
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Best bets: Dinosaur Adventure roars in Rosemont; Herman's Hermits tours to WaukeganJan 09, 2020 8:00 am - Back from extinction The touring Dinosaur Adventure promises mechanized creatures, fossil crafting, Jurassic jeeps and more family fun this weekend at the Donald E. Step...
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A research visit turns into exhibit opportunity at Dunn MuseumJan 09, 2020 5:00 am - Traditional Native American artists Pat Kruse and Terri Hom visited the Dunn Museum in Libertyville 16 months ago to research a birchbark cradle in the museum's collecti...
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5 events for $5 (or less): Nathan Hale comes to Anderson's; WinterFest at Volo BogJan 08, 2020 5:00 am - Singin' the rails Learn about "Train Songs of America With Dean Milano" as part of the ongoing exhibit "On the Right Track: By Rail to Chicago & Beyond" at the Elmhurst...
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Familiar face judging West Chicago banner contestJan 07, 2020 12:00 am - A familiar face in the West Chicago community, Ryan Hammer, co-owner of Kindred Coffee, has been named the art juror for the 2020 Art Banner exhibit called "Home." All m...
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Elmhurst Art Museum sets winter and spring programmingJan 06, 2020 10:00 pm - The Elmhurst Art Museum will debut two new exhibitions, "Sandra Jorgensen," a broad survey exhibition that showcases the works of the late Elmhurst-based artist-curator,...
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Local business owner and arts advocate announced as 2020 Art Banner jurorJan 05, 2020 10:00 pm - A familiar face for many in the West Chicago community, Ryan Hammer, co-owner of Kindred Coffee, has been announced as the art juror for the 2020 Art Banner Exhibit, Hom...