Visual Arts
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Artist unveils 'loveevenmore' scuplture in West ChicagoAug 09, 2018 1:00 am - Matthew Hoffman is the kind of creative soul who would get restless going for a walk. He's constantly creating, constantly empowering the people who encounter his art in...
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Cleve Carney Art Gallery opens 2018-19 season with 'On Anxiety'Aug 08, 2018 11:00 pm - The Cleve Carney Art Gallery opens its 2018-19 season with "On Anxiety" starting Aug. 31 to Oct. 13, on the College of DuPage campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. The...
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What it takes to keep Naperville's outdoor art in shining shapeAug 08, 2018 6:00 am - It might look great when it's new, but there's a lot of work involved in keeping outdoor public art looking fresh as the years pile up. Century Walk Corp., a 22-year-ol...
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It's costing more money to maintain Naperville's collection of outdoor public artAug 08, 2018 1:00 am - Dogs. Sun. Rain. Skateboarders. Soda pop. Salt. Snow. Cars. Birds. Trees. Rust. Vandalism. Demolition. Redevelopment. Put a painting, mosaic or sculpture in an outdoor ...
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West Chicago library welcomes 'loveevenmore' sculpture by Matthew HoffmanAug 05, 2018 11:00 pm - A 9-foot steel sculpture with a simple but compelling message - "loveevenmore" - will be installed Wednesday in front of the West Chicago Public Library. A public dedica...
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Painting a mural part of Arlington Heights' National Night OutAug 03, 2018 1:00 am - Max Svienty will complete his Eagle Scout project - a mural of Arlington Heights landmarks - at the village's annual attempt to bring community residents and local law e...
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Glenbrook North students featured in new YMCA art exhibitAug 02, 2018 11:00 pm - As summer draws to a close, the North Suburban YMCA's Community Gallery will feature artists who are approaching the end of their high school careers. Seven students ent...
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DimoStrong Jam returns for its fourth year Aug. 11Aug 02, 2018 11:00 pm - Join the fourth annual DimoStrong Jam from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Imago, 216 Prairie St. in downtown Elgin. The fundraising event features live music, raffle...
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Artists featured at Geneva Arts Fair 'all have a story'Jul 29, 2018 1:00 am - Creating sculptures, benches, bird baths and other functional artwork has been a creative journey for Hill Brin and his wife Nicole the last 22 years. It started as a ho...
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Artist brings White Sox history to life by colorizing old picturesJul 28, 2018 1:00 am - Chris Whitehouse still remembers his first time at old Comiskey Park. It was Luis Aparicio Day in July 1970, and 10-year-old Chris was there with his younger brother Tom...