Visual Arts
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Moments of stillness: Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2024May 15, 2024 11:14 am - Many of the photo contest submissions in April captured a moment of stillness. Our winner of the month is Fred Share of Huntley.
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Addison Center for the Arts to open ‘Artistry in Wood: Sculptures from the Heart’ exhibit on May 22May 14, 2024 11:44 pm - Addison Center for the Arts recently announced its upcoming exhibition, “Artistry in Wood: Sculptures from the Heart,” a showcase of the art of wood carving. The exhibit...
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Photo contest winners for March 2024May 07, 2024 3:28 pm - The Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest winners for March 2024 have a strong geometric motif. Our winner of the month is Ann Marcie of Bloomingdale for a fascinating photo showing the architectural marvel of a bee hive.
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From near-death to masterpiece: Gabriela Leyva's 'Heaven on Earth' unveiled at Oakton CollegeMay 06, 2024 1:49 pm - Embark on a captivating journey illuminating Gabriela Leyva's artistic odyssey sparked by her profound near-death experience.
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Meet Warrenville artist who created the ‘Tribute’ sculpture during May 11 dedicationMay 01, 2024 1:57 pm - The city of Warrenville’s Tourism and Arts Commission will hold a meet-and-greet with artist Jen Kresl on Saturday, May 11. It will be at 10 a.m. in the Bob Walters Commo...
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Village hosts ‘Lombard at Night’ photo contest during Lilac TimeApr 30, 2024 11:44 pm - The village of Lombard is hosting its annual photo contest during Lilac Time, with this year's theme being “Lombard at Night.” The contest will run from May 4-31. It is ...
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Water Street Studios to host ‘Portraits and Memories’ exhibit by Algonquin artistApr 23, 2024 9:56 pm - On Friday, May 10, Water Street Studios in Batavia will host an opening reception for the solo exhibition, “Portraits and Memories: Legacies of Service” by Algonquin a...
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New interactive sculpture commissioned for Mundelein parkApr 23, 2024 9:31 am - A large, interactive sculpture of an upturned, oversized hand is coming to Mundelein’s Courtland Commons park. The village board on Monday voted to hire Kentucky artist M...
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‘It’s so Instagrammable’: Umbrella display returns to downtown ElmhurstApr 22, 2024 8:10 pm - If you’re in downtown Elmhurst, caught in a downpour, dash over to Schiller Court to keep raindrops from falling on your head. More than 300 umbrellas, all in cheerful co...
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Schaumburg Plein Air competition takes art outdoorsApr 17, 2024 11:39 am - Schaumburg’s 35th annual Prairie Arts Festival returns Memorial Day weekend, May 25 and 26, outdoors on the village’s municipal grounds, but artists who want to take part in the accompanying plein air competition need to get started soon.