Visual Arts
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Des Plaines Public Library displaying work of local artistApr 09, 2025 8:17 am - An exhibition of oil paintings by Des Plaines Art Guild member Bill Pagan has opened at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St.
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Gurnee establishing a village arts commissionApr 08, 2025 8:20 am - Gurnee is establishing an Arts Commission to help foster a thriving artistic environment and is looking for residents and businesses interested in being a part of it.
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Fine Line and AfterImage Film Fest host showing of documentary on the ‘Painter of Light’Apr 07, 2025 9:41 pm - St. Charles’ Fine Line is partnering with local film festival to screen acclaimed documentary on famed artist Thomas Kinkade.
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Water Street Studios hosts gallery opening April 11Apr 07, 2025 12:22 am - Water Street Studios in Batavia will host a gallery opening for a new exhibit from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 11. The exhibit will have works by two nationally recognized artists.
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Call for artists for St. Charles Arts Council’s second annual Plein Air eventApr 04, 2025 11:04 pm - The St. Charles Arts Council is planning to host its second Plein Air Event, the week of Aug. 18-24. This will be a juried event.
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Student art brings ‘A Sense of Belonging’ to downtown Glen EllynApr 03, 2025 11:32 pm - Glenbard West students showcase artwork reflecting diverse identities and experiences in downtown Glen Ellyn during April. Viewers can participate in a treasure hunt to find the 21 pieces on display.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2025Apr 03, 2025 10:09 am - The winners of February’s Daily Herald amateur photo contest have a good eye for winter landscapes ... and people having fun. Kelley Dorner of Grayslake took first place with her photo of an ice formation that resembled a salt shaker.
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Alley Art Fest hosting free workshops as part of 15th anniversary celebrationMar 31, 2025 2:17 pm - To celebrate 15 years, Aurora's Alley Art Festival is expanding outreach this spring with free World Art Day and World Collage Day workshops open to all ages and abilities.
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Fine Line to host Stone-a-Palooza April 5Mar 31, 2025 11:23 am - One-day sale of unique jewelry supplies at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles on April 5 featuring gems, mammoth ivory, meteorite, amber, antler, cabochons, beads, findings, and rough rocks like tiger's eye, jasper, jade, and rhodonite
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Local artists and poets showcase works at Addison Center for the ArtsMar 25, 2025 2:11 pm - The Addison Center for the Arts is hosting its fifth collaboration between visual artists and the Illinois State Poetry Society. Participating poets will read poems inspired by the work of local artists.