Visual Arts
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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.
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Out on the town April 14-May 31: Peking Acrobats, concerts, festivals, performances and moreApr 14, 2024 5:45 am - Sunday, April 14 Kane County Doll Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Dol...
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Fine Line joins with Crisis Center in ‘What Were You Wearing?’ show April 18 and 20Apr 12, 2024 8:53 pm - Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is partnering with the Community Crisis Center in Elgin for an exhibition entitled “What Were You Wearing?” Earlier this y...