Visual Arts
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‘It appeals to and activates all five of the senses’: Elmhurst art exhibit explores sustenance, relationship with landJan 21, 2025 3:05 pm - A collection of works from different artists employs the five senses to convey human connection to — and destruction of — the environment in a new exhibit at the Elmhurst Art Museum.
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Artists, writers living in Dist. 214 invited to enter Arts Unlimited contestJan 15, 2025 11:13 am - District 214 has announced its call for submissions to the annual Daily Herald and District 214 Arts Unlimited Art and Writing Contest. Submissions will be accepted through March 3.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for December 2024Jan 12, 2025 6:00 am - The winning entries in the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest for December capture life's joyful and mysterious moments.
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St. Charles library showcases local artist Caitlin PalagiJan 02, 2025 5:20 pm - Meet the self-taught painter who found her voice by letting go. Attend her special reception on Jan. 12 at the St. Charles Public Library.
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Addison Center for the Arts to host ‘Splendor of Colors,’ a solo show by Anthony AlonzoJan 01, 2025 4:29 pm - Anthony Alonzo's “Splendor of Colors” coming to Addison Center for the Arts from Jan 11-Feb 15.
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Elmhurst Art Museum’s ‘Sustenance & Land’ exhibit to feature multimedia works examining environmental themesDec 31, 2024 2:55 pm - The “Sustenance & Land: Five Artists Consider Our Relationship With the Earth” exhibition at Elmhurst Art Museum includes hands-on programming and a dance performance by The Seldoms. An opening reception will be held Jan. 24.
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Life drawing class Jan. 4 at Des Plaines libraryDec 27, 2024 1:26 pm - Learn to draw the human body in a life drawing class Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Local artist’s legacy lives on: Water Street Studios hosts benefit exhibitDec 26, 2024 11:59 am - A collection of artwork by the late Ed Dlugopolski will be exhibited Jan. 10-12, with proceeds to benefit Water Street Studios. The Batavia artist headed the art department at Glenbard West for over 30 years.
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West Chicago artist’s murals lend downtown a dash of vibrant colorDec 20, 2024 2:17 pm - Local artist Giovanni Arellano has created a series of vibrant murals in West Chicago featuring nature scenes related to the Illinois Prairie Path.
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Palatine High School art department earns distinctionDec 18, 2024 10:35 am - The Illinois Art Education Association has recognized Palatine High School with the Illinois Art Education Distinction award.