Visual Arts
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After Frida comes Warhol: College of DuPage announces its next big exhibition, in summer 2023Mar 19, 2022 1:00 am - The late American 20th-century pop artist Andy Warhol predicted that everyone would have 15 minutes of fame. But Warhol's own popularity appears to have no limits, and C...
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Along for the ride: Shake off winter doldrums with bike paths featuring colorful murals, sculpturesMar 18, 2022 6:00 am - Winter's dull grays getting you down? Colorfully scenic rides don't have to wait for spring's splashy palette. More bike routes than I imagined retain an energizing, vis...
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Cantigny welcomes 'Dream World' inspired by Mexican folklore this summerMar 18, 2022 5:30 am - Colorful creatures will greet visitors to Cantigny Park this summer when a new outdoor exhibition showcasing dozens of mythical animals inspired by Mexican folklore open...
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Aurora Public Arts to open '(Re)volution' exhibit April 1Mar 17, 2022 11:00 pm - The Aurora Public Art Commission is hosting "(Re)volution," a painting retrospective of Kyle Reeves' work from 1999-2021. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p...
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'The Winter Palette' exhibit closes March 25 at The Fine LineMar 15, 2022 11:00 pm - "The Winter Palette" exhibit at Fine Line's Kavanagh Gallery features work by 42 artists from 20 states. The show is a collection of wall art, showing the striking hues ...
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Grayslake library art fair features local students' worksMar 15, 2022 6:00 am - The Grayslake Area Public Library has the 2022 Community Art Fair on display in its hallways. It features artwork from students representing the District 46 schools Wood...
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How a trustee's inspirational signs led East Dundee to create arts councilMar 14, 2022 5:30 am - During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, East Dundee Village Trustee Tricia Saviano spent time making signs with encouraging quotes from Bob Marley. She was surpr...
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Enjoy 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out series in BarringtonMar 09, 2022 10:00 pm - Barrington's White House welcomes back its 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out series with three inspiring artists this season. The series kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 1...
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'Pretty and more attractive to women': Artist opening a different kind of tattoo studio in ElginMar 07, 2022 4:30 am - A new woman-owned tattoo studio opening soon in Elgin hopes to connect people to meaningful art, and not just on their bodies. Amy Porter will open Alchemy Tattoo & Gall...
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Mayslake Peabody Estate to close in May for renovationsMar 07, 2022 4:27 am - The century-old Mayslake Hall at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook is set to close for exterior renovations. The 1920s Tudor revival-style mansion will largely sh...