Dear Friends of the Arts, |
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This month we say a fond farewell to Laura Primrose, our recent Gallery Manager, who is moving with her husband to the East Coast. We wish her well, and will be missing her in Galena. |
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Laura Primrose and Pat Lehnhardt at the Building Bridges opening, |
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We have done lots of interviewing this summer, and are happy to report that we have three new staff members! Stephanie Beck is our Office Manager, and she is doing her best to keep me organized and keep our office work rolling along. Kathleen Hoeper is our new Promotion Coordinator, and Sandra Evans will be our new Gallery Manager. You will see much more of all of them in the year to come. Please stop by to meet them and to make them feel welcome in our arts community. |
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Not to get too philosophical, but we really do have an amazing arts
community in our region, filled with musicians, writers, visual artists,
actors...and more. Artists who make all of our lives richer, and who
support each other and all the rest of us with their creativity. In this
month of Thanksgiving, I am especially grateful for all those artists, and for all of you who appreciate them.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Carole
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The Center's
Current and Winter Hours
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We have added Thursdays to our gallery hours, so we are now open Thursdays through Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm.
Starting on November 11 we start our winter hours, Thursdays through Sundays, 1-4 pm.
We will be closed on November 24 and 25 and December 24 and 25.
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Progress Report for October
Gift Shop Open House
November 10, 11 am - 6 pm
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This month we have focused on finishing our gift shop, and we are happy to report that we will have the gift shop “open house” on November 10 from 11 am till 6 pm.
Just in time for the Holidays, dozens of original and unique cards, pottery pieces, jewelry, prints, and gifts, perfect for the season, have been delivered by our regional artists.
Join our celebration by stopping over for some tasty treats while shopping for items created by these wonderful artists. Always plenty of parking and smiling faces to greet you.
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Building Bridges Exhibit
Through December 30, 2022
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We enjoyed seeing so many of you at our Opening Night reception for our new Building Bridges exhibit! Over 50 regional artists have contributed over 80 works of art to this varied exhibit, which includes several different types of paintings, photography, drawing, collage, woodworking, pottery, basket-weaving, jewelry, metalworking, and more!
There’s so much to see and enjoy, that we hope you will come in, if you haven’t, and that you’ll tell your friends to stop by, too.
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Angel in the Cello
by Cindy Taylor
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In Memoriam
Janet Checker
(April 27, 1942 – September 28, 2022)
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We are saddened to have lost another friend and talented artist.
Janet’s artwork was always a joy to have in our gallery, and she was a great inspiration to all of us.
We were fortunate to feature her “Women of the Americas” paintings in our gallery in 2018. She will be greatly missed by all of us.
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The Julien Chamber Choir
“Vices and Virtues”
November 14 - 7:30 pm
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The Julien Chamber Choir, directed by Kristen Eby, will present their fall concert “Vices and Virtues” on Monday, November 14 at 7:30 pm. The 20-voice ensemble will perform works by Hassler, Chilcott, Lauridsen and Rutter.
Founded in 1999, the Julien Chamber Choir is made up of professional and amateur musicians from around the Tri-State area, and performs a wide variety of choral styles, including classical, folk and spirituals. In addition to their regular fall and spring concerts, the Julien Chamber Choir has given guest performances for the Illinois Choral Director’s Association, Dubuque Songfest, and the Dubuque Arboretum Summer Concert Series.
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The concert will be in the performance space in the Center for the Arts, 971 Gear Street. The space is handicap accessible, and the Center has plenty of parking.
A donation to the Julien Chamber Choir is requested, students free.
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Songwriters Showcase
will feature
Sophia Landis and Bruce Tessmer
November 17, 7 pm
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Songwriters Showcase will be twice as fun this month, as we’re featuring TWO great regional musical artists! Sophia Landis and Bruce Tessmer will grace the stage starting at 7 pm, Thursday, November 17.
Landis’ music features a blend of ballads and blues, and Tessmer’s style covers a variety from blues to classic rock and country.
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This concert is free and open to the public,
donations always welcomed.
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Open Mic
Come and make music!
November 8, 6:30 pm
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If you like to make music in company with other musicians, share your work and hear their new work too, feel free to join us. We’ll be upstairs at the Center on November 8. Musicians of all ages are welcome for an evening of musical camaraderie, hosted by Lenny Wayne.
Show off your talents or just sit and listen. There will be a sign-up and a two-song-per-turn limit.
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A Peak Into Nature
Student art opening, November 3
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Galena High School National Art Honor Society (GHS NAHS) members are excited to announce their upcoming art show, A Peak Into Nature, with all artwork created around the idea of nature. To add a twist, all pieces are under 6 inches in size. This small show looks to create a big impact and will be up in the Youth Gallery for the month of November. Opening is Thursday, November 3, from 6-7pm. Please stop by, meet the students, see the artwork and young artists in our community.
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Two of the student artists, Keaton Bauer and Kayleigh Folks |
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National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is both service and academic based. In order to maintain membership, students must earn a B or higher in all their art classes, as well as complete 20 hour of art related community service throughout the school year. The GHS NAHS is part of the national chapter, follows all National Art Education Association rules, and is run by elected student officers. This year’s NAHS has just under 40 members and is sponsored by high school art teacher Irene Thraen-Borowski.
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Artists Sunday
November 27, 1-4 pm
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Join us for Artists Sunday on November 27 from 1-4 PM. Celebrated the Sunday after Thanksgiving, it’s the world’s largest art event, dedicated to supporting artists and recognizing the impact they have in enriching our lives, communities, and the economy. It’s like Small Business Saturday, but for art! The gallery and gift shop will be open. Meet our studio artists, enjoy holiday refreshments, and find some great unique gifts. |
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This month we are featuring one of our newest studio artists,
Craig Miller. Welcome, Craig!
For the past three decades, Craig has enjoyed photography as a hobbyist, then for a short time as an amateur photojournalist, then as a street photographer, and always as the photographer of family and friends. Four years ago he attended a workshop entitled “Photography as Art,” which turned out to be a watershed experience for him, and resulted in him taking photography to a totally new level under the classification of “fine art photography.”
For Craig, the satisfaction is in both the capture and the revision of images. But ultimately his greatest satisfaction and joy is through the experience of sharing the final results with others. He looks forward to sharing this experience with fellow artists as well as the general public. We are delighted to have him be in Galena and part of the Galena Center for the Arts.
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Craig Miller in his studio |
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December
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4 - Ladies Must Swing Band, at Turner Hall. Free Concert
- 13 - Culver's Share Night for the Center
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Sunday, December 4, 2 pm
Galena Center for the Arts presents Ladies Must Swing
Free Holiday Concert
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We are excited to present the 18-piece big band group, Ladies Must Swing, at Turner Hall in Galena.
This free Holiday concert carries on the spirit and tradition of the former Galena Festival for the Performing Arts, which has generously donated funds to the Galena Center for the Arts to support musical performances featuring regional artists.
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Culver’s Share Night-December 13 |
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Culver’s goes to great lengths to give back charitably, and we are excited to partner with them!
For Culver’s Share night, you will have the fun of having members from our Board of Directors wait on you! The Center will benefit by having 10% of sales 4-9 pm the night of the Share Event, 5% of online sales Monday through Friday of that same week, as well as any “tip” money left that night.
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Recent Activities
at the Center
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The radio show Baskerville was lots of fun. Many thanks to the Corporate Sponsors: CLD Construction (Carl Droessler), the Galena Gazette, and Illinois Bank & Trust for their support, and to our wonderful acting ensemble.
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“On the Air”, l to r: Dan Harms (sound effects), Stephen Green, Robert Armstrong, Emily Painter, Mark Sumpter, Mimi Resnick, David Resnick (at the piano) and Mark Haman at the microphone. |
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October’s Songwriters Showcase |
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An engaged audience was well entertained at
October’s Songwriters Showcase.
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The Showcase opened with Liliana Asta |
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Our headliner, Jon Troast |
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Audience participation at the end of the show |
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Audio Description for the
Building Bridges exhibit.
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Alison Schoenrock presented an audio description of the Building Bridges artworks, offering vivid verbal images for those who are visually impaired. She plans to bring this service to other events both at the Center and in other places in our community.
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We were fortunate to have John Gardner from Company of Folk come to the Center for a workshop to help artists successfully apply for the Illinois Arts Council Agency’s Master/Apprentice Grant Program. The goal was to offer an opportunity to preserve artistic traditions and skills. For more information about this grant, contact John@CompanyofFolk.org.
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John Gardner, Stephanie O’Shaughnessy, Carole Sullivan,
Jan Lavacek, Paul Pendola
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Thanks to all who participated in our annual Scarecrow event! We had over 15 scary friends here on the grounds of the Center and we noticed many, many more around town! We hope you will join in our frightful fun in the fall of 2023! |
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Corporate Spotlight
for October
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The DeSoto House
The Galena Gazette
Paul Chase Graphic Guitars
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The DeSoto House was one of our Charter Corporate Members in 2016, and that same year, their first event sponsorship was The Thin Man Radio Play. Their jingle has also been heard at After the Thin Man, The Medium was Rare, Another Thin Man, A Christmas Carol, and Miracle on 34th Street with WGCA Radio. The DeSoto’s rich heritage dates back to 1855 when it was crowned the largest hotel in the West. Notable visitors include Abraham Lincoln, Senator Stephen A. Douglas and Ulysses S. Grant. Today it offers deluxe accommodations and superior service in a beautiful historic setting.
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The Galena Gazette has been a dedicated supporter of the Galena Center for the Arts for many years. Since their first sponsorship in 2015 for Youth Arts Festival, the Gazette has sponsored numerous events, including the recent performance of Baskerville. They have been a corporate member since 2018, and have been so very generous in their media coverage of the center’s events and activities.
Locally owned and founded in 1834, The Gazette is the go-to information resource for Jo Daviess County residents, providing the depth and breadth of coverage to keep our community informed and entertained.
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Paul Chase Graphic Guitars was one of the Galena Center for the Arts’ first Charter Corporate Members in 2016. Paul, who is a creative, multi-talented artist, spent his career teaching art and graphic arts at the high school and college level, and, in retirement, his artwork has graced the galleries of the Center many times - including his 2019 solo exhibit, featuring a wide array of artistic mediums. Paul’s art and artistic exploration personify the mission of the Galena Center for the Arts to elevate and celebrate the arts. We are grateful to have his continued corporate support.
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- Bryan and Jenni Ackerman
- Lee Adami
- Connie Allendorf
- Mary Armstrong
- Robert Armstrong
- Lilian Asta
- Jim Baranski
- Elizabeth Boggess
- Julie Bruser
- Mike Buckman
- Stephanie Bussan
- CLD Construction
- Maren Coates
- Mary Connors
- John Cox
- Cathy Dorwick
- Jean Dregne
- Dubuque Telegraph Herald
- Tom Erdman
- Julie Eggleston
- Cathie Elsbree
- Sandra Evans
- Ilisa Farrell
- The Flash
- Galena Gazette
- Meg Gibbs
- Lynn Giles
- Megan Gloss
- Stephen Green
- Mark and Sheila Haman
- Bob Hammer
- Dick and Joan Harmet
- Dan and Cathy Harms
- Mary Caroll Harris
- Hawk Valley Retreat
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- Illinois Bank & Trust
- Terri Jackman
- Julian's Journal
- Char Kennedy
- Robert Kirby Palmer
- Kathy Leonard
- Mike Mair
- Carol Manty
- Laurie Mattas
- Paul and Nancy McMenamin
- Derek Obayashi
- Matt Orbell
- Emily Painter
- Kay Primrose
- Laura Primrose
- David and Mimi Resnick
- Sarah Roodhouse
- Tom Saccomanno
- Alison Schoenrock
- Jim Shopofski
- Gina Siegert
- Denise Spielman
- Charlotte Stryker
- Mary Suddie
- Mark Sumpter
- John Troast
- Karlyn Van Gelder
- Shawn Vanderpool
- John Walch
- Lenny Wayne
- Dennis and Leslie Waltman
- Andy Willis
- Karen Wilson
- Colleen Yonda
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It’s time to renew your membership!
Did you know you can become a member,
or renew your membership, online?
Click here for information about our
membership program.
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We are thrilled that we now have over 500 members, and are eager to expand our programming so that we can offer something for everyone! We ask for no funding from the City of Galena, but instead count on our local and regional friends to support the important work we do, through memberships and donations. It makes a difference.
The Arts benefit education; the Arts benefit the economy; and the Arts offer a richer life for all of us. Please be generous with your membership and added donations, so that we can complete the construction in our beautiful new venue and get all programming back on track.
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Time to get involved! We still need greeters for the gallery and volunteers to help with serving at openings, ushering at music and theatre events, garden maintenance, painting, and more!
If you would like to help out as a greeter, please go to
Signupgenius.com and choose the dates you would like to help. It’s not hard, and it’s so much fun to meet other art lovers and show off our wonderful new space. For other volunteer opportunities, email Carole.
Thanks so much!
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Support us with AmazonSmile Foundation Donations |
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We invite you to show your support for the Center when shopping on Amazon. We are now established as a charitable organization for contributions via the AmazonSmile Foundation. The Foundation will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to us whenever you designate the Center as the charitable organization of your choice.
Here’s how to support the Center:
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Visit smile.amazon.com (you need to follow this step each time you designate donations).
- Log in with your regular Amazon account information.
- Select “Galena Center For The Arts Inc” as your charitable organization choice.
- Begin shopping.
Thank you for your support! We truly appreciate your thinking of us when shopping with Amazon!
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Please Donate
Please help us to advance our mission to
elevate and celebrate regional arts and artists.
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To donate online click on This Link, or send your check to:
The Galena Center for the Arts
971 Gear Street, Galena, Illinois 61036
(815) 402-3111
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To join the Galena Center for the Arts YouTube channel, click on this link. When on YouTube, click SUBSCRIBE. To receive notification of new videos, click on the bell icon next to SUBSCRIBED, then click on ALL.
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This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. |
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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Newsletter produced by Dennis Waltman |
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