Tom Cunningham’s “Farm and Vine”
Oil on Primed Canvas
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Dear Friends of the Arts, |
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Our month of Broad Ideas has gone by all too fast, including transformative performances and artwork, as well as a lot of fun. Thanks to the Broads planning committee and all who participated.
We are now welcoming new art to share with you at our opening on March 31. It always feels a bit like Christmas when our artists bring in their new work…so many surprises, so many moments when the first glimpse of the art takes our breath away. Our special exhibit featuring Tom Cunningham’s wonderful landscapes is a highlight and will inspire you with the beauty of Jo Daviess County.
So much more is coming this month, from a presentation about the British Coronation, to information about karst, to Songwriters Showcase music, to theatre. Rehearsals have begun for Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors!, and we are having a hoot putting it together. Don’t miss it; we promise an evening of laughter.
I wish you a happy spring, filled with renewal!
Carole
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Progress Report
We will be happy to welcome you into our new special exhibit space, which is now actually finished with carpeting! Another focus this month has been the fire alarm system, which needs to be complete before our elevator can be functional. Progress … bit by bit … but progress.
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Gallery Hours
We are now open from 11am to 4pm every
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
throughout the summer.
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Thanks to advocacy efforts by a statewide coalition led by Arts Alliance Illinois, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will distribute a historic $50 million in grant money to assist businesses, nonprofit organizations, and sole proprietors in the creative sector that have struggled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The DCEO Illinois Creative Recovery Grant application portal opens on Wednesday, April 5. If you operate in the creative space, we encourage you to visit illinois.gov/b2b for details on eligibility guidelines and more information on how to apply.
Arts Alliance Illinois is your go-to resource for support and tools you need for a successful grant application, including a help desk launching next Monday, 3/27, webinars, and more.
Everyone who is eligible will receive funding!
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-Regional Artists Gallery
An Eclectic Mix
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Mono print/stencil,
Gail Chavenelle
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Special Exhibit Space
Tom Cunningham Retrospective
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Bur Oaks,
Tom Cunningham
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Opening Reception
Friday, March 31 from 5-7pm
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A change of seasons invites a change of scenery, as we welcome new art into the Center! Our main gallery will hold An Eclectic Mix of artwork, inspired by anything and everything, while the special exhibit space will display a Tom Cunningham Retrospective. An artist and avid conservationist, Tom passed away in December of 2022. His legacy remains through the many beautiful and colorful landscapes of Jo Daviess County he has captured with brush, paint and canvas. Through the generosity of Tom and his wife Susan, many of his works will be available for purchase (with proceeds donated to the Center) so that they may be enjoyed and treasured by others.
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An opening reception is planned for Friday, March 31 from 5-7pm. Refreshments available. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. The exhibits will be open to the public from 11am-4pm Thursdays through Sundays through May 28, 2023. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Student Exhibit
The Art of Music
Exhibit Opening
Wednesday, April 5 from 5-6pm
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Our Student Gallery will showcase a collection of art from Galena High School National Art Honor Society Members (NAHS) through the month of April. The show is titled “The Art of Music” and will include over 30 pieces of work. An opening reception is planned for Wednesday, April 5 from 5-6pm. All are invited to enjoy the art and support these young artists in their final art show of the school year for the GHS NAHS. |
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Featured works by Galena High School NAHS Seniors:
Reagan Simpson, Alex Oberbroekling and Jillian Kouzmanoff
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British Coronation
Rituals & Pageantry
a presentation by
Karen Wilson
Sunday, April 16 at 2pm
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Karen has a Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery from the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) in Surrey, United Kingdom, where she learned about traditional goldwork embroidery techniques that embellish coronation robes. She will share knowledge about how Royal School of Needlework embroiderers made all coronation robes during the 20th century for the following monarchs: King Edward VII, King George V,
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King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II. At this time, another generation of embroiderers are now creating robes for the May 6, 2023 coronation of King Charles III. Karen will describe what to expect in each segment of the coronation ceremony, as well as the specific clothing worn for various parts of the ceremony. |
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The League of Women Voters
of Jo Daviess County
will be offering a presentations at the Center this month:
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Saturday, April 22 at 7pm |
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The unique hydrogeological karst features in Jo Daviess County will be presented in short videos and discussed in a special program hosted by The League of Women Voters of Jo Daviess County. This event will describe and show examples of the various types of karst features in the county, including crevices and caves, sinkholes, springs and ore deposits. Scientists will then be on hand to answer questions from the audience.
The event is free and open to all in the interest
of education and promoting an informed citizenry.
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Songwriters Showcase
Thursday, April 20 from 7-9pm
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This month’s Songwriters Showcase features TBurns’ distinctive guitar style which hearkens back to a rootsy, wholly American Style; and The Parrishes (Catherine and Ted), an acoustic duo whose songs cross the bridge between folk and blues. Don’t miss this evening of unforgettable, original music! |
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Pictured L-R: TBurns and The Parrishes |
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“How to Price Your Art”
with Stormy Mochal
Wednesday, April 26 from 6-7pm
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Pricing one’s own artwork can be challenging. There are several factors to consider when determining the value - how do you set a price that is fair and reflective of the value of your artwork? Stormy Mochal of Outside the Lines Gallery will help guide artists through these questions in this informative workshop, offered free of charge (donations appreciated). |
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
April 27, 28 & 29 at 7pm
April 30 at 2pm
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No one has ever seen a Dracula this funny! Six actors play dozens of zany roles in a madcap take on this classic story presented as a radio play! Featuring Keith Ahlvin, Susan Barg, Deb Hyland, Emily Painter, Brian Schoenrock and Mark Sumpter, with live sound effects by Dan Harms, and David Resnick at the piano.
Directed by Carole Sullivan with Assistant Director Cathy Harms. Set by Jan Lavacek.
Go to Signupgenius.com and scroll down to choose a date to usher for Dracula, and see the show for free!
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Thank you sponsors: Eagle Ridge Realty,
Exact Pest Solutions, Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
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River Glen & Band
Album Release Tour
Wednesday, May 3 at 7pm
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at the Center, or from Lenny Wayne.
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Barbara Mathews
Beginning Watercolor Workshop
May 16 and 17 from 9am to 4pm
Class Registration Open
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Barbara Mathews, a talented watercolorist from Janesville, WI, will be teaching a beginning watercolor class on May 16 and 17 from 9am to 4pm. Students can look forward to learning a variety of techniques and will have finished paintings to take home. Barbara has been teaching at various locations for over 20 years. Registration is now open on our website. Click on this link. The class can accommodate up to 15 students. Check out Barbara’s beautiful artwork on her Facebook page: Lazy River Studio.
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Songwriters Showcase
Thursday, May 18 at 7pm
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We’re featuring TWO great regional musical artists this month! |
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Bruce Kort mixes his love of blues with other traditional types of music, including early jazz and Tin Pan Alley, bluegrass, traditional country and cowboy music. |
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Scott Cornwell has been building banjos since he was a teenager. He will be sharing songs he’s written about experiences he had while growing up in New York City. |
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Ann Thomas
Capturing Galena in Pen and
Ink and Watercolor
June 9 and 10
Class Registration Open
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Ann Thomas, a skilled ink and watercolor artist from Milwaukee, returns this year to teach a 2-day class titled Capturing Galena in Pen and Ink and Watercolor on June 9 and 10.
Registration is now open on our website. Click on this link to reserve one of ten coveted spots.
Check out the beautiful artwork of this talented artist on her website:
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Youth Acting Class, Ages 10-13: Scene Study
Use your voice, body, and imagination to create believable situations and characters.
Teen Theatre Intensive, Ages 13-18
This is a crash course in everything theater! Each day of this class will be focusing on a different skill set so you can find out what you want to find out more about!
Dates and registration information to come.
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Elevator Completion Fundraiser |
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We are eagerly awaiting the completion of the elevator at the Center. It’s one of the last BIG projects to wrap up - so we want to make a BIG deal about it!
We’ll be selling tickets to fundraise the remainder of the elevator installation, with GRAND PRIZE WINNER having the honor of being the first to ride the elevator, with VIP treatment - think your own personal elevator operator, a champagne toast and prize basket filled with great local goodies.
Stay tuned for more information!
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Recent Activities
at the Center
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The Broad Ideas month-long celebration kicked off with an art opening March 3rd. Over 180 were in attendance! |
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Broads Bingo on March 8 celebrated International Womens’ Day with Bingo with a twist! |
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Eight wonderful singer/songwriters shared their talents at the Broad Ideas Songwriters Showcase March 16. |
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2023’s Broad Ideas celebration was brought to a close with
humorous and heartfelt spoken word, March 25.
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Meet the Board
Board Member Jean Dregne
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Jean Dregne has been a staunch supporter of the Center for the Arts, joining the Board of Directors in 2016. She is particularly interested in our music programs.
Jean grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she started piano lessons at age 5. After getting a Bachelor of Music Education degree from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, she taught elementary vocal music in Waterford Wisconsin, and later taught Middle School music in Janesville, Wisconsin. While teaching, she earned her Masters degree in Education from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She has lived in Galena since 2006.
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Corporate Spotlight
for April
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Owned and operated by Don Gereau and Dr. Matt Taylor, GT Mobility is a consulting firm that assists and supports a diverse array of non-profits and for-profits with strategic planning across the country. They have been a Charter Corporate member since 2016 - and we thank them for their ongoing support! |
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- Lex Abt
- Lee Adami
- Geoff and Alex Arroyo-Karnish
- Jim Asta
- Liliana Asta
- Diana Banas
- Susan Barg
- Andy Barklay
- Keaton Bauer
- Cassie Beadle
- Carol Bell
- Kristina Casteneda
- Michele Chillook
- Sophie Coyote
- Michael Crawford
- Danielle Cline Group - KW Signature Realty
- Donna Davis
- Robyn Davis and Ted Williams
- Cathy Dorwick
- Violet Doyle
- Janet Eggleston
- Cathie Elsbree
- Galena Apothecary
- Galena Country Tourism
- Galena Gazette
- Galena River Goods
- Galena River Wine & Cheese
- Galena Roasters Coffee Shop
- Galena Scent Workshop
- Galena Bakehouse
- Meg Gibbs
- Lynn Giles
- Grateful Gourmet Co.
- Great American Popcorn Co.
- Sheila Haman
- Betsy Hansen
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- Melanie Hoffman
- Terri Jackman
- Nancy Kenney
- Jillian Kouzmanoff
- Helen Kupetis
- Jody McGill
- Nancy and Paul McMenamin
- Kate Miller
- Macklan Murphy
- Colleen Nielson
- Hayes Noble
- Everett Noble
- Rose Noble
- Jay Nottrott
- Jen Nottrott
- Luc Nottrott
- Alex Oberbroeckling
- Katherine Pearson
- Poopsie's
- Marion Roberts
- Tara Roddick
- Sarah Roodhouse
- Tom Saccomanno
- Nancy Schuldt
- Macy Schultz
- Carole Sullivan
- Debra and Michele Sullivan
- Cindy Tegtmeyer
- Irene Thraen-Borowski
- Karlyn Van Gelder
- Dennis Waltman
- Connie Warnsing
- Lenny Wayne
- Andy Willis
- Sandy Winge
- Joy von Wolffersdorff
- Ginger Zambrano
- Xander Zambrano
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We occasionally need substitute helpers to deliver posters to local businesses. Might you be available?
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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 scroll down to 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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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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This program is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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