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September Newsletter

Celebrate with us! Reserve your spot at our 10th Anniversary Gala

by clicking here: link to gala page

Dear Friends of the Arts,



Recently we have enjoyed a few brisk mornings, letting us know that fall is right around the corner. Mother Nature is a consummate artist, and our region can be breathtaking dressed in fall colors. When you take a ride to see the beauty outside, I hope you can also come by the Center to see the beauty within. The variety and quality of what our regional artists create is awe inspiring. If you have friends visiting the area, let them know that we also have ample free parking, and there is no charge to visit the galleries!

We are gearing up for our first gala fundraiser, celebrating our ten years of operation. I hope you will be able to join us in celebration, whether you are in town to enjoy the "Embrace the Experience" gala at Eagle Ridge, or would prefer to bid on-line for our silent auction items from home or vacationland.

When you visit the Center, be sure to check out the walls in the student gallery. As local schools haven't had time yet to create new art to exhibit, we decided to show you some of what our own recent classes and workshops have done. This will be up until the start of October. We plan to be doing more, and if you have ideas for classes you would like to see, click here to share your ideas with Sandra, our gallery manager.

Enjoy the beauty around you!

Carole

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Gallery Hours

We are open 11am to 4pm every

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

through the end of October.

Click here for the Center's Calendar

Current Exhibits

In the Regional Art Gallery

An Eclectic Array of Art

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In the Special Exhibit Space

Opposing Forces



Both exhibits on view until September 24

Jim

Acrylic by Harold Martin

Don't miss these unique exhibits, open through September 24.



Special thanks to Exhibit Sponsor: Eagle Ridge Realty

Collage of Art

Pen and watercolor by Suzy Newman

Opening on September 7 and continuing throughout the month, we are featuring some of the art created by students who have taken classes at Galena Center for the Arts these past few months as well as photos of the classes.

In the Gallery find works produced by adults in Barbara Mathews’ Beginning Watercolor, Ann Thomas’ Sketching Galena in Pen and Ink and Watercolor, and some sketches from our weekly figure-drawing class. Some group and in-action photos taken during the youth theater camps will also be showcased.

If, after seeing the student exhibit, you feel as though you may have missed something, click here to check the Center’s website for more upcoming classes. We would love to have you join us for the next educational experience.

September Events

  Songwriters Showcase

Lenny Wayne and LVNMUZIQ

Thursday, September 21, 7pm

Liz Snavely is back!

In addition to organizing and bringing great talents to the Songwriters Stage, it’s Lenny Wayne’s turn in the spotlight! Lenny has been singing and making up songs his entire life, performing both original and cover songs throughout the Driftless Area for the past 20 years.

LVNMUZIQ is an urban folk music duo from Three Rivers, Michigan featuring Liz Snavely and Kristi Montgomery. Their original soul-filled folk music is influenced by Natalie Merchant, Patty Griffin, John Prine & Chris Stapleton.

Free to attend - but donations appreciated.

On our outdoor stage, weather permitting!



Special thanks to sponsors Mark and Mary Ellen

Cemetery Walk

Sharing stories of old Galena, Illinois

Performers of the Cemetery Walk will be exploring the rugged lives of early settlers, sharing stories of prosperity and the challenges of intersecting cultures, politics, war and slavery.

The indoor performance of the Cemetery Walk

will be held at the Center on September 22 at 7 pm.

Classes

Offering an Evening Session

of Figure Drawing

Beginning in October, the Center will host an evening class from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month to accommodate the schedules of those who work during the day.

The figure-drawing sessions will continue from 1:30 to 3:30 on all other Thursdays. Please plan to join in the fun and challenge of sketching a live model. The cost per session is $10.

Future Events

Opening Reception for Fantasy!

The galleries will be sporting a new look with two new exhibits on September 29, the night of the next Opening Reception. The Regional Arts Gallery will once again feature an eclectic mix of art but as you walk into the Special Exhibit space, the art will transport you to Fantasyland. Artists were asked to create art inspired by the theme of fantasy. The art will take you on a journey to places only found in one’s imagination. Plan to join in the fantastical experience on September 29 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Summit Street Singers

About twenty singers joined voices making joyful music at the organizational meeting of the Summit Street Singers. Rehearsals will begin in earnest on Monday, September 11 at 7 pm, and will continue on Mondays through October 30. Participation is open to anyone who would like to sing! Join us!

Summit Street Singers are sponsored by the Goldmoor Inn.

Art that Stands Out in its Field

Call for Scarecrows!

Do you have some old clothes that aren't your style anymore? Consider making a scarecrow, either to live at your house or place of business, or to exhibit at the Center.

Our annual outdoor exhibit of Scarecrows, "Art that Stands Out in its Field," is spreading all over town! The scarecrow population in Galena grows every year, and we are hoping this will be the best yet.

Use your imagination to create whatever characters you like (no politics, please!) If you want your scarecrow to live at the Center (we promise to feed it and care for it) you can bring it to us, or if you want it at your place, let us know so we can include it on the scarecrow map. If you need a wooden scarecrow frame, we

Scarecrows at Prairie Ridge

will have some available for $10 to cover the cost of the wood. Scarecrows should go up around October 1, and stay up until Halloween.

If you would like to create with a group, we will have a scarecrow building party at the Center on Sept. 23, 10-12 am. Join us for the fun.

Tuba Christmas

We’re looking for tuba and euphonium players of all ages to join us for a very merry Tuba Christmas performance at Turner Hall December 10^th!

Please email concert coordinator Danny Rowland at rowlandd@uwplatt.edu for more information and to register.

Save the Dates

Oct 04 Student gallery opening: Pottery from the Galena ARC ______Wild Clay Adventure.

Oct 19  Embrace the Experience Gala

Oct 26 Songwriters Showcase featuring Jim Mantey and Liliana ______Asta

Oct 30  Julien Chamber Choir concert

Nov 24 Opening of Model Train Show

Nov 30-Dec 1 John Erickson Trio Christmas concert

Dec 10 Tuba Christmas

Our production of "Quilters" has been postponed until Spring of 2024.

Click here for the Center's Calendar

Recent Activities

at the Center

The Galena Center for the Arts was recently awarded a grant from Dubuque Racing Association to create a Junior Advisory Board. This project will consist of up to 12 young adults between the ages of 17-31 from the region. The goal is to create buy-in from this age group, as well as expand our programming. Jr Board members will learn how to network, sit on a board, provide feedback to Galena Center for the Arts, volunteer and create events. Members are expected to serve a 1 year term.

Board members B'Ann Dittmar & Irene Thraen-Borowski are assisting with getting this project off the ground. They're happy to report the Junior Advisory Board has already met several times, officers are established and ideas are flowing. This new energetic group is ready to host a workshop through a partnership with Riverview Center at the end of September that will focus on mental health and community, while of course including the arts. With the universal stress of our busy lives and going back to school in the fall, the group quickly zeroed in on this topic. You won't want to miss this opportunity. Stay tuned for more details.

  July - Opening Reception

 August - Golf Outing

August - Songwriters Showcase

Mother Nature gave us a perfect evening

for listening to original songs by Jim Burnham.

Rich Matz brought his brothers along to

make great music on our outdoor stage.

August - Student Acting Camp

Youth Scene Study, ages 10-13

Cindy Tegtmeyer shared her knowledge of theatre

in a fun week of acting classes.

Students worked on how to use their voice, body,

and imagination to create characters.

 August - "Red" Table Reading  

 A gripping table reading of "Red"

featuring Tracy Jenkins, Ben Jenkins and Ron Jenkins.  

Corporate Spotlight for September

We welcome Goldmoor Inn as a corporate sponsor – and thank them for supporting our efforts to bring art, artists and the community together!

THANK YOU!

Outdoor/Paul Chase

Sculpture

Paul Chase’s “Twisted Copper Function” has been installed outdoors at the Center’s front entrance, and is stunning at all angles.

WISH LIST

• Postage stamps

Volunteer!

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!

Please Donate

Please help us to advance our mission to

elevate and celebrate regional arts and artists.



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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Newsletter produced by Dennis Waltman