The Forest Stone’s woodland creatures: Sleepy Bear - Cale Ohms; Dotty Deer - Inez Diedrich; Silly Squirrel - Billy Bookless; Regina Rabbit - Alice Henderson; Wise Old Owl - Ron Jenkins; on floor - Frog - Julia Andresen; Squeaky Mouse - Elliott Sprengelmeyer | |
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Dear Friends of the Arts,
The month of March flew by with many rewarding and well attended events. We had a record crowd of over 250 people at the Broad Ideas art opening, and enthusiastic audiences at Songwriters Showcase, Spoken Word, and seven performances of the musical Quilters. I send a big THANK YOU to all who worked on the events this month, and to all who attended.
April will be another exciting and entertaining month for the arts in Galena, with a new art exhibit, art classes, concerts, and our first children's play, The Forest Stone. Be sure to bring the kids and the grandkids! We look forward to seeing you!
Wishing for a beautiful spring,
Carole
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Center Open Hours
As of April the Center has extended open hours to
11am to 4pm, throughout the summer months, on
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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Escaping Reality
Opening Reception
Wednesday, April 3, 6:30-7:30pm
GHS National Art Honor Society (NAHS) members selected favorite books and movies/shows as their inspiration for their spring art show.
The universal experience of escaping reality through losing ourselves in stories created this collection.
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Regional Arts Gallery
Opening Reception
Saturday, April 6, 4 - 6pm
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The Regional Arts gallery will once again feature an eclectic array of art as it is open to whatever artists choose to submit. What fun it is to see what surprises our valued artists bring in for each new exhibit. Do note that the date and time of the Opening Reception is different from previous Openings. Instead of Friday at 5pm, the Reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 , 4 – 6pm. Plan to attend! | |
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Special Exhibit Gallery
Barbara Heitzman and Pamela Hiatt
Opening Reception
Saturday, April 6, 4 - 6pm
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Two talented Dubuque artists will be featured in the Special Exhibit gallery for the April / May show: Barbara Heitzman and Pamela Hiatt. | |
Receiving numerous awards in Bluff Strokes Paint Out as well as State and Regional competitions, Barbara paints primarily with pastels, although she experiments with other mediums. She is a retired instructor from the University of Northern Iowa where she taught Expressive Arts and elementary creative drama. When plein air painting, Barbara says she tries to “capture the essence of what [she observes] but also go beyond realistic local color and use imaginative color juxtapositions and texture.” | |
A Memory by Barbara Heitzman | |
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Yellow Roses and Lavender
by Pamela Hiatt
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One could hardly believe that Pamela only began painting after retiring from the Post Office by looking at her work, but she has devoted herself to the art of oil painting. Pamela has shown her work at various local venues and online. According to Pamela, she is “inspired by the play and flow of light on any given subject and strives to breathe life into [her] paintings using color and brushstrokes to lead the eye.”
Both she and Barbara are members of the Plein Air Painters of Dubuque and have shown their work at various locations in the past. We look forward to highlighting these two amazing artists!
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Modern Troubadours
River Glen, Sophie Coyote, Joel Sires Trio
Saturday, April 6, 7pm
| Come one, come all to the Galena Center for the Arts for an evening of well-wrought lyricism and delicious melodies from three modern midwestern troubadours: River Glen, Sophie Coyote, & Joel Sires Trio! | |
TICKETS: $10 advance, $12 at the door (kids 12 & under free) click | |
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The Forest Stone
Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, 2pm
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Join the wise old owl and woodland creatures to help save the forest from the
wicked Queen Trasha, her husband King Dither and her henchmen, the bumblies! This interactive children’s play, written and directed by Lee Adami, is designed for Earth Day awareness.
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Galena’s Poet Laureate Ceremony
Wednesday, April 17, 6pm
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On April 17 at 6 pm at the Galena Center for the Arts, the Poet Laureate Selection Committee invites you to attend the appointment of Galena's first ever Poet Laureate. The three finalists will each perform their poetry before the appointment is made. Pianist Desiree Irwin will perform, and refreshments will be served. | |
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Galena will be the smallest city in the nation to appoint a Poet Laureate. The position will entail working in the community alongside the Galena Public Library, the Galena School District, the Galena Center for the Arts, and the City of Galena to celebrate the heritage, uniqueness, diversity, and achievements of the City of Galena through the
appreciation and art of poetry.
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Songwriters Showcase
Don Greenwood, Scott Strieber, Thomas Burns
Thursday, April 18, 7pm
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Our April Songwriters Showcase shares the original music of regional singer songwriters Don Greenwood, Scott Strieber and Thomas Burns. | |
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Refreshments available - Free to attend - Donations appreciated!
Special thanks to sponsors Mark and Mary Ellen.
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Sunday Salon
Evelyn Dias
Tunes & Tales
Sunday, April 21, 2pm
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This family-friendly concert weaves storytelling with music!
Jack and the Beanstalk, The Adventures of Tom Thumb, and Peter and the Wolf come alive in piano works by 20th-century composers Soulima Stravinsky, Ruth Crawford Seeger and Sergei Prokofiev.
Featuring pianist Evelyn Dias with narration by Ron Jenkins.
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This program is free, with donations appreciated to support
bringing great regional art and artists to the Center.
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Plan ahead for summer!
Theater camp for kids,
led by Jay Dickerson
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Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19, for ages 10-13 (1-4pm each day). In this 5-day intensive acting class, students will have fun with theater games, explore improv skills and dive into some scene study work. Develop your skills in this beginning-level class! | |
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Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, for ages 13-18 (1-4pm each day). Students will learn--and perform on Friday--a radio show at the Galena Center for the Arts! Perform sound effects, disappear into different characters, and get the feel of an actual radio show at the center, culminating with a performance of the show 3pm Friday.
Registration opens April 15--$125 per student--Scholarships available.
Click for more information
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Guided Open Studio
Still Life Painting
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Guided Open Studio continues through April on Monday, April 8 and Monday, April 22, 1 – 3pm. See below for details:
- Practice the principles of drawing and painting in these facilitated classes (not instructed).
- Bring your own supplies and reference material.
- All mediums welcome, but please avoid products that emit toxic fumes.
- Cost: $5 a class for members, $10 for non-members.
- Studio open to beginners as well as seasoned artists.
- A still life will be set up for each session.
- Sessions will offer brief instruction and feedback as desired.
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Wolf Wood Burning Class
Hurry, registration closes Thursday, April 11th
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Due to the popularity of the first wood burning class, the Center is offering another class; however, this time students will wood burn a wolf. This class will be held on Saturday, April 13 from noon to 3:30pm.
Marie McDonough will once again be teaching the class. The cost is $85. which includes all supplies needed. Click to register and pay for the class on the Center website. Class maximum: 10.
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A reminder that the next figure drawing session will be Thursday, April 11 from 5 to 7pm and will be held thereafter on the second Thursday of each month.
Do not miss this opportunity to sketch a live model for only $10. Session facilitated by K. Kriesel.
Click for more information.
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Come join us for a day of relief carving and printmaking. Create your own designs and carve them into soft linoleum material. From the carvings, you will ink-print your designs onto cards and beautiful papers.
Jennifer Mally, who has extensive education and experience in the arts, will teach the class.
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The class will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 11am to 3pm. The cost is $60 ($50 for the class, $10 for supplies) The instructor will provide all the supplies needed. Click to see the Center website for additional information about the class / instructor and to register. Class maximum: 15. | |
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Those who attended Barbara Mathews Beginning Watercolor class last year had a fun time and went home with several finished watercolors. So, she is returning to teach an Intermediate Watercolor class.
The class will be held on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26 from 9am to 4pm both days with an hour for lunch. The cost is $180. Click to see the Center website for additional information, the supply list, and to register. Class maximum: 12
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Radio Play
You Can’t Take It With You
May 2, 3, and 4, 2024, 7 pm
May 5, 2024, 2 pm
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Join us for a madcap, idealistic comedy that reminds us you can only live life to the fullest by doing whatever makes you happy! | |
Tickets: Adults $25, Students $10 Available here: click | |
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May 30, 2024, 1 pm Shotgun Start
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, North Course
Rain date June 6, 2024
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To access link to register and link to view donation levels and golf packages click. | |
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Meet the playwright and director of
The Forest Stone
Lee Adami
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The Forest Stone is the second of three shows written for the Children's Theater at Timberlake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, IL, where Lee Adami has acted, choreographed and directed over a period of 15 seasons. She is delighted to offer it as the first children's show at the Galena Center for the Arts.
In the past, Lee has also staged at Walt Disney World in Florida, and performed in many other places. We feel so lucky to have her in Galena.
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Introducing Michele Sullivan,
our new Volunteer Coordinator
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As our Center events and activities grow, there are increasing opportunities for volunteers to help with the mission. It's time to find a better way to organize that help, and Michele Sullivan has volunteered to do just that.
Michele has recently moved back to the Midwest, and is delighted to be a member of this beautiful and engaging community. Her plan is to continue the mission of the Center by making the arts accessible to all. With so many volunteer opportunities, her goal is to help match interests with activities, letting all embrace the unique experience this Center offers our area.
To email Michele to put you on the volunteer list, click and she will send out notices for you to review fun and interesting opportunities and dates.
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May 2, 3, 4, 5 – Spring Radio Play “You Can’t Take it With You”
May 15 - Galena High School Play
May 16 - Songwriters Showcase Scott Cornwell and Roy Schroedl
May 24 - Ralph Hepola Jazz Concert
May 30 - Golf Outing Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, North Course 1 pm Shotgun Start
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Recent Activities at the Center | |
Seven memorable performances of the Center’s first musical, Quilters were presented March 8-17th | |
The Broads of the Broad Ideas planning committee | |
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Artists from Prairie Ridge | |
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A record 250 people attended the opening of the 7th annual Broad Ideas
art exhibit, with art lovers of all ages represented.
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Broad Ideas Songwriters Showcase | |
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An enthusiastic audience enjoyed original music from sixteen amazing songwriters.
For a grand finale, they all sang together. Many thanks to all who participated!
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Broad Ideas Community Drum Circle | |
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A group of 25 happily drummed along with
Theresa Young at the Community Drum Circle.
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Broad Ideas Spoken Word Closing | |
Our audience was treated to wonderful poetry and readings by seventeen different authors, and arts scholarships were awarded. The evening ended with a champagne and fudge reception in the art gallery, for a final look at the Broad Ideas exhibit. | |
2024 Arts Scholarships winners. | |
Cheers to a successful year seven of Broad Ideas! | |
A big thank you to the Lion's Club for their generous grant which will enable us to purchase a wireless intercom system for the theater. This upgrade will make all productions run more smoothly. Thank you! | |
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Bryan & Jenni Ackerman
- Lee Adami
- Josie Asta
- Valerie Baffa
- Jody Bailey
- Catherine Basten
- Tina Baughn
- Diane Beemster
- Patty and Bill Boggs
- Julie Bruser
- Angi Bruun
- Lisa Buman
- Chris Canelake
- Chris Chapin-Tilton
- Andrea Connolly
- Bonnie & John Cox
- Robyn Davis
- Judy Doebler
- Cathy Dorwick
- Tara Dunn
- Lois Durning
- Betsy Eaton
- Janet Eggleston
- Julie Eggleston
- Cathie Elsbree
- Ethel Erfurth
- Dani Fletcher
- Sandy Gervais
- Meg Gibbs
- Lynn Giles
- Cathy Goodman
- Betsy Hansen
- Sheila & Mark Haman
- Cindy Harmet
- Dick & Joan Harmet
- Jayne Hartley
- Stacey Heisler
- Janis Hodgen
- Theresa Jackman
- Barb Janz
- Ron Jenkins
- Al Jirkovsky
- Cindy Johnson
- Jin-Hee Kang
- Courtney Kennedy
- Caitlin Kennedy
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- Casey Klein
- Kate Koziol
- Bonnielynn & Kim Kreiser
- K Kriesel
- Helen Kupetis
- Char & Lin Laird
- Steve Larson
- Myra Linton
- Linda Lonergan
- Mafe Lopez
- Donna Marcotte
- Emma-Jane Mayer
- Marcia McLaughlin
- Kate Miller
- Rose Noble
- Jen Nottrott
- Stephanie O’Shaughnessy
- Carrol O'Brien
- Amy Ottens
- Pam Perry
- Suzi Piro
- Judith Prangley
- Pam Powers
- Gladdy Ressler
- Millie Richard
- Marion Roberts
- Tara Roddick
- Tom Saccomanno
- Ali Schneider
- Brian & Lisa Schoenrock
- Nancy Schuldt
- Sherry Suess
- Deborah & Michele Sullivan
- Jean Sutter
- Cindy Tegtmeyer
- Irene Thraen-Borowski
- Dennis & Leslie Waltman
- Karen Warlin
- Connie Warnsing
- Lenny Wayne
- Ann Whanger
- Krista Wilhelm
- Willow on Main
- Gail Williams
- Sandy Winge
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Volunteers to usher or help with food prep for openings. Click to email Michele, Volunteer Coordinator, to be put on our volunteer list.
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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, click to contact our Volunteer Coordinator.
Thanks so much!
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All River Road Talent hosts a monthly art drive the first weekend of each month. All River Road Talent is a synergy of artists building a cultural and visitor awareness of artistic talent in the Galena region of Northwest Illinois. The next ARRT tour is April 5 - 7. | |
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Please help us to advance our mission to
elevate and celebrate regional arts and artists.
To donate online click, 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 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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