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2009 Calendar Archived |
| Fri | Dec 6 | 6-9pm |
Ancient Chanting & Drumming
Explore cultural exercises that are thought to renew the spirit, encourage transformation and healing, and leave one feeling peaceful and grounded.
READ MORE |
| Wed | Nov 11 | 6-9pm |
"Beauteous, Bountiful Bras"
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Artists create art bras to enhance awareness of breast cancer and help raise funds for Cancer Supoort Center, Homewood, Illinois and Union Street Gallery.
Silent auction and exhibit continue through November 11
PREVIEW |
| Fri | Nov 13 | 6-9pm |
"Twelfth Month " Regional Art Exhibit & Sale
Opening reception. Free. Open to the public.
Exhibit & Sale continue through December
Sponsored by SHANE'S Jewelers & Pawn Shop, Chicago Heights, IL
PREVIEW |
| Fri | Dec 11 |6-9pm |
"Twelfth Month" Regional Art Exhibit & Sale
Special Evening of Shopping. Free. Open to the public.
Exhibit & Sale continue through December
Sponsored by SHANE'S Jewelers & Pawn Shop, Chicago Heights, IL
PREVIEW |
| Sat | Nov 21 | 12-2pm |
"Brunch to Dye For"
$2 material fee. Bring natural fiber fabric or garments to dye or purchase 'blanks' here
RSVP Dorita Fuller 7272dfuller@gmail.com |
| Sat | Nov 21 | 11am |
"Volunteer Appreciation Brunch "
By invitation only.
RSVP Jackie unionstreetart@sbcglobal.net |
| Sat | Nov 21 | 11am |
"Clothing / Accessory Swap"
Open to Union Street Studio Artists, Guild Artists, friends. Bring gently used articles and accessories to swap!
CONTACT Jackie unionstreetart@sbcglobal.net |
| Fri | Dec 1 | 8:30am |
"Wood Touch Up Training Workshop "
Wood and furniture touch up techniques.
CONTACT Phil Eberlin at 708.756.2031. |
| Fri | Dec 4 | 6pm |
"Chanting and Drumming"
$5 fee. Open to Union Street Studio Artists, Guild Artists, GSU Alumni Art Forum, invited friends.
RSVP Patty McWilliams Pattymc13@comcast.net |
| Sat | Nov 21 | 12-2pm |
"Brunch to Dye For"
$2 material fee. Bring natural fiber fabric or garments to dye or purchase or purshase white blanks on site
RSVP Dorita Fuller 7272dfuller@gmail.com |
| Fri | Oct 16 | 6-9pm |
"Faces" Solo Exhibit by Patty McWilliams
Exhibit continues through October 31
PREVIEW |
Continues through
October 9 |
"Assume Nothing" National Juried Art Event through October 9
Artist's reception & awards
Free open to the public
PREVIEW |
Continues through
October 9 |
1st Annual Artist in Residence
"Terry Dixon" Solo Exhibit through Oct 31
PREVIEW |
| Sat | Sep 12, 19 & 26 9:30-11:30am |
"Tapping Into the Spiritual Power of the Arts" Block 1
Hands-on study of the essential nature of human creativity and purposeful expressions of that powerful potential for growth. Utiltizing noted artist's statements and sacred texts as reference points for exploration.
$20 no advance material fees
RSVP Dorita Fuller 7272dfuller@gmail.com |
| Sat | Sep 26 | 12-2pm |
"Brunch to Dye For"
$2 material fee. Bring natural fiber fabric or garments to dye or purchase or purshase white blanks on site
RSVP Dorita Fuller 7272dfuller@gmail.com |
| Fri | Oct 9 | 6-9pm |
"Assume Nothing" National Juried Art Event
Exhibition closing event
PREVIEW |
| Fri | Oct 9 | 6-9pm |
"Union Street Gallery Poetry"
Open Mic: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Featured Reader: Luis Valadez — 7:30 p.m.
MORE DETAILS |
Jul 10-Aug 28
6-9pm |
"50 | 50" Regional Art Exhibit & Sale
PREVIEW
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| Sat | Aug 22 | 12-2pm |
Brunch to Dye For
with Dorita Fuller, Studio Artist
$2 material fee. Bring natural fiber fabric or garments to dye or purchase or purshase white blanks on site
RSVP 7272dfuller@gmail.com |
Sat | Jul 11
10am-3pm |
"A Little Garden Art" Garden Walk Fundraiser
Rain or shine
What will you see? New gardens, mature gardens, veggies, perennials, flowering trees and shrubs, outdoor living rooms, dining rooms, front yards and back. Real gardens created by real people in our community. And, artists will be making art in the garden through out the day.
$20 ticket in advance | $25 day of
PREVIEW |
Aug 1 - Jun 12
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Extended through Saturday August 1
Vintage & Artsy Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories Sale
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle |
Sat | Jun 27
11-1pm |
Brunch to Dye For
with Dorita Fuller, Studio Artist
$2 material fee. Bring natural fiber fabric or garments to dye or purchase or purshase white blanks on site
RSVP 7272dfuller@gmail.com |
| Fri | Jun 12 | 8:30am-3p Sat | Jun 13 | 8:30am-3p |
Garage Sale Fundraiser
Come on out and support Union Street Gallery!
Find stuff to recycle, reuse... |
| Fri | May 15 | 6-9pm |
Intuitive Painting: An introduction to the process and the play
Thursday | April 30 | 6-9pm Designed to be fun as well as helpful with your own personal exploration of your visual self, "The Artist Within". Materials include paint, paper and canvas. Facilitator Patty McWilliams, Studio Artist
RSVP pattymc13@comcast.net
Fee $45 |
| Fri | May 22 | 6-9pm |
Artist’s Reception & Open Studios Event
"Extravaganza" Homewood Flossmoor High School AP Art Exhibit "
Meet and speak with artists
PREVIEW |
Sat | May 23
noon-3pm |
Meet and speak with Homewood-Flossmoor High School Art Students & view
"Extravaganza" Homewood Flossmoor High School AP Art Exhibit " |
Sat | May 23
11-1pm |
Brunch to Dye For
with Dorita Fuller, Studio Artist
$2 material fee. Bring natural fiber fabric or garments to dye or purchase or purshase white blanks on site
RSVP doritafuller@hotmail.com |
Fri | May 8
6-9pm |
"Fractured Fairy Tales" & Open Studios Event
Host Paul Rayon, Storyteller and Kim Watts Rayon, artist
Audience particpation is encouraged.
Share a story you've written or a pre-published story.
RSVP for reading unionstreetart@sbcglobal.net
Also, on view Art Studios and artworks by Studio Artists and Collaborative Arts Guild Members. |
Wed | Apr 29
9:30-11:30am |
Reflections on the Life of the Spirit
8 week session
RUHI Book I, themes: prayer, understanding the Baha'i Writings, Life and Death
3rd floor at the Gallery
Free. Enrich your spirit
Preregister at doritafuller@hotmail.com (for book $8.00)
The group remains open through May 13, please contact doritafuller@hotmail.com |
| Thu | Apr 30 | 6-9pm |
Intuitive Painting: An introduction to the process and the play
Thursday | April 30 | 6-9pm Designed to be fun as well as helpful with your own personal exploration of your visual self, "The Artist Within". Materials include paint, paper and canvas. Facilitator Patty McWilliams
RSVP pattymc13@comcast.net
Fee $45 |
| Fri | Apr 24 | 6-9pm |
Artist’s Reception & Open Studios Event
"Paren/thesis" Marian Catholic High School Art Exhibit
Meet and speak with artists
EXHIBIT PREVIEW |
| Sat | Apr 25 | 1-3pm |
"Icons & Iconography"
Father Thomas J. Loya, STB, MA
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church
Father Loya presentation on icons and iconography
Suggested donation for Union Street Gallery $5 |
Sat | Apr 18
1:30 - 3pm |
Praying in Color
Single session workshop. Guided meditation. Focal thoughts are shared by mind, spirit and hand. Using art materials. No artistic "talent" required.
Free. Gallery donations welcome. |
Sat | Apr 18
11am-1 pm |
Brunch to DYE For
3rd floor Common Area
Bring natural fiber textile to dye or purchase white "blanks" to transform
General materials fee: $2.00
Gallery donations welcome
Facilitator Dorita Fuller RSVP at doritafuller@hotmail.com |
| Mar 28 | 1:30-3pm |
"Altered Couture" EXHIBIT PREVIEW
Plain Black Turtleneck Sweater Challenge Workshop
Join, Dorita Fuller, Studio Artist, Labyrinth Designer, Weaver, and Textile Designer for an interactive discussion on transforming an item from your closet. Discussion includes conceptual and material processes for reinventing textiles.
$5 donation requested for this event. |
| Mar 28 | 11-1pm |
Brunch to DYE For
Bring natural fiber textile to dye or purchase white "blanks" to transform
General materials fee: $2.00
Gallery donations welcome
Facilitator Dorita Fuller |
Mar 23 | 7-9pm
14 weeks |
"The Vein of Gold" Workshop
14 week session
$140
More...click here |
Mar 14 | Saturday
12:30-2:30pm |
Making Art at Union Street Gallery
Handcut Handmade Cards with Studio Artists Linda Lane Haynes
Ages 15+
Free
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| Mar 13-Apr 10 |
"Multiplicity" Spring National Juried Art Event
PREVIEW EXHIBIT |
| Feb 28 |
"Altered Couture" EXHIBIT PREVIEW
Plain Black Turtleneck Sweater Challenge Workshop
Join, Dorita Fuller, Studio Artist, Labyrinth Designer, Weaver, and Textile Designer for an interactive discussion on transforming an item from your closet. Discussion includes conceptual and material processes for reinventing textiles.
$5 donation requested for this event. |
| Feb 28 |
Brunch to Dye for
Offered by Studio Artist, Dorita Fuller
Bring natural fiber textile to dye or purchase white "blanks" to transform
General materials fee: $2.00
Gallery donations welcome
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| Jan 9-Feb 28 |
“process | The Exhibit ” 12 Studio Artists EXHIBIT PREVIEW
"Writing into Painting | John Gutierrez" EXHIBIT PREVIEW
"Altered Couture" EXHIBIT PREVIEW
Community Art Project PREVIEW
Get Involved! Participate in making collaborative works of art. Individuals as well as groups are encouraged to become part of the community art project. |
Saturday
Jan 24 |
"Will You Take the Plain Black Turtleneck Challenge?"
Discussion.
$5 donation |
Saturday
Jan 24 |
Brunch to Dye For
Participate in dyeing workshop with Studio Artist, Dorita Fuller.
$2 for supplies |
Saturday
Jan 24
12:30-2pm |
"The Art of Framing for Exhibition & Sale" Workshop
Aesthetics and practices of framing art
RSVP unionstreetart@sbcglobal.net
$5 donation requested |
Jan 17
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Praying in Color Workshop
Offered by Studio Artist, Dorita Fuller
Introduction to a hands-on visual arts prayer/meditation process
No charge. Materials provided.
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Jan 9 | 6-9pm
Opening Reception |
“process | The Exhibit ” 12 Studio Artists EXHIBIT PREVIEW
"Writing into Painting | John Gutierrez" EXHIBIT PREVIEW
"Altered Couture" EXHIBIT PREVIEW
Community Art Project PREVIEW
Get Involved! Participate in making collaborative works of art. Individuals as well as groups are encouraged to become part of the community art project. |
