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Jan 12-Feb 12 |
2011
Reception
Fri | Jan 14 | 6-9
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DIALOGUE:
Contemporary Regional Sculpture and the Paintings of
Patricia Moore
Regional Juried Sculpture Exhibit and a Solo Exhibit featuring local artist Patricia Moore.
Sculpture Juror | Bob Emser www.bobemser.com
Patricia Moore Paintings Curator | Marikay Peter-Witlock
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March 2-April 2
Opening | March 4
6-9 pm |
WORDS & NUMBERS
Spring National Juried Exhibit
Juror | Aron Packer, the Packer Schopf Gallery, Chicago IL
$1000 in awards
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April 15-May 14
Opening | April 15
6-9 pm |
INTO BHUTAN
(First Floor)
Photographs, Artifacts, Art, and other Items Representative of Bhutanese Culture.
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April 15-May 14
Opening | April 15
6-9 pm |
IN HARMONY
(2nd Floor)
Exhibit featuring art from Union Street Studio and Guild Artists |
April 23
12-2pm |
To "Dye" For
Learn to dye your own clothing or fabric. Lead by Studio Artist Dorita Fuller.
Free; Donations to the gallery appreciated
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April 29
7-9 pm |
BHUTANESE FEATURE FILM: Travelersand & Magicians
Event is FREE Admission.
Donation to the gallery appreciated for this event.
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April 30
May 14
10-11 am |
YOGA UNDER THE PRAYER FLAGS
Practice Yoga in the main gallery space, lead by qualified instructor Cecily Hunt.
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May 6
7-9 pm |
ARTIST LECTURE: RUSSEL ELLIS
Russ Ellis, a bead artist and staff member at the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana, creates thangkas. Russ will present his life’s journey; discussion will follow.
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May 7
1-3 pm |
THANGKA BEADING DEMONSTRATION
Russ Ellis will talk about and work on his current thangka, set up in our exhibit, inviting all who are interested to sew in some beads.
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May 14
12-3 pm |
YOUR GUIDE TO BHUTAN
Take a tour of the exhibit with the guide who lead the
Kabney Peencha (Scarf Sisters) throgh Bhutan. |
May 18-20
Opening | May 20
6-9pm |
Homewood-Flossmoor High School AP Art Student Exhibit
Current works from the AP Art Students at Homewood Flossmoor High School.
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May 21
12:30-2:30pm |
To "Dye" For
Learn to dye your own clothing or fabric. Lead by Studio Artist Dorita Fuller.
$2 donation to the gallery appreciated.
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June 10-12
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ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
HUGE sale with tons of stuff from everyday items to unique antiques and vintage clothing.
PLEASE bring in your unwanted items for the gallery to sell! All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be provided. Proceeds benefit Union Street Gallery exhibits and art education programming.
We do not accept clothes (except vintage clothes), TVs, or large heavy furniture. Thanks!
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June 10-12
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VINTAGE CLOTHING SALE
Come shop unique vintage clothing and acceossories!
Union Street is asking for donations of vintage clothing and items to sell. All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be provided.
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DRIVING THE DIXIE
Union Street is a stop on the famous and historic "Driving the Dixie" event. Hundreds of people from all over Illinois and Indiana come to drive historic Dixie Highway in their classic cars.
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July 6-August 6
Opening | July 8
6-9pm |
Voyages | SERGIO GOMEZ
Solo Exhibit
http://www.sergiogomezonline.com/ |
July 9 | 9-3
Ticket Prices
$20 | $25 day of |
A LITTLE GARDEN ART GARDEN WALK
Join us for a beautiful day in the gardens! Watch artists in the gardens create original art inspired by the gardens and garden lovers. Ticket Prices: $20 before, $25 the day of.
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Aug 24-Sept 24
Opening | Aug 26
6-9pm |
COLLECTIVE
Annual Studio and Guild Artists Exhibit.
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Aug 24-Sept 24
Opening | Aug 26
6-9pm |
DEBUT
Union Street Gallery Artist Members Exhibit |
| Sept 17-18 |
PARK FOREST ART FAIR
Come see USG and studio artists Pam Eberlin and Marikay Peter-Witlock at the Park ForestArt Fair in downtown Park Forest, Saturday and Sunday from 10-5. |
| Sept 21-Dec 7 |
THE ARTISTS WAY WORKSHOP
Workshop Facilitator | Renee Klyczek Nordstrom
12 week course, $120
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Oct 12-Nov 12
Opening | Oct 21
6-9pm |
BEING HUMAN
FALL NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBIT
65 Figurative works of art from all over the country
Juror | Dan Addington, Addington Gallery, Chicago
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Oct 15
12:30-2:30 pm
3rd Floor
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To "Dye" For
Learn creative new techniques to dye your own clothing or fabric. Lead by Studio Artist Dorita Fuller.
Fee: $3, to cover Dye and other supplies
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Nov 12
7-11 pm |
Closing Reception & Spoken Word open mic
BEING HUMAN | Fall National Juried Exhibit
Featuring local poets/spoken word artists, and open to others who want to share their work. Free and open to the public
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Nov 19
12:30-2:30 pm
3rd Floor
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To "Dye" For
Learn creative new techniques to dye your own clothing or fabric. Lead by Studio Artist Dorita Fuller.
Fee: $3, to cover Dye and other supplies
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Nov 30 - Dec 30
Opening | Dec 3
12-4 |
TWELFTH MONTH
Exhibit & Holiday Art Sale |
| Dec 4 | 1-3 |
MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATION EVENT
Lunch reception to acknowledge and thank Union Street Gallery Members and Volunteers.
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Mission |
Union Street Gallery fosters creative expression and appreciation for the arts through diverse exhibits in a vibrant gallery space; accessibility to open studios and a working artists’ collective; and engaging classes, workshops and outreach activities, to provide a sustainable cultural presence in the Community.
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Vision |
Union Street Gallery & Studios is open to all artists, emerging, mid-career and established. The purpose is to support artists by providing a professional environment for the development of creative expression, exhibition opportunities, promotion, and education of artists in the business of art. The goal is to link art with private, business, and educational communities to enhance awareness and education of the arts and culture.
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