Galesburg Civic Art Center

July Artist of the Month

2010-07-02T09:55:00.000-07:00

Melsie Anderson is One12's Featured Artist

Melsie Anderson is a self-taught jewelry artist. Her unique work is made with polymer clay. She creates each bead by hand, using several colors of clay. Melsie has been know to use colored sand, embossing power, paint and kitchen spices to produce a more unique look to her jewelry.

Melsie finds her inspiration from nature. Many of her designs mirror tropical flowers that can be seen in photographs and colorful paintings. She also pulls inspiration from ethnic fabrics.

Having no formal art education, Melsie has long enjoyed the creative process and working with her hands. She has taken classes in pottery, glass blowing, stained glass, mold making, lampwork beads, and knitting just to name of few.

She makes each piece to stand on its own. Melsie enjoys when customers tell her they bought a dress or shirt to match her creations that they have purchased.

Art in the Park Promo Image Announced

2010-06-16T11:56:00.001-07:00

The 2010 Art in the Park committee has chosen the Improve-isation by Tanya Pshenychny as this year's promotional image.

Tanya's work will be featured on posters and other promotional items for this year's event. It will also be featured on the annual Art in the Park t-shirt that will be available a month before the event.

Art in the Park is a one day art fair presented by the Galesburg Civic Art Center in Standish Park Arboretum. The 2010 event will take place on September 11. Art in the Park features the show and sale of regional artists works, music, food and family activities.

April Jackson on display in the Cottage Hospital Lobby

2010-06-01T13:41:00.000-07:00

The work of April Jackson is on display now through September 30th in the Galesburg Cottage Hospital Lobby. Ms. Jackson has 10 works on display.

In June of 2008, April Jackson was a shy 28 year old library school dropout from Chicago abruptly transplanted in Galesburg. 2008 was a chrysalis in which she (mal)adjusted to an entirely different life. In June of 2009, at a very low point, she received her greatest, most unexpected gift- space to create. Using acrylic paint and found objects, frequently painting with kitchen utensils, she has produced more than 100 abstract works, most of which contain hidden elements of her story. She has exhibited at Art in the Park 2009, one12, Innkeepers Coffee, Stone Alley Books and Collectibles, and in her studio. After 30 years of discord, she is using art to bring balance to her world. When she grows up she wants to start an organization to provide veterans studio art time and materials.

Karen Lynch - June One12 Artist of the Month

2010-05-28T10:45:00.000-07:00

"There is nothing like the beauty of nature to bring serenity to the soul"
Karen S. Lynch

Karen is a fervent to capture the beauty of God's creations with her own unique vision through that of a camera lens. She began making creative photographs at age nine - a growing hobby that became a passion spanning nearly 50 years. She possesses a constantly expanding interest in images of nature, storms, people, architecture, history, and local events. In recent years she began writing for local newspapers with her own photography illustrating her articles, including government and politics a the local, state and national level.

While most of her images center on rural themes and animals, any subject may become a target of her viewfinder. Karen's latest venture has found her exploring the world after dark through a collection of photographs entitled, "Night Lights" -- finding the natural beauty after dark using no flash with a long shutter exposure. Karen's collection also includes beautiful macro floral photos and still life setting, often as discovered opportunities while on a journalism adventure.

Inspiration in photography subjects are often found in everyday objects are often subjects found in everyday objects few people may notice. Karen has a keen eye in pursuit of the unusual in light, texture, composition and subject matter. The world is full of interesting places to explore and photograph. One could say, "I see photographs everywhere." Karen hopes you enjoy this selection of a few of her extensive collection of images collection of images, "CANDID LIFE IN THE RURAL MIDWEST."

One12 May Artist of the Month

2010-04-21T14:01:00.001-07:00

Lori Reed is the May Artist of the Month

Come enjoy the works of Lori Reed at One12 during the month of May. Lori will be at the One12 tent on May 7th for First Friday's on Seminary Street, as well as making an appearance at our exhibition opening the same night.

When Lori was seven years old, she sat at her grandmother’s picnic table and made a pencil drawing of a deer. She proudly took the drawing into the farm house to show her grandmother
and was greeted with a sudden intake of breath followed by an exclamation of “Oh, honey! You’re going to be an artist one day!” So, in her mind, her destiny had been revealed.

Lori spent many a summer day on the farm drawing, coloring, and painting things on rocks. In high school, she finally received formal art training and was strongly encouraged by her art
teacher to pursue art in college. Following two years in a fine art curriculum, a summer job in graphic design shifted her focus toward obtaining a degree in graphic design.

After a few advertising agency jobs, Lori started her own graphic design business in Galesburg,
Illinois, and eventually convinced her husband to leave his art director job to work with her in the growing business. They’ve happily worked together for many years – even teaching graphic
design at the liberal arts college in Galesburg – but the lure of doing art for herself, rather than a
client, became stronger and stronger.

The offer to exhibit work at a nearby liberal arts college’s beautiful new gallery set things on a
course where Lori has not looked back. The thirty-six pieces she exhibited in that show in 2006
were very well received, thereby encouraging her to devote still more time and effort to further
develop her mixed media work. This experience served as an adult analog to her grandmother’s
exclamation and served to launch Lori into her current productive period. She pursued a number of themes and worked with various materials; more exhibition opportunities arose and the hours of the graphic design business were cut back. A theme of nostalgia or part of a story became dominant in her art as she began to layer with acrylic matte medium vintage photos from her grandmother’s 1920’s album, handwritten entries from a great uncle’s store ledger, pages from old library books — work that has formed into her “Album Series.”

In 2009, two separate road trips — Yellowstone National Park & western Montana and to the hill country of Texas — sparked a desire to depict the feelings evoked by walking in the more rugged, natural places of the country. Using photographs taken on those trips, as well as ones from earlier trips Lori and her husband had taken to Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, she started on work that has become her “High Plains Series.” She often manipulates the photos digitally to have a more painterly or sketchy feel and works with prints of the altered photos as the base of her art. She then layers up art papers, fiberous grassy papers or actual plant material and raw flax. Works that Lori makes on stretched canvases wrap around the edges and give the feeling of catching different angled views of the scene. There is a compelling tendency to touch these works.

One of Lori’s collectors says, “I became aware of Lori’s art-making after her first local exhibition
and have since had the pleasure of collecting pieces from several different series of her work.
Without a doubt her skill shows development on a steep incline, intensifying my experience of
each piece as she explores new and meaningful artistic expressions. Early works evoke whimsy and joy, and I treasure them for that. Her current works, however, speak to me more spiritually. She has somehow imbued those flat canvases, through their many layers, with great depth and life.”

There’s a feeling of being someplace else when you stand in front of a Lori Reed work of art, a place filled with power and calm.

Artist Opportunities

2008-06-26T12:39:00.000-07:00

Clay and Fiber Festival
Prairie Arts Center
Bishop Hill, IL
August 16 - 17, 2008
Entry Fee $10.00 for each entry. Entry Deadline: July 31, 2008
For more information call 1-309-927-3008.

The Fifth World Ceramic Biennale 2009 Korea International Competition.
Registration for Preliminary Screening: August 4 - September 30, 2008.
Entry application available at the Art Center or www.wocef.com

Cathie Crawford & Elena Rakochy

2008-06-19T10:48:00.001-07:00

Join us in the gallery June 27 through July 26 to view the work of Cathie Crawford and Elena Rakochy exhibition. Both artist will be at the opening reception on Friday June 27 from 5-7pm. The reception is free and open to the public.

Artist Opportunity

2008-06-18T13:26:00.000-07:00

Fall into the Arts presented by Art Catering by Jenn will take place on Saturday October 4th at Illinois Westleyan University. The event is now seek artists to participate. Please visit http://www.artcateringbyjenn.com for more information on applications and booth space.

Micro Image 2x2

2008-05-13T12:28:00.000-07:00

For one week only beginning today the Art Center will display artwork by GHS students of Tom Lytle. Each work is only 2" x 2". Join us for a closing reception on Friday May 17 from 5-7pm.

Artist Opportunity

2008-05-13T12:26:00.000-07:00

The Left Bank Art League announces a painting workshop with Robert Hoffman on May 26-30. Cost is $200.00 per person. For more information call (309)787-2719.

Artist Opportunites

2008-03-12T12:50:00.000-07:00

Snake Alley Art Fair Burlington, IA is seeking artists for their event on June 15, 2008. The application deadline is April 18, please visit www.artguildofburlington.org.

The Macomb Area Convention and Vistors Bureau is seeking artists for the Gazebo Art Festival on September 13, 2008. Please visit www.makitmacomb.com for more information.

321 Art Gallery, sponsored by Artists Cooperative of Savanna,

a Not For Profit art organization, dedicated to serving community

through the arts, is currently seeking local area artists to showcase

their work through the summer season.

321 Art Gallery, located on the Main Street of beautiful Savanna, IL,

has been in operation for more than two years and going strong. The

gallery is opening up their walls, without the costly hanging fees, in order

to provide area artists with the opportunity to show and sell their work.

All interested parties must send a sampling of their

work (slides or photos) to: 321 Art Gallery,

attn: Heather A. Houzenga, president, 321 Main Street,

Savanna, IL 61074 - or by email: zenga21@yahoo.com

There are no restrictions to age or style of work.

All work must specify dimensions, title and medium.

All entries must be received no later than April 30, 2008,

to be considered.

Sugar Creek Arts Festival, Bloomington, IL is accepting applications for fine art and fine craft. $20 application fee.

Deadline: March 28.

For more information, contact: McLean County Art Association, 601 N. East St. , Bloomington, IL 61701. Phone: 309-829-0011 or email: info@mcac.org

Artists Opportunity

2008-03-04T12:20:00.000-08:00

Quad City Arts

Call for Sculptors
Public Art Exhibition & Competition
No entry fee
Deadline: March 10th
For application information: http://www.quadcityarts.com/opportunities.asp

Quad City Arts
Call for Entries
2009-2010 Exhibition Season
Deadline: April 30th
For application information: http://www.quadcityarts.com/opportunities.asp

Art in the Park Artist Opportunity

2008-02-26T13:20:00.000-08:00

Art in the Park Call to Artists – Promotional Image

The 2008 Art in the Park committee is seeking a 2-Dimensional art work to promote the one day Art Fair which takes place September. The winning work will be used on promotional items like t-shirts, publicity and the winning artists will receive an honorarium.

Entries must be submitted to the Galesburg Civic Art Center by May 1, 2008. Entries may be an existing Art Work or created specifically for the competition. The committee prefers to receive high quality digital images or photographs.

For more information please contact the Galesburg Civic Art Center, 309-342-7415, 114 East Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401. www.galesburgarts.org.

Artist Opportunities

2008-02-14T11:31:00.000-08:00

Galena Downtown Arts Festival call to artists.
Applications are due March 20, 2008. There is a $20 jury fee. Event to take place May 31 & June 1, 2008, booth fees vary in price.
Contact Marsha Rinetti for more information
marsha@briogalena.com, 116 South Main Street Galena, IL 60136.

mARTi Gras Tickets Available

2008-01-29T14:17:00.000-08:00

mARTi Gras is February 9th at Legends! You don't want to miss this event. We will have great music with Sally Wisenburg and her Famous Sidemen. We will once again give prizes for best costume. Not to mention the fabulous Art Auction. Tickets are $30.00 per person or gather 7 of your friends and get a table of eight for $200, a $5.00 savings per person. Call the Art Center today to get your tickets.

Artist Opportunities

2008-01-29T14:03:00.000-08:00

In an effort to help our local artists we will list artist opportunites on our blog as we recieve them in the office. If you have any questions concerning the listed artist opportunities you may contact the Art Center office at, 342-7415.

Oportunity 1:
Call For Entries – Midwest Landscape Show – Deadline March 1 2008 – REGIONAL Artists
The Domont Studio Gallery in Indianapolis, IN, is accepting submissions of fine visual art for a June-July 2008 show celebrating the beauty of the Midwestern landscape. Submissions of CONTEMPORARY, NON-TRADITIONAL landscape paintings will be accepted. Submit through mail or e-mail up to 10 jpg. images of work within the past year. Also include a list of files with piece title, size, date, format, and price, as well as a biography and artist statement. $15 ENTRY FEE, if submitting by e-mail you must send your check for acceptance in the show though snail mail. Send a SASE if you’d like your items returned. Upon acceptance, artists will be responsible for delivery/pickup of work. Mail to: Domont Studio Gallery, ATTN: Gallery Director, 545 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225 or email to gallerydirector@domontgallery.com. NO PHONECALLS or FOLLOW-UP on your behalf – we will contact you! www.domontgallery.com

Opportunity 2:

ART FOR ALL 2008
Application Information
At ART FOR ALL, we share an art show vision. This art show is all about quality ART!

We are artists and business people who love art, respect other artists and enjoy working with and for artists. Our goal is to provide a dignified venue and juried artwork that rivals other shows in the area. We believe that the combination of art and fine crafts is the most effective way to keep patrons entertained and stimulated throughout the entire show.

To achieve our goal, we showcase the best artists at Lake Antoine Park- a setting that has spacious outdoor display areas and ambience. There will be entertainment, great food, interesting demonstrations, and a silent auction. We offer cash awards for Best of Show, People’s Choice, Best New Artist, and others. We believe that this type of show best meets the needs for the participants and patrons of ART FOR ALL 2008.

DATE and PLACE: June 28, 2008, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, rain or shine (please come prepared).
Lake Antoine Park in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2008

JURY FEE: $5.00 (non-refundable)

DISPLAY SPACE FEE: $65.00 per space. A standard space will accommodate a 10x10 display. Upon request and for a fee, we can allocate additional space, if available. The number of entries received may limit available spaces. Electricity is available for $5.00 upon request. A parking pass is included.

CATEGORIES: Paintings (all media), Digital Imagery, Fibers, Wearable fibers, Non-wearable fibers, Furniture, Glass, Graphics/Drawings, Jewelry, Photography, Pottery, Sculpture and Woodworking.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Each artist must submit 3 professional-quality photos of their work and 1 Booth Display photo. Your name and category must appear on each photo, with a red dot in the lower left-hand corner for proper orientation. Number the photos to correspond with the descriptions on the entry form, and place in a plastic sleeve. On the entry form, give a brief description of each photo pertaining to construction, media, method, etc. Enclose a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) for the jury’s decision letter.

REQUIREMENTS: The entrant must create 100% of all displayed work. Reproductions must be signed and numbered. Imported items, work created by any person other than the exhibiting artist, sculpture from molds, massed-produced art and jewelry, or any items deemed unsuitable by the committee will be refused. Each exhibitor must be present for the entire length of the show and is responsible for the sale of his/her work. No agents are permitted. Artist is responsible for Michigan sales tax. Prices must be clearly marked on all items. There are no commission fees owed to the organizers on any sales.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Mail completed application form and payment to:

ART FOR ALL 2008
Barbara Kramer, Co-Chairperson
c/o Dickinson Area Partnership
600. S. Stephenson Avenue
Iron Mountain Michigan 49801

If you have questions, please call 906-779-5032 or 906-396-3116, or email: bjkramer@charter.net.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: Application Deadline: April 1, 2008. Payment should be included; Jury Date: May 1, 2008; Jury Results mailed: May 9, 2008; Forfeiture of Display space: May 20, 2008 if fees are unpaid.

Two Upcoming Exhibitions at the Art Center

2008-01-22T14:10:00.000-08:00

We will start the month with our annual Kid's month closing reception on February 2 from 5-7 pm. All our young artists will celebrate what they created in the Month of January at this event. This year's theme was the Southwest and the creative juices have been flowing. You don't want to miss this display during regular Art Center houses beginning January 26.

On February 8 an exhibition of work by Michael Godsil opens. Join us in the Gallery as Michael shows his latest work. The exhibition will be on display through March 8.
Contact the Art Center for more information on either exhibition.

Permanent Collection Show Opens

2008-01-03T07:53:00.001-08:00

We will be showing pieces from our permanent collection this Friday January 4 through January 18. All the works in the show have been chosen by Marjorie Blackwell, a local artist and member of the Art Center's exhibition committee.
Join us for the opening reception on January 4 from 5 - 7pm and enjoy the opportunity to view these local treasures.

Holiday House Walk Tickets Now Available

2007-11-28T12:59:00.000-08:00

Holiday House Walk is December 8, and tickets are now available at a number of locations. This year's tour will feature five homes all decked out for the Holidays.

This year's homes include:

Ben and Ruth Allen, 995 N. Academey (photo)

Bryan Crawford & diana Mackin, 486 N. Kellogg

Curtis & Lisa Anderson, 967 N. Kellogg

Ken & Myra Boydstun, 553 N. Cherry

Roy Parkin & Catherine Wiley-Parkin, 873 Bateman

Tickets are $12.00 in advance and avilable at the following locations:

The Galesburg Civic Art Center, Applebee's, Anderson Florists, Cooks & Co., Dove Tail Arts, The Galesburg Antiques Mall Co., Hawthorne Centre Craft Mall, Hecks Family Tree, Inner Wisdom, The Kensington, Landmark Cafe & Creperie, Mel Foster Real Estate, Office Specialists, Inc. & Thorn's Pet & Supplies.

Keep watching the Blog for information about our special twilight tour.

New Item Gift Shop Item

2007-11-20T12:18:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the holidays the Galesburg Civic Art Center Gift Gallery has received a shipment of The Elemental Prairie. This beautiful hardcover book features watercolors by George Olson, a local artist from Woodhull. The Elemental Prairie is the perfect gift for all the midwestern plant lovers on your list. We also carry a large selection of George's orginal ink drawings and watercolors for the ultimate gift!

Keep watching the Art Center Blog for more great gift ideas this holiday season!

Holiday Showcase Upcoming

2007-11-05T14:53:00.000-08:00

November 9 - December 24

Holiday Showcase - The Art Center's annual display and sale of art and fine crafts by regional artists. Enjoy the wonderful holiday shopping opportunities! Opening Reception: November 9, 5-7pm.

Welcome to the Galesburg Civic Art Center

2007-11-05T10:30:00.000-08:00

The Galesburg Civic Art League was established in 1923 to promote the visual arts in Galesburg. The organization had no home until the building at 114 East Main was purchased in 1965.

The Galesburg Civic Art Center, as it is now known, continues the tradition to promote the visual arts in Galesburg, through exhibitions, a gift gallery, Art in the Park, Black Earth Film Festival, Studios Midwest Residency Program as well as other special events throughout the year. The Art Center's mission is to educate, enhance and enrich.