New Year--New blog team

Sunrise over a frozen Lake Michigan                            Jeff Barry

Hello Breakfast Group Artists! A happy and healthy 2011 to all!


The first item of the 2011 blog is a great big "Thanks" to Shelley Gilchrist for the excellent job she did with the blog.  Shelley's high standards will be a tough act to follow. She seemed to make it happen effortlessly. Shelley, we appreciated ALL your effort and time.

  Myrna Knepler  Shattered by Light
 Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 24"                        

Myrna Knepler is exhibiting three pieces of her work at the Harold Washington Library beginning   January 10th.

Hexagon: Textured Surface and Layered Space, an Exhibit by Six Chicago Artists

Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, 8th floor

January 10-March 18, 2011

There will not be an opening reception but the artists of Hexagon will be doing a panel discussion at the library in February as part of Women's History Month.  Further information about time and date coming soon.

Of general information, another exhibit by

ARC Gallery and Educational Foundation

Exhibition dates: January 5-29, 2011

Gallery hours: Wed to Sat 12-6 pm, and Sun. 12-4 pm

ARC invites you to view three new exhibits from noted artists

Jennifer Drinkwater

Susan Crowell

Audrius Plioplys

Arlene Rakoncay sends in the following notice sponsored by

Chicago Women Caucus for Art

LET IT SHINE: PROMOTING YOURSELF AS A VISUAL ARTIST

This experimental workshop will discuss the use of self-publishing, self-creation opportunities and some more traditional ways to share your art and your artistic talents with the world.

 Saturday, February 5, 2 - 5 p.m.
The workshop will be  followed by a birthday party for Michele Williams, the presenter and for others who have birthdays in February,
Tom Robinson Gallery, 2416 W. North Ave., Chicago. $10 donation.
RSVP: happygirlmichele@earthlink.net, 773.404-0480
Sponsored by Chicago Women Caucus for Art.

 

Robkam Kameczura sends a reminder about grants from
The Illinois Art Council.


“There is a new format for grants from the Illinois Arts Council
and it is due by January 20th. It relates to developing and promoting
your work.
If you want to check the details click
on the following link: http://www.arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs

Rebirth    Eric Steele

Lincolnwood Village's Art Gallery is proud to present a solo show of Eric Steele’s sculpture.

"Urban Steele" 
The Village Hall
6900 North Lincoln Avenue
Lincolnwood

The show will be open 9 - 5 weekdays from January 11 - March 3, 2011.

The Opening Reception will be on Thursday January 20, 5 - 7 pm.
Contact Eric Steele at 773- 327-0806 for more information