

Picture of the Week: Cheryl Holz's Collaged, Mixed Media "JANUARY SYCAMORE"...Check it out
Above, is the first of the series -- hopefully many more to follow! “Naturalists Conversations 1 -- January Sycamore” 8”x 7”x 1.5” Paper, ink, pastel, acrylic, and book pages on birch panel. Reach out if you're interested! From Cheryl's recent newsletter: " A s you know, some of my processes can take anywhere from a couple days to a couple months to complete, so I felt like I need some direct painting, collaging, and mark making in my future to balance it out. I want
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Artist Spotlight: Patricia Mazurkiewicz, Mixed Media Artist, Draws What Inspires Her -- Especially Dogs
Check out the bold brushwork of this week's Spotlight artist.
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Mixed Media Artist, Cheryl Holz, Offers a Bevy of Exciting Spring Classes at her Aurora, IL Studio...Sign Up Now!
Sign up now for Spring classes in mixed media with Artist, Cheryl Holz, at her Aurora, IL studio.
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Artist Call! Seeking 2D and 3D Entries for Upcoming Addison Center for the Arts' "Expressions: Art & Verse" -- Deadline: 2/4/26
Sixth collaboration between Illinois artists and the Illinois State Poetry Society in March seeks artists now!
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1/25/2026 "Reflections" Reception at Norris Gallery in St. Charles, IL from 2-4 PM; Awards Presented at 3 PM
Don't miss the REFLECTIONS exhibit reception coming up soon at Norris Gallery in St. Charles, IL. Both the art and the treats are great!
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1/28/2026 COLOR Magazine and Local Colored Pencil Artist Phil Schorn Collaborate with a 90-Minute Online Presentation about Outdoor Art Shows
Puzzled about the pros and cons of outdoor art fairs, demystify the process with Phil Schorn's online workshop.
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1/30/26 Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame Announces Winners for Class of 2026 at Batavia Public Library at 10 AM
This formal announcement of winners is open to interested community members.
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1/31/2026 Phil Schorn's "Working with Watercolor Pencils" Online Class Teaches a "Painterly" Approach
Intrigued by watercolor pencils but not sure how to use them. This online class will give you added confidence.
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2/16/2026 Gelatin Print Workshop at Wheaton Public Library from DuPage Art League Led by Nancy Staszak, Artist
Attend workshop in person or via Zoom -- register on Wheaton Public Library website.
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