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October Newsletter

Tickets for our upcoming Gala have sold out!

Dear Friends of the Arts,



We are so excited about our Gala Fundraiser to celebrate our ten year anniversary, and are thrilled that reservations have been rapidly filling our mailbox. We now have the happy problem of already having a capacity crowd and have removed the option to buy tickets from our website. We hope that those who can't attend in person will join in the fun of our auction in the comfort of their own homes, or anywhere they are through their cell phone or computer. The auction will include amazing items, ranging from exciting outdoor experiences to learning opportunities to travel and dining. We will send you the link soon for the Silent Auction, and you can start bidding as early as next week. The Live Auction may also be bid on in real time the night of the gala.

Lots of other good things are going on at the Center this month, including an art opening tonight, Sept 29! Join us for art, food, music, and friendly conversations. What a great mix!

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Carole

In Memoriam

Judith Wehrle

1943-2023

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Gallery Hours

The Center remains open from 11:00 am to 4:00pm during the month of October; however, beginning in November, the Center will revert to its winter hours: Thursday through Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00pm.

Click here for the Center's Calendar

Introducing Teela Wild!

We welcome Teela Wild as our new Office Manager. Teela has recently moved to Warren, IL with her partner and their plethora of cats. Teela was previously the City Clerk of Westgate, IA and comes to us with a working knowledge of small town government as well as familiarity with all that goes into keeping up on the books of such an important part of the local non-profit community as the Galena Center for the Arts.

In her time away from the Center Teela enjoys fixing up their Victorian house, finding furniture to fill it with, and possibly sneaking in a round of golf every now and then.

Please help us in welcoming Teela to the Galena Arts Community.

Current Exhibits

Reserve the evening for the next Opening Reception on Friday, September 29, 5-7pm

In the Regional Arts Gallery

Showcasing Current Work

from our Regional Artisits

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In the Special Exhibits Space

Fantasy

The Regional Arts Gallery will be showcasing a variety of current work from our regional artists, which always amazes.

The Special Exhibit space will take you on a journey to the far reaches of imagination with a themed exhibit titled Fantasy.

And while you’re browsing the art exhibits, Philip Bergman, cellist with the Dubuque Symphony, will be providing lovely music for your enjoyment. So, plan to come and treat your senses to a night of art, music, and good company.

In the Student Gallery

Galena ARC Wild Clay Adventure

Opening reception Wednesday, October 4

5:30-6:30pm

For the month of October our student gallery will showcase the Galena ARC Wild Clay Adventure pottery workshop. Each student dug up a 5-gallon bucket of "Wild" clay from the Mount Hope Vineyard/Farm just outside Apple River. Then over the course of the 3-month workshop students dried and processed their clay and used pottery wheels as well as hand-building techniques to create beautiful pottery. Students also built a pit fire kiln on the ARC campus, fired their pots and then waxed and polished their vessels. Visit the gallery to see their finished pieces as well as learn about the steps taken to transform clay dug from the local area into finished pottery.

October Events

Art that Stands Out in its Field:

Scarecrows!

Keep your eye on the field by the Center because soon the scarecrows will be gathering there. Bring the kids along, so you can park and meet the scarecrows up close! Join in the fun and make your own scarecrow for your yard.

Hope you have as much fun as the tourist family shown here did while making scarecrows at our scarecrow workshop.

We will be putting up a Scarecrow Map on our website, so let us know if you'd like your scarecrow to be on the map. (Click here to let us know by email)

 Songwriters Showcase

Jim Mantey and Liliana Asta

Thursday, October 26, 7pm

Our October Songwriters Showcase shares the original music of regional singer songwriters Jim Mantey and Liliana Asta.

Jim’s songs tell stories about people. surroundings and aspirations, in a jazzy, folky, fingerpicked style that can make you smile.

Liliana shares original music that explores complex emotions through acoustic indie folk pop.

Refreshments available - Free to attend - Donations appreciated!

Special thanks to sponsors Mark and Mary Ellen

Julien Chamber Choir Concert

Monday, October 30, 7:30pm

We welcome back the Julien Chamber Choir, presenting their fall concert "Even Such is Time". The 20-voice ensemble under the direction of Kristen Eby will perform selections by Haydn, Hindemith, Barnum, Hogan and others.

Additionally, there will be a collaborative song with the Center's Summit Street Singers, their first performance since Covid.



Freewill donations accepted.

Classes

Figure Drawing Schedule Changes

Starting in October and continuing through the winter months, the Center will be offering once-a-month figure-drawing sessions in the evening to accommodate those who work during the day. The evening class will be held the first Thursday of every month from 5:00 to 7:00pm with K. Kriesel acting as facilitator. The once-a-month evening class will be in lieu of the Thursday afternoon classes. The cost per session is $10.

Future Events

Tuba Christmas

We’re looking for tuba and euphonium players of all ages to join us for a very merry Tuba Christmas performance at Turner Hall December 10^th!

Please email concert coordinator Danny Rowland at rowlandd@uwplatt.edu for more information and to register.

Save the Dates

Nov 02  Galena High School National Art Honor Society art _______opening.

Nov 12  Sunday Salon, Duo Canto recital, featuring soprano Becky ________Demaree and bass Thomas Weis.

Nov 16  Songwriters Showcase, featuring Jim Mantey and Liliana ________Asta.

Nov 24 Model train show opening.

Nov 26 Artists Sunday event.

Nov 30-Dec 01  John Erickson jazz trio concert. Tickets on sale ________soon.

Dec 10  Tuba Christmas community concert at Turner Hall.

Click here for the Center's Calendar

Recent Activities

at the Center

   September - Recent Exhibits

Galenian folk hero Jimmie David Post, painted by Harold Martin, was prominently featured in the recent Regional Art Gallery that hosted a variety of beautiful artwork.

The Opposing Forces exhibit showed exactly that, from John Lennon’s theme of peace and love to the gun violence against innocent children.

September - Shades of Blue

Patricia Lehnhardt led six students through the processes of using natural indigo in numerous ways, from making ink and watercolor to dyeing fabrics after creating unique patterns. Sandra Evans, a class participant, said not only did students learn a lot but also enjoyed one another’s company.

September - Songwriters Showcase

Lenny Wayne, who has been one of the guiding lights of Songwriters Showcase since 2014, started the evening with high energy and fun.

An enthusiastic audience welcomed Liz Snavely back to our stage, performing with Kristy Montgomery in their duo LVNMUZIQ.

September - Cemetery Walk

Galena history came to life in the indoor performance of the Cemetery Walk, directed by Jay Dickerson, and produced by the Galena Historical Society.

September - Junior Advisory Board

The Junior Advisory Board for the Galena Center for the Arts

At their first young adult event, attendees created art and focused on taking a mental break from their busy lives, with time to relax, socialize and create art together.

We are thrilled to announce that we have received an organizational grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. 

We appreciate their on-going support of the arts in Northwest Illinois.

THANK YOU!

WISH LIST

• Postage stamps

Volunteer!

Time to get involved! We still need greeters for the gallery and volunteers to help with serving at openings, ushering at music and theatre events, garden maintenance, painting, and more!

If you would like to help out as a greeter, please go to

Signupgenius.com and scroll down to choose the dates you would like to help. It’s not hard, and it’s so much fun to meet other art lovers and show off our wonderful new space. For other volunteer opportunities, email Carole.

Thanks so much!

All River Road Talent hosts a monthly art drive the first weekend of each month. All River Road Talent is a synergy of artists building a cultural and visitor awareness of artistic talent in the Galena region of Northwest Illinois. The next ARRT tour is October 6-8, 2023.

Please Donate

Please help us to advance our mission to

elevate and celebrate regional arts and artists.



To donate online click on This Link, or send your check to:

The Galena Center for the Arts

971 Gear Street, Galena, Illinois 61036

(815) 402-3111

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Newsletter produced by Dennis Waltman