UPcoming exhibits
December 1 thru December 31 Janice Conkrite, Feature Wall
Jan has been painting and drawing off and on her whole life but only began to seriously begin painting regularly a little over a year ago. Her landscape and still life paintings have been shown at The Next Picture Show, CMAA in Oregon, ENAG at Conover Square in Oregon, The Grand Detour Art Fair, and The Encore Art Gallery in Mt Morris. She has won several awards at the shows.
Light and shadows and their relationship to forms are Jan’s favorite challenge. At this time, her in studio paintings are water-based oil. She has joined the Eagle’s Nest Plein Air group that paints outside once a week in agreeable weather conditions and there she paints with acrylic paints. She is a “snowbird” so while traveling she paints in watercolor. She said if she can’t paint something she is always looking for the perfect picture to take with her iPhone to bring back home to paint. |
December 1 thru January 31 Steve Hart, Taft Gallery
Residing in Sterling, Illinois is local artist Stephen Hart. “My art of passion is photography. Starting out at the young age of 13 my hobby has been evolving. Times have changed since the film days. Today’s modern cameras have so many features. I went from a Minolta XGM to a Nikon Z9. Nature and wildlife is where I like to be. Other hobbies I enjoy is hiking in the Appalachian Mountains, horseback riding with my sister Susan and brother-in-law Randy, and bird watching.
A person doesn’t understand the art of photography until you finalize a digital image, put it on paper and have it framed. Photography is not just snapshots in my mind. There are sometimes a lot of planning and color rendering in light room. Sometimes a distracting branch might have to be removed in photoshop. My goal is to process that image as how I saw it in the field. Enjoy my images. See you out there in the wilderness.” |
Windows to the Soul: Portraits Unveiled
February 1 - March 15, 2025
Entry deadline: January 18
Artist Reception: February 7
Windows to the Soul is an exhibit that focuses on the subject of portraits – a drawing, painting, photograph, sculpture, or any other representation of a person, in which the human face is the main theme. Must be 18 years of age and older. No images or work copied from copywritten material.
Specifications: Minimum size, excluding mat: 108 square inches (e.g., 9 x 12, 8 x 14, etc.). The maximum size not to exceed 48” x 48”.
Fee: The non-refundable jury fee is $25 for CMAAA members, $35 for non-members. Each fee allows you to submit up to two (2) entries.
Sales: Exhibited works will be considered for sale at the price indicated during the submission process to include the CMAAA commission of 25% for any artwork sold. Local sales taxes are added to all in-state sales, and they are the responsibility of the buyer.
Awards: The exhibit will be judged with awards presented for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention. Visitors to CMAAA will also be allowed to vote for their favorite art piece with the People’s Choice winner announced at the close of the exhibit.
Entry forms are available at CMAAA. The link for registration is below. You may also call 815-595-5810 or email us at [email protected] for more information. Images should be submitted via email at [email protected].
February 1 - March 15, 2025
Entry deadline: January 18
Artist Reception: February 7
Windows to the Soul is an exhibit that focuses on the subject of portraits – a drawing, painting, photograph, sculpture, or any other representation of a person, in which the human face is the main theme. Must be 18 years of age and older. No images or work copied from copywritten material.
Specifications: Minimum size, excluding mat: 108 square inches (e.g., 9 x 12, 8 x 14, etc.). The maximum size not to exceed 48” x 48”.
Fee: The non-refundable jury fee is $25 for CMAAA members, $35 for non-members. Each fee allows you to submit up to two (2) entries.
Sales: Exhibited works will be considered for sale at the price indicated during the submission process to include the CMAAA commission of 25% for any artwork sold. Local sales taxes are added to all in-state sales, and they are the responsibility of the buyer.
Awards: The exhibit will be judged with awards presented for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention. Visitors to CMAAA will also be allowed to vote for their favorite art piece with the People’s Choice winner announced at the close of the exhibit.
Entry forms are available at CMAAA. The link for registration is below. You may also call 815-595-5810 or email us at [email protected] for more information. Images should be submitted via email at [email protected].
Focus on Photography Art Exhibit
April 4 – May 14, 2025
Entry deadline: March 22
Artist Reception: April 11
The Coliseum Museum invites photographers working in all photographic mediums, digital, film, mixed and unique processes to participate. No theme or subject requirements. No AI images accepted. Must be 18 years of age and older.
Dimensions listed must be framed dimensions, measured to the OUTSIDE OF FRAME. The maximum size not to exceed 48” x 48”.
Fee: The non-refundable fee is $25 for CMAAA members, $35 for non-members. Each fee allows you to submit up to two (2) entries.
Sales: Exhibited works will be considered for sale at the price indicated during the submission process to include the CMAAA commission of 25% for any artwork sold. Works not for sale must be designated “NFS”.
Awards: The exhibit will be judged with awards presented at the reception. Visitors to CMAAA will also be allowed to vote for their favorite art piece with the People’s Choice winner announced at the close of the exhibit.
April 4 – May 14, 2025
Entry deadline: March 22
Artist Reception: April 11
The Coliseum Museum invites photographers working in all photographic mediums, digital, film, mixed and unique processes to participate. No theme or subject requirements. No AI images accepted. Must be 18 years of age and older.
Dimensions listed must be framed dimensions, measured to the OUTSIDE OF FRAME. The maximum size not to exceed 48” x 48”.
Fee: The non-refundable fee is $25 for CMAAA members, $35 for non-members. Each fee allows you to submit up to two (2) entries.
Sales: Exhibited works will be considered for sale at the price indicated during the submission process to include the CMAAA commission of 25% for any artwork sold. Works not for sale must be designated “NFS”.
Awards: The exhibit will be judged with awards presented at the reception. Visitors to CMAAA will also be allowed to vote for their favorite art piece with the People’s Choice winner announced at the close of the exhibit.
Around the Farm Art Exhibit
June 6 - July 12, 2025
Entry Deadline: May 17
Artist Reception: June 13
This art exhibit will celebrate farm life and farming and will highlight the importance of agriculture in our area. Art will be around the theme of farms, farming, farm machinery, harvest, farmland, agricultural heritage, farm animals and farm life. Artwork must be original from any art medium including painting, mixed medium, drawing, mosaic, fiber arts, writing, sculpture, photography, printmaking and more. Must be 18 years of age and older. No AI images accepted.
Dimensions listed must be framed dimensions, measured to the OUTSIDE OF FRAME. The maximum size not to exceed 48” x 48”.
Fee: The non-refundable fee is $25 for CMAAA members, $35 for non-members. Each fee allows you to submit up to two (2) entries.
Sales: Exhibited works will be considered for sale at the price indicated during the submission process to include the CMAAA commission of 25% for any artwork sold. Works not for sale must be designated “NFS”.
Awards: The exhibit will be judged with awards presented at the reception. Visitors to CMAAA will also be allowed to vote for their favorite art piece with the People’s Choice winner announced at the close of the exhibit.
June 6 - July 12, 2025
Entry Deadline: May 17
Artist Reception: June 13
This art exhibit will celebrate farm life and farming and will highlight the importance of agriculture in our area. Art will be around the theme of farms, farming, farm machinery, harvest, farmland, agricultural heritage, farm animals and farm life. Artwork must be original from any art medium including painting, mixed medium, drawing, mosaic, fiber arts, writing, sculpture, photography, printmaking and more. Must be 18 years of age and older. No AI images accepted.
Dimensions listed must be framed dimensions, measured to the OUTSIDE OF FRAME. The maximum size not to exceed 48” x 48”.
Fee: The non-refundable fee is $25 for CMAAA members, $35 for non-members. Each fee allows you to submit up to two (2) entries.
Sales: Exhibited works will be considered for sale at the price indicated during the submission process to include the CMAAA commission of 25% for any artwork sold. Works not for sale must be designated “NFS”.
Awards: The exhibit will be judged with awards presented at the reception. Visitors to CMAAA will also be allowed to vote for their favorite art piece with the People’s Choice winner announced at the close of the exhibit.