​In May, the family of Suzanne Callighan gave a donation of art supplies to the Oak Street Art collective, which we will use when working with children. We really appreciate it.
 
Suzanne Callighan Wagner called Illinois home since 1978 after graduating from The International School in Geneva, Switzerland. She received a BA and MA from the University of Illinois. Her professional career was as a graphic designer, production manager for a printing company, and as a photographer. Suzanne had a talent for pottery-making, jewelry design, needlework and photography. Her love of botany led her to grow orchids and she enjoyed visiting botanical gardens.
Suzanne's family will miss her sense of humor, spirit and kindness.
 
"Art is too important not to share"
 

Luca Cruzat is participating at the annual July Small Works Exhibition at Sager Braudis Gallery (1025 E. Walnut St). Represented artists bring original works 8x8x8 or smaller and $500 and under for this annual exhibit.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11 – 6. You can still book your visit in advance, if you prefer.
​https://sagerbraudisgallery.com/2021-small-works-exhibit

Cathy Schmidt created a guitar strap from Asian carp skin for a cigar box guitar made by Alan Dillard.  The guitar and strap will be featured in an exhibit "Strings and Things: A Handcrafted Experience" at the Elkhorn Valley Museum, Norfolk, Nebraska beginning June 5, 2021.  Congratulations Cathy on this unique work of art!

Luca’s collagraph titled “Dead End” and Sue’s breastplate/necklace titled “Don’t invade my garden, don’t steal my soul” have been chosen from over 140 works of art to participate in an exhibition at the Shrode Art Center, Regenhardt Gallery, at the Cedarhurst Museum, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The exhibit runs from February 28th through May 2nd. Go check out their wonderful work. Congratulations Sue and Luca!

The Karin Weber Gallery, Hong Kong, is presenting a virtual art show that will showcase Luca Cruzat.  The exhibit "From Plates to Prints--Solo Exhibition by Luca Cruzat" will be on display from January 15 through 31, 2021.  
Take a moment to explore her beautiful work at https//www.arts.net/show/karin-weber-gallery-from-plates-to-prints-solo-exhibition-by-luca-cruzat?sort=partner_show_position

The exhibition is juried by Charlotte Dutoit, founder of Justkids Global Creative House, and will be held at Bradbury Museum of Art (BAM) (Arkansas State University) from January 21 to February 17, 2021.
https://bradburyartmuseum.org/2021-delta-national-small-prints
Purchase Award. Permanent collection. Arkansas State University