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2024 Art exhibition
Artists that have been participating in the Oak Street Art Fair have the opportunity to have a show at the Logan Gallery during the year. This time Meagan Majors, Nicki Rathert and Alex Heidbreder are presenting their work. We encourage our community to attend the event and enjoy their art.
All are cordially invited to enjoy a Bruch with Mary, to celebrate Mary Logan's birthday at Logan Museum.
John A Logan Breakfast, Mike Jones Memorial
January 6th, 2024
Logan/Jones Memorial Breakfast scheduled for January 6, 2024, from 8-11:00 at Murphysboro Middle School.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/899243461544705?ref=newsfeed
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/899243461544705?ref=newsfeed
Faye Café of Murphysboro invited Oak Street artists to have our work exhibit there.
Date: Sunday 10th, 2023 from 8 to 2 pm.
You will see works by Sue (jewelry), Cathy (leather), Madeline (illustration, fuse glass), Stephanie (stained glass), Darby (ceramics) and Luca (prints).
Date: Sunday 10th, 2023 from 8 to 2 pm.
You will see works by Sue (jewelry), Cathy (leather), Madeline (illustration, fuse glass), Stephanie (stained glass), Darby (ceramics) and Luca (prints).
Preview Holiday Sale Nov. 4th, 2023
(also on FB Oak Street Art)
Save the date: Holiday sale November 4th, 2023
Two locations at the historic district:
Logan Gallery and The Jones House Murphysboro, IL |
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Mural "Creativity"
On June 19th at 5:30 pm we unveiled the Mural called "Creativity". The mural, created and designed by Sue Gindlesparger. Located on 17th Street and Edith Street, Murphysboro, Illinois.
We express our appreciation to our sponsor, Revitalize 62966, the Logan Museum per Mike Jones director, Chris De Shazo, Mark and Sue Gindlesparger and Stephanie Dillard, Cathy Smidth, Darby Ortolano, Madeline Steimle, and Luca Cruzat, the last six members of the Oak Street Art collective. All were present to celebrate the completion of our gift to the community.
We express our appreciation to our sponsor, Revitalize 62966, the Logan Museum per Mike Jones director, Chris De Shazo, Mark and Sue Gindlesparger and Stephanie Dillard, Cathy Smidth, Darby Ortolano, Madeline Steimle, and Luca Cruzat, the last six members of the Oak Street Art collective. All were present to celebrate the completion of our gift to the community.
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The hidden side of Jackson County history Public invited - free admission
Forgetting and the Forgotten
A Thousand Years of Contested Histories in the Heartland
A presentation series by the author
Michael C. Batinski
Professor emeritus of history at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Attend one or all:
At the Depot: Restoring Carbondale’s Story
@Carbondale Public Library
register.CarbondalePublicLibrary.org/Batinski
Wednesday April 12, 2023 5:00-6:30 PM
405 W Main St Carbondale
In-person + online meeting
Jackson’s Civil War: Rediscovering Anew
@Gen. John A. Logan Museum
Thursday April 13, 2023 6:00-7:30 PM
1613 Edith St ,Murphysboro. Refreshments provided
Waiting for the Train: Carbondale’s Long Civil Rights Movement
@Eurma C. Hayes Community Center
Saturday April 15, 2023 4:00-6:00 PM
441 E Willow St, Carbondale. Refreshments provided
Co-sponsored by Carbondale Public Library, John A Logan Museum, Eurma Hayes Center, Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois, Race Unity Group of Carbondale, SI Quaker Meeting, more TBA For more information, visit www.SIQuaker.org
or contact Tom Hensold, 618-525-4578, [email protected]
Logan Gallery 1618 Edith St. Murphysboro, IL
April 29, 2023 save the date
April 29 for the next outdoor Oak Street Art Fair.
We are welcoming artists to jury with us to participate.
Send images to [email protected]
We are welcoming artists to jury with us to participate.
Send images to [email protected]
2022
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Grand Opening Logan Gallery
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November 12, 2022, Oak Street Art Collective inaugurated the Logan Gallery at 1618 Edith Street, Murphysboro, IL. The event was attended by the Murphysboro Mayor Mr. Will Stephens, and the Director of the Logan Museum, Mike Jones. The event was accompanied by a holiday sale, arts and crafts made by local artists. It took place at the Logan Gallery as well as at the main room of the Logan Museum, across the street.
We thank all participants as well as the public attending the sale.
We thank all participants as well as the public attending the sale.
Saturday , June 25 Oak Street Art collective and friends will have a pop-up sale from 10 am to 5 pm.
Location: 1618 Edith Street, Murphysboro (across from John A Logan Museum).
All are welcome. We hope to see you there.
Participants:
Stephanie Dillard (stain glass), Sue Gindlesparger (jewelry), Cathy Schmidt (leather), Randy Lange (knives, wooden bowls), Madeline Steimle (fused glass, illustration), Mike Williams (greeting cards), Monte Bremer (wood), Diane Bremer (ceramics), Luca Cruzat (prints).
2022 , APRIL 23rd OAK STREET ART FAIR.
Our annual event (rain or shine) will be an excellent way for the community to connect with regional artists and craft artists participating in this year's event. We cordially invite you to be part in this experience.
Live music makes the day enjoyable, too.
2021
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Almost Universal (linocut)
Luca Cruzat
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- November 6th, 2021. Art Sale by local artists on the Logan historic Arts District. From 10am to 5pm at 1618 Edith St. Murphysboro (across from General John A. Logan Museum)
- April 24, 2021. Our annual Oak Street Art Fair was celebrated with great success this year. Looking forward to the version of the fair in 2022. Thanks to all participant and public that attended.
2020
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2019
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- Sunday, July 21, 2019: Opening reception and artist talk at Hartley Art Gallery & Event Center by Rachel Malcolm Ensor.
- June 5 - 28, 2019: "Pollinators: Through the Artist's Eye" exhibit at CCA (Artspace 304) and the Civic Center Corridor Gallery in Carbondale, IL. Featuring work by Oak Street Art members Luca Cruzat, Ann Fischer, and Darby Ortolano. Co-sponsored by the Shawnee Sierra Club.
- Tuesday, June 11, 2019: Children's art activity led by Oak Street Art members Cathy Schmidt, Sue Gindlesparger, Shirley Krienert, and Luca Cruzat at the Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center.
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- January 24 - February 20, 2019: Oak Street Art member and printmaker Luca Cruzat's work "Vulnerable" will be on display as part of the Delta National Small Prints Exhibition in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Details here.
- January 12 - February 13, 2019: Work from Oak Street Art member and ceramic artist Darby Ortolano was selected for inclusion in the juried "Attention to Detail" exhibit at Art St. Louis. Details here.
- January 11 - February 23, 2019: Oak Street Art member and painter Rachel Malcolm Ensor's piece "American Quilt Series #2" will be on display at the St. Louis Artists' Guild, as part of the Ann Metzger National Biennial exhibit. Details here.
2018
- November 30, 2018: Oak Street Art members worked one-on-one with close to 200 children to make their own tree ornaments during the Murphysboro Hometown Christmas celebration!
Photo credit: Murphysboro Main Street.
- November 18, 2018: Shop 304 pop-up sale at Artspace 304 through Carbondale Community Arts. OSA members Sue Gindlesparger (metals, jewelry) and Darby Ortolano (ceramics), along with other local artists, will have items for sale.
- November 3, 2018: Oak St. Art joins The Women's Center at The Old Feed Store venue in Cobden, Illinois, for their fundraiser serving Union County survivors.
- October 21 through December 30, 2018: Shrode Photography Competition Exhibition at the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts (Regenhardt Gallery) in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Two pieces by OSA member Ann R. Fischer were accepted for the competition and are now on display. Breaking news: Ann's "Abstract, Colored Straws" won First Place.
- October 6, 2018: A Woman's Work is Never Done at the General John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro, Illinois. Come see OSA members Shirley Krienert (weaving, mixed media), Cathy Schmidt (leather), and Rachel Malcolm Ensor (painting, mixed media). Works by all 7 Oak Street Artists will be available for sale.
- August 24 through September 6, 2018: Labor and Art exhibit at the Varsity Center for the Arts in Carbondale, Illinois, including labor-themed pieces by local artists, including OSA member Ann R. Fischer.
- May 31 through June 29, 2018: Focal Point exhibit in the Civic Center Corridor Gallery, including photos by OSA members Ann R. Fischer and Darby Ortolano.
- Monday, May 28, 2018: Open studio with Oak Street Art printmaker Luca Cruzat on Memorial Day, 2-5 p.m.
- Monday, May 14, 2018: Selfie Station at the Murphysboro Family Vacation Night, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2018: Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail, including Oak Street Art ceramic artist Darby Ortolano
- Saturday, April 21, 2018: Oak Street Fine Arts Fair!
- Sunday, April 8, 2018: Shop 304 Spring Art Mart featuring Oak Street artists Sue Gindlesparger, Darby Ortolano, and Luca Cruzat
- March 1 to May 1, 2018: "Botanical" at the Hartley Gallery, featuring Oak Street artists Rachel Malcolm Ensor and Darby Ortolano
- Saturday, February 3, 2018: Shrode Fine Art & Craft Competition, featuring Oak Street artists Rachel Malcolm Ensor and Darby Ortolano
2017
- Sunday, November 19, 2017: Five Oak St. artists are showing their work at the curated Shop304 Showcase pop-up sale, along with 20 other area artists. Details here.
- September 23, 2017: Oak Street Fine Arts Fair. Short video from the 2016 fair, courtesy of WSIL-TV.
- July 5 - September 1, 2017: Five Oak Street artists are featured in the exhibit "Locality" at 304 Artspace in Carbondale. See our blog post for more info and images of our work on display.
- July-August, 2017: Printmaker Luca Cruzat is opening her studio for July and August on Fridays from 3 to 7pm. All are welcome!
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2016
- December, 2016: Several Oak St. artists took part in the Holiday Art Show and Sale at the John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro. Short news story about the sale, courtesy of WSIL-TV
- April, 2016: Oak Street Fine Arts Fair