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Brandon Smith Features Art at Jasper Exhibit

Tuesday, January 30 by Nicole Behnke

Jasper Community Arts will feature the work of Carmi native sculptor Brandon Smith for February, March, and April 2024 at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center.Smith has been a coal miner for over 20 years and has been sharpening his art skills for just as long.... Read More.

Rend Lake Art and Wine Festival This Weekend

Wednesday, September 27 by WROY-WRUL News

Wine lovers are reminded it’s time for the annual Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake.The annual event will be held this Saturday and Sunday, (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1) and will feature 11 different Southern Illinois Wineries that will offer their “vino” for... Read More.

Carmi Student Wins Congressional Art Competition

Tuesday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi White County student has won the annual Congressional Art Competition. Gage Atteberry’s piece entitled, “The Weight of Faith” depicts Atteberry’s grandmother’s hands held together in prayer. In her hands, Atteberry included a rosary he says she used every night. Congresswoman Mary Miller... Read More.

Congresswoman Miller Announces the Annual Congressional Art Competition

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) announced the annual Congressional Art Competition.The Congresswoman invites high school students in Illinois' 15th Congressional District to participate in a nation-wide high school arts competition.The Artistic Discovery Contest is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is an... Read More.

Local Student’s Stoneware Art Chosen for Shrode Exhibit

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 11, 2021) – Trenton Johnson, Norris City native, had one of his works of art selected to be in the Shrode Fine Art and Craft Competition and Exhibition at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.This annual exhibit is open... Read More.

VISITING ARTIST ADALINE LEWIS TUCKER TO DEMONSTRATE ALGINATE DENTAL ART AT NEXT CULTURAL EVENT

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Regional artist Adaline Lewis Tucker will be the next featured subject for the Rend Lake College Cultural Calendar of Events virtual meet and greet on Friday at noon.Tucker will be conducting an alginate casting demonstration during the virtual event, which will be held over... Read More.

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Lincoln Presidential Library Joins with State Board of Education for Art Contest

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois children can showcase their artistic talents and consider the importance of art in our lives, thanks to a statewide art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education.The theme of the contest... Read More.

EDWARDS COUNTY PAINT-OUT ART SHOW AND SALE

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 2020 Edwards County Paint Out Has Gone Virtual, but Paintings Will Still be Available for Sale The Edwards County “Paint Out” has gone Virtual for 2020! However, paintings from some of the top Plein Air artists in the country will be available for viewing... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts “New Beginnings” Virtual Art Show Results Announced

Wednesday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts is proud to announce the winners of their Virtual Art Show held in April. Many great submissions came in from our community and schools which made choosing the winners very difficult. To see all the artwork submitted, visit the... Read More.

Construction begins on Hise Art Museum at SIC

Friday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College broke ground Tuesday, May 29 on the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art. Pictured are (l-r): Lisa Hite, SIC executive dean of administrative services; Ed Fitzgerald, SIC director of environmental services; Sara DeNeal, SIC art instructor and museum curator,... Read More.