CONGRATULATIONS!   EAG member MARIE C. MOORE who has received a MERIT AWARD at the Paint IL Show for her pastel work entitled: RED BUDS ON THE HILL.  She joins EAG members Jan VonBokel, Sandra Lautrup and John Gabb who have also had work accepted and have placed.  Reception  is

John Gabb and Sandra Lautrup have both received Merit Awards at Pair Art Museum’s Paint IL Show. Jan Von Bokel has received an Honorable Mention as well.  Reception is Fri. May 17 at 5PM.

Summary of meetings, news, and upcoming events in the local area for artists and art enthusiasts. May Meeting – 2013 The meeting for May will be held at the Ron Diehl Center (same place as always) on may 14 at 7p.m.  There will be a short business meeting, election of officers

Here are the winners for the EAG Fine Art Show starting with the top awards: F.A.C.E. BEST of SHOW AWARD                Jan Kappes, Arcola IL    . . .        “Back Yard Flash Back #4″ OLTMAN PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD John B.Gabb, EAG V.P. WALTER CHA

Mary Haag is having an exhibit of her photos at the Paris Bicentennial Art Center & Museum, Paris IL. from June 21 through July 19, 2013.  The reception is June 21 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. The title of Mary’s exhibit is “Some of My Favorite Photos”.  Come and see

Here is some information that was sent to us by someone from Bonutti Clinic regarding the 2013 show. Drop off of new art and pick up of old is set for June 12th and June 13th by 5 pm.  Same entrance as years in the past.

Paper folding art, micro-macrame jewelry and wheel-thrown pottery is on display at Flourishes Gallery and Studios in downtown Shelbyville at 140 ½ E. Main. The show officially opens Friday, April 19 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to see this work by Maggie Gray

EAG’S 19th Annual Fine Art & Photography Show May 3 – May 11, 2013 W.S. Broom & Co., • 304 W. Jefferson Ave • Effingham, IL Entry Deadline: Entry & Fee are due, postmarked, no later than April 13 Delivery Date To Broom’s: Friday • May 2 from 10am to 2:00pm

The Effingham Artisan Fair turns Downtown Effingham into an art gallery for residents and visitors to enjoy on from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, April 27, 2013 as the arts are celebrated. Work from over 40 artists from across the region will be on display for purchase, including oil pai

1. ! STOP ! In at W.S.Broom, Effingham IL, to pick out RAFFLE project to decorate for EAG Fine Art Show. They have some great selections to choose from … Proceeds to benefit EAG Art Scholarships.   Delivery Date is:  May 3rd…10AM-2PM. 2. Entries for art show are arri