The newsletter should include the entry form for this years art competition.  It can also be printed from this site.  Please make sure all your art networks receive a copy. Speaking of competitions…. our hard working member, Barb Brummer jumped on the opportunity to enter the

(Email Notification letter) ONE STATE TOGETHER IN THE ARTS Greetings! Illinois’ seventh biennial One State Together in the Arts conference is just around the corner! We are very pleased to announce the next statewide arts conferencewill be held in Bloomington-Normal on May 23-

The 2011 Spring Bloom Arts Festival Saturday, March 19th, 10-5pm at the Boomington Sale Barn Great Artist!  Live Music Saturday, March 19, 2011 10am – 5pm at the Bloomington Sale Barn Admission is $5, children 12 & under are free. This indoor fine art festival is held annua

NAME   “TITLE”   MEDIUM PRE K First Brice Cole “untitled” tempra Second Maggie Moeller ” Apple Tree” aqua colors Third Sam Robison ” Horse” crayon HM Vincent Vogel “Tractor on Fire” watercolor HM Kendrick Nantes ” Ra

Cedarhurst has announced there line up of art classes for spring 2011.  They have sent this information for the Effingham Art Guild Arists. Classes Include: Stained Glass, Knitting, Crochet, Wire Jewelry, Henna Painting, Battenburg Lace, Leather Carving, Oil Painting, Basketry, Ceram

On Tuesday, February 8, 2011 the regular meeting of the EAG was held at Hendelmeyer Park Building. Thanks to the very brave 18 people who attended!  The weather was super cold…the parking lot was super icy….the program was just super!!! Sharon Bradham, executive director

An Adult Show Meeting will be held on February 7th at 1:00 pm at Joe Sippers Cafe in Effingham.  Attendees will discuss the dates of the art show at that time.  Last year was a great turnout! Members are considering having the show in late April to coincide with the Artisan Fair. 

Shelby County Art Show news has arrived Entries due March 25th.  Send entries to Shelby County Extension Office, 1125 West North 2nd St, Shelbyville, IL 62565 Deliver April 8th 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm to the 4H Center Critique April 9th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Pickup April 10 at 5:00 Call

Condolences to our immediate past president Dixie Petticrew on the recent death of her mother, Helen Crawford. A memorial service was held last Saturday, January 22, in Sullivan with burial at a later date in Tolono.
 Dixie’s mother was 93.

Childrens Show Art is to be delivered February 11 from 3-5pm. Any help in hanging the artwork would be appreciated. Judging will be later in the evening of February 11th. The Show Location: The Village Square Mall (near Bath and Body) Show Hours Are: Saturday 12 February…10am to 7pm