The Coliseum Museum in Oregon, Illinois, is hosting its second annual Around the Farm Art Exhibit, which features the work of 35 artists from northern Illinois.
The exhibit runs from June 6 to July 18, according to a community announcement. It showcases 65 pieces that celebrate the region’s agricultural heritage.
The collection includes works in acrylic, mixed media, pastel, photography, oil and watercolor. Among the artists featured are Jean Apgar, David Bingman, Alice Blue, Dan Bowman, Jill Browne, Janet Cederlund, Bob Cholke, Dick Cholke, Janice Conkrite, Perry Eden and Connie Fry.
Judge has 29 years experience
The exhibit will be judged by Debra Cleary of Dixon. Cleary has a Bachelor of Science in art education from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Art in art education from Eastern Illinois University. She has been an art educator in the Amboy school district for the past 29 years and has taught artists from age 5 to adults, according to the announcement…