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Art becoming vital part of communities

BATAVIA – Oil painter Greta Bell likes welcoming visitors as she works inside her studio at Water Street Studios in downtown Batavia. ... Full story

Darkrooms have a place in digital world, photography instructors say

Every semester, Elgin Community College assistant professor Travis Linville asks his photography students how many have used film. ... Full story

Lawsuit: St. Charles art dealer lost $103,000 French lithograph

A St. Charles art dealer is being sued by an insurance company, which argues the dealer lost or discarded an original lithograph of "Artistide Bruant Dans Son Cabaret, 1893" similar to the image shown above. ... Full story

Elgin set to OK funds for arts organizations

After hearing Wednesday night from representatives of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra about its financial situation and what it may want from the city, council members are set to move along awarding $66,242 to 13 other arts organizations in town. ... Full story

Downtown Elgin block is becoming a destination for collectors of vintage things

Lisa Madrid used to love antiques. ... Full story

Batavia photographer looks for memories of Hotel Geneva

Batavia photographer Brian DeWolf is looking for stories about Hotel Geneva for a book he wants to write. ... Full story

St. Charles’ spring art show deadline Jan. 15

The St. Charles Fine Art Show artist application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 15. ... Full story

Chicago painter Keelan McMorrow was given an honorable mention for his piece entitled, "Mono." (Provided photo)

Water Street Studios to host 2013 Winter Show on Jan. 18

Water Street Studios will showcase its 2013 Winter Show at 6 p.m. Jan. 18. ... Full story

There will also be an artist’s reception (open to the public) from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the school.

Marmion to host Binh Pho art exhibit

AURORA – The critically acclaimed artist Binh Pho is having an exhibition beginning Saturday in the Dr. Scholl Exhibit Mezzanine at Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. The exhibition will run through Dec. 10 at the gallery, which is open to the public. The Gallery’s hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days. ... Full story

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