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Abstract Acrylic Painting with Karen Noble [Rootabaga Jazz Theme]
May
10
10:30 AM10:30
Adult Classes / Workshops, Education, Painting, Music

Abstract Acrylic Painting with Karen Noble [Rootabaga Jazz Theme]

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Join Karen Noble and Paint the Sound of the Rootabaga Jazz Festival!

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Karen will guide participants on a journey of jazz! Using the Rootabaga Jazz Festival as inspiration for this class, compose your own acrylic abstract painting! Basic guidance will be provided, as Karen paints her own abstract version live during the class. All experience levels encouraged, all materials provided.

$25 per person

*Note: class fee includes canvas and frame

Check out the KNOX ROOTABAGA JAZZ FESTIVAL schedule:

Tue, May 6: The Mar Vilaseca Quartet School Tour Group | United HS — 7pm — FREE and open to the public

Wed, May 7: Area High School Big Bands, Cherry St. Combo, and guest Mar Vilaseca | Galesburg Community Arts Center — 6-10pm — $3, FREE for Knox Students (w/ ID)

Thu, May 8: Faculty & Friends Combo with guest Mar Vilaseca | Galesburg Community Arts Center — 7-10pm — $5, FREE for Knox Students (w/ ID)

Fri, May 9: Galesburg High School Big Bands 6-7pm — Juan Pastor's Chichano 7-8pm & 9-10pm — Knox Alumni Big Band 8-9pm | Galesburg Community Arts Center — $10, FREE for Knox Students (w/ ID)

Sat, May, 10: Rootabaga Kids: Juan Pastor's Chichano | Galesburg Public Library — 10am — FREE and open to the public

Sat, May 10: DC & the Love featuring Greg Ward and Mar Vilaseca + KJE | Orpheum Theatre — 7pm — FREE (thanks to NAEIR)


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Larry Jon Davis Retrospective (Opening Reception)
Apr
18
5:00 PM17:00
Exhibitions, Community Event, FREE, Painting, Drawing

Larry Jon Davis Retrospective (Opening Reception)

Join us for the opening reception of Larry Jon Davis' Retrospective Exhibition at the Galesburg Community Arts Center on Friday, April 18 from 5-7pm!

Celebrate a lifetime of artwork and stylistic evolution, spanning both the 1st floor and 2nd floor galleries. This exhibition will feature a range of representative paintings, prints, and drawings by Larry from throughout his creative and professional career, and will remain on view through May 31, 2025.

Larry will make comments about the work around 5:30pm, to be followed by a dedication of the Larry Jon & Jacquelyn Harvey Davis Printmaking Studio on our 3rd floor.

Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.

We hope to see you there!

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Geometric Watercolor with Raphael Iaccarino
Mar
29
10:00 AM10:00
Adult Classes / Workshops, Drawing, Education, Painting

Geometric Watercolor with Raphael Iaccarino

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Da Vinci Series: Geometric Watercolor with Raphael Iaccarino

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As part of our Da Vinci Series, internationally recognized artist Raphael Iaccarino will guide participants through the basics of watercolor, focusing on geometric composition. Learn techniques, ask questions, and have fun!

Suitable for beginners or those seeking to build their skills. All materials provided. $25 per person.

The GCAC Da Vinci​ series is in partnership with the Galesburg Community Chorus. Check out their show, The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci on Saturday, April 5th at 7:30pm at the Orpheum Theatre!

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