The Urban Art Retreat | and Sisters’ Place

The gallery here at URBAN ART RETREAT is called Liz Long Gallery. The current show- Urban Art Across U.S.A. includes artists from the east and west coasts, from North and South of Illinois. No Illinois artists are included in this one! The art show opened with a reception on April 12, 2008. The media included computer generated art, paintings, mixed media, and more.
A diverse crowd of people attended- men, women, children, old & young, artists, writers, art lovers, and supportive friends of UAR were here!
In addition to a wonderful reception with chocolate and strawberries, chips & dips, punch and coffee, etc…..there were prizes for attending, art-making for the children, and music by local musician- Elisabeth Blair. Her folksy music reminds one of Laura Nyro. It was very pure and moving. Her CD will be out this year!
The people who attended had plenty of opportunities to talk to each other, share a smile, and show their support for emerging artists. the show will be on display through May 24, 2008. Anyone who would like to see the show is welcome to visit on a Saturday between 11-4 p.m. If this doesn’t work for you, try calling 773-542-9126 and leave a message suggesting a day and time to come see the show that is good for you.