Aurora Studio 54 on Stolp
Two-year old Majesty, wearing bell-bottom pants, shows her dance moves as one of many winners of the 70s outfit contest in downtown Aurora Thursday, July 13 at the monthly Studio 54 celebration.
Aurora Historical Society adds series of talks on art
The Aurora Historical Society is adding a series of five talks by Aurora-area art experts to the Spring exhibit on display at the Pierce Art and History Center at 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora. Entitled Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford, the show features more than 30 watercolors by...
Ruth VanSickle Ford paintings March 3-May 13, at Aurora Historical Society’s Pierce Art and History Center
"Uncasville, Connecticut," a watercolor by famed Aurora artist Ruth VanSickle Ford, will be among Ruth VanSickle Ford works showcased in "Aurora's Own Ruth Ford," an exhibit March 3-May 13, at Aurora Historical Society's Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora.
Artwork using A.I.
Aurora resident Jim Schweizer demonstrates at the First Fridays event in Aurora, November 4, how he created artwork with a program named Stable Diffusion which uses artificial intelligence (A.I.).
Aurora Navy League Council 247 meeting, Aurora public art
Col. (Ret.) Rick Todas, left, presents an appreciation certificate to Jenn Byrne, City of Aurora public art director, after her presentation.
Public art topic at Aurora Navy League
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, April 19. The meeting will be held in the private dining room at the rear (north side) of: Riverview Diner, IL-25 at Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at approximately...
Alive Aurora is co-sponsoring a free art event with VizoArts in downtown Aurora on October 1
“Art Comes Alive: A Teen Art Exhibition” was created by us to celebrate and display the creativity of local youth. All artwork will be submitted by local teen artists and will be put on display at Gallery 1904, 1 E. Benton St. Aurora, IL 60505 for the community to appreciate...
First Fridays filled with art, music
First Fridays will feature more than two dozen venues open with art, music, and more features Friday. Several locations will include decorated storefronts celebrating the return of Paramount Theatre with its current production of “Kinky Boots.” September 3, Roots Aurora is back with family-friendly activities from 5 p.m. to 7...
Focus on Earth Day includes artwork
Earth Day, April 22, is almost here. Sustainable Aurora, the Mayor’s Advisory Board on sustainability and the environment, announces a call to our artist community for a story-telling video which will celebrate the Earth and our talented artists all at the same time. We invite all artists to submit artwork...
Josh Schultz to start on ‘Aurora’ mural
Aurora soon will have a new, welcoming mural along Galena Boulevard just west of Lake Street. Artist and muralist Josh Schultz was given the green light by both Aurora’s City Council and Aurora Downtown’s Board of Directors to begin work on a mural that has been in the works since...
Aurora Art League host to art exhibit on Facebook
Each year, the Aurora Art League (AAL) is host to an art exhibit which showcases dozens of paintings and other works of art created by Aurora’s finest artists. With the pandemic, many of the show’s loyal attendees are wondering if and how AAL will be to able host the exhibit...
Student athlete turned to art
Caden Carnes, 14, of Lisle, shows recent paintings he made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
