12 events found.
Art on the Square Demos
Art on the SquareStop by the GEAG booth at Art on the Square in Belleville to see various members demonstrate!
Art on the Square Demos
Art on the SquareStop by the GEAG booth at Art on the Square in Belleville to see various members demonstrate!
Art on the Square Demos
Art on the SquareStop by the GEAG booth at Art on the Square in Belleville to see various members demonstrate!
June Member Meeting: Silent Auction
SWIC PSOP Church St, Belleville, United StatesTime to clean out your studio! Bring your unwanted art supplies, frames, paintings, or other art related stuff for the GEAG annual fundraiser!
July Member Meeting: Suzanne Oberholtzer
SWIC PSOP Church St, Belleville, United States
Sketch & Socialize
Arts & Festival BuildingBring your sketchbook or other work in progress to the Arts & Festival building and enjoy socializing with other GEAG members.
Words for the Work: a workshop on naming your art with intention
Arts & Festival BuildingA hands-on workshop for artists who want to get better at naming their art - whether to deepen the meaning, connect with the viewers or finally retire "untitled" titles. We will explore strategies, examples and creative prompts to find the right word for the works you've created. Supplies needed: notebook/paper, pen/pencil, and 4-5 photographs of […]
Sketch & Socialize with Jay and Betty
Arts & Festival BuildingWe'll open the Arts & Festivals Building at 5 pm for an evening of relaxation, sketching, painting, or any other art-related activity you'd like to bring and enjoy. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring Your Own Beverages. If alcohol is allowed, we'll announce it later. Each artist must provide their art supplies. A couple of […]
Photography Talk
Arts & Festival Buildingwith David Carriel and Brian Grapperhaus A discussion on digital photography for those who want to progress past simply taking snapshots. We will discuss a wide variety of topics, including basic equipment, common shooting modes and how to select which to use. How to find good light conditions, different methods of isolating your subject and […]
Collaborate with Van Gogh
Workshop Leader: Suzy Kunz Dates: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm (lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm) Location: Belleville Arts & Festivals Building, 30 Public Square, Belleville, IL Cost: Free! (but registration required. Register HERE) Workshop limited to 12 artists. GEAG members only. Objective: Have fun and learn from fellow GEAG members. Process: We will […]
Bead Soup Bracelet Workshop
Arts & Festival BuildingWe will make a wrap around bracelet using memory wire and random glass beads from a dish in the middle of the table. The bracelets can be worn or hung up as sun catchers, rear view mirror decor, or whatever other creative use you can think of. This is a fun and simple way to […]