The Galena Center for the Arts hosts high-quality exhibits, diverse programming, hands-on workshops and a variety of performances. Below is a selection of past happenings at the Galena Center for the Arts.
The Best Holiday of All Dec 14 & 15, 2024
Ring of Kerry Dec 8, 2024
Treasured GiftsDec 9 & 14 2024
John Erickson TrioNov 29, 2024
Ruth Wyand Nov 21, 2024
Scenes of the Season Exhibit Nov 17-Dec 29, 2024
Lost MemoriesTable ReadingNov 14, 2024
Drawing TechniquesOct & Nov 2024
Art That Stands Out in Its Field Oct 1-31, 2024
Meet Dotty Prince Oct 26, 2024
Desiree Irwinand Lenny Wayne Oct 24, 2024
Embrace theExperience Gala Oct 17, 2024
Lost MemoriesAuditions Oct 9, 2024
Make a Scarecrow! Sept 28, 2024
Slice of LifeExhibitAug-Sept 2024
Indoor Cemetery Walk Performance Sept 20, 2024
Lexi Healey and Holy Crowe Songwriters Showcase Sept 19, 2024
Poetry Open Mic Sept 17, 2024
An Afternoon with the Maestro Sept 8, 2024
The Best Holiday of All Auditions Sept 7 & 8, 2024
Of Insects and InterconnectionPresentation & Book SigningAug 29, 2024
A Visit from Will DilgSteven MarkingAug 23, 2024
PsychPlayAug 9-11, 16-18, 2024
Songwriters ShowcaseAug 15
Colm KeeganIrish ConcertJuly 30, 2024
Planted: TreesExhibit
Intermediate Watercolor ClassAug 10 & 11, 2024
Owl Wood BurningJuly 27, 2024
Youth Theater CampsJuly 2024
Megan BeeSongwriters ShowcaseJuly 18, 2024
Martin KoopSongwriters ShowcaseJun 20, 2024
ChalkFestJun 15, 2024
Lettice and LovageTable ReadingJun 4 & 5, 2024
Heitzman and HiattExhibit
Golf Outing FundraiserMay 30, 2024
Ralph HepolaJazz Concert May 24, 2024
SongwritersShowcase May 16, 2024
Lady Windermere's FanRadio Play May 2-5, 2024
Evelyn DiasTunes & Tales April 21, 2024
Relief Carving andPrintmaking WorkshopApr 20, 2024
April SongwritersShowcase April 18, 2024
Galena's PoetLaureate CeremonyApril 17, 2024
The Forest StoneChildrens Theatre April 13-14, 2024
Wolf Wood BurningApr 13, 2024
Modern Troubadours April 6, 2024
Broad IdeasSpoken Word ClosingMar 27, 2024
Broad IdeasSongwriters Showcase March 21, 2024
Broad Ideas CommUNITY Drum Circle March 19, 2024
Quilters March 8-10 and 14-17, 2024
Broad Ideas Opening NightMar 1, 2024
Will-O'-the-Wisp February 16-18and 23-25, 2024
Galena RootsExhibitJan 19-Feb 25, 2024
The Old Lady Shows her Medals February 3 and 4, 2024
Carry the TorchSeminar and ExhibitJan 27 & 28, 2024
The Forest Stone Auditions January 27 and 28, 2024
Glow CrazyExhibitJan 5-28, 2024
Bird Wood CarvingJan 20, 2024
Songwriters Showcase January 18, 2024
Wonder of WinterExhibitNov 26, 2023-Jan 7, 2024
Owl Wood BurningJan 6, 2024
Catch the Trainin GalenaNov 24-Dec 17, 2023
Tuba Christmas Dec 10, 2023
John Erickson TrioNov 30 & Dec 1, 2023
Duo CantoNov 12, 2023
WreathmakingDecember 5, 2023
Art that Stands Out in its Field Oct 1-31, 2023
Julien Chamber Choir ConcertOct 30, 2023
Embrace the Experience Gala Oct 19, 2023
Opposing Forces ExhibitJul 28-Sep 24, 2023
Lenny Wayne and LVNMUZIQSept 21, 2023
Shades of Blue WorkshopSept 8-9, 2023
Space Scapes Felting ClassCANCELED
Red Table Reading Aug 24, 2023
Jim Burnham and Rich MatzTable ReadingAug 10, 2023
Teen & Youth Acting CampsSummer 2023
Golf Outing FundraiserAug 3, 2023
Tactile ExhibitJun 2-Jul 23, 2023
Feast of Muttonand Calvin CooheyJuly 20, 2023
Gender in the Art WorldJuly 17, 2023
Stockton High SchoolYouth ExhibitJun 2-30, 2023
ChalkFestJun 24, 2023
ChalkFest WorkshopJun 23, 2023
Fete de la MusiqueJun 15, 2023
Capturing GalenaWorkshopJun 9-10, 2023
Tom Cunningham RetrospectiveMar 31-May 28
Eclectic Mix ExhibitMar 31-May 28
How Matting and Framing Enhances Your Art Workshop May 9, 11, & 23, 2023
Kort andCornwellMay 18, 2023
Beginning WatercolorClass May 16-17, 2023
River Glen & BandAlbum Release Tour May 3, 2023
The Art of MusicApr 5-30
DraculaA Comedy of TerrorsApr 27-30, 2023
How to PriceYour ArtApr 26, 2023
The League of WomenVoters of Jo Daviess CountyApr 22, 2023
TBurns andThe ParrishesApr 20, 2023
British CoronationRituals & PageantryApr 16, 2023
Broad IdeasMar 2023
Broad IdeasSpoken Word ClosingMar 25, 2023
Broad IdeasSongwriters ShowcaseMar 16, 2023
Broad IdeasTeen StorytellingMar 11, 2023
Broad IdeasBingoMar 8, 2023
New Year, New Art ExhibitJan 27-Feb 28
Color It Neutral ExhibitJan 27-Feb 28
Collective Memory ExhibitJan 27-Feb 28
Marcus DeJesus Recital PreviewFeb 26, 2023
Galena Schools Spring Solo and Ensemble PerformanceFeb 23, 2023
Audio DescriptionFeb 19, 2023
Kort and Cornwell Songwriters ShowcaseFeb 16, 2023
2 Across PlayFeb 9-12
GHS Speech ShowcaseFeb 3, 2023
Walking the CaminoJan 29, 2023
Galena LitFestJan 21, 2023
Building Bridges ExhibitOct-Dec 2022
Ladies Must SwingDec 4, 2022
Artists SundayNov 27, 2022
A Peak Into NatureNov-Dec 2022
Sophia Landis and Bruce TessmerSongwriters ShowcaseNov 17, 2022
Vices and VirtuesJulien Chamber ChoirNov 14, 2022
Open MicNov 8, 2022
Art that Stands Out in Its FieldMid-Sept-Oct 2022
Jon TroastOct 20, 2022
BaskervilleOct 13-16, 2022
Golf Outing FundraiserSep 29, 2022
Summer ReflectionsAug 5-Sep 25
John Erickson TrioSep 16 & 17, 2022
Pearl Olson and Lenny WayneSep 15, 2022
Garden PartyAug 21, 2022
Bruce MoonAug 18, 2022
Capturing Galena WorkshopAug 12-13, 2022SOLD OUT
Hello: My Name Is...Aug 3, 2022
Emergence ExhibitJun 3-Jul 31, 2022
Teen & Youth Acting CampJul 25-29, 2022
The Guthries &Chad Aaron Olson, Jr.Jul 21, 2022
Ginny Luke ConcertJul 17, 2022
Figure DrawingPostponed
Fevre River VoicesPostponed
Summit Street SingersPostponed
Artcade ExhibitMay 10-Jun 30, 2022
The Jimmys Blues BandJun 18, 2022
Fete de la MusiqueJun 16, 2022
The Juliani EnsembleJun 5, 2022
And Miss Reardon Drinks A LittleMay 28, 2022
Jacquie Miller and Robyn & TedMay 19, 2022
Romance in DMay 11, 2022
Around the World in 80 DaysApr 21-May 1, 2022
Songwriters ShowcaseBrion BowmanApr 14, 2022
Broad IdeasMarch 4-22, 2022
Jim PostOct 28, 2021
Art that Stands Out in Its FieldMid-Sept-Oct 2021
Ben DuneganSept 16, 2021
Garden PartyAug 1, 2021
Youth Theater CampJul 26-30, 2021
Arts Alliance IllinoisProject VaccinateWeek of Jul 18, 2021
Boots and BibsOutdoor ConcertJul 15, 2021
all around...a few of nature's colorsVirtual Exhibit
Fete de la MusiqueJun 20, 2021
Songwriters CelebrateJun 2, 2021
Regional Artists Gallery
Poetry Open MicVirtual EventApr 29, 2021
The Amazing City of GalenaSongwriters ShowcaseApr 15, 2021
Broad IdeasVirtual Exhibit
Broad IdeasGuided MeditationMar 23, 2021
Broad IdeasSongbirds of a FeatherMar 18, 2021
Broad IdeasBe Your Own Broad (BYOB)Mar 8, 2021
New DigsTable Reading
Broad IdeasBroad IntentionsMar 1, 2021
COVID-19 Galena,The Story in Song
The ReGiftersTable ReadingDec 22-Jan 4
Art that Stands Outin its FieldOct 2020
Call forScarecrow Art
Eclectic MixMar 13-May 2, 2020
Around the World in 80 DaysPostponed
Spoken Word ClosingPostponed
Broad Stretch YogaPostponed
Broad Ideas Songwriters ShowcasePostponed
Broad IdeasPostponed
Love, Loss, and What I WorePostponed
My GirlsJan 10-Mar 29, 2020
Artistic DiversityJan 10-Mar 7, 2020
Broad StrokesMar 6, 2020
Broad IdeasOpening NightFeb 29, 2020
Fresh InsightsFeb 22, 2020
Conrad MercedFeb 20, 2020
JazzQFeb 16, 2020
Volunteer TeaFeb 13, 2020
I Hate HamletFeb 11, 2020
Yoga with MarionTuesdays
Agnes of GodJan 21, 2020
Piano DuetsJan 19, 2020
Chad ElliottJan 16, 2020
The Art of Paul ChaseNov 1, 2019-Jan 4, 2020
Holiday GatheringDec 17, 2019
Catch the Trainin GalenaNov 29-Dec 15, 2019
The Trial ofEbenezer ScroogeNov 14-17, 2019
Art that Stands Outin its FieldMid-Sept to Oct 2019
Fashionable ArtSept 13-Oct 26, 2019
HeisenbergOct 22, 2019
RememberingOld GalenaOct 19, 2019
Don Greenwood& FriendsOct 17, 2019
Caroline Herschel &the Queen of NightOct 8, 2019
Bluegrass ConcertSept 26, 2019
YomassageWednesdays
Small Art-Big ImpactSept 21, 2019
Dr. BibfeldtEncounters GodSept 20, 2019
Eric LugoschSept 19, 2019
Outta the ParkJul 12-Sept 7, 2019
In The ParkAug 17, 2019
Bobby Bradford &Marywood KateAug 15, 2019
Megan GlossJul 28, 2019
Martin KoopJul 18, 2019
Artists Supply ResaleJul 7-9, 2019
Art in BloomMay 10-Jul 6, 2019
J. Eric AndersonApr 4-Jun 30, 2019
Bob Dylan in Dubuque PresentationJun 27, 2019
Mom's GiftJun 25, 2019
Fête de la MusiqueJun 20, 2019
ChalkFestJun 15, 2019
Chalk Art WorkshopJun 8, 2019
The Substance of FireMay 28, 2019
Take Care of My SoulMay 16, 2019
The Cocktail HourMay 14, 2019
Painting & DrawingWorkshopMay 4, 2019
The Art of PortraitureMar 8-May 4, 2019
Ex Libris Writers ofGalena Book LaunchMay 3, 2019
Catherine & Ted ParrishApr 18, 2019
God's FavoriteApr 9, 2019
Julien Chamber ChoirApr 8, 2019
Under the SeaMar 2019
Spoken WordClosing EventMar 31, 2019
A Night ofWomen in SongMar 21, 2019
The Lion in WinterMar 16, 2019
Silent SkyMar 12, 2019
Northern NeighborsJan 25-Mar 2, 2019
Al MillerBeginning Dec 1, 2018
Frankie Joe WilldermanFeb 21, 2019
An Evening withArt CullenFeb 15, 2019
The Substance of FireFeb 12, 2019
Marcus DeJesusFeb 10, 2019
Hearts for the ArtsFeb 2, 2019
Jim Post & Scott GuthrieJan 17, 2019
Art of theNative PeoplesOct 2018-Jan 2019
Nature WritingJan 12, 2019
GreetingsDec 11, 2018
The Unexpected ManNov 20, 2018
Native Arts presentation Nov 16, 2018
Sonofmel andthe SlidemanNov 15, 2018
Yes Virginia,There is a Santa ClausNov 8-11, 2018
Falling BackPoetry ReadingOct 21, 2018
RuthAnn LillstromOct 18, 2018
Kim Sigafus McIverOct 17, 2018
Old LovePoetry ReadingOct 9, 2018
Portraits: Beth BirdAug 11-Oct 7, 2018
Mindful Yoga with KateWednesdays
Embroidery CircleWednesdays
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