Oct
20
5:30 PM17:30

Boys & Girls Club of Joliet | Art Movement Mural Reveal Party

The Boys & Girls Club of Joliet and The Art Movement Inc. are proud to announce the completion of a collaborative art installation at the Club’s main facility at 226 E Clinton St, Joliet, IL.

The 25' x 60' mural has been 3 years in the making and is a joint effort of community youth, the City of Joliet, and local artists. Funding for the project was provided by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant, which supports development activities that build stronger and more vibrant communities.

Please join us at the public unveiling celebration on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Free refreshments, beer, and wine will be available while supplies last. Free parking is available at the Joliet Central High School south lots (running along Eastern ave).

Doors at 5:30, unveiling at 5:45, mingle until 7pm. Speakers TBA

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Jul
28
6:00 PM18:00

Summer of Stone and Steel Public Sculpture Exhibition and Raffle

The Art Movement is proud to present The Summer of Stone & Steel Sculpture Exhibit raffle and unveiling! We are excited for our 2nd annual event and are thrilled to showcase local artists Angelica Aguilar, Kelly Bartels, Erick “ROHO” Garcia, Brittanie Rousseau, and a two-person team of Alicia Diamond and Sarah Potter.

Please join us on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 at Juliet’s Tavern, 205 N. Chicago St., Joliet IL.

Doors open at 6:00pm and hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will begin at 6:30pm with the program to start promptly at 6:45pm. Admission is free. Guests will be invited to enter a raffle to win one of the five sculptures.

Special thanks to the City of Joliet Arts Commission, the Joliet Township government, and the City Center Partnership for their generous support as sponsors!

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Jul
28
5:00 PM17:00

Strange & Unusual Pre-Party for Summer of Stone & Steel

The Strange & Unusual Gallery will open its doors for an exclusive pre-party event to celebrate our Summer of Stone & Steel sculpture program!

This is your chance to greet our featured sculpture artists and get an exclusive look at Joliet's premier art gallery before the Summer of Stone & Steel sculpture unveiling begins.

Please join us on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 at The Strange & Unusual Gallery, 34 W. Clinton St., Joliet IL.

The Pre-Party begins at 5:00 pm with access to the gallery, a meet-and-greet with artists and Art Movement volunteers, and the opportunity to view and purchase never-before-exhibited works by Joliet artists.

By 6:30 pm, all will be encouraged to proceed to Juliet's Tavern for the main event.

Special thanks to the City of Joliet Arts Commission, the Joliet Township government, and the City Center Partnership for their generous support as sponsors!

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Nov
27
to Dec 31

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Opens Friday, November 27th, 2020

Our newest show which will close out 2020, is an all photography show. The work will include photos inside and at the Joliet prison, Closed mental hospitals and state institutions, the Doll trail, Chicago, Infrared photography and a special featured wall of The Old Joliet Prison Burnt District Artists work captured in photos.

Featured Artists include:
Rob Johnson
Lynzi Scholz
Robin Rios
Becky Slagle

Guest Artists include:
Michael Jogerst
Terry Eastham
Christine Nordstrom

All work will be available for purchase and will include canvases and prints in various sizes as well as handmade tiles featuring some of the photography. There will also be some very special local artists that will have items for purchase. The work in this show covers all price points making this our most affordable show to date!

Show runs from November 27th – December 31st, 2020

We want everyone to feel comfortable while visiting the gallery this holiday season so we have some guidelines to follow to make that possible. Masks are required. We are limiting guests in the gallery to 10 at a time. If you would like a private showing, please email the gallery at wreckedideas@gmail.com. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice while visiting.

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In the Making: 2019
Jul
20
1:00 PM13:00

In the Making: 2019

In the Making is a brand new event for Downtown Joliet that brings together the burgeoning art and music worlds for a day of cultural entertainment. Purchase items from the artists on display, enjoy music from 5 different local musical acts, and bring the kids early on for a fun hands-on art activity with local artists and the Joliet Public Library!

This event is put on in collaboration with The Art Movement, Inc. and the Joliet Public Library.

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