3RD ANNUAL SUMMER OF STONE & STEEL ART EXHIBITION

The Art Movement is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Summer of Stone and Steel Art Exhibition! We are calling for artists for the commission of five pieces of Art. This year's theme will be “Memories of Joliet”. The goal is to have pieces influenced by artists favorite memories of Joliet. Commissioned pieces will be unveiled at a public event and auctioned off on Thursday, July 27, 2023 with all proceeds from the pieces to be donated to the Art Movement. Artists will receive $1,000 compensation.

For any questions or concerns please contact Kayla Sorensen at kayla.sorensen@artmovementjoliet.org

Boys & Girls Club of Joliet | Art Movement Mural Reveal Party - Thursday, Oct 20, 2022

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.

RSVP HERE

Art Movement Announces Summer of Stone and Steel Public Sculpture Exhibition and Raffle

Art Movement Announces Summer of Stone and Steel Public Sculpture Exhibition and Raffle

5 Sculptures Commissioned to Celebrate and Express Joliet’s Built Environment

The Art Movement, Joliet’s art nonprofit seeking to ignite passion and visibility for local artists, today announced the second annual public sculpture exhibition and raffle, Summer of Stone and Steel. The Art Movement has commissioned five sculptures themed after our city’s heritage of stone and steel. The program is generously sponsored by the City of Joliet Arts Commission, the Joliet Township government, and the City Center Partnership.

“In many ways, stone and steel made Joliet vibrant, gritty, and growth-oriented,” said Art Movement President Eryn Blaser. “Our local art community is vibrant, gritty, and growing, too. Summer of Stone and Steel is a way to both celebrate the heritage of our city’s built environment and also a pathway to recognition for local artists.”

“Joliet is a special place, with a history of triumph and struggle poetically evoked by the materials of our built environment, stone and steel,” said City of Joliet Arts Commission President Quinn Adamowski. “I look forward to experiencing the creative ways our local artists are able to commemorate and comment on our history and identity.”

Six artists have been commissioned to create sculptures:

• Angelica Aguilar

• Kelly Bartels

• Erick “ROHO” Garcia

• Brittanie Rousseau

• A two-person team of Alicia Diamond and Sarah Potter

Sculptures selected for Summer of Stone and Steel commissions will be unveiled at a special public event on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 6:00 pm at Juliet’s Tavern; displayed at local business and at select events for the remainder of the summer; and then raffled off no later than September 30, 2022. Proceeds will defray the costs of the commissions; any remaining proceeds will fund Art Movement programs.

More information and RSVPs for the Unveiling Reception are available here: Eventbrite

Call for Artists: Summer of Stone and Steel Sculpture Exhibition and Raffle

The Art Movement seeks proposals for the commission of up to 5 pieces of art, themed after Joliet’s heritage of stone and steel.

Commissioned pieces will be unveiled at a special public event on July 28, 2022, displayed at local downtown Joliet businesses and at select events throughout the rest of the summer, and raffled off no later than September 30, 2022.

This project aims to generate interest in local art and artists. All proceeds of the raffled pieces will first be applied to defray the costs of the commissions and, if any proceeds remain, will fund additional Art Movement programs.

This project is generously cosponsored by the City of Joliet Arts Commission (pending final approval), the Joliet Township government, and the City Center Partnership (pending grant approval).

A document with full submission criteria can be found HERE

Illinois Art Education Association Honors Eryn Blaser with President Award

Eryn Blaser’s contribution to the Illinois Art Education Association earned her a distinction from the IAEA’s President for the 2020 President Award.

Eryn was honored at a virtual award ceremony.

“Anytime you need something done and it comes to arts education, just give Eryn a call.”

— Nick Hostert, IAEA President

Illinois Office of Tourism Recognizes Sue Regis Glass Art Studio as Makers in Illinois Made Program

Whether creating artwork or memorial glass, Sue is creating something meant to truly move a person.

Sue's speciality glass work is focused around Memorial glass art in which she can encase pet or human cremains inside of glass. She also specializes in teaching and hosting group events for adults and kids alike.

As an Art influencer and an Art leader, Sue's footprint expands outside of Regis Glass Art. The Art Movement Inc, founded in 2017 is Sue Regis' first non-profit endeavor igniting the Arts in Joliet and initiating a cultural renaissance. In addition Sue Regis also serves as a Commissioner on Joliet's newly coordinated City Arts Commission. Sue is a dynamic Artist and through all of her success, a pivotal leader.

Congressman Bill Foster Meets with Art Movement Inc and Joliet Arts Commission Members

The Herald News, July 26, 2019:

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville visited Regis Glass Art in downtown Joliet today to meet with long-time Joliet artist Sue Regis, owner of Regis Glass Art.

In addition to creating glass art in her studio, Regis recently founded the Art Movement, a group of artists seeking to ignite passion for the arts and revamp Joliet’s artistic history. Foster scheduled the visit after reading about

Regis’s work in the local arts community. In addition to the Art Movement, Regis also spearheads the Old Joliet Prison Burnt District Artists and was a driving force behind the Joliet Arts Commission, which was created by the Joliet City Council at the July 16 meeting.