Javier Jasso – A Nomadic Analysis & Existence
Javier Jasso is one of those rare spirits that seems unfazed by much these days. One quickly can assume through Jasso's friendly nature and measured response he plowed through the pandemic, recent socio-political turmoil, and any number of lofty obstacles that would hinder most unencumbered. Since completing his MFA ...
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ACRE Artist Residency Trip, Steuben, Wisconsin
In May 2022, the Art & Design Department travelled with students in tow to ACRE (Artist's Cooperative Residency & Exhibitions) in Steuben, Wisconsin, located in the Driftless Area. Prior to the trip, students studied vernacular art forms, architecture, outsider art, history of the region, and the archeological makeup. On ...
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2022 Art & Design Thesis
Opening Reception, Friday, April 29, 2022, from 6-8 p.m. University of St. Francis Art Gallery25 East Van BurenJoliet, Illinois, 6043Exhibition artists, designers and photographers: Daniel Burgess, Rylee Carpenter, Maria Cruz Uceda, Riley Harper, Amanda Mettus, Veronica Navarrete, Emilia Torres, and Megan Varney
2022 Thesis Candidates: Amanda Mettus, Emilia Torres, Riley Harper, ...
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Chris Janson Halfway to Crazy Tour at the Rialto
I am happy to say that on Thursday, February 24th I was given the opportunity to photograph Chris Janson at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Il. I have been a fan of Chris for a while now, and I was honored to be able to photograph him. Shane Profitt ...
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Vada Arndt – Fashion & Style in Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Bram Stoker’s Dracula, directed by Francis Ford Coppola is a 1992 film that seems to suck you into the late 1800’s through creative film work, intricate costuming, and intriguing storytelling. Francis Ford Coppola created films such as the Godfather one, two, and three, Apocalypse Now and The Outsiders. I ...
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Veronica Navarrete – Disney & Tezuka: A Legacy Impact
People all over the world have access to modern day cartoons and comics all within their handheld devices. Animation is a large industry providing entertainment to audiences of across a plethora of genres. The animation industry in the west notably recognized the works of Walt Disney who soon became ...
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Nick Munafo – Propaganda in the Modern Era
Today's new age of social media and the way that we rapidly share information has created a pandora’s box for mass misinformation and hysteria. Even as you the reader had navigated the internet and found this essay there were probably exposed to multiple messages that displayed on your screen ...
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Blues Legend Buddy Guy Brings Down the House at the Rialto
Buddy Guy at the Rialto Square TheatreSaturday, February 26, 2022 @ 7:30 p.m.102 N. Chicago StreetJoliet, IL 60432
Buddy Guy performing at the Rialto Square Theatre, February 26, 2022
The Rialto Theatre welcomed blues legend Buddy Guy to the stage on Saturday, February 26th. I was very honored to have been ...
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Sherri Denault: From a Whirlwind
USF Art Gallery25 E. Van Buren StreetJoliet, Illinois, 60432February 22, 2022 through March 22, 2022Artist Talk: Tuesday, March 1, 1:00pmPublic Reception: Saturday, March 5, noon-2:30pm
USF Art Gallery is pleased to welcome FROM A WHIRLWIND, an immersive installation by artist, Sherri Denault. Denault creates patterns and textures that often resemble ...
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2022 High School Art & Design Scholarship Exhibition
University of St. Francis Art Gallery25 E. Van Buren StreetJoliet, IL 60432Dates: January 5, 2022 through January 30, 2022
Over 170 works from participating Illinois High Schools. The exhibition included works on paper (drawings, paintings, prints), graphic design, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, and photography. AN open house with reception and awards ...
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