April Behnke Among the picturesque homes on a quiet, tree-lined street in Evanston, Illinois is an extraordinary contemporary art project: The Davis Street Drawing Room. The endeavor launched in the fall of 2022, with artists Anne Wilson and Sofía Fernández Díaz – also its project manager – at the helm. Knowledge of and participation in theContinue reading “The Davis Street Drawing Room Offers Opportunity to Learn, Reflect, and Create”
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Looking Back On 2023
Frank Juárez When Artdose Art Guide was created in 2013, I never imagined it would become an art magazine, let alone celebrate 10 years. Reaching this milestone, presented the opportunity to do some reflecting, goal setting, and visioning for the next 10 years. I knew going into 2023, I wanted to expand Artdose to includeContinue reading “Looking Back On 2023”
Crit Connection Provides Artists with Camaraderie and Professional Support
April Behnke When artist Ruth Lantz moved back to her home state of Illinois during the pandemic, she felt the sense of disconnection so many of us experienced during this challenging period. But rather than settle for isolation, she took a leap into the unknown, forming Crit Connection, a virtual community of artists that’s beenContinue reading “Crit Connection Provides Artists with Camaraderie and Professional Support”
Rockford Midwestern Biennial Gallery Walkthrough with Juror Frank Juárez
Frank Juárez On November 19th, juror Frank Juárez facilitated a gallery walkthrough at the Rockford Art Museum in Rockford, Illinois. This gallery walkthrough presented the opportunity to learn about his curatorial process, how his personal experience during Covid posed questions about mental health, reflection, simplifying, and giving ourselves the permission to ‘pause’. The afternoon endedContinue reading “Rockford Midwestern Biennial Gallery Walkthrough with Juror Frank Juárez”