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Founded in 1923, as the Galesburg Civic Art League, the Galesburg Civic Art Center, now the Galesburg Community Arts Center is a place where all in our community can connect and experience the arts through art-making, appreciation, and events.

05/28/2026

Love seeing the artwork in our galleries, and wish you could learn more about the stories behind them? Now's your chance! 💫

Don't miss out on a FREE ARTIST TALK by Basia Krol, whose exhibition "Of All Things Visible" is currently on view in our 1st floor Mark & Jeannette Kleine Main Gallery. The talk will take place on 📆 Friday, May 29 at 5pm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to ask the artist direct questions, learn more about the processes behind the work, and mingle with fellow art-lovers. See you there! ✨

05/27/2026

Register for ✨ ArtBar: Bead Bar this Friday, May 29th at 5:30pm! Stop in a little earlier to enjoy a free artist talk by Basia Krol at 5pm, and then get to beading!

Register: https://www.galesburgarts.org/workshopsclasses

🔸 Ages 21+
🔸 All art materials included
🔸 Cash bar available
🔸 Bring your dinner with!

05/26/2026

📸 A handful of snapshots from last Saturday's Collagraph Printmaking workshop led by Nikki Ponce!

Interested in learning a new technique with us? See what classes we've got coming up here 👉 https://www.galesburgarts.org/workshopsclasses

05/23/2026

Want to learn a bit about jewelry-making, while exploring fun, expressive textures? ✨ Register for Boho Beads with Karen Klingborg (The Wild Poppy) on Thursday, June 11th!

Learn more and sign up here 👉 https://www.galesburgarts.org/workshopsclasses

05/22/2026

ADVANCED WHEEL THROWING with CHRIS DOKOLASA will take place this coming Tuesday, May 26th + Wednesday, May 27th. Still a few spots available! 🏺

REGISTER 👉 https://galesburgarts.networkforgood.com/events/100123-advanced-wheel-throwing-with-chris-dokolasa

*You must have taken one Intro to Wheel class at the Arts Center OR have prior experience on the wheel to be eligible for this class. Give us a call if you have questions!

With personalized, small-group instruction from Chris, you'll get comfortable with advanced techniques on the pottery wheel as you expand upon the basics (centering, pulling walls, and shaping), creating more complex forms like vases and mugs.

Let's get messy! 💫

05/21/2026

We’ve always got new items in the gift shop! All handmade by local + regional artists. Come check it out! 🛍

🔸Open 11-4 Wednesday thru Friday
🔸Open 9-3 on Saturdays
(Hours may change seasonally)

05/20/2026

There's plenty to do at the arts center this week! 👇

✨ EXHIBITIONS ✨
🖼 BASIA KROL: Of All Things Visible is on view thru June 6, 2026 in the Mark & Jeannette Kleine Main Gallery (1st floor);
🖼 Coming soon . . . ABANA: Artist Blacksmith Association of North America Exhibition opens this SATURDAY, MAY 23 in the Joanne R. Goudie Permanent Collection Gallery (3rd floor)

✨ CLASSES + EVENTS ✨
🎨 Homeschool Art Club is today, MAY 20 from 1-2:30pm! https://galesburgarts.networkforgood.com/events/100130-homeschool-art-club-junk-journals
🎨 Open Movement Jam w/ Kathleen Ridlon is THURSDAY, MAY 21 from 12-1pm: https://galesburgarts.networkforgood.com/events/100135-open-movement-jam-with-kathleen-ridlon
🎨 Family Movement & Dance w/ Kathleen Ridlon is SATURDAY, MAY 23 from 10-11am: https://galesburgarts.networkforgood.com/events/100137-family-movement-dance-day-with-kathleen-ridlon
🎨 Printmaking: Collagraphs w/ Nikki Ponce is SATURDAY, MAY 12 from 12-2pm: https://galesburgarts.networkforgood.com/events/100220-collagraph-printmaking-with-nikki-ponce

🚨 GCAC Senior Members! Don't forget: you can redeem 1 FREE CLASS per month at the arts center ($25 value). Just give us a call to sign up for a class!

🌱 Lots of springtime inventory in our gift shop! Stop by and see what's fresh!

🛍 SEASONAL HOURS
WED - FRI: 11am - 4pm
SAT: 9am - 3pm
*Please note, we are currently closed to the public on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays!

📆 View our full calendar of events: https://www.galesburgarts.org/calendar
🎨 Register for one of our classes or workshops:
https://www.galesburgarts.org/workshopsclasses

We can't wait to see you at the Arts Center -- let's get messy! ✨

[Pictured: Participants in Chris Dokolasa's Introductory Wheel-Throwing Class last week.]

05/19/2026

Want to explore expressive movement, but don't want the formal structure of dance steps or choreography? ✨ Register for an Open Movement Jam with Kathleen Ridlon of Think Different, Move Different this Thursday, May 21st from 12-1pm! OR, if you want to engage in movement-based exercises for the whole family, sign up for Family Movement & Dance Day this Saturday, May 23 from 10-11am!

🔸 Open Movement Jam on 5/21: https://galesburgarts.networkforgood.com/events/100135-open-movement-jam-with-kathleen-ridlon
🔸 Family Movement & Dance on 5/23: https://galesburgarts.networkforgood.com/events/100137-family-movement-dance-day-with-kathleen-ridlon

Both classes are low-stakes, accessible opportunities to explore how to activate the body in space, and to create movement, shapes, patterns, and gestures using the body as a paintbrush. Open to all ages and levels of experience!

05/16/2026

Join fiber artist 🪡 🧵 EBONI BELLOTT on Saturday, May 30th at 10am to learn about the foundational techniques and endless creative possibilities of weaving!

Using little looms, Eboni will cover the basics for how to select your design, explore composition, or even (for those with a little prior experience) push your DIY loom weaving skills to the next level! Great for all ages — beginners and experienced weavers alike. ✨

Register here 👉 https://galesburgarts.networkforgood.com/events/100140-little-loom-weavings-with-eboni-bellott

All materials provided. $25 per person.

05/15/2026

Register for ✨ two ✨ upcoming movement sessions with Kathleen Ridlon of Think Different, Move Different! 🌀 Join us next Thursday 5/21 for a lunch-hour Open Movement Jam, or next Saturday 5/23 for a Family Movement Day. 🔗 Register at https://www.galesburgarts.org/workshopsclasses

Address

349 E Main Street
Galesburg, IL
61401

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 4pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 4pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+13093427415

Website

http://www.galesburgarts.org/

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