The works of Carina Vargas-Nunez will be exhibited from 9/28-10/30 in Waubonsee’s Arrowhead Gallery in Dickson Center. Join Carina in an Artist Talk on 10/1 at 2PM to learn how they blend paint, textile, and sculpture to explore how world building and archiving can be used as tools of resistance in imagining a better future. Their work is an amalgamation of memory, family stories, folklore, and history pieced together to shape fantastical scenes influenced by elements of symbolism and magical realism.

Join LLI members attending the talk at a self-paid lunch at Burnt Barrel restaurant prior to the talk at noon on 10/1.

Speaker:  Carina Vargas-Nuñez 

An installation of the work of Jaclyn Jacunski will be exhibited from 10/12- 12/4 in the Dickson Center Window Art Project Space. Join Jaclyn in an Artist Talk on 10/15 at 2 PM to learn how she draws on notions of public life, private ownership, communal living, and social transformation as she explores how land, class, and collective life leave their marks in the physical world. Her practice includes printmaking, sculpture, and participatory installation.

Join LLI members attending the talk at a self-paid lunch at Burnt Barrel restaurant prior to the talk at noon on 10/15.

Speaker:  Jaclyn Jacunski

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

The Schingoethe Center at Aurora University will feature a Guided tour of the exhibition “Here, There: New Perspectives from the Illinois State Museum Collection” for Fall 2026. The exhibit focuses on modern and contemporary artworks exploring themes of nostalgia, home, belonging, and American sites of history. Easy Going

Registration DEADLINE October 22

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

This tour of the art installations on the campus of the Aurora University with a guided walk covers the history and significance of the paintings, sculptures, and installations that sprinkle the campus. There are a few places to sit and rest.

This is a repeat of the campus art tour held last Spring. 

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

We will continue our tour of the Art installations on the campus of Aurora University with a guided Walking Tour that covers the history and significance of the paintings, sculptures and installations that sprinkle the campus.  This tour will feature art not seen in Part 1 of last spring.

 You do not need to have taken Part 1 to enroll.

Participants will construct a wreath made of wired ribbon. In addition, wired ribbon bows will be made. Course will emphasize manipulation of ribbon, chenille sticks and wire frames. Examples of compatible ribbon patterns will be explained.

Participants will construct a wreath made of wired ribbon. In addition, wired ribbon bows will be made. Course will emphasize manipulation of ribbon, chenille sticks and wire frames. Examples of compatible ribbon patterns will be explained.

In this course, participants will create a lighted glass vase centerpiece. Participants will learn the basics of centerpiece arrangement and how to use "fairy lights" in a simple craft.