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Title:	Mary Howe, Taft Gallery, June 1 - July 31
Date:	6/1/2025 - 7/31/2025
Address:	Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques and Americana, 124 N 4th St., Oregon, IL
Location:	Oregon, IL
Hours:	Museum Hours 10am-5pm, Wednesday-Saturday
Cost/Cover:	Free
Web Page:	http://www.cmaaa.org
Contact Info:	For Additional information contact Kate at 815-595-5810, Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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Mary Howe, Featured Artist, Taft Gallery - June 1 - July 31, 2025

Born and raised on the Northwest side of the city in Chicago, Mary along with her husband George moved to the quaint town of Oregon Illinois in 2019. After raising two sons, a long career in retail management and real estate Mary finally found the time to dedicate herself to her favorite hobby of painting.

While on a cruise in 2018 Mary picked up a paint brush after almost 30 years and her artistic spark was once again rekindled. Since then she has attended many workshops and college classes to continually learn techniques while improving her skills. Her versatility is apparent as onlookers view her works in oils, watercolor and soft pastels. Mary has been recognized in the local art community by winning numerous awards for her works.

“The greatest joy is being able to express myself on a canvas. It’s invigorating to watch a painting come to life right in front of my eyes. I want viewers to feel the excitement or the calm when looking at my paintings.”

Mary continues to welcome the challenges of working through landscapes, still life and portraits as well as participating in the Rock River Valley Painters Guild Plein Air Group. She is also a proud member of the Chicago Pastel Painters art group.

“I pour my heart and soul into each piece and my hope is that I connect with people that way. Although I feel that I’m still developing my own style, I am extremely passionate about the process as I begin each piece. I am SO blessed to live in this region and to be surrounded by such beauty every day!”??