Dramatic Watercolor, an exhibit by painter Tom Lynch, will be on display from April 1, 2012 to May 3, 2012 in the Osterle Library Gallery. Lynch’s dramatic use of color, contrast, sunlight and shadow will stimulate the imagination. He strives for movement and resonance in his paintings, pushing beyond what the environment provides on its own by embellishing the already striking features of nature. The artist reception will take place from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 1. For more information see: http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x53598.xml

Whimsical Chapters of a Secret World will run from February 9th through March 31st, with an opening reception on Sunday, February 13th from 1pm – 3pm. The artist describes her work as “carefully articulated whimsical fantasies that communicate highly personal narrative themes….The compositions explode with color and movement.. being outrageous, humorous, playful or absurd!” The exhibit is open to the public, and the gallery is accessible during the hours that the library is open.

(Re)calling and (Re)telling by Kesha Bruce will be on display in the Oesterle Library Gallery from Sunday, January 9 through February 6.

The collection features photography to explore new ways of conceptualizing cultural and ethnic identities and histories.

An Artist Reception will be held on February 3rd from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The Oesterle Gallery is located in the Oesterle Library at 320 E. School Street. A complete listing of Library hours can be located on the Library Webpage.

Photographs by Tom Gill showing modern scenes along the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal will be displayed Oct. 17 through Nov. 18 at North Central College’s Oesterle Library Gallery. The photographer will greet visitors at an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19. The exhibit chronicles the heritage of landmarks along the waterway that opened up travel between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River when it was completed in 1848.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information about Tom Gill and the exhibit visit http://northcentralcollege.edu/x52826.xml.

Graduating Art majors will exhibit selected pieces of their collective works in the Gallery at the Oesterle Library. Visitors can view sculptures, drawings, ceramics, paintings, two- and three-dimensional works. The opening reception will be held Sunday, May 16th from 1-3 p.m.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. The Gallery is open during normal Library hours.

The latest exhibit at the Oesterle Library Gallery features photographs by North Central College student Timothy Whitney. Whitney’s solo exhibit titled “Toes”  showcases a series of digital photographs exploring the insecurities and peculiarities of peoples’ toes.

The exhibit opens on Monday, April 5th and will be on display through May 6th. Whitney will be available to meet with visitors during a reception at the Gallery on Wednesday, April 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular Library hours.

The “Natural Order” exhibit by artist Cheryl Holz is scheduled to open on Sunday, Feb. 21st in the Oesterle Library Gallery. The artwork is inspired by a fascination with nature and is influenced by the connection between nature’s patterns and those patterns found in our daily lives.

The exhibit is free and open to the public and will be on display from February 21st through April 1st. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. During the reception the artist will be available to meet with the public to discuss her work.

The Gallery is open during normal Library hours. Visit www.cherylholz.com to read more about the artist and her works.

The upcoming art exhibit at the Gallery of Oesterle Library will feature the photography of  Shane Prine. The exhibit, “The Presence of Absence” uses photographic images to chronicle the slow decay of a farmhouse that has been in the artist’s family for generations.

The free exhibit will be on display from Nov. 15 through Dec. 17. The artist will be available to discuss his work and to meet with the public during an opening reception on Monday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Gallery is open during normal Library hours.

The upcoming Art Exhibit at the Oesterle Library Gallery will feature a career retrospective of the works of Native American artist Ramson Lomatewama. Lomatewama is a Hopi elder with a deep knowledge of Hopi and Native American culture.

The artist has won praise and fellowships for his art. He has taught and lectured at many schools and is currently teaching courses at North Central College as an adjunct professor of humanities.

The public is welcome to attend a reception on Tuesday, October 13th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery located in the upper level of the library.  The artist will be available to discuss his art which includes the use of carving, stained glass, painting and glass blowing, and jewelry making.

Lomatewama’s art will be on display from October 11th through November 12th.  The Gallery is open during normal library hours.

The new exhibit at the Oesterle Library Gallery will be Tango.  Tango highlights the work of photographer and Buenos Aries native Paulo R. De Andrea and features photographs of professional Argentine tango dancers.

The exhibit, which runs through September 3rd, will open with a reception on July 25th from 1-3 pm and is free and open to the public during regular library hours.