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Hello Galena! News: Released March 31

Hello Galena! Features Galena Art

It’s time to Celebrate Galena. During April, Hello Galena!, a regional artist co-op, is featuring artists whose works spotlight the town. Depictions of Galena in a variety of media -- books, music, pottery, paintings, photographs, and graphic panoramas -- are on display in the shop at 121 N. Commerce Street in Galena. Artists will meet and greet the public on selected Saturday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. throughout the month.

On April 2, local author Diann Marsh will sign her recent book, “Galena, Illinois: A Brief History.” Marsh is a retired Historic Preservation Consultant and author of numerous historical publications for historical societies and the general public. She is a founder of the Galena Cultural Arts Alliance, was president of the Galena Artists Guild, and is a member of the Spirits of the Galena/Jo Daviess County Historical Society.

On April 16, two local authors, Becky Sisco and Leone Castell Anderson, will be available for book signings. Sisco will sign her latest publication titled “Garters and Grits,” a book full of intriguing questions and unexpected answers about Galena and Jo Daviess County. Anderson, an award-winning author of children’s works, will share her insights about Galena included in the second book in her historical novel series, “Sean’s Quest.”

On April 23, local author, Sandra Principe will sign books from her Karen Prince Mystery Series. Each of the five novels is set in Galena and includes references to the surrounding area. Even some characters might be recognizable.

Hello Galena! is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization made up of more than 65 local artists. Their artwork and signature gift items are displayed at 121 N. Commerce Street, Galena, Ill. Artists staff the art-only shop. Check out our handy online map, store hours and directions.

For more information, call (815) 777-1448 during shop hours.

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