Potters of the Trail opens Friday, May 3 at Artspace 304 with an opening reception that night from 5-7pm. The exhibition showcases the work of the potters who open their studios to the public during the Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail and is on view until June 21st. Potters of the Trail celebrates the pottery and crafts tradition that is strong in Southern Illinois. Participating artists are Harris Deller, Stephanie Dukat, Karen Fiorino, Stephen Grimmer, Dan Johnson, Rob Lorenz, Darby Ortolano, and Kari Woolsey.  ...

Hollow Semblance by Elissia Kimball is on view at The Corridor Gallery starting May 8 through mid-June. The exhibition originated as a collection of 70 poems exploring themes of nature, existentialism, disillusionment, mental or physical illness, healing, and starting over. The paintings transport the view into an imagined space of the poetry both harmonious and thought provoking. Overall, the artist’s goal is to inspire people to consider the ways that a person can change or start over in the search for self-actualization. ...