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Apr 23, 20212 min read
Lost in the 50s
New to the gift shop is “Lost in the 50’s” (paperback-$19.95) – a book written by Bill Tracy, an author from west central Illinois with...
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buchanancenter
Apr 6, 20211 min read
Coral & Floriform Bowls
Barbara Toner is an artist from Bettendorf, Iowa who creates coral and floriform bowls. She enjoys the process of constructing coral...
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buchanancenter
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Rhymes With Fool
Looking for an interesting read? How about a novel by local writer, Jim Courtier. Courtier is a writer who taught writing at Western...
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buchanancenter
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Raku
Ceramic artist, Lillian Rubin, of Burlington, Iowa has brought in some new pieces for the Buchanan Center for the Arts Gift Shop. Her...
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buchanancenter
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Puzzles! Puzzles! Puzzles!
We may not have conundrums, riddles, or enigmas for sale, but we do have puzzles! The Buchanan Center for the Arts Gift Shop carries...
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buchanancenter
Mar 12, 20211 min read
Think Spring!
By now you may be thinking ahead toward Spring, and who would blame you! We have two items in our gift shop that were made by Warren...
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buchanancenter
Mar 5, 20211 min read
Apple Bakers
Linda Sickmon’s apple bakers are the perfect way to bake the perfect baked apple! One recipe to make your mouth water is to core the...
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buchanancenter
Feb 19, 20211 min read
Beat the Winter Blues
Winter months are the perfect time to focus on the INSIDE of your home—or more specifically, the artwork on your walls. We have a variety...
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buchanancenter
Feb 10, 20211 min read
Create a Children's Story
Looking for a cute way to say Happy Valentine’s Day? How about a hand-crocheted kitty ($15 each) by Galesburg artist, Debbie Babb? There...
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buchanancenter
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Verdant Varietal Artwork
Beautiful selection of artwork available from our BCA Gift Shop artists. Harlow Blum "Terraced Field in Bali" acrylic collage $250...
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buchanancenter
Jan 26, 20211 min read
New Work: Julie Latayan
Julie Latayan's whimsical collection of clay sculptures captures expressions, form, texture, and color. Her work is made from paper clay...
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buchanancenter
Dec 22, 20201 min read
We've Got You Covered!
BCA Gift Shop Time's ticking and you haven't found a gift for everyone on your holiday list? We have a wonderful selection of handcrafted...
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buchanancenter
Dec 2, 20201 min read
Art Keeps Going
Puzzled about how you're going to pass the winter months? The latest edition of the BCA Puzzler is now available! Our artistic version of...
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buchanancenter
Dec 2, 20201 min read
Did Someone Say Hot Cocoa!?!
Looking for a unique gift? Have someone on your list that's a challenge to shop for? The BCA Gift Shop can help you with your holiday...
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buchanancenter
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Carine Brown
The Buchanan Center for the Arts sells paintings and collages by local artist, Carine Brown. Carine was born and raised in Singapore and...
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buchanancenter
Oct 30, 20201 min read
Hand-beaded Accessories
These pen and cardholder sets are meticulously hand-beaded by artist, Charlene Kenney of Macomb, Illinois, and sell for $60 each in the...
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buchanancenter
Oct 22, 20201 min read
Found Materials Transformed into an Art Form
We currently have seven pieces of artwork by Monmouth artist, Harlow Blum, available for sale in the Buchanan Center for the Arts Gift...
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buchanancenter
Oct 22, 20201 min read
Organize through Art!
If you're looking to get organized this fall before winter sets in, we have artistic notepads and notebooks by local Galesburg artist,...
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buchanancenter
Oct 2, 20201 min read
Comfy and Warm
This just in! A beautifully hand-knitted large comfy scarf by Monmouth resident, Hollis Narkiewicz. Hollis has been busy creating modern...
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buchanancenter
Sep 1, 20201 min read
Jan Brandt
Jan Brandt is a very creative artist from Bloomington, Illinois, who owns her own art gallery and dabbles in all kinds of art such as...
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