CIAO was formed in February of 2011 with the sole purpose of promoting artists and arts organizations in Central Illinois with the event First Fridays Studio Tour. Over the next few months, eight like minded artists became an organization of more than forty and is still growing strong.
If you would like information about joining CIAO or more information about our event, please feel free to contact James Pearce, CIAO Board President at eupholus@comcast.net or any of the Board members below. We look forward to hearing from you!
James Pearce, President – eupholus@comcast.net
Hiram Toraason, Vice President – toraasonglass@yahoo.com
Tracey Frugoli, Secretary – tracey@traceyfrugoli.com
Jacob Grant, Treasurer – jacob@thepottershouse18.com
Jerry McNeil, Director of Marketing and Media – mcneilpottery@gmail.com
Rick Melby, At-Large Member – rickmelby@gmail.com
Judith Koren Shanahan, At-Large Member – judithks37@gmail.com
I am a writer for Numero (a local arts and entertainment magazine) and would like to interview a couple of your members for an upcoming article. If you could give me the names and contact info for 2 or 3 artists who work in various media, who you think might be willing to assist me in my writing, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
James or Susie,
This is Doug Goessman, we have been talking recently about the SAC joining in CIAO. We have alot going on here and usually the 1st and 2nd Friday’s are our musical “Wine & Share” or an exhibition opening so we think it would tie in nicely with the 1st Friday’s. Our resident artist’s studio’s will be open as well… Can you send me info on how to become a member? send info attn to me.
Thanks,
Doug