
Coles County Arts Council
Promoting the Arts in Coles County Since 1984

This public exhibition showcasing the work of Coles County Arts Council member artists was held in the main floor galleries of the Link Art Gallery in Paris, Illinois. An Opening Reception with light refreshments was held Friday, September 3, 2021, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
Literature & History

Lois Dickenson
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Writer and Poet, Genealogy assistance part time at Charleston Public Library Geneaology Dept.

Randy Jackson
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Historical Civil War Reenactments

Mary Maddox, owner of Cantrip Press
Contact Info: j
publishes on-demand

Charlotte England
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Author - Memoir

Davia Markelis
Writer/Author, coordinator of Past-Forward Evening Group

Past-Forward Memoir Group
Day group meets last Friday of most months at the Charleston Library.
Evening Group meets second Tuesday of month in the Wesley United Methodist Church Parlor.

Jane Gilbert
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Writer for pleasure - member of Past-Forward

Janet Messenger
Contact Info: jmessenger@consolidated.net
Coordinator of Past-Forward Memoir Day Group