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Featured Artist: Viola Linley

by Oran Colwell | November 3, 2025

Featured Artists

The work of local artist Viola Linley is now on display in the art gallery at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. The artist, a 13-year-old Sacred Heart student, is showing a selection of her work through Dec.


Featured Artist: Dawn Lester

by Oran Colwell | September 2, 2025

Featured Artists

Effingham Public Library is pleased to welcome local artist, Dawn Lester. The artist, an Oblong High School graduate who says her “field of art changes daily,” is showing a selection of her varied work through Oct.


Featured Artist: Danielle Ruholl.

by Oran Colwell | May 2, 2025

Featured Artists

Effingham Public Library Hosts Local Artist Danielle Ruholl The work of local artist Danielle Ruholl will be on display in the art gallery at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library through June 27. Ruholl, a native of Arcola, has been painting for about 20 years.


Featured Artist: Liz L’Hommedieu

by Oran Colwell | March 4, 2025

Featured Artists

Effingham Public Library Hosts Local Artist Liz L’Hommedieu The work of local artist Liz L’hommedieu will be on display in the art gallery at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library through April 30. L’hommedieu, a native of Effingham who is coordinator of the library’s Richard and Diane Siemer Family Vault Art Gallery, has been