Category Archives: Exhibits

Poetry Friday–is it still fall?

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

Happy Poetry Friday I think it’s still fall, but I’m starting to wonder… We’ve been having some very cold snowy days here in Chicago, our windy city. But I’m holding on to fall till December and bringing you some fallish poems … Continue reading →

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Register for Michelle Kogan’s Summer Art Classes

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

Figure study, © 2019 Michelle Kogan, watercolor pencil.   Register for one of my Summer Art Classes at the Evanston Art Center, they begin in one week, on June 10, 2019. I’m offering the following classes & workshops. For Registration … Continue reading →

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2018 Successes/Accomplishments– Writing and Art

Posted on December 28, 2018 by

I’m participating in Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas which she’s offering via emails and in a facebook group. The goal to get our creative writing juices flowing for the New Year. Today’s prompt is to focus on our successes. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday-Holiday Expos & Etsy Shop

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

Welcome to my Holiday Post Extravaganza with a bit of poetry mixed in too! HOLIDAY FINERY Holidays afoot come view my fine artful fashions, The images I’ve drawn are sure to pique your passions. They’ll sparkle, and they’ll delight you … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday–I AM From Poems

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

Roger’s Park Dunes Restoration and Piping Plover, endangered species, © 2018, Michelle Kogan, painted in 2012, watercolor and watercolor pencil. Happy Poetry Friday and Fall! As much as I love the changing seasons and colors of fall, I still have … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Responsibility and Freedom

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

For this 4th of July Poetry Friday I’m thinking about Responsibility and Freedom. I’m sharing a poem, some art and a taste from the Charles White art exhibit now at The Art Institute of Chicago. If you are here in … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Bookmarks

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

Happy Poetry Friday! I’m celebrating books and bookmarks today, just because I love both and because I have a bevy of bookmark offerings in my online Etsy shop that would love to meet up with one of your books at, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Here Come the Holidays!

Posted on November 9, 2017 by

For Poetry Friday I’m sharing a list poem inspired by my preparation for a Holiday Fair I’m in, and stocking my Etsy Shop Michelle Kogan Fine Art, for the upcoming Holidays. I’ve included a couple of holiday card teasers to wet … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday– Jones AP Art Exhibit 2017

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

Last Friday I had the pleasure of viewing the Jones College Prep AP Art Class Exhibit, which is taught by Laura Boban. Jones is a Chicago high school in the heart of the loop (downtown). I’m sharing samples of their … Continue reading →

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We’re having an Exhibit: Wonders of Watercolor

Posted on September 14, 2016 by

Join me this Friday evening for the opening reception of my Student’s Exhibit: Wonders of watercolor 2016, at the Evanston Art Center.  

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