Tom Burton's annule update on his art, and exhibition news. Details for Midwest locations below,

See where Tom Burton exhibits are in your city/area. Fermilab Art Gallery, Box, Factory.for the Arts, Discworld Val's Halla. 

“Annual” Newsletter Hello! It has been almost a full calendar year since my last missive massively mailed to multitudes of my friends…. and once again I am writing with news of exhibition openings, DISCWORLD events and recent happenings. TLDR A Quantum World at Fermilab Art Gallery Batavia, IL, opens 09/01/26 Kaleidoscope at Box Factory for the Arts, St Joseph, MI opens 09/03/26 DISCWORLD at Val’s Halla in Oak Park, IL happens on 08/27/26 6-8pm Living Within the Play, The Poor Farm Artist Residency A Quantum Wolrd Fermilab Art Gallery September 1, 2026-November 30, 2026 Reception September 10th 3:30-5:00pm Baykan, Behnke, Berman, Bretschneider, Burtonwood, Caren, Caruso, Celaya, Cervantes, Danielson, Diadenko, Ganju, Lincoln, Mendenhall, Nothnagel, Nicol, Pach, Palagi, Ritsma, Robbins, Sherrell, Slade, Sweitzer, Urbanski, Williams, Yordanov, Zanié I am thrilled to have two drawings from my series “A Cube is a Rectangle” selected for an exhibition titled “A Quantum World” at Fermilab Art Gallery opening September 1st, 2026. A public reception will be held on September 10th from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Please note that visitors to the Fermilab Art Gallery will need “Real ID” to gain entry. Open to the public REAL ID compliant required Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. A Quantum World at Fermilab Kaleidoscope The Box Factory Center for the Arts Opening reception Saturday September 11th, 5.30 - 7.30pm Exhibition open through September 3rd - October 11th Box Factory for the Arts 1101 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 Phone: 269.983.3688 Email: info@boxfactoryforthearts.org   https://boxfactoryforthearts.org "repetition lends a kaleidoscopic quality to the writing– and what is a kaleidoscope but a device to reassemble endlessly the same particles? As if anticipating modern quantum physics, his world model is that of an indeterminate universe of endless permutation and recombination." - James Grauerholz, “On William S. Burrough’s Interzone,” pub. Die Welt, 1990 My solo exhibition “Kaleidoscope” opens September 3rd at Box Factory for the Arts in St Joseph, MI. I will be exhibiting selected drawings from my series “A Cube is a Rectangle.” There will be a public reception on Saturday September 11th from 5.30 - 7.30pm, EST. Kaleidoscope at Box Factory DISCWORLD Vol. 15 On Thursday August 27th join DISCWORLD dj’s Burtonwood and Holland for an evening of dreamlike sonic adventures. We will convene at Val’s Halla in sunny Oak Park. We play records and mp3s on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6-8pm or thereabouts. Expect techno delights, deep cuts of throbbing jungle, rare dub, ambient noodlingz, and much more besides. Meet fellow nerds! Adult and non-adult beverages available for purchase. DISCWORLD at Val’s The Poor Farm Living Within the Play Last week I was fortunate to be included in a recent cohort of artists in residence at The Poor Farm in Manawa, WI. Whilst in residence I worked on four new Würfel aligned projects: some drawings, some new wall based sculpture and a series of new stop frame animations. Since getting back from WI everything has been full on getting ready for the new semester but I hope to post documentation of the new work online soon. In the meantime here is a moderately sized gif to whet your appetite.

Tom Burtonwood · 1155 Lyman Avenue · Oak Park, IL 60304 · USA

Catch the Staller Center Fall Schedule . Great performances ay Stony Brook!

 Box Office link below. Get your seat to your favorite presentation. 

Eight acrobats and one musician take audiences on a journey through the nuances of physical skill.    How is it obtained? Practiced? Perfected?  You'll just have to come to find out.

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Set to an intense musical score using live drums and percussion, Ten Thousand Hours celebrates the pursuit of mastery. You'll experience an even deeper appreciation for the physical feats you love as you journey behind-the-scenes into the world of acrobatics.

Gravity & Other Myths is an internationally acclaimed circus company from Adelaide, Australia that blends breathtaking stunt work with storytelling.    Since forming in 2009, the company has created award-winning productions that have toured globally, earning recognition for expanding the boundaries of circus through ensemble-driven creativity and human connection.

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Questions? Reply to this email or contact boxoffice@stallercenter.com STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY (631) 632-ARTS

The Rochester Contemporary Arts Center~three New Exhibitions August 28 ,6-9 PM Details below !

 See the exhibitions  ~Fire & Form~Detour~ Still Moving~ all open on the same night August 28. Details are listed belwo for the presentations with each collection. 

Three new exhibitions opening on August 28, 6-9pm

We are proud to showcase the work of 60 encaustic artists from across New York State. Through their work, these artists continue to build on the tradition and craft of encaustic and wax-based practice. There will be a panel discussion August 28th at 7pm that explores encaustic art today with some of the exhibiting artists in Fire & Form. The panel will explore the evolving definition of wax based work and engage in discussion of personal, environmental, and conceptual narratives that are embedded within each work. Fire & Form, is presented in partnership with the Working with Wax Roc/Flx group.

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Detour, a new solo exhibition by Aaron Steffer, focuses his long-standing exploration of urban materials and graffiti language in a mesmerizing series of wall-based, mixed-media paintings. Rooted in a childhood shaped by skateboarding, painting street art, and navigating Rochester’s industrial and abandoned spaces, the works are constructed from salvaged materials such as: construction signs, found wood, and reflective sheeting. Opening Reception: August 28, 6-9pm

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Still, Moving: A Firefly Meditation is an immersive light installation inspired by summer evenings spent observing fireflies. Through illuminated painted-glass sculptures and field recordings, the exhibition transforms the space into a contemplative environment that invites visitors to slow down and reconnect with themselves and the natural world. Opening Reception: August 28, 6-9pm

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Artist Opportunities at RoCo

Share your Immigration story

The deadline to enter an artwork to the community component of our upcoming exhibition Sanctuary: Borders, and Belonging in 2026 just a week away! There are basic guidelines below and there is more information on our website as well as the form to enter artwork. -Deadline: September 1 -Rochester area considered the following counties: Monroe, Orleans, Niagara, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario and Wayne Counties -Artists may display their work anonymously -Artwork may be any artistic medium or craft. One per artist. Maximum dimensions 24" x 24"-We encourage personal testimony, memory, anger, critique, repair, celebration, and imagination.

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Call for 2D Public Art

Deadline: September 15 at 5pm We are inviting artists to propose three images of preexisting work for our 2D public art installation series. Of particular interest are projects that connect visitors to the location, community and/or history of the neighborhood, challenge visitors to consider their surroundings. Please send proposals via email to info@rochestercontemporary.org For more details on proposals and a timeline READ MORE below.

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Annual Members Exhibition

Artwork drop off: Nov. 5 - Nov. 7 Opening Reception: First Friday, December 4, 6-9pm Days the Artists Spoke: Dec. 19, Jan. 9 & Feb. 6 Show your latest artwork in RoCo’s 36th Annual Members Exhibition. All entries will be exhibited and be eligible for numerous awards. All artistic media are welcome with maximum dimensions of 2D: 32” x 32” and 3D: 24" x 24" x 24". Artwork must be delivered ready to hang, framed, and wired. The Days the Artists Spoke is a series of short, back-to-back artist talks and a great opportunity to learn more about the participating artists. Don’t miss this eclectic celebration of the visual arts in Rochester and the surrounding region. *memberships must be current through February 2027, the end of the exhibition. Not a member yet? Join here

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In the community

August 22: 27th Annual Joe+N Day Tour August 29: Chocolate Mindfulness at AltBar August 15-23: Rochester Book Crawl September 20 & October 18 - Photo walk

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