Enjoy hot spiced cider and cookies while you browse the gallery. Our great selection of unique, handmade gifts range from $8.00 to $1,000+, with many items under $100. Make sure your gift really is special, make it from BRIO.

Nationally known silversmith and jewelry designer Rosales will bring a large collection of new and one of a kind jewelry. This is a great opportunity to see a much wider selection than we can carry in the gallery. And, David will be happy to work with you on a custom piece.

David Rosales will preview his public trunk show at a private reception. The perfect chance to select from a much larger selection than we carry in the gallery--or to work with David on a custom piece. For details and to be added to the invitation list, contact Marsha@briogalena.com or 815-776-1010.

Nationally known local jewelry artist, Barbara Briggs will showcase new work. Barbara works with precious metal clays, resin, polymer clay, pearls, crystals, and natural stones. Her unique work has been featured in numerous national publications and most recently graced the cover of a new book, "metal, clay, and color." There will be a drawing for a gift certificate redeemable for Briggs jewelry.

Colette Odya-Smith, accomplished and award-winning artist will demonstrate her soft pastel techniques. Nationally known, her works are often published in books and national journals. Come and stay a while or pop in and out to check on her progress.

Larry Welo and Dwight Walles in the courtyard! Larry is a Wisconsin printmaker highly regarded for his intaglio etchings. Dwight works in several media, but lately has been focusing on watercolors. Don't miss the chance to meet these two fine artists in person.

Jane Chukas, highly popular local artist, will be at her easel in our beautiful courtyard. Come and stay a while or pop in and out to check on her progress. Jane's technique and style are unique. Chat with this charming artist.

Sharon Nicholas will demonstrate how she creates her exquisite boxes. Made 100% from paper, she constructs them from cardboard then old bookbinding techniques, she wraps them in handmade papers. Her boxes are a popular item in the gallery, starting at $38.

George Shipplerley will be painting in the courtyard. Watch this popular, award winning artist work his magic with oil pastels. Stay a while or pop in and out to check on his progress. You will enjoy George and his lovely wife Lois.

Join us for a fun filled afternoon viewing Galena artist Barbara Brigg's unique handmade jewelry. Beginning at noon we will offer complimentary wine and a chance to win one of Barbara's one of a kind jewelry creations.

Chat with the artists and watch them at work: George Shipperly, oil pastel Dwight Walles, watercolor Diana Ferguson, jewelry

David is bringing a huge collection of his stunning sterling silver and gold jewelry with fine inlay and faceted stones. This is a great opportunity to see more Rosales jewelry than we could ever carry in the gallery. And you can talk to David directly about having a custom piece done. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while you browse.

This is a private event--but it's easy to be included. Call or email BRIO to add your name to the invite list. Meet David Rosales and get "First Choice" prior to the public trunk show the next day. A great time to talk directly with David about a special custom made piece just for you.

Please join us for refreshments and the opportunity to meet some of the best miniature artists in the country. The works are remarkable!

Mark your calendar for a rare opportunity--this show will be at BRIO for ONLY 3 WEEKS! We are so proud that BRIO's own Linda Rossin and Carol Andre are part of "Masters in Miniature" which represents some of the best miniature artists in the nation. Hopefully this show will become an annual event. Tiny treasures, miniature art must be 25 square inches or less and meet the standards of full size fine art. Works by: Wes & Rachelle Siegrist, Linda Rossin, Carol Andre, Lynn Ponto-Peterson, Bev Abbott, Gail Hayton, Barbara Stanton, Laverne Hill, Dana Lee Thompson, Deb Kierce, Susan Brooke, Gail MacArgel, and Janet Laird-Lagassee.

Join Susan Palmer and Judy Lange in our private courtyard.

More than a dozen etchings never seen in BRIO before plus the ongoing exhibit. There is no process like etching. What you see when working on an etching is different from what you get when you pull the first print. Larry has mastered this difficult medium and has been creating etchings since 1974.

Meet Larry and hear him explain the etching process--there is nothing like it. We'll have more than a dozen etchings that have never been seen in BRIO before plus the ongoing Welo exhibit.

Meet jewelry artist Diana Ferguson and watch her at work as you enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. Precious and alternative metals, combined with intricate and time-consuming chainmaille weaving techniques, are the building blocks for her jewelry designs.

Sat, Dec 4 11 to 4 BRIO Art Gallery, 116 S. Main, Galena, IL Artist demonstration. Local artist Shirlee Methling will be painting miniature oils. See how these tiny treasures come to life.

Extraordinary jewely designer and artist, David Rosales, is nationally known. This Saturday event includes a complimentary glass of wine and the opportunity to visit with David. A master silver and gold smith, David is best known for his exquisite inlay work. This is also a great opportunity to custom order your own special piece.

Extraordinary jewely designer and artist, David Rosales, is nationally known. This Friday night event includes a wine reception and the opportunity to visit with David. A master silver and gold smith, David is best known for his exquisite inlay work. This is also a great opportunity to custom order your own special piece.

We request that you help us plan by calling or emailing to let us know you plan to attend.

$25 gift certifcate drawings at noon, 1pm and 2 pm. Redeemable on Briggs jewelry. New styles, new materials, new designs, but still unmistakably by Barbara Briggs. Please join us for this free event.

Michael DeFrancesco, known for his barns and rural landscapes, will be painting, answering questions, and visiting with patrons. This popular regional artist has expanded his reach and is now shown in galleries in Scottsdale and Seattle areas. This July he also was a participant in an pretigious invitational, the Door County Plein Aire Festival. Weather permitting, he will be painting in our private courtyard, othrwise the demonstration will take place inside the gallery.

Nancy Lindsay, popular regional artist, is known for her richly colored landscapes. She will be painting, answering questions, and visiting with patrons. Weather permitting the demonstration will take place in our private courtyard. In the event of inclement weather, the demonstration be inside the gallery.

Dean Dunkel will demonstrate how he builds his ceramic pieces for woodfiring and pitfiring. Meet this personable artist in the ambiance of our private courtyard.

Jane Chukas will be painting in our private enclosed courtyard. Meet this popular artist and watch her at work. If weather does not cooperate, the demonstration will be inside the gallery.

Gerard Erley will be painting in BRIO's lovely and private courtyard. Meet this remarkable artist and watch him at work. If weather is bad, we will move the demonstration inside the gallery.

BRIO will host an artist demonstration - stay tuned for more details!

BRIO will host an artist demonstration - stay tuned for more details!

Art and Daffodils - Stay tuned for more details!

Galena Wine Lovers’ Weekend is a city-wide celebration of good wine, good food and good friends. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you browse our four large gallery rooms of fine art.