5th Street
Geneva, Illinois
Dreaming In the Yard
Life is a collaboration. My art is all about illuminating the joy of people and their positive effects . This project ignited when artist Rita Grendze introduced me to “We still have all our stories, like stars in the sky” -Geneva Daily in the spring of 2025. Working with Kelly on a concept and creating a proposal to incorporate the D.I.Y. theme of Terrain Exhibitions was great fuel for all of my different art approaches. There were no constraints, just encouragement and this led me to wish to celebrate Kelly and I chose many of her photos for inspiration to paint. Thanks to her engineer husband Alex the paintings are beautifully hung along with the most clever hanging system. I thank them both for this fulfilling moment in the life of an artist. May we continue to dream in the yard and inspire others to do the same.
The Terrain Biennial is a grassroots public art festival that brings artists and neighbors together to put public art on the front lawns (and stoops, porches, windows and rooftops, too) of neighborhoods across the world. Look for the map across the world.
October 1 — November 15
Greta Bell’s Work can be found on 5th Street in Geneva, Illinois
Paintings, Pottery, Puppetry and Petite Films projected
Petite Films
Sunday nights at 7pm
Tomte will be sharing his favorite story, and some apples after he finishes raking the lawn. Will you join him?
Terrain Exhibitions brings contemporary art where it is most needed and least expected: yards, front steps, windowsills, porches, and rooftops in neighborhoods worldwide
This is an act of radical decentralization, taking art from privileged urban centers and bringing it into everyday spaces. By forging partnerships between artists and citizens, we create greater access for new and underserved audiences for contemporary art, empowering neighbors to make private spaces public in a spirit of generosity and collaboration.
Please support all the artist's who make public art
Free Zine for you! Just ask…
Thank You!
All artwork will be for sale after the exhibit.
2’ x 4’ panels $300 (plus tax)
Larger panels $350- $500
Turtles 15$- 35$
Puppets $400 - $750