WIU Retired Professor Michael Mahoney Holding Art Exhibition

Retired Western Illinois University Art Professor, Michael Mahoney, will have his solo exhibition, "Painting,” on display Monday, Aug. 25 - Friday, Sept. 26 at the WIU Art Gallery.

Mahoney is a painter based in Macomb. Born in Detroit, MI, he is the eldest of ten children. His interest in art began early and by high school, he had committed himself to becoming a professional artist.

Mahoney earned both his undergraduate and Master of Fine Arts degrees in painting from Wayne State University in Detroit. Following his graduate studies, he spent five months in Italy studying its rich artistic heritage and producing new work. This formative experience continues to influence his practice.

Upon returning to the United States, Mahoney began teaching at several colleges and art centers in the Detroit area. He later accepted a full-time faculty position at WIU, where he taught for fifteen years. Now retired from academia, he works daily in his studio in Macomb, continuing his lifelong dedication to painting.

A reception for Mahoney will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. The artist will speak about his work at 5 p.m.

Admission to the exhibition is open free to the public. Parking will be allowed near the gallery starting at 4 p.m.

For more information about the WIU Art Gallery, visit wiu.edu/artgallery.