97 Millennium - Seventeenth Edition ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT presented and purchased by interested patrons and aficionados. A dedicated artist in her own right, Ms. Schuman primarily dabbles in the medium of dyed fabrics, quilts, beadwork and needlecraft, through which she has documented the ebbs and flows of her own life. Viewing her work as the expression of a divine drama, she is likewise committed to the shamanic arts and offers private sessions to those who are willing to undertake their own journey toward selfdiscovery. In summarizing the goal of both her art and spiritual practice, Ms. Schuman aims to teach people to live in total harmony with the earth and its bountiful nature, thereby achieving a greater sense of peace and well-being. Prior to her current endeavors, Ms. Schuman undertook coursework at the Edward Cathiony Studio of Art, where she developed her skills as an oil painter and practiced the arts of dance and yoga. Among her most dearly held accomplishments, she is particularly proud to have parlayed her skills as an artist toward reading the hearts and souls of others, in addition to publishing her work online for more than 10 years. Additionally, Ms. Schuman was thrilled to win first and second place at competitions held by the Art League in Oak Park in 2021 and 2023, respectively. Looking toward the future, she plans to join her husband in cultivating new properties in Costa Rica, where they hope to create new and beautiful spaces for people to share in the years to come. D riven to inspire meaning through creativity, Ms. Schuman serves as the director of the Dancing Krow Studio, an art gallery and social club based in Oak Park, Illinois. First established as a nonprofit to maintain the safe and welcoming atmosphere of Harrison Street, the Dancing Krow has since played host to a large collective of local artists. Since 1996, it has garnered a laudable reputation as a pillar of the local community and an event space where art can be KAREN SCHUMAN DIRECTOR Dancing Krow Studio Riverwoods, IL
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