A selection of current, and past, shows and notable features

  • painting of water lilies

    Explorations

    Curiosity. Inspiration. Wonder. What would we do without art to fuel the fires of creativity? Pat Hobbs and Siraj Hull draw from their travels and experimentation to bring "Explorations" to the BCA Gallery.

  • Fly Me to the Moon: An Art Quilt Journey

    “Moon in the Classroom” quilt featured in “Fly Me to the Moon: An Art Quilt Journey,” showcasing 179 art quilts by over 130 artists from 8 countries, expressing their interpretation of the space program and all things lunar.

  • An Artist with Many Skills

    “She takes what is a standard approach to something and then is not afraid to add a little touch of being zany,” said Nita Johnson of Carthage about her friend and former neighbor, Pat Hobbs.

    Listen to Tri States Public Radio’s interview with Pat Hobbs

Other Exhibits & Features

  • National Quilt Museum: 2009-2016

    Quilt Shows at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky

  • Inselhaus Bed & Breakfast: 2008-2015

    Solo shows at Inselhaus Bed & Breakfas, Macomb, Illinois

  • American Quilt Show: 2003-2012

    American Quilt Shows in Paducah, Kentucky

  • VagnHall Galleri: 2008-2012

    Various shows in VagnHall Galleri, Bishop Hill, Illinois

  • “Illinois Stories” TV Show: 2010

    “Illinois Stories” TV Show as Featured Speaker and Quilter at the WIAC Gallery, Macomb, IL

  • WCIA Center (now MAC): 2009

    Various art shows in Macomb, Illinois

  • 547 Art Gallery: 2008

    Solo Quilt Show at 547 Art Gallery in Greensburg, Kansas

  • McHenry College: 2008

    2008 Fine Fiber & Folk Art Show at McHenry College, Crystal Lake, Illinois

  • Dr. Veeder’s Cancercare, P.C.: 2008

    Solo show at Dr. Veeder’s Cancercare, P.C. office, Macomb, Illinois

  • Burlington Art Guild: 2004

    Solo show at the Burlington Art Guild, Inc., Burlington, Iowa

  • Senator John Sullivan’s Office: 2003

    Senator John Sullivan’s Office in the Union Bank West, Macomb, Illinois

  • Galesburg, Illinois Civic Art Center: 1996

    “Barns, Images, and Function” Exhibition at Galesburg, Illinois Civic Art Center

  • David Mace Gallery: 1993

    Pam Johnson’s Vessels and Patricia Hobbs’ Watercolors Show at David Mace Gallery in Rushville, Illinois

  • Small Time Art Show: 1990

    Small Time Art Show in Toronto, Canada

  • Shad Hill Gallery: 1989

    Solo show of watercolors at Shad Hill Gallery in Farmington, Illinois

  • Western Illinois University: 1978

    1978 Master thesis Art Show of painting at Western Illinois University

  • 26th Annual Art Show: 1975

    26th Annual Art Show, Quincy, Illinois

  • 1968 Design Convention, NBC: 1968

    An NBC Television network broadcast with Buckminster Fuller included my painting of “Earthrise” on show opener