Forbes Financial Group to Host Local Artist Reception This Thursday
Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/26/2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Forbes Financial Group
Categories
Community invited to evening showcase featuring Southern Illinois photographer
CARBONDALE, IL — Forbes Financial Group will host a public artist reception this Thursday, March 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at its Carbondale headquarters, featuring the work of local photographer and visual creative Calvin Mennyweathers (CM Designs & Photography).
The event is open to the community and will include light refreshments as guests are invited to explore a collection of photography that highlights both the built and natural environments of Southern Illinois and beyond.
Calvin’s work captures the interplay between architecture, light, and landscape, showcasing everything from the skyline of Chicago to the formations of Garden of the Gods and familiar scenes around Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
“This work is about paying attention. It’s about recognizing beauty in both the built environment and the natural one, and finding connection in the places we pass every day.”
The reception reflects Forbes Financial Group’s ongoing effort to create a space that brings together community, creativity, and conversation. The firm recently opened its new headquarters with the vision of hosting local artists, nonprofits, and gatherings that strengthen connections across Southern Illinois.
Event Details
What: Artist Reception featuring Calvin Mennyweathers (CM Designs & Photography)
When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Forbes Financial Group, 400 N. Giant City Road, Carbondale, IL
Who: Open to the public
Details: Light refreshments will be served
About the Artist
Calvin is a Southern Illinois-based photographer and visual creative whose work focuses on light, structure, and perspective. Through CM Designs & Photography, he captures portraits, architecture, landscapes, and community spaces with an emphasis on composition and visual balance.