March/April 2007, May/June 2006, and January/February 2005
Matthew "Matt" Kenneth Blacconiere grew up in the Franklin Park area. He attended West Leyden High School, and went on to receive his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the American Academy of Art (Chicago). He has completed solo exhibitions as well as group exhibitions. Visit his website at www.mattblacconiere.com. He is a regular exhibitor at the Franklin Park Public Library, and occasionally conducts free art workshops for our patrons.