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Incredible wall-sized Tiffany window illuminates the stairwell at the Halim Time & Glass Museum leading from the main floor up to the second story. Scroll down for a look at more art glass and clocks... The Halim Time & Glass Museum showcases a private collection of one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collections of rare and historic clocks, watches and immaculately restored stained glass windows, along with priceless art glass. Opening September 2017, it was an

BLUE GIFT, oil painting by Victoria Derin Isikman. Scroll down to view more of Victoria's art... If ever there was a Renaissance Woman, it's Victoria Derin Işıkman. Award-winning documentary film maker, fine artist, author, poetess, gallery and art school owner, entrepreneur, curator, and overall fascinating person, her many international experiences have crafted her into a highly gifted individual eager to share her many gifts. Born in Istanbul, Turkey and shaped by years i

Join Us at Main Street Gallery during Frosty Fest ‘Tis The Season Opening Reception Saturday, December 6th 4:30 - 6:30 pm

HAND TO THE PLOW by Chris Hodge; Starting with sketches and very loose pencil lines, Chris prefers to render his artwork in ink. Scroll down to view another piece from this show... Pilgrimage A Journey of Faith Through Artmaking by Chris Hodge   “Pilgrimage: A Journey of Faith Through Artmaking by Chris Hodge” will be on display Nov 30, 2025 through February 1, 2026, at Marmion Academy’s Dr. Scholl Gallery located at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora Illinois. There will be a r

As you gather around the table with your friends and family this year, the staff at Art BEAT BUZZ wishes you a wonderful holiday. Nothing beats the cozy smell of turkey roasting in the oven and an exciting football game on TV. Thanksgiving heralds the start of the celebratory season but is especially unique with its sole focus on favorite traditional foods shared with others. May you have many blessings to count and lots of wonderful leftovers to savor!

EXHIBIT DATES:  November 21 – December 13, 2025 RECEPTION: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 1 to 4 p.m.   THE ADDISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS THE ADDISON ART GUILD'S 2025 FALL MEMBERS' SHOW The Addison Center for the Arts is delighted to host the Addison Art Guild's 2025 Fall Members' Show, which will be on display at the ACA Gallery  from November 21  through December 13, 2025. The show will feature the artworks by Margaret Bucholz, Susan Cargill, John Keeley, Lisa Lucaccio

"Holland" by Erin Galbraith Digital (hand-drawn, iPad) Scroll down to view more of Erin's artwork... As a child, Erin was intensely creative down to wearing out her markers! However, somewhere along the line during her teen years, she lost touch with her creativity and squelched it. Continuing into adulthood, she was very judgmental about her artistic ability and followed a career to the capital of technology -- Silicon Valley, California. Life intervened. Her sister's il

Ed’s miniature acrylic paintings have been recognized with inclusion in the Whiskey Painters of America and Miniature Artists of America where he holds a Signature Membership. He’s also an inductee in the Illinois Senior Hall of Fame and the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. For the past 30 years, he has been represented by River Gallery in Chattanooga, Tenn. Ed resides in Batavia, IL. ###

Additionally, see her new series “Italian Portals” based on doors and windows she photographed on a recent trip to Italy.  They are uber affordable small free-floating collages!

Call for Sculptural Hanging Art!   We’re looking for talented artists to showcase their creativity at  Advanced Allergists in Hoffman Estates . This is a wonderful opportunity to have your work featured in a professional setting that values art’s calming and inspiring presence. The ideal piece will be: 🌿  Botanical-themed  — inspired by nature’s forms and beauty 🎨  Limited in color palette  — subtle, cohesive, and soothing 🖼️  Horizontally displayed  — approximately 4 fee