8/15/2026 All Aboard! Fun Fund-raiser for McCord Gallery in Palos Park Admiring a Private 2-Mile-Long Model Railroad Set-up; Music and Treats for $50 -- details here
Clever fund-raiser for McCord Gallery Brings Together Model Railroad and Art Fans for a fun evening...details here.
Aug 21 min read
8/30/2026 Arlington Heights Art Guild Presents their 55th Annual "A Walk in the Park" from 10 AM to 5 PM
Summer's end is approaching and so is the countdown to the fun of outdoor art fairs -- don't miss this one.
Aug 20 min read
9/4/2026 Aurora Art League Members' Show from 5:30-8:30 PM at Santori Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora, IL
Aurora Art League is a talented local group with an upcoming exhibit of their members' work -- stop by!
Aug 21 min read
9/19/2026 Deadline from the Fermilab Arts Program for Applications to be their Guest Artist / Guest Composer -- QR Code Application Here
2027 Guest Artist and Guest Composer Opportunity == Applications Now Open at Fermilab in Batavia, IL
Aug 20 min read
Publisher's Desk: Bucket List Vacation: Don't Wait -- Go Now! Welcome to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
Art BEAT Buzz goes on a Bucket List vacation -- maybe this is your dream trip too!
Jul 272 min read
PICTURES OF THE WEEK: A Few Paintings from the Manoogian Collection on Loan to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island this Summer
The Grand Hotel has a small art gallery with selections this season from the Manoogian Collection.
Jul 271 min read
Norris Gallery in St. Charles, IL Now Offering for Sale a Curated Selection of Works from its Permanent Collection
Please visit the Norris Gallery in St. Charles this summer for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to purchase original art at a competitive price from their permanent collection.
Jul 271 min read
8/3/2026 Hanover Township Senior Center Artist Celebratory Reception from 10 AM to 12 PM in Bartlett, IL
Stop by this artist reception to enjoy the creativity of the participating artists at the Hanover Township Senior Center -- lots of talent on display there!
Jul 270 min read
8/9/2026 Reception at DuPage Art League Hosting "Best of the Best" Fine Art Exhibition from August 1-25, 2026
The Best of the Best show features award winning artists' work from many different suburban Chicago art organizations.
Jul 270 min read
8/14/2026 Opening Reception for Figurative Artist, Danielle Piloto, from 6-9 PM at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL -- "Liberty, Justice & Visions"
The figurative work of Danielle Piloto, Chicago-area fine artist if amazing. Don't miss her show and reception.
Jul 270 min read
