

7/12/25 Elmhurst Artists' Guild's "Honoring Hokusai" Opening Reception from 6-9 PM Celebrates Japanese Culture
Don't miss this chance to steep yourself in Japanese culture while enjoying 99 wonderful works of art from 61 artists on display from...
Jun 161 min read


PICTURES OF THE WEEK: Congratulations to Marita Valdizan on her Featured Artist Show at Gallery 200 in West Chicago, IL 'til End of June
Marita poses with her mixed media piece, "AWAKENING" now at Gallery 200 in West Chicago, IL... Scroll down to view more of her artwork......
Jun 93 min read


6/14/25 "Art Above Everything" Book Signing at Yellow Bird Books in Aurora, IL Followed by Wine/Cheese Reception at Cheryl Holz's Art Studio...details here!
Book Reading/Signing for "ART above Everything" by Stephanie Elizando Griest BOOK SUMMARY FROM AMAZON... Is the all-encompassing quest to...
Jun 92 min read


Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL Unveils "Vivid Creatures" Sculpture Exhibit Accompanied by a Full Schedule of Family Programming for Summer 2025
Vivid Creatures Exhibit -- Five sculptures as tall as trees -- now open at The Morton Arboretum LISLE, Ill. (June 4, 2025)— The Morton...
Jun 93 min read


8/18/25-8/22/25 St. Charles, IL Attracts 62 Artists for its Plein Air Festival; "Grand Reveal Party" Scheduled for 8/23/25
Plein Air Festival Brings 62 Artists from Across the Country to St. Charles, IL Celebrate a Week of Live Outdoor Painting, Community Art...
Jun 91 min read


Call for Artists! Batavia's "City of Energy" Mural Project; Submission Deadline 6/20/25
The Batavia Public Art Initiative is seeking artists to design a vibrant new mural titled "The City of Good Energy" at 18 E. Wilson...
Jun 91 min read


National Veterans' Art Museum in Chicago, IL Debuts New Exhibit: "Strength in Fragility" by USAF Vet, Jenn Hassin
Artist and veteran, Jenn Hassin, poses in front of her " A Battle Lost " constructed from 8,030 handmade paper rolls crafted from...
Jun 14 min read


PICTURES OF THE WEEK: Congratulations to Tony Armendariz for Acceptance into the 49th Annual Transparent Watercolor Society Exhibit & "Splash 26: The Best of Watercolor" magazine
Tony Armendariz’s painting ‘Luis’ (shown above) was accepted into the Transparent Watercolor Society of America’s 49th Annual Exhibition....
Jun 11 min read


6/28/25 Author/Illustrator Laura Smetana Launches Latest Children's Book at Frugal Muse Books in Darien, IL from 10:30-Noon includes Storytime & Activities
Join children's book author-illustrator Laura Smetana to celebrate the launch of her new children's book, My Love for You Is Like the...
Jun 12 min read









