PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Find Janice Czerwinski at Milwaukee's Lakefront Festival of Art June 12-14, 2026 in Booth #50...Ticket link here...
Milwaukee 's Lakefront Festival offers a silent auction -- online only which begins soon. Links in article...
Jun 11 min read
Fountain in Downtown West Chicago, IL Features a Newly Hand-painted Nature-based Theme by Local Artist, Emilia Hajduczenia for this 1897 Fountain
West Chicago, IL updates its 19th century fountain with a hand-painted new base by local artist.
Jun 11 min read
6/12/2026 CAVA's Small Works Opening Reception at Elmhurst Artists' Guild Gallery in the Elmhurst Art Museum
Stop By Elmhurst Art Museum's Artists' Guild Gallery, 150 S. Cottage Hill in Elmhurst for CAVA's "Small Works" show.
Jun 11 min read
Thursdays, June 4-August 20 from 4-7 PM -- Enjoy West Chicago, IL MOSAIC MARKET for Creators, Culture, and Community
Check out the Mosaic Market running every Thursday evening in downtown West Chicago, IL with fun themes, food, and more!
Jun 11 min read
6/22/2026 CALL FOR ARTISTS Submission Deadline from Bridgeport Art Center, for "Color Songs"
If you're a musician and an artist, this CALL is composed for you!
Jun 10 min read
From the Publisher's Desk...Memorial Day Memories and Time-honored Family Traditions Remembering World War II & Beyond
Memorial Day reminds all of us each year of the sacrifices made by our military men and women, and those of their families. May we never forget.
May 243 min read
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Andy Hollimon has Discovered that his Pseudonym -- Ana' Alu -- Helps Creates More Intrigue and Interest in His Work -- Who Knew?!
Love the motion and vibrant colors in Andy Hollimon's work -- check it out.
May 242 min read
5/29/2026 Final Call for Entries: "Pets" An Animal Friends Exhibition at McCord Gallery and Cultural Center in Palos Park, IL -- 9602 W. Creek Road
If drawing pets -- 2D or 3 D -- is your thing -- there's still time to enter this show.
May 241 min read
5/30/2026 Wool Felting Painting at DuPage Art League in Wheaton, IL with Kathryn Parenti from 9 AM to 4 PM
Here's your chance to learn about wool felting and create a unique "painting" from beautiful colors of dyed wool roving. Details here!
May 241 min read
6/18/2026 Elmhurst Artists' Guild Offers "The Importance of Digitally Archiving Your Artwork"...details here
Do you know how to preserve your artwork to the benefit of your art career? This workshop will help[.
May 240 min read
