

12/13/2025 EXPRESSIONS IN OIL PASTEL Artists' Reception at Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles, IL
The Yellow House artists' group is known for the exceptional skill of its members. Be sure to stop by this show! More information is at Yellow House Artists Fine Art Fine Art
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Yuletide Treasures is Now Open at DuPage Art League in Wheaton, IL Brimming with Gift Shopping Inspiration! Check out their Gallery Photos Here...
Scroll down to view items on display in their gift gallery... DuPage Art League is located at 218 Front Street in Wheaton, IL. Why not make visiting their gift gallery an afternoon destination by dining at the incredible nearby restaurants. Consider enjoying afternoon tea directly across the street, 211 W. Front Street, at the very popular Suzette's Creperie. It's delicious! This beautiful stitchery picture by Diana Nawrocki called BUTTERFLIES is only $50.00!! And there are p
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"Fused for You" Glass Artists' Reception Last Friday at Gallery 200 in West Chicago, IL Kicked Off a Beautiful Art Glass Show to See NOW!
Scroll down for more photos of this current exhibit... If you love the vibrant color and crystalline qualities that art glass offers, you'll need to stop by this show! Four glass artists: VALERIE BAXTER, AMBER CLAY, DEBBIE MANDARINO AND RITA SKARHA fused their passion for this art form to produce a show that shimmers. From jewelry, wall art, trays and bowls to sun catchers for the garden, you're sure to find a stunning piece for keeping or giving during this holiday season.
Nov 101 min read


11/13/2025 CAVA Winter Show 2025 Opening Reception Renaissance Court of the Chicago Cultural Center
Opening Reception and Awards Announcements: Thursday, November 13, 5:00–7:00 p.m. Renaissance Court of the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington Street, Chicago, IL CAVA (Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists) is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization founded in 1988 to serve artists aged 50+. We're dedicated to giving our over 300 members throughout Chicagoland the opportunity to exhibit artwork in at least three exhibits annually in such notable venues as the Chicago C
Nov 101 min read


11/13/2025 Lakes Region Watercolor Meeting & Demo by Megan Ripke in Grayslake, IL Info here...
THURSDAY, November 13th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM DOORS OPEN AT 9 AM. Meeting is at the State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive in Grayslake, IL Meeting room is in the lower level and there is an elevator. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP Megan Ripke  will be the demo artist.  From Megan's website:"I have happy memories of gardening with my mother when I was growing up, and I believe this is why I'm drawn to floral subjects. We both continue to share a love for flowers and nature. I
Nov 101 min read


12/3/2025 CALL FOR ARTISTS Deadline for "Portraits of You" at Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago Curated by Marci Rubin
Bridgeport Art Center is located at 1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 Enter on North Side off of Racine / 34th Place EXHIBITION DATES: Jan 16- March 6 2026 How do you see yourself? How does the world see you? Portraits encompass many forms, including traditionally posed portraits, candid portraits, environmental portraits, conceptual or symbolic portraits, and self-portraits. Representations of real or imagined individuals, couples, families, groups, etc.., in which thei
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11/11/25 Reception for "Between the Lines" WW II Wartime Correspondence Love Story of Artist, Marilyn Dale's Parents
Veterans Day Art Reception Honors a WWII Love Story Written Across an Ocean November 3, 2025 — More than 500 World War II letters—written halfway across the world and cherished for eight decades—have found new life in Between the Lines, a solo art exhibition by Naperville artist Marilyn Dale at the Schoenherr Art Gallery of North Central College. The exhibition, open now through December 5, transforms one soldier’s daily correspondence into 30 luminous mixed-media paintings
Nov 32 min read


"Stars & Stripes" Members' Show at Naperville Art League Opens 11/4/2025 Benefitting Operation Support Our Troops...Please donate!
As part of the "Stars and Stripes" show, Naperville Art League, 508 N. Center Street in Naperville, IL will have a collection of items urgently needed by the non-profit, Operation Support Our Troops. Items go in care packages for military. Below is the list of needed items. Please bring your donation to the Gallery by November 12, 2025.  URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS:  ·    Emergen-C Drink Mix Packets ·    Dehydrated, Baked, or Freeze-Dried Fruit ·    Individual packets of hot s
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