

3/12/2026 Lakes Region Watercolor Guild Features Guest Artist, Carmelo Schifano in Grayslake, IL
Carmelo is an amazing instructor -- if you can spare the time and a $5 guest fee, be sure to attend.
Mar 91 min read


ARTIST CALL! 3/13/2026 Deadline for AMERICA: The Dream/The Reality
This deadline is coming up fast -- hopefully you can participate!
Mar 91 min read


3/21/26 ART ENCOUNTER'S Weekend Art Walk Explores West Town Galleries Starting at 11 AM
Art Encounter based in Evanston, IL offers a wealth of art programming including travel destinations.
Mar 91 min read


ARTIST CALL Deadline 4/7/2026 for Naperville Art League's Public Art Competition "Legato"; Open to High School Age and Above
This Public Art Competition is VERY well attended each year. Don't miss this chance to see and be seen!
Mar 91 min read


CALL for ARTISTS! Open Until 5/15/26 for 3rd Annual Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair in Downtown Naperville, IL
This artist call seeks up to 30 artists for a juried art and craft fair near the Riverwalk in Downtown Naperville, IL
Mar 91 min read


From the PUBLISHER'S DESK...Do You Know How to Go from Palette to Price Tag for Making Consistent Sales?!
The other night I attended an art party at a local gallery and engaged a well-known artist in conversation. Surprisingly, she said she didn’t really know what people liked about her art. And this is after participating in many indoor and outdoor shows over a span of years. She always set up an attractive booth and easily attracted show attendees, but that was the extent of it. She didn’t know how to use the show as a platform for gathering information. So, I queried: “Have y
Mar 22 min read


PICTURES OF THE WEEK: Artist Larry Russell Identifies as a "Closet Artist"-- Find Out Why!
A passion for fine art has resurfaced in this talented semi-retiree -- check out his work.
Mar 22 min read


CALL FOR ARTISTS! to Anawim Arts in Wheaton, IL by 5/30/2026 for July 12, 2026 Show
Calling all artists for this visual art show that will be paired with the written word. Visual artists are invited to partner with a writer to produce a one-two punch message!
Mar 21 min read


ARTIST CALL NOW OPEN for 2026 Wicker Park Fine Art Fair on 9/12/26 in Chicago; $150 Booth Fee
Fall may seem months away but the Wicker Park Art Fair is now accepting applications for its September show.
Mar 21 min read


3/6/2026 TWO Art Receptions a Few Blocks Apart in West Chicago, IL -- Gallery 200 and at 200 Main Street -- Food & Celebration!
Two art parties in West Chicago at Gallery 200 and a 200 Main Street -- food and fun!
Mar 20 min read




