5/15/2026 Call for Artists--Ridge Park Art Fair & Solstice Market Features More than 60 Artists!
Family friendly art fair along the beautiful Longwood Drive in Chicago's Morgan Park/Beverly area is in partnership with the Chicago Park District. Details in article.
Apr 41 min read
5/30/2026 Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) Juried Show Opens at Elmhurst Art Museum...Details here
CAVA is a great organization for all artists 50 and older. Enjoy this juried members' show opening after Memorial Day.
Apr 40 min read
Publisher's Desk: Save Yourself the Schlepping and Host a Home Art Show like Janice Czerwinski -- Read Her Top Tips Here for Super Success
Wondering about hosting an art show in your own home? Here's how Janice Czerwinski did it for outstanding sales!
Mar 302 min read
4/7/2026 Deadline for "Legato" Public Art Competition at Naperville Art League...details here
Naperville Art League is inviting Chicago-area artists to apply for LEGATO, our upcoming juried Public Art Competition. The exhibition will highlight regional artists, from high school students to adults, and provides awards, exhibition opportunities, and community visibility. DEADLINE to ENTER: April 7, 2026, 4:00 p.m . CLICK HERE to find out more and download the application .
Mar 301 min read
4/10/2026 Closing! Jeanne Garrett's "The Charcoal Forest" Multimedia Installation at Tall Grass Arts Association in Park Forest, IL
Don't miss this outstanding exhibit that includes photographs and silk wall hangings documenting the rebirth of earth after devastating fires.
Mar 301 min read
4/11/2026 "Chair-ish" at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art Closes at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL
If you were waiting for better weather to take in this unusual exhibit, now's your chance before it closes on April 11, 2026.
Mar 301 min read
4/23/2026 Reception for Dan Danielson's Solo Watercolor Show "God's Creatures Great & Small" at Wheaton College
Dan Danielson is a well-known Chicago-area watercolor artist and teacher -- don't miss his upcoming solo show at Wheaton College.
Mar 300 min read
4/25/2026 Discover "Junk Journaling" with Teacher, Linda Curl, at Tall Grass Arts in Park Forest, IL -- Sounds fun! Be sure to register...
No experience necessary for this class where all supplies are provided at Tall Grass in Park Forest, IL
Mar 300 min read
PUBLISHER'S DESK: Are You Selling Your Artwork or Just Hoping it will Sell?!
Selling your art takes a multi-pronged approach -- do you know what those steps are?
Mar 233 min read
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Her Beautiful Air-Dry Clay Pieces Can Sell Out in 5-15 Minutes from Her Website! Meet Artist, Deana Coveney
Air-dry clay can produce great looking gift items -- check out how Deana Coveney's designs available on her website.
Mar 232 min read
