

Figurative Pastel Artist, DARLENE BOCK, Conveys the Complexity of Human Emotions through Vivid Color & Dramatic Lighting
"Intense Conversation" Pastel, 12"x13", $475 by Darlene Bock. Scroll down for more of her artwork... On any given week, Darlene can be...
Feb 172 min read


CAVA Issues CALL-for-ENTRIES for Members & Artists Looking to Join: Deadline 3/9/2025...Details here
The Call-For-Entries for "Later Impressions" -- one of the Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists' (CAVA) most popular juried exhibitions of...
Feb 171 min read


PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Abstract Artist, JAN SCHRADER'S "Morning Blues" is A Merit Award Winner at Naperville Art League's Recent Member Show
ArtBEAT Buzz's photograph above does not do justice to the engaging abstract Jan created in "Morning Blues" using his signature textures...
Feb 171 min read


Maria Delton Paints with Watercolor as though it were Oil! During a Recent Wayne Art League Demo, She Shared Her Tips for Successful Results
"Alley Nocturne" 12" x 16" Private collection... Scroll down to see more of Maria's work. Â Maria Delton's ARTIST STATEMENT is quite...
Feb 104 min read


PICTURE OF THE WEEK "Red Canyon" Oil by Becky Pashia, a Modern Impressionist Painter
Becky Pashia is now appearing in Scottsdale, AZ at the annual Celebration of Fine Art until 3/30/25. Visit: Pashiapaintings.com Rebecca...
Feb 101 min read


Until 2/28/25 Woodridge Public Library Hosts "Stories in Collage"-- Solo Show by Author & Illustrator, Laura Smetana
Laura Smetana is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, known for her vibrant, cut-paper watercolor collages that...
Feb 102 min read


Downtown Downers Grove Seeks Artists for Juried Art Festival Sept. 6-7, 2025
The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival returns for its 48th year on September 6-7, 2025, in the heart of charming Downtown Downers Grove—a...
Feb 101 min read


2/13/25 Lakes Region Watercolor Guild Announces Demo Meeting by Guest Artist, Venarella Hinkle
NEXT MEETING -Â Thursday, February 13th from 9:30 to 11:30 am DOORS OPENÂ AT 9 AM . State Bank of the Lakes 50 Commerce Drive ...
Feb 101 min read


Art & Verse ARTIST CALL from Addison Center for the Arts; 2/22/25 Deadline...Details Here
PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION... 📢CALL FOR ENTRIES! Expressions: Art & Verse 2025 On exhibit: March 26 – April 19, 2025 Opening reception:...
Feb 102 min read


ARTIST CALL! Addison Center for the Arts Welcomes all Mediums; 2/15/25 Deadline
PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION... 📢COMMUNITY-WIDE CALL FOR ENTRIES! The Community Group Show On exhibit: February 22 – March 19, 2025 Opening...
Feb 102 min read







