

1/17/2025 Submission Deadline for Norris Galleries' Annual Spring Watercolor Show in St. Charles, IL
Located at 1040 Dunham Road in St. Charles, IL, “Watercolor 2025” i s the Norris Galleries’ annual juried spring exhibit opening...
Jan 31 min read


Blue Moon Gallery Issues Artist Call for Annual Juried Show -- All Media Welcome! Submission Deadline--Midnight 3/5/2025
“ Blue Moon Gallery is located at 18620 Belvidere Road | Grayslake IL 60030 JURIED SHOW THEME: “Wall Flowers” | Art About the Beauty &...
Jan 31 min read


SEASON'S GREETINGS! Enjoy the Holidays...Art BEAT Buzz Returns January 7, 2025
Season's Greetings from our staff to you! We hope that you and yours will enjoy a meaningful holiday time together toasting friends,...
Dec 23, 20241 min read


40th Riverwalk Fine Art Fair in Naperville, IL dates now set for Sept. 20 & 21, 2025
It's not too early to start planning your art fair calendar whether as a patron or a participant! Updates can be found here: Naperville...
Dec 16, 20241 min read


1/17/2025 Deadline...CALL FOR ENTRIES: "Watercolor 2025" at Norris Galleries in St. Charles, IL; Details here...
“Watercolor 2025” is the Norris Galleries’ annual juried spring exhibit. Artists are invited to submit up to three ORIGINAL watercolor...
Dec 16, 20243 min read


1/20/25 "Art for Everyone" Bob Ross" Exhibit Closes at Dunn Museum in Lake County Forest Preserves
Immerse yourself in soothing landscapes and happy little trees at a special exhibition featuring American artist, bob Ross (1942-1995)....
Dec 16, 20241 min read


This Week's PICTURE OF THE WEEK, "Along the Trail" by Edward Cook
HERE'S WHAT ED WRITES ABOUT THIS SCENE: The background of that painting is a bit unusual. One of my favorite trees is the Canadian...
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Cissna Park, IL Photographer Searches for "Untouched Places" for One-of-a-Kind Photos
Photo by Hannah Honeycutt...scroll down to see more of her photographs. Although Hannah Honeycutt always enjoyed taking photos, she...
Dec 16, 20242 min read


1/11/2025 Naperville Art League COLLAGE DEMO 2-3:30 PM: "It's not just paper & glue." Presented by Laura Lein- Svencer; Includes Door Prize & More!!
Naperville Art League & Gallery, 508 N. Center Street, is pleased to present Laura's demonstration that will help you have a better...
Dec 8, 20241 min read


12/16/24 Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL Invites You to Their Holiday Town Hall & Open House; 5:30 PM-7PM
Reservations are requested for this upcoming event -- click below. Water Street Studios is located at: 160 S. Water Street in Batavia, IL...
Dec 8, 20241 min read







