

Now Available: "Art from the Heart" FREE Valentine Card Kits at Elmhurst Art Museum...details here
Looking for a snowy day art activity with your family? Grab a free Valentine's Day kit in Elmhurst. Valentines will be distributed to community seniors.
Jan 251 min read


CALL FOR ARTISTS from Discover Wauwatosa, WI Offering a $20,000 Grand Prize...2/26/2026 Application Deadline...details here
A $20,000 grand prize and a chance to sell your work at this ART 64 event in Wauwatosa, WI is a great opportunity. Check it out...
Jan 252 min read


1/30/26 CALL FOR ARTISTS Drop-off Deadline for Community-wide Opportunity from Addison Center for the Arts Details here...
Addison Arts Center Community-wide art show runs from 2/13/26 through 3/14/26 -- affordable entry fees!
Jan 252 min read


2/15/26 DuPage Art League Reception for Nancy Anderson's "Color, Light and Shadow" from 2 PM to 4 PM
Mark your calendar for this public reception at DuPage Art League on Sunday, 2/25/26.
Jan 251 min read


2/21/26 "Art Clash" Live Competition Returns to Side Street Studios in Elgin, IL Sign-up Info here...
Largest live competitive painting event in the Fox Valley Illinois area. Compete or simply watch the fun!
Jan 251 min read


2/21/26 Watercolor Workshop by Artist, David R. Becker for Addison Art Guild...details here
Artist and creator of the Becker Art Channel teaches live workshop in Addison on 2/21/26.
Jan 251 min read


2/21/26 Artist Reception at Woodridge Public Library for Jay Moore's Solo Show from 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Jay Moore's unusual thread art (embroidery) is a must-see. Stop by her upcoming reception next month!
Jan 251 min read


From the Publisher's Desk...My New Favorite $15.99 Watercolor Art Supply from Amazon -- A Water Dispenser System!
Attention Watercolor Artists -- here's a water dispensing system you'll love!
Jan 191 min read


Picture of the Week: Cheryl Holz's Collaged, Mixed Media "JANUARY SYCAMORE"...Check it out
Above, is the first of the series -- hopefully many more to follow! “Naturalists Conversations 1 -- January Sycamore” 8”x 7”x 1.5” Paper, ink, pastel, acrylic, and book pages on birch panel. Reach out if you're interested! From Cheryl's recent newsletter: " A s you know, some of my processes can take anywhere from a couple days to a couple months to complete, so I felt like I need some direct painting, collaging, and mark making in my future to balance it out. I want
Jan 192 min read


Artist Spotlight: Patricia Mazurkiewicz, Mixed Media Artist, Draws What Inspires Her -- Especially Dogs
Check out the bold brushwork of this week's Spotlight artist.
Jan 191 min read




