Oct 27, 20250 min read
From Fine Musician to Fine Woodworker, Christian Anderson, Excels at the Arts!
Christian's fireplace surround is constructed of cherry and maple with inlaid work of ebony and more maple on the sides. $4,500... Scroll down to view more of his woodworking. Tired of the musician lifestyle after performing with the likes of The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Joffrey Ballet, Milwaukee Symphony and even on cruise ships, this highly successful trumpeter is now trumpeting a completely different lifestyle -- as a full-time, fine woodworker. For the past three years
Oct 20, 20252 min read
10/25/25 Last Art Gallery Show for 2025 at Blue Moon in Grayslake, IL -- Check it out!
One of Eric Anderson's DRIVEN BY DESIGN oil paintings now showing at Blue Moon Gallery. BLUE MOON GALLERY OWNER, KENDRA KETT shares the following... 18620 Belvidere Road in Grayslake, IL Our gallery has had an exciting year — filled with visually compelling group exhibitions and powerful solo shows that have sparked thought, joy, and conversation. As we prepare to take some personal time for rest and family gathering during the holidays, we invite you to join us for our final
Oct 20, 20251 min read
10/24/25 Opening Reception for Hand Crafted Artwork at August House Studios with The Chicago Women's Caucus for Art
August House Gallery & Chicago Women’s Caucus for Art is hosting “SMALL TREASURES II” opening October 24. Small Treasures will feature artwork under 12” in size created by Caucus members — perfect for holiday gift giving! The opening is Friday, October 24, 6 to 9 PM at 2113 W. Roscoe in Chicago. There will be a wide variety of mediums and subject matter to choose from. The show closes November 22. Don't miss it!!
Oct 20, 20251 min read
His Realistic Nature Sculptures Spring Forth from a Love of Science, Biology & Zoology! Meet Bryce Pettit...
“Born and Raised "Bronze 37” high x 20” wide x 18” deep; ARTIST STATEMENT: “Born and Raised” is a tribute to the places and experiences that shape who we are. Jackson Hole is the place where the link between my love of wild places and my love of art was forged. As a symbol of strength, freedom and wilderness, I chose to sculpt an eagle to represent this connection. My hope is that we preserve the places that nurture and inspire the best in us." Scroll down to view more o
Oct 13, 20253 min read
Elmhurst Artists' Guild Fall Members' Show at Elmhurst Art Museum Highlights Ana Vitek's "The Long Road Home"
Find Ana Vitek's Work -- THE LONG ROAD HOME on the Featured Artist Wall at the members' show in the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill, Elmhurst, IL "The Long Road Home" is my ongoing painting series that captures the spirit of the open road, where movement is freedom and miles on the road lead to the promise of new discoveries. Wide open skies filled with dramatic clouds over fields, ribbons of roads, zippy lines move into the distance. There is a certain meditative rh
Oct 13, 20251 min read
10/18/25 Joan Ladendorf's "Abstraction" Exhibit Reception from 1-4 PM at Addison Center for the Arts Gallery -- All Welcome!
The Addison Center for the Arts is excited to announce its upcoming show "Abstraction" by the award-winning artist Joan Ladendorf. Her solo exhibition, featuring a wide variety of mixed-media work that includes paper collages, photos, and wood and printed fabric panels, will be on display at the ACA Gallery from October 11 through November 8, with the artist's reception on Saturday, October 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. The admission is free and open to the public. About the Artist
Oct 13, 20253 min read
