Call for Artists/Exhibitions from the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery at Moraine Valley Community College for 2026-2027; Apply by January 31, 2026
January 31, 2026 is the deadline to apply as a solo artist or for a group exhibition at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL
Dec 15, 20251 min read
1/14/26 Bloomingdale Artists' Association Presents an Acrylic Hands-on Teaching Glowing Lights and Rain!
Bloomindale Artists' Association offers "Illuminating the Night with Acrylics" hands-on demo. Visitors welcome for a $10 fee.
Dec 15, 20251 min read
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Gergana Horozova Loves a Good Story -- Emphasizing the Narrative in her Paintings
Born and raised in Bulgaria, Gergana Horozova formally studied architecture while always creating art.
Dec 8, 20252 min read
Call for Cat Art! Your Artwork Donation is Urgently Needed for Cat Guardians Fund-raiser at Naperville Art League
Call for cat-themed artwork donations for local no-kill shelter.
Dec 8, 20251 min read
PICTURE OF THE WEEK: CAVA Artist Sue Turayhi Found Creative Inspiration in the Words of Author, Julia Cameron
CAVA featured artist is Sue Turayhi who was influenced by the creative trailblazer author, Julia Cameron.
Dec 8, 20252 min read
12/11/2025 Lakes Region Watercolor Guild Features Watercolorist, DAN DANIELSON
Dan Danielson, well-known Chicago-area watercolorist Gives Demo at Lakes Region Watercolor Guild Meeting.
Dec 8, 20251 min read
1/15/2026 Application Deadline... Have You Been an Artist for 20-plus Years? You May Qualify for this Grant...details here...
Gottlieb Foundation Individual Support Grants Program * The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation invites applications for its 2026 Individual Support Grants program, which will award $25,000 in support of mature painters, sculptors, and printmakers who have been creating art for at least 20 years and who are in financial need. Twenty grants are awarded per year. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2026. Find out more by clicking here!
Dec 8, 20251 min read
PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Spotlighting a Winter Landscape by Camelback Gallery Pastel Artist, Julia H. Doemland
Art BEAT Buzz loves this dreamy winter landscape where you can feel the cold chill in the air. Both desolate, yet beckoning, it emotionally captures the austere beauty of the winter season. Anyone for a hike?!
Dec 1, 20251 min read
12/5/2025 Downtown Aurora, IL COCOA CRAWL Includes Art Galleries like CHERYL HOLZ'S
December 5, 2025 Visit Cheryl Holz's downtown Aurora art gallery from 5-7 PM for a cheery cup of hot cider: Aurora Artist Studios 50 E. Galena, 2nd Flr, The First Fridays Cocoa Crawl in Aurora, IL, is a festive event that takes place on the first Friday of each month. This year, the Cocoa Crawl will be held on December 5, 2025 , from 5 PM to 9 PM. Participants can enjoy a delightful evening with a festive stroll through downtown Aurora, sampling delicious hot cocoa from vari
Dec 1, 20251 min read
