8/31/2026 Deadline for CALLING ALL MAKERS at Water Street Studios' Monthly Makers Market...Registration info and dates here...
Upcoming MAKERS MARKET at Water Street Studios Invites creatives to apply for these one-day-only market days in Batavia, IL
Aug 171 min read
9/11/2026 10th Annual Fall Gallery Walk through the River North Design District -- See 18 Showrooms from 5-8 PM
Take a self-guided tour of 18 participating showrooms across River North on Friday, September 11 from 5:00–8:00 pm. The walk is free and open to the public, with bites and cocktails served at each showroom.
Aug 171 min read
9/12/2026-9/13/2026 30th Annual West End Juried Art Fair in LaGrange, IL Near Stone Avenue Station...Save the date!
Coming up soon, this successful art show features juried talent and tempting wares!
Aug 170 min read
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Meet Lauren Ottley, Chicago-area Contemporary Abstract and Figurative Artist
Whether creating abstract florals or moody figurative work, Lauren Ottley's creations are impressive!
Aug 82 min read
PICTURES OF THE WEEK: Sorry, BEARS Fans, When It Comes to Community Give-Back Nobody Beats the Packers!
Da Bears Can't Roar Any Louder than A Packer Fan!
Aug 81 min read
8/13/2026 "Smart Marketing for the Arts" with Katie Fetting of Exterik in Lake Forest, IL 11:30-1 PM Includes Buffet Lunch at Hilton Garden Inn Mettawa
For $25 and a buffet lunch, you can up your studio game for your art sales.
Aug 81 min read
8/14/2026 CAVA Artist Reception in Highland Park, IL 5:30 PM to 8 PM
Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists has a reception coming up at the Art Center in Highland Park, IL....details here.
Aug 80 min read
8/29/2026 Vintage Purse Museum in Manteno, IL Hosts its First Annual Fund-raiser with Your Choice of a Walk or Run
The Vintage Purse Museum supports employment for individuals with disabilities.
Aug 81 min read
8/30/3036 Submission Deadline for "illiart Artists of Illinois 2026" at Gallery Seven, 200 W. 8th Street in Lockport, IL
An important, juried show coming up soon at Gallery Seven in Lockport, IL for area artists.
Aug 81 min read
Starts 9/14/2026 -- Tall Grass Arts Association in Park Forest, IL Offers Online Studio Practice for Fundamentals...details here
Talk about convenience -- learn drawing fundamentals and visual art from home -- here's how.
Aug 80 min read
