9/1/2026 This Sounds Like Fun! Check out Adult Art Camp at Elmhurst Art Museum
Elmhurst Art Museum opens up after hours for artists working on their own creations while enjoying wine and light bites there for $20!
Aug 81 min read
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Dean Habegger's Fresh Approach to Organic Materials Creates a Unique Look for his Highly Original Artwork Featuring Edibles
Dean Habegger's assemblage and collage pieces literally utilize fresh ingredients! Learn more here...
Aug 22 min read
PICTURES OF THE WEEK: Take a Peek at Five Outstanding Pieces in Naperville Art League's Recent Membership Show, "Tapestry" Until August 14, 2026
Naperville Art League's membership is a wealth of talent! Visit their latest show, Tapestry.
Aug 21 min read
Congratulations to Aurora, IL Artist Mays Mayhew for BEST of SHOW Award at the Recent Amdur Productions Art Fair in Wilmette, IL; August 1-2, 2026
Congratulations to Mays Mayhew for her latest recognition at the Wilmette, IL art fair.
Aug 21 min read
8/14/2026 Opening! "Down the Rabbit Hole" Art Exhibit at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL Features Jeffrey Equality Brooks and Deborah Glascott in the Dempsey Family Gallery
Don't miss the latest local show of Jeffrey Equality Brooks and Deborah Glascott at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL.
Aug 20 min read
8/15/2026 All Aboard! Fun Fund-raiser for McCord Gallery in Palos Park Admiring a Private 2-Mile-Long Model Railroad Set-up; Music and Treats for $50 -- details here
Clever fund-raiser for McCord Gallery Brings Together Model Railroad and Art Fans for a fun evening...details here.
Aug 21 min read
8/30/2026 Arlington Heights Art Guild Presents their 55th Annual "A Walk in the Park" from 10 AM to 5 PM
Summer's end is approaching and so is the countdown to the fun of outdoor art fairs -- don't miss this one.
Aug 20 min read
9/4/2026 Aurora Art League Members' Show from 5:30-8:30 PM at Santori Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora, IL
Aurora Art League is a talented local group with an upcoming exhibit of their members' work -- stop by!
Aug 21 min read
9/19/2026 Deadline from the Fermilab Arts Program for Applications to be their Guest Artist / Guest Composer -- QR Code Application Here
2027 Guest Artist and Guest Composer Opportunity == Applications Now Open at Fermilab in Batavia, IL
Aug 20 min read
Publisher's Desk: Bucket List Vacation: Don't Wait -- Go Now! Welcome to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
Art BEAT Buzz goes on a Bucket List vacation -- maybe this is your dream trip too!
Jul 272 min read
