<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Art BEAT Buzz]]></title><description><![CDATA[ArtBEAT Buzz is an online newsletter spotlighting visual artists, opportunities, and art events in the Chicago area.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/all-news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:26:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[PUBLISHER'S DESK: Get Free Publicity for Your Art -- at Art BEAT Buzz if Juried In...Details here...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Need more eyes on your work? The bigger the audience the better your luck! Art BEAT Buzz has the answer.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/publisher-s-desk-get-free-publicity-for-your-art-at-art-beat-buzz-if-juried-in-details-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b341ececfce39c49aae7cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Publisher's Desk]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:22:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d387873dccf0483283c9cad40debec3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PICTURES OF THE WEEK: Mays Mayhew's Iconic "Seeing Double" Work -- Check it out...]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's the focal point in your living areas? Would art enhance its vibe? Check out the work of Mays Mayhew here.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/pictures-of-the-week-mays-mayhew-s-iconic-seeing-double-work-check-it-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1c5be19a7028f2bbf4ed7</guid><category><![CDATA[Picture of the Week]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:22:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_b1fc59f699fc482282020d4939ef62dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_570,h_570,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulation to Tony Armendariz AWS, NWS, TWSA, PWS-SGG for His International Award Painting "Petra"...Check it out... ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contemporary, figurative painter, Tony Armendariz, has further secured international recognition with this latest award. ]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/congratulation-to-tony-armendariz-aws-nws-twsa-pws-sgg-for-his-international-award-painting-petr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1c84aa547e1dd3d801351</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:22:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_bb08fd71aa1547e9ab70e5a4d5a3d829~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_609,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3/21/26 CAVA Members' Exhibit 2026 ARTISTS' TALKS at MANA Contemporary in Chicago, IL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free and open to the public, don't miss this chance to meet and mingle with successful Chicago-area artists.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/3-21-26-cava-members-exhibit-2026-artists-talks-at-mana-contemporary-in-chicago-il</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1c1233858926568f5c331</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:22:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_ef0cbd34e8f04cee8dabddd31e0e994d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_769,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristin Murphy's "Discovering the Way" Exhibit on View at Gallery Seven in Lockport Now Until End of March]]></title><description><![CDATA[This busy artist now has a featured exhibit at Gallery Seven in Lockport, IL -- be sure to stop by.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/kristin-murphy-s-discovering-the-way-exhibit-on-view-at-gallery-seven-in-lockport-now-until-end-of</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1c2d7907500f20c444166</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:21:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_7be4267e81aa4eaa8d790c78c6dd031a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_408,h_567,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4/3/2026 Reception for "Feathers of Nature" by Maria Ananieva]]></title><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/4-3-2026-reception-for-feathers-of-nature-by-maria-ananieva</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b04d43a547e1dd3d7d5158</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:21:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_cefc30fa8e6646fba27999e68cc886d1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_417,h_584,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art Studio for Fun in Downers Grove Gears Up for a Busy Spring and Summer for KIDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art Studio for Fun offers exceptional afterschool programming and summer day camps....go here for curriculum.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/art-studio-for-fun-in-downers-grove-gears-up-for-a-busy-spring-and-summer-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1cb03afa412402f666fb3</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:21:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_caa3d6eff09e4b369c282d25e79a8e65~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_686,h_464,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Teacher and Art Show Judge, Carmelo Schifano Knows his Stuff!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Schifano is a skilled artist and teacher across many media. See his artwork here and learn how you can sign up to study with him.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/artist-spotlight-popular-teacher-and-art-show-judge-carmelo-schifano-knows-his-stuff</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af33610c1a368a2fa485ef</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:04:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_61cd6469066a4ec286f5502331f8cd7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_270,h_353,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PICTURE OF THE WEEK: "Watching You" by Beverly Morgan; Naperville Art League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interesting composition, color palette and foliage detail.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/picture-of-the-week-watching-you-by-beverly-morgan-naperville-art-league</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af30f11b8e90b2a7e9344a</guid><category><![CDATA[Picture of the Week]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:04:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_a6575590d1fc4f298858a6f16f0c590a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_640,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sneak Peek: Feb/March 2026 Member Exhibit "Mixed Realities" at Naperville Art League -- Winners here...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the latest winners from the member show at the Naperville Art League.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/sneak-peek-feb-march-2026-member-exhibit-mixed-realities-at-naperville-art-league-winners-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af1c5e642e58310baa767d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:03:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_b20b80f7ceba4b9996a2fbdc4cb7a7f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3/12/2026 Lakes Region Watercolor Guild Features Guest Artist, Carmelo Schifano in Grayslake, IL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmelo is an amazing instructor -- if you can spare the time and a $5 guest fee, be sure to attend.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/3-12-2026-lakes-region-watercolor-guild-features-guest-artist-carmelo-schifano-in-grayslake-il</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af14d51b8e90b2a7e8fe71</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:03:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_d7084e844ca248bd83846b73d8be4a0f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_432,h_618,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARTIST CALL! 3/13/2026 Deadline for AMERICA: The Dream/The Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[This deadline is coming up fast -- hopefully you can participate! ]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/artist-call-3-13-2026-deadline-for-america-the-dream-the-reality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af13400c1a368a2fa447ff</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:03:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_8cbb2e75df61473bbe743e81b6837eeb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_299,h_241,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3/21/26 ART ENCOUNTER'S Weekend Art Walk Explores West Town Galleries Starting at 11 AM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art Encounter based in Evanston, IL offers a wealth of art programming including travel destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/3-21-26-art-encounter-s-weekend-art-walk-explores-west-town-galleries-starting-at-11-am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af19bd1b8e90b2a7e907c1</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:03:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_37714365466f3139723234~mv2_d_3746_4683_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARTIST CALL Deadline 4/7/2026 for Naperville Art League's Public Art Competition "Legato"; Open to High School Age and Above]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Public Art Competition is VERY well attended each year. Don't miss this chance to see and be seen!]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/artist-call-deadline-4-7-2026-for-naperville-art-league-s-public-art-competition-legato-open-to-h</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af1612053d59350a1451c5</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:03:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_34048ce1800849a7aa8184169c1bf423~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CALL for ARTISTS! Open Until 5/15/26 for 3rd Annual Water Street Fine Art &#38; Fine Craft Fair in Downtown Naperville, IL]]></title><description><![CDATA[This artist call seeks up to 30 artists for a juried art and craft fair near the Riverwalk in Downtown Naperville, IL]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/call-for-artists-open-until-5-15-26-for-3rd-annual-water-street-fine-art-fine-craft-fair-in-downt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af0f9cec4d9d18a1580439</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:02:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e6e5f217016949dd97e5f29be2f07b44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the PUBLISHER'S DESK...Do You Know How to Go from Palette to Price Tag for Making Consistent Sales?!  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The other night I attended an art party at a local gallery and engaged a well-known artist in conversation. Surprisingly, she said she didn’t really know what people liked about her art. And this is after participating in many indoor and outdoor shows over a span of years. She always set up an attractive booth and easily attracted show attendees, but that was the extent of it. She didn’t know how to use the show as a platform for gathering information.  So, I queried: “Have you ever asked any...]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/from-the-publisher-s-desk-do-you-know-how-to-go-from-palette-to-price-tag-for-making-consistent-sa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a6073aa1cf5821abc7ee8a</guid><category><![CDATA[Publisher's Desk]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:20:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_42b6f4eb3f10481b923e937ba67c9e45~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PICTURES OF THE WEEK: Artist Larry Russell Identifies as a "Closet Artist"-- Find Out Why! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passion for fine art has resurfaced in this talented semi-retiree -- check out his work.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/pictures-of-the-week-artist-larry-russell-identifies-as-a-closet-artist-find-out-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a62fab60298c02e5c0c906</guid><category><![CDATA[Picture of the Week]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:20:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_d12a1ac076fb44f48acf0a1749ef96b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CALL FOR ARTISTS! to Anawim Arts in Wheaton, IL by 5/30/2026 for July 12, 2026 Show  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling all artists for this visual art show that will be paired with the written word. Visual artists are invited to partner with a writer to produce a one-two punch message! ]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/call-for-artists-to-anawim-arts-in-wheaton-il-by-5-30-2026-for-july-12-2026-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5f7527db715abddf77d3b</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:20:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_b11fdb0b8d3045249743e6444a0feb1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_924,h_405,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARTIST CALL NOW OPEN for 2026 Wicker Park Fine Art Fair on 9/12/26 in Chicago; $150 Booth Fee ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall may seem months away but the Wicker Park Art Fair is now accepting applications for its September show.]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/artist-call-now-open-for-2026-wicker-park-fine-art-fair-on-9-12-26-in-chicago-150-booth-fee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5fa22dbf20e87e61c17c6</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:20:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6f729feab422486f888f734868e7d4cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3/6/2026 TWO Art Receptions a Few Blocks Apart in West Chicago, IL -- Gallery 200 and at 200 Main Street -- Food &#38; Celebration!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two art parties in West Chicago at Gallery 200 and a 200 Main Street -- food and fun! ]]></description><link>https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/3-6-2026-two-art-receptions-a-few-blocks-apart-in-west-chicago-il-gallery-200-and-at-200-main-st</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a6365560298c02e5c0d77d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ef6a5_a85abe8f7905446e8d17f10192f62197~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_419,h_192,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lynne Kornecki</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>