Visual Arts
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60 artists to paint outdoors at St. Charles’ Plein Air Event Aug. 18-24
Aug 18, 2025 10:49 am - Plein air painters from across the country are coming to St. Charles Aug. 18-24 to capture scenic landscapes. The weeklong event features 60 artists painting outdoors and engaging the community through contests, talks, and an art sale.
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Explore arts, crafts at Arlington Heights Art Guild’s A Walk in the ParkAug 13, 2025 11:44 am - Arts and crafts from more than 80 artists will be showcased and sold at the Arlington Heights Art Guild’s 54th annual A Walk in the Park fair on Aug. 24.
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Things to do Aug. 15-21: Little Bear Ribfest, Naper Nights, Elburn Days and moreAug 12, 2025 2:28 pm - Mark your calendar for Little Bear Ribfest, Naper Nights, Moose Cruise Nights, Grayslake SummerFest, Elburn Days, Bloody Mary Fest and more happening this week.
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Best Bets: Celebrities converge on Rosemont for Fan Expo ChicagoAug 12, 2025 1:16 pm - “Star Wars,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and other Hollywood stars converge on Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for Fan Expo Chicago while the Air and Water Show zooms over Chicago’s lakefront this weekend.
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Photography exhibit captures artists during 2024 St. Charles Plein Air EventAug 11, 2025 6:35 pm - Local photographers capture artists painting and creative activities during 2024 St. Charles plein air event and competition.
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Painter’s work on display at Des Plaines Public LibraryAug 11, 2025 1:50 pm - The latest Des Plaines Art Guild exhibition at the Des Plaines Public Library features the work of member Tigerlily Cross.
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Pastel painting demo offered during St. Charles Plein Air eventAug 11, 2025 1:30 pm - Pastel artist Brian Sauerland, vice president of the Chicago Pastel Painters, will give a free public demonstration on Tuesday as part of the St. Charles Arts Council's Plein Air 2025 event.
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Naperville Art League to host online auction and cocktail receptionAug 07, 2025 9:55 pm - The Naperville Art League is hosting an online silent auction Oct. 6-10, culminating in “One Artistic Evening“ on Oct. 10 with appetizers and cocktails.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for July 2025Aug 07, 2025 11:16 am - A photo of a 174-year-old general store takes the top spot in the Daily Herald's amateur photo contest for July.
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College of DuPage hosts special event for Hokusai & Ukiyo-e exhibitionAug 05, 2025 7:56 pm - A special event was held for local officials to view the Hokusai & Ukiyo-e art exhibition from Japan. Along with tours, the event featured a breakfast, speeches, and interactive Japanese cultural experiences until Sept 21.