Visual Arts
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Festivals Oct. 8-14: St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest join fall funOct 05, 2021 11:00 pm - This weekend Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 31, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See thousands of pumpkins whil...
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In 'Par Excellence Redux,' mini-golf is art again at the Elmhurst Art MuseumOct 05, 2021 1:00 am - Elmhurst artist Donna Piacenza had mixed feelings this July when she visited the opening of the Elmhurst Art Museum exhibit “Par Excellence Redux.” “I was very excited ...
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Lake County celebrates Hispanic Heritage month through public art exhibitOct 04, 2021 1:00 am - As part of its "Art in Public Places" program, Lake County government is celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with its newest exhibit titled "GENERACIONES en este país: G...
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Constable: At 96, lifelong painter gets her first art showOct 02, 2021 1:00 am - When World War II messed with her senior year at Immaculate Conception High School in Elmhurst, Mary Maurer of Glen Ellyn drew upon her talents to make things right. "We...
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Artoberfest returns to West Chicago's Gallery 200Sep 29, 2021 11:00 pm - Gallery 200 at 103 W. Washington St. in West Chicago continues to bring vibrant works of art to the community this fall. A new selection of fine art and gifts will be fe...
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Best Bets: Elgin's Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl celebrates 25th anniversarySep 29, 2021 1:00 pm - Dancing anniversary Elgin's own Ballet Folklórico Huehuecoyotl celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend. See performances of traditional Mexican folk dances at ...
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Artist Linda Schmitt wins People's Choice Award for 2021 'Take Flight' art banner exhibitSep 23, 2021 11:00 pm - The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission named Chicago area artist Linda Schmitt as the People's Choice Award winner for the 2021 art banner exhibit titled "Take Flight...
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Pop-up art show Saturday in Prospect HeightsSep 23, 2021 1:00 am - Local artists will be featured in a pop-up art show and sale from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Izaak Walton Park, 201 N. Elmhurst Road in Prospect Heights. Attendees...
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Stop by ArtWalk pop-up show and sale Sept. 25 in Prospect HeightsSep 22, 2021 11:00 pm - Local artists will be featured in a pop-up art show and sale on Saturday, Sept. 25. Stop by Izaak Walton Park, 201 N. Elmhurst Road in Prospect Heights, between 11 a.m....
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Fine Line hosts 'Small Wonders' exhibit through Oct. 9Sep 21, 2021 11:00 pm - "Small Wonders," the current show at Fine Line's Kavanagh Gallery in St. Charles, celebrates small pieces of art. The idea for the show came from a discussion about the...