New Exhibitions and Events: May 7–11

Previews
May 6, 2026
The artist Joseph Seigenthaler in his studio



Gelsy Verna: Mother, Father, Please Help Me


May 7, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA)

• Madison, WI




We can make any two stories touch: 2026 Art Theory and Practice MFA Thesis Exhibition

May 8, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026

Opening: Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Block Museum of Art

• Evanston, IL




Senior Capstone Exhibition

May 7, 2026 - May 17, 2026

Opening: Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wadsworth Family Gallery at Lewis University

• Romeoville, IL




Steppenwolf 50: Through the Eye of Sandro Miller

May 8, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026

Opening: Friday, May 15, 2026 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

The Art Center Highland Park

• Highland Park, IL




Vanessa Filley: Flying Kites in a Windless World

May 9, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026

Opening: Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

OS Projects

• Racine, WI


Wallace Bowling Artist Talk

Saturday, May 9, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Bert Green Fine Art

• Loop/Michigan Ave.




Mother Earth Market

May 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Brushwood Center

• Riverwoods, IL




Family Day | Let Loose

Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA)

• Streeterville




Artist Talk for Pieces Too Short To Save: A Survey of Contemporary Collage

Saturday, May 9, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Opening: Saturday, May 9, 2026 12:00 PM – 12:00 PM

SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art

• West Town/Wicker Park


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