West Town, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, Kinzie Corridor, Humboldt Park

West Town

Wisconsin

IL • MI • IN

West Loop, Fulton Market, East Garfield Park

West Loop and West Side

Evanston, The North Shore, Northern, Western and Southern Suburbs

Suburbs

Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville, Rogers Park

North Side

Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, The Gold Coast, The Loop, and South Loop

Michigan Avenue

Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, plus Hyde Park, Jackson Park/Dorchester, and Bronzeville

South Side

Superior and Franklin streets, West Chicago Ave, and down to Merchandise Mart and the River

River North

LIVE AUCTION&nbsp;16 APRIL 2026 11 AM CT<a href="https://wright20.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50e5c1be866e9aaa28cfec1db&amp;id=412e2a7b64&amp;e=d509e17cc6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">INFORMATION</a><a href="https://wright20.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50e5c1be866e9aaa28cfec1db&amp;id=6ef3e02fbc&amp;e=d509e17cc6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VIEW LOTS</a>

Editions & Works on Paper

Join us Thursday, April 16th at 1pm in the Belushi Auditorium for a special lecture by visiting artist JESSICA CALDERWOOD! Trained as a metalsmith and enamelist, Jessica Calderwood’s art objects make statements about contemporary life using craft-based media. Since receiving her BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art and her MFA from Arizona State University, her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally. She has participated in artist residencies with the John Michael Kohler Arts/Industry Program, Ferro Corporation, Mesa Arts Center, and Pittsburgh Glass Center. Her work has also been published in Metalsmith Magazine, American Craft, and the Art of Enameling, amongst others. Work from her various series can be found in numerous collections, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Racine Art Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Yale University Art Gallery, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. She is currently a Professor of Art at Ball State University. This lecture is free and open to the public.

Visiting Artist Lecture

Perspective Gallery is proud to welcome Kenn Cook Jr. to our lecture series “Perspectives on Photography.” Cook will discuss “#MyWestSideStory, Images from Black America’” on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 4 PM at the Gallery.Cook is a Chicago-based photographer and culture keeper whose work centers on storytelling, memory, and the preservation of Black cultural life. Rooted in his upbringing on the Westside of Chicago, his practice moves between documentation and intimacy, using photography to reflect on community, place, and belonging.His work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and the Chicago Sun-Times. He has also worked with the Magnum Foundation. His work is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Contemporary Photography. He is a 2024 LensCulture Emerging Talent Award winner, was named the 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Legler Regional Library, and is currently an Artist-in-Residence in the Nichols Tower program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Image: Kenn Cook Jr.,&nbsp;Untitled

Lecture/Discussion: Kenn Cook Jr.

1860. Giuseppe Garibaldi sets out from Quarto on the adventure of the Thousand (i Mille), surrounded by the enthusiasm of young idealists who have come from every region of Italy, along with his loyal group of officers, among whom a new figure stands out: the Palermitan colonel Vincenzo Giordano Orsini. Among the many soldiers recruited are two Sicilians: Domenico Tricò, a farmer who emigrated to the North, and Rosario Spitale, an illusionist. After landing in Marsala, Sicily, the Thousand begin to fight against the Bourbon army, whose numerical superiority is immediately evident. Under these conditions, it seems almost impossible for the general to break through the enemy defenses and penetrate Palermo. But when he is nearly forced to retreat, Garibaldi devises a clever plan. He entrusts a diversionary maneuver to Colonel Orsini, who organizes a column of wounded soldiers with a small group of militiamen, tasked with the extremely delicate mission of convincing Jean-Luc Von Mechel, the Swiss commander of the royal army, that the general is retreating inland. Thus begins a chess-like game played on the edge of the unpredictable, with a final outcome that will be paradoxical and surprising. Year: 2025Duration: 131′Language: Italian with English subtitlesCountry: ItalyGenre: historical drama The screening is part of the series Moto Continuo Film Showcase, inspired by the theme leading the 2026 programming of the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago. The selected titles explore the concept of movement through recent works by Italian film directors: epic journeys, emotional tensions, and cultural currents intertwine to convey the complexity of the historical and social processes that have contributed to shaping the Italian cultural identity. Free event with registration.

Moto Continuo Film Showcase / “L’Abbaglio” by Roberto Andò

Now in its 59th year,&nbsp;Watercolor Wisconsin&nbsp;was started in 1966 to honor the depth and breadth of watercolor in the state.Jurors Jessica Cochran and Peggy Macnamara will select work for the 2025 exhibition. Jessica Cochran is the Deputy Director of the Renaissance Society, an independent contemporary art museum on the University of Chicago campus. She has worked as a curator, administrator, consultant, and educator in the realm of contemporary art for 20 years. Peggy Macnamara has served as the Artist-in-Residence at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History since 1990 and as an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago since 2001. Image: Carlotta Miller, Soaring Renovation, 2024, Watercolor, 34 1/4 x 23 1/4 inches, Racine Art Museum, Helen Rusk Memorial Purchase Award from&nbsp;Watercolor Wisconsin 2024, Photography: Tyler Potter

Watercolor Wisconsin 2025

Welcome Colette Odya SmithWe are thrilled to announce the newest artist joining the Lily Pad Gallery family: internationally acclaimed pastel master Colette Odya Smith.&nbsp;To celebrate, we’re presenting a special pop-up exhibition,&nbsp;Colette will be present, and we’d love for you to meet her and experience her extraordinary work in person.A lifelong Wisconsin native, Colette creates contemporary landscapes that move fluidly between realism and abstraction. Her soft pastels layered over watercolor underpaintings reveal hidden beauty in water, rock, and foliage—inviting us to look closer at the mysteries lying in plain sight.&nbsp;Her work has earned over 70 international awards and hangs in collections from Milwaukee to the Ming Gallery Museum of Pastel in Suzhou, China.Mark your calendar and join us in welcoming this remarkable artist to our gallery.&nbsp;

Colette Odya Smith: Beneath the Surface

Live Auction Apr 18, 2026 10:00AM CDT A choice offering of Houdiniana and rare magic memorabilia, books, tricks, and posters. Among the highlights will be challenges, photos, and autographs from the Houdini family collection. The Houdiniana will be complemented by an assortment of collectible magic books, posters, ephemera, &amp; apparatus.

Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia

This spring, the Racine Art Museum (RAM) will combine creativity, color, and candy in an elevated event series centered around the&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWsI6uzjI-2B9jc-2BcioV3sOeK-2FsyW4rBIlNVg2ZPWYx1RjQK5xOMzw94ZvySwK0-2FFvGjg-3D-3D-vyb_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOl9SzXpCJOkdhPthAHSBNZyj33IZ153awqhClhlUgFt-2FBOYBoz2W0ntYHNsp5kFmLq21Lx8BQiuEfRzhqEPyj0z9jZcCOsVraHDDjwkKlDSGlNCBpHzhDSHLdCN3GAtRVPKbGGm-2BseUleEIt7fhDFN4QachmpwcgSPh-2F8eBlPd4lQ-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026</a>. This unexpected yet beloved annual art exhibition returns in 2026 bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever—transforming the museum into a space of connection, confection, and artistry for all.Open April 1–18,&nbsp;RAM&nbsp;PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026&nbsp;is the 17th edition of a community exhibition featuring art made from or inspired by colorful PEEPS® Brand marshmallow candy. Since its inception in 2010, the exhibition has captured worldwide attention by inviting artists of all ages and skill levels to work with a new creative medium or subject matter. Inspired by pop culture, famous artists, sports, and everything in between, artists throughout the years have creatively combined PEEPS® with painting, ceramics, screen printing, woodworking, papier mâché, glass fusing, 3-D printing, and more."Every year, I am convinced that I have assuredly seen all possible manners in which an artist can utilize PEEPS®, yet every year, participants continue to prove me wrong," said RAM Marketing and Communications Specialist Tyler Potter. "The creativity on display in our annual exhibition is truly astounding and brings genuine joy to so many people." New in 2026, the&nbsp;RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition&nbsp;expands into a larger gallery—offering additional space to feature a specially commissioned installation by a Chicago-based artist that accompanies the exhibition.&nbsp;Andrea Jablonski: Enjoy the PEEPS® Show&nbsp;is a playful and irreverent body of work that reimagines iconic sculptures through the unmistakable form of the PEEPS® Bunny shape. Drawing from art history, public monuments, and personal memory, the artist transforms well-known masterpieces into approachable, humorous objects. By filtering celebrated works through a candy-colored lens, Jablonski's reinterpretations pay homage to artists such as Alexander Calder, Pablo Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, Jeff Koons, and the anonymous creator of the&nbsp;Venus de Milo, while also reflecting her own background as a muralist, fabricator, and public artist.In addition to physically expanding the exhibition, RAM and its second campus, RAM’s Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts (Wustum), are offering several new opportunities for visitors to celebrate their love of this springtime staple. Together, these events create a dynamic—and delectable—journey through art that reflects a commitment to welcoming creativity in all forms while reimagining how audiences engage with the museums. <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWsI6uzjI-2B9jc-2BcioV3sOeK8xTCmA2jY414RDtYlFOzl4FURZ5bdfEued0cIs5Txg8Q-3D-3Dt2F1_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOkKnpBHKkkCoxgB7zw2NxDmMNakb3A4Q-2BGFnAP9k79js62nM-2FEhYHJ9Z2cb2dBiOQ0DpOhOL7441Nb5LvabPaBmsfim75rN-2B3Yh7gX9BsvqqDbcm5BvLX6XKb299G-2Bo876hh0MNOMjCPKkyN-2F1w0pY3bhXt9RRwQKZo0PEkRSbTYg-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Golden PEEPS® Awards</a>Tuesday, March 31, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, at RAMA touch of glitz and glamour in Downtown Racine that rolls out the orange carpet exclusively for participating artists and their families. Attendees can step into the spotlight with an exclusive after-hours preview of&nbsp;RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026&nbsp;before a live awards ceremony.Free for participating artists and their guests. <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWsI6uzjI-2B9jc-2BcioV3sOeK-2FUk6HDbIzM9bBlGTN6KVe3qOK3D2fW42-2FfO3Q-2FaXmfSQ-3D-3D61B9_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOmazOOe8klBBKGpXRXTNPCqWV2dhFA5di-2B-2B3u3p9ICXlPel43A9M0smqvKrGrvss-2FgnzqPT93EqwXjjrkXcigUtL4GvNLk1U-2B8NNE2PxssLC-2FW3M19s-2FCtDBy2mLJVYSt8lJw4sDfA3pD3kI1NvsaNlS7itpz9kuUVixXlhIuIC2g-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pop-Up PEEPS® Painting</a>Tuesday, April 7, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, at RAM and Hotel VerdantA ticketed entertainment package for PEEPS® enthusiasts ages 21 and older. Attendees start the evening with an after-hours tour of&nbsp;RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026,&nbsp;then head across the street to&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWiyUTcZjUzlOMerJUGXMl9cvPt04k-2BrQvQCdVB36QUGluwqf8qTHpDQ1iN4Z35RZug-3D-3DEUSE_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOk5qM9sqikGxZOjxF0RNYoZJkhwq1mbi-2F8VA7bvKxf5CL5iuo6l4bWZ4y6LYcNfk69MlbQ8ZHxrNZmSoBWJDw-2B-2BgUXM52XPnew0MwAvdBi0yVWhDfYfo1FKqUbTQNLfbcmkr18iXi8dXrWDQIkx1uAisRrrMwgMnB-2F8ClH9qOp27A-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eave</a>—a lush, contemporary rooftop bar inside&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWiyUTcZjUzlOMerJUGXMl9eSmbAPIlrzFRODwVoiV-2Bn1A1oA_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOnIILlkE6z-2BNOrWSNcLqh-2ByolFkYppUkiyGwuEiH5p-2BqmAthydkqoThGzxgS7x-2FRtfaoWYPyGJWLqU4jv2wdTDVR8-2FK7fVA79RRdOC3Mb0HnPKzFnw1BcsxXV2Wsqjn5EyciU-2FA2kiZOPYVah-2F6XZOzW7tTZMWfsYURK0NS3yk2jg-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hotel Verdant</a>—for an artist-guided painting project and a PEEPS®-inspired cocktail.$65 Members / $80 General <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWsI6uzjI-2B9jc-2BcioV3sOeK-2Fo-2FGZywQu0EGGf-2BYEM-2B1mKYuhQI3enoI9osuOsgH2tkQ-3D-3DuF0a_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOmQt5I8l5tdptdqr2hdR2f1LXWfFHfQzdC3rTOvFrUR0Pf7Vzngmeme3ctRCczsbAjxof7Pp2g93e0v7jeggVAgWAUyeymlW4TE4fzxeIDHo459iAe25sxDnXQ7IlQwxqruNxAMdQOAEcU4MgzyM-2FaUBg34W8-2Fv7VDRuuTecvyQVg-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spring Break Art Camp: Camp PEEPS® Day</a>Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, at WustumKids ages 7–13 will create several PEEPS®-inspired mixed media art projects, befitting the seasons and the sweet reason why people love the iconic candy. Students can expect a full day of colorful creativity, sweets, and treats.$60 Members / $72 General <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWsI6uzjI-2B9jc-2BcioV3sOeK9IZhSm7pCKvklad1Oi5DeYDaHB94ty-2BDZVK4XxhO5oFQ-3D-3Dzz3v_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOk9gtorFfxDbuTqNfQ8mAP6YHSGShMkR6-2Bn-2BRJKAE1-2FrT1RYf7e1CSezdDDVocQMfXpDf-2F3eC6rt2Jr3gqqcLXDw4OZyQC-2FOnt-2Fu7EkWVu4gSiSS-2BocKEjf7PzrjEq4EWUrPP64gdMgAtom07OSD4fmdVe2Ez02Z-2FYIEIGqwfx4Mg-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PEEPS® Play Sensory Day</a>Saturday, April 11, Noon – 4:00 pm, at RAMA welcoming, low-pressure way for families to explore&nbsp;RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026&nbsp;through touch, sound, color, and movement. Designed with sensory accessibility in mind, the program encourages playful exploration with make-and-take art activities, touch samples, and more, while also providing calm spaces for regulation and breaks.Free with RAM admission. <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWsI6uzjI-2B9jc-2BcioV3sOeK9-2Fw41C3jG7e3B7nB51MDRYX9DRyY9Ch06KB6YW04Y5HuId-2Fq2Q8tlFpFw-2BfAldIUU-3DjZz0_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOl5vm27YF3hnLosjtAwJ0y06u1e4h5NeOBHkCat9uyOsY7mMBPsOPe1P1UXqPAYPAAHGPyM5OS2rLdP2jCLpoqoEfS9pCBsnDKQ9a3nBSZ6m1ZBUvULVQlSJN0MEyS-2B384-2BWZsKE1QtYOx1lq7wypnHjRZT-2Fe70F19IU-2BHQfmM8Qg-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marshmallow Tales: PEEPS® Story Time</a>Friday, April 17, 10:00 – 11:00 am, at RAMPresented in partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWovJ-2Bua7kAthmCXA-2FRPQ6iU1YGcphMw0uv02WeM1Jga0Vm2p_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOnWxWFTAuGdQR-2FY-2B-2FIJOxkuvdZH694vVkSO5-2B71e4pi1xvHyNbykr0bEUtb-2ByOZJFSM6lwEQ6-2Bo003rwmmQbV51XDn5191Hzbc1dhfrJr1zzwtneFiZ85ArOgXhW4THXzzOZMp389DWaPYeFLbpKXPkeLigNWyyw4I3gzhiEXrodw-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Racine Public Library</a>, RAM Docent and storyteller extraordinaire Gail Navratil will be in the RAM galleries to share a few springtime stories—perfect for children ages 2–5. Attendees can also create a sweet make-and-take art project inspired by&nbsp;RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026&nbsp;while listening to the stories.Free with RAM admission. <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWsI6uzjI-2B9jc-2BcioV3sOeK8UxR-2FUc-2BXrDZDo1LcgHY71WGu0qLi6o0zb6yky5LxjgA-3D-3Drc3x_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOlHuBVO3gLTBkGBPmEe5ElwXpqjWQSeGcNPpiPmNCii0qG-2B5iJjDwBleYeTLxCNvuJYVfYnxKKqgpcEah3N8EXYHUBqpmgY94LZY-2B573VSNJ-2BcbHSRzEnk03sY6MYRuQP740Kg3JA2FKrgRw4sgyeDcUBbJShtQeOWOIA1L-2F0ROMA-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eye Candy:&nbsp;</a><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWsI6uzjI-2B9jc-2BcioV3sOeK8UxR-2FUc-2BXrDZDo1LcgHY71WGu0qLi6o0zb6yky5LxjgA-3D-3Dj6f4_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOl7KvmcClq-2BvJAwWimqGdKB3PkIdgbmy6Dh-2FXQJTGiiXZnWE932kgmalZht89kMNnptgiXejT3n4FZJ2AwW7DvCXvm1Ql0jWMoJ8n89z2l-2F3J-2BMXoA15RI6rQIbK-2F0ZCpjF4jRwiD8VRXwAofNQS0SJMeD0tRR3h4gQlssQw7wKGA-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bunny Big Top</a>Saturday, April 18, 6:00 – 10:00 pm, at RAMThe first iteration of RAM's new closing-weekend fundraiser and community celebration. The Bunny Big Top offers an unforgettable night of magic, masterpieces, and a little bit of mischief as the museum comes alive with roaming performers, carnival games, signature treats, a PEEPS® Eating Contest, and more. Including free entertainment and activities alongside paid experiences, this vintage-inspired circus welcomes families early in the evening, then transforms into a grown-up funhouse after dark.$10 Members / $20 Adults / $5 Kids 12 and under&nbsp;“We’re thrilled to share this year’s expanded lineup of PEEPS®-related activities,” said RAM Executive Director Robb Woulfe. “This growing series expands opportunities for connection—offering compelling experiences that spark creativity, invite people in, and fill our spaces with joy.” Further information about&nbsp;RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026&nbsp;and other relevant programming is available on RAM’s website,&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.lVpDCVeqdBsS0YynwBNnWsI6uzjI-2B9jc-2BcioV3sOeK-2FsyW4rBIlNVg2ZPWYx1RjQK5xOMzw94ZvySwK0-2FFvGjg-3D-3DrKUB_a1zzESVdmgLIQ4rlql6kbXT9QXaGGWYBxHAPtO1QqWO5GLp4idxebnEhHBD62PapFGhVibvX636tV4VNXI9Yc1fC3t6I93nvs128KylNuVSG4w8b6TD-2BSQhnOlpvnvnpxwz-2B8rcz040BRL5o8xdyp7iJRjIk45RUTB6i9TPfLUsyUY9NxseZ2akW-2Folzs6n2ooCnzEE-2BuRhIoQd-2BwieuM4u-2BJHvMsytc9cfbzfpWeOnyC-2BCobkTRtU-2B7IlBHN79UIjVTanlh-2B4oE4-2BFvHD07nRaAbic42agU1x-2BoBpm58SWaKlKK4HH-2BamPSUbXqxnjtuY-2BHeUqTBfI9x9icaKULC16RUG2KKLsNbRQCs5dU0zwfdjCBtwZhJ9Bl0S31sYW8-2BPB3TzS13ctnjmX3inzddw-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ramart.org</a>.RAM PEEPS®&nbsp;Brand Art Exhibition 2026&nbsp;is made possible in part by:&nbsp;PEEPS®&nbsp;Patrons—Action Law Offices, S.C., Bruce and Barbara Chrisman, Charles Constantine, Design Partners, Erv Keller Guide Service, Boulder Jct. WI, Karen and Mark Fairbanks, Tom and Cheryl Foley, Jill and Bob Hartmann, Ann and Peter Henkes, Laura Kapitan, Landmark Title of Racine, Connie Lelivelt, Neil and Ashley Staeck, Sandra Simon in honor of Patricia and Wes Fallon, Charlie B. Thorne, and Janna M. Waldeck

RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition,&nbsp;TEXAS ART NOW: Rhythms and Myths. The exhibition will be on display from March 28 - April 19, 2026, with an opening reception on Sunday, March 29, from 1-4pm that will be free and open to the public.All four artists, Michael Roqué Collins, Sherry Owens, Carlos Canul, and Sharon Kopriva presented in TEXAS ART NOW: Rhythms and Myths&nbsp;explore and create their complementary subjects showing views with essential senses of mystery, memory, and dreams within natural and human horizons. Their creative efforts exploring the natural world are filled with interpretations of the inherent mysteries and rhythms that amplify the subconscious realm making these combinations of art a most powerful exhibition.TEXAS ART NOW: Rhythms and Myths&nbsp;will be exhibited in the First Floor Gallery of the Art Center. The opening reception is free and open to the public. This exhibition is partially funded by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the EAC’s general membership.Evanston Art Center, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and expression of the arts among diverse audiences. The Art Center offers extensive and innovative instruction in broad areas of artistic endeavor through classes, exhibitions, interactive arts activities, and community outreach initiatives.

Texas Art Now: Rhythms and Myths

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is proud to present L.A. Woman, a memorial exhibition surveying the extraordinary life and multifaceted career of model, actress, artist, curator, and documentary filmmaker Irene Antonovych.Spanning decades and disciplines, the exhibition brings together works from every period of Antonovych's remarkable life, from competition-winning paintings she created as a teenager to student works produced in Canada and Los Angeles. And from modeling photographs to memorabilia from her tenure as cultural coordinator at Loyola Marymount University. The exhibition also celebrates her award-winning documentary films on American art, produced for Handel Film Corporation, as well as her deeply personal film Generations: A Documentary of Ukrainians in Chicago. Perhaps most poignant are the final paintings she made during her five-year contention with Alzheimer's disease. These works are quiet, powerful testaments to an enduring creative spirit.L.A. Woman also showcases Antonovych's personal art collection, reflecting the breadth of her artistic relationships and influences. Included are works by her private instructor, Ukrainian-Canadian portraitist Julian Butsmaniuk; her theatre design mentor, Greek luminary Peter Vakalo; California artists Nick Brigante, Peter Max, Morgan Russell, Sister Corita, and V olodymyr Ballas; and Mexican master printmaker Rufino Tamayo.The opening reception is free and open to the public.

L.A. Woman

Western Exhibitions is thrilled to present new painting and sculpture hybrids by Tokyo-born, Chicago-based artist&nbsp;NANAKO KONO&nbsp;at&nbsp;Barely Fair 2026, the 6th edition of the international miniature art fair. Operated by the Julius Caesar artist collective, the artist-run fair takes place near McKinley Park and is presented in a distinctive 1:12 scale format. Exhibitors share a tiny peek of their programming inside 20 x 20 x 12 inch booths, arranged in rows like a standard art fair. This year’s fair features day time general admittance and special evening events. Evening events include experimental cocktail installation called “Lewis Bag” by artist Tony Lewis. Barely Fair is a ticketed event at a space near McKinley Park in Chicago. Venue address is provided through the ticketing platform upon booking visitation. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://jxxaepcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001R7fL2Qr16DvD107Nzpvghu0YmwB6IxLFhXXvl17iXbSucO9L5yZ9pdC9LNZUoe761Ax_SYUPRnf_SqcxqzpHIYWYic6DzkuTA1CHKggsBFMxaq1CNjvWaSuLKQu5PQQ709zJ-jgGivj-S_ChfYnh4-7Vl5hL2lFX&amp;c=XHf3J2hUI5TUD69ls6ws-8KlQW5YWfoEzw7nq96OazDdAoROu-hRTA==&amp;ch=t0iieqShz1ibpUONA7xwB34HEs4om9ujV_XZEQZ2ivbAPRvhEcCDsw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 64, 247);" target="_blank">barelyfair.com</a>. Image: Ketchup Later (in Chicago) ,&nbsp;2026, ﻿Acrylic on acrylic sheet, laminated on wood, danish oil, 6h x 13w x 1d inches

Western Exhibitions at Barely Fair

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/" target="_blank">Jackson Junge Gallery</a>&nbsp;is proud to present their first group exhibition of the year,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/exhibitions/upcoming/" target="_blank">DUALITY</a>.&nbsp;This exhibition features the work of 24 artists&nbsp;who have set to create two pieces of art intended to be viewed as one piece, better known as a diptych. These diptychs in&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/exhibitions/upcoming/" target="_blank">DUALITY</a>&nbsp;each highlight the opposition or contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something - yin and yang, day and night, indoors and outdoors, light and dark - to name a few.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/exhibitions/upcoming/" target="_blank">DUALITY</a>&nbsp;offers a variety of mediums and themes, creating a diverse viewing experience.&nbsp; Artists took multiple approaches to&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/exhibitions/upcoming/" target="_blank">DUALITY’s</a>&nbsp;concept and theme. All opposing in some way, artists show this opposition in various principles including concept, style, medium, and color. Sabrina Katz’s&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/store/special-exhibit/serenity-4/" target="_blank">“Serenity”</a>&nbsp;shows the opposing styles that can be utilized to portray Lake Michigan. “One painting leans into the calm, steady horizon, while the other is a collage whose layered textures create the sense of endless movement within the water. Together they show how the same place can feel different from moment to moment or look different depending on the viewer,” states Katz. Bumpy Wilson also showcases opposing styles in his painting titled&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/store/artists/bumpy-wilson/choice-beef-ii/" target="_blank">“Choice Beef II.”</a>&nbsp;One painting in the diptych represents a minimal representation of a cow in a field, while the other shows the same image in a much looser abstract manner. Wilson expresses his interpretation of&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/exhibitions/upcoming/" target="_blank">DUALITY</a>&nbsp;stating, “Without duality, without polarity, there is no choice, there is no unique expression of self, and in essence, no self at all. This diptych provides a visual representation of how choices can define an artist and their style.” Many diptychs in&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/exhibitions/upcoming/" target="_blank">DUALITY</a>&nbsp;explore conceptual opposition. Dan Gemkow’s photographs,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/store/special-exhibit/watching-watched/" target="_blank">“Watching | Watched”</a>&nbsp;captures the moment of perception from two points of view. “Watching” shows a man outside looking straight on at the viewer, while “Watched” shows a woman looking out of a window, seemingly at the man. Gemkow states, “I applied an effect to the portrait of the female subject that inverted the highlights and shadows in the image to represent the distorted and abstracted way the male is seeing her. The male is printed normally without any added visual effects to show that the female is seeing him as he is and without any warped perception. I used these effects to symbolize a toxic personal relationship between the two subjects in the portraits.” Julian Guyton explores opposing subjects in his diptych titled,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/store/special-exhibit/we-the-people-no-1-we-the-people-no-2/" target="_blank">“We the People No. 1 | We the People No. 2.”</a>&nbsp;Guyton’s paintings represent his interpretation of what it means to be an American for those in power versus those who are not. In “We the People No. 1,” Guyton’s subject matters are meant to represent authority, including figures of a police officer and Uncle Sam. The phrase “together we stand, we the people” is shown in the piece, but questions who are these figures standing for?&nbsp;In “We the People No. 2,” Guyton shows a similar composition, this time showing three individuals representing black Americans. Guyton states, “The three characters in the piece are nods to my Blackness, taking an indirect approach while also inserting myself within the piece. The first figure, the bull, is an acknowledgment of my hometown (Chicago) while symbolizing the strength and resilience of the bull/black Americans. The second figure is just a business mogul; a creative that always strives for greater but is always problem solving and thinking. The last figure is the heart/spirt of black Americans. Moving through the world with unseen blessings to protect and cover our lives. Together we stand, we the people…” Opposing color and tone is also demonstrated in&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/exhibitions/upcoming/" target="_blank">DUALITY</a>. Eugene Lee’s&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/store/special-exhibit/breath-of-life-death-gasp/" target="_blank">“Breath of Life | Death Gasp”</a>&nbsp;captures ink drawings of abstracted lungs, but each piece shows an inversion of black and white. Lee states, “Together, the diptych uses visual opposition—light and dark, positive and negative space—to express the inseparable relationship between life and death. The lungs function as a unifying motif, reminding the viewer that every breath exists between these two extremes, and that vitality and mortality are not separate states, but mirrored halves of the same cycle.” Blake Adams shows opposition through color and black and white in his piece titled,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/store/special-exhibit/wichita-day-wichita-night/" target="_blank">“Wichita Day | Wichita Night.”</a>&nbsp;Adams’ illustrative painting style represents the Wichita prairie - both identical aside from color and tone - creating a completely new, yet familiar, space. With so many representations of what&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/exhibitions/upcoming/" target="_blank">DUALITY</a>&nbsp;means, viewers are sure to enjoy the range of work these artists have offered. This exhibition shows there is no limit to how we can create and interpret duality, which then encourages more thought and conversation.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/exhibitions/upcoming/" target="_blank">DUALITY</a>&nbsp;will be on view at&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/" target="_blank">Jackson Junge Gallery</a>March 2nd&nbsp;– April 19th, 2026, with an artist reception on Friday, March 6th&nbsp;from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. This exhibition is curated by Owners&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/about/staff/chris-jackson/" target="_blank">Chris Jackson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/about/staff/laura-lee-junge/" target="_blank">Laura Junge</a>, Gallery Director&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/about/staff/kaitlyn-miller/" target="_blank">Kaitlyn Miller</a>, and Gallery Assistant&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://j2gallery.com/about/staff/marisa-taravella/" target="_blank">Marisa Taravella</a>.

Duality

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) is pleased to present It Will Destroy You, a powerful group exhibition curated by Isaiah Lee and Samiah Fulcher. The exhibition opens February 13, 2026, and will run through April 19, 2026, with an artist talk scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.&nbsp;It Will Destroy You brings together works by 23 contemporary artists who interrogate the deconstruction of systems and structures that have long governed our lives. Through painting, sculpture, installation, and video, the exhibition reflects on themes of self-preservation and reconciliation as we navigate what the curators describe as a "crumbling socio-political landscape built on violence, greed, corruption, and brutality."If the average life cycle of an empire is 250 years, the American experiment is less than two years from its demise. This exhibition invites viewers to critically examine their understanding of the Western world and the foundational beliefs that support it.The exhibition features work by Michelle Alexander, Lauren Bertelson, Matias Brimmer, Robert Burnier, Alison Campbell, Zach Dobbins, Rea-Silvia Emmanouil, Sophia Farmer, Figwürm, Shanti Grandhi, Chloe Harthan, Sascha Huth, Melanie L. Johnson, Diada Amiri Jones, Rohen Jones, César López, Colin Martinez, Van Payne, Dylan Rabe, Austin Reilly, James Ross Servantz, Ethan Shay-Cowell, and Deb SokolowIn a climate of uncertainty and upheaval, It Will Destroy You challenges visitors to consider alternative visions of co-existence that possess the strength to outlive any empire. The works presented spark critical conversation about not only our current moment but the future we can create together.The journey of reconciliation with the self amidst worldly chaos is not merely an introspective one; it's a collective call to action. It is through bridging generations and uniting our collective vision that we can transform the conditions of the world.

It Will Destroy You

This special exhibition will be at Jackson Junge Gallery (1389 N. Milwaukee Ave.)View on Vertical Gallery's <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://verticalgallery.com/blogs/news/vertical-gallery-s-all-star-13-year-anniversary-show" target="_blank">website</a>Vertical Gallery is very proud to present its 13-Year Anniversary Show, an all-star group exhibition commemorating 13 years at the vanguard of street art, pop surrealism, graffiti and beyond.&nbsp;Vertical’s 13-Year Anniversary Show, on view from March 13 through April 19, marks the gallery’s return to Chicago, where its story began. All work will be displayed inside Jackson Junge Gallery, located in the city’s bustling Wicker Park neighborhood.&nbsp;&nbsp;“This is our first show of 2026, and our first show back in Chicago since we changed our business model to online and special exhibitions,” says Vertical owner Patrick Hull. “I am excited to see everyone, and to celebrate our anniversary!”Vertical’s 13-Year Anniversary artist roster brings together 13 longtime collector favorites and emerging talents from across the city, across the nation and across the globe, showcasing the consistency and diversity that have remained hallmarks of the gallery’s monthly programming efforts since its inception. The 13 artists are (in alphabetical order):<ul><li>Andria Beighton</li><li>Blake Jones</li><li>Grant William Thye</li><li>Jerome Tiunayan</li><li>Laura Catherwood</li><li>Liz Flores</li><li>Martin Whatson</li><li>Mau Mau</li><li>Oak Oak</li><li>Pipsqueak was here!!!</li><li>Pollyanna</li><li>Scott Mills</li><li>Steve Seeley</li></ul>&nbsp;Each artist will display four original works sized at 12 x 12 in. (30 x 30 cm).&nbsp;Vertical’s 13-Year Anniversary Show kicks off Friday, March 13 with an opening reception at Jackson Junge Gallery (1389 N. Milwaukee Ave.) from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. For additional information, or to sign up to receive our collector preview, email&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:sales@verticalgallery.com" target="_blank">sales@verticalgallery.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Image: Martin Whatson “Parachute"

Vertical Gallery's 13-Year Anniversary Show

<a href="https://www.barelyfair.com/visit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BARELY FAIR 2026</a> is located in the McKinley Park neighborhood. Venue address provided through our ticketing platform upon booking visitation. Evening events: APR 3, 4, 7, 10 &amp; 11General Admission: APR 4-19, 11-5 PM CLOSED MONDAYS&nbsp;BARELY FAIR is excited to announce our 2026 edition of Chicago's international 1:12 scale art fair! Operated by JULIUS CAESAR artist collective, BARELY FAIR 2026 hosts 30 artist-run spaces, commercial galleries, and curatorial projects from around the world.This year's fair presents 15 BARELY FAIR newcomers, where all exhibitors share a small look at their programming inside 20 x 20 x 12 inch booths. Our 15 new exhibitors will be joining the more than 100 past exhibitors to have participated in bringing intimate art experiences to the art fair format. 2026 EXHIBITORS:ACKERMAN CLARKE — ChicagoChris Sharp Gallery — Los AngelesCorbett vs. Dempsey — ChicagoDK Collection — ChicagoEssex Flowers — New York CityFundacja Art House — Olesnica, PolandGood Naked Gallery — New York CityGood Weather — North Little Rock &amp; ChicagoGordon Robichaux — New York CityHans Goodrich — ChicagoHarlesden High Street x Miri — LondonINTERNATIONAL WATERS - New York CityIvory Gate — ShanghaiJack Barrett — New York CityJulius Caesar — ChicagoJunior. Gallery — ChicagoLandline — ChicagoLaura (the Gallery) — HoustonMARCH — New York City&nbsp;THE MISSION PROJECTS — ChicagoGalerie Noah Klink — BerlinOlney Gleason — New York CityOrtega y Gasset Projects — BrooklynOSMOS — New York CityP.A.D. — New York CityRed Arrow — Nashvillero art services — ChicagoSheet Cake Gallery — MemphisTala — ChicagoWestern Exhibitions — Chicago To maintain a sense of scale where visitors feel central to their encounter, we are striving to maintain an ideal number of attendees during open hours. As a result, all visitation to this year's fair is ticketed. Tickets will be available through ARTSVP platform from our website.We will be offering a range of ticket prices over the course of the fair's run, with a variety of experiences available to the general public through day time hours to special evening events. Visit our <a href="https://juliuscaesarchicago.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fd4a0ca9dc57e09883401cac&amp;id=24346f09a2&amp;e=bef31f7324" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">website</a> or follow our fair instagram account, <a href="https://juliuscaesarchicago.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fd4a0ca9dc57e09883401cac&amp;id=745d0ceaf0&amp;e=bef31f7324" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">@barely_fair</a>, for regular updates on the fair and our exhibitors.Tickets for evening events, titled VIP NIGHTS, go on sale Friday, March 27th. Due to our focus on smaller encounters with contemporary art with this year's fair, we recommend utilizing the wait list on our ticketing platform if you cannot find a time or date that works for you. We will be looking to add ticket capacity as the fair nears.We hope to see you there! <a href="https://juliuscaesarchicago.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fd4a0ca9dc57e09883401cac&amp;id=5b8df13638&amp;e=bef31f7324" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">BARELY FAIR</a> is a miniature art fair operated by <a href="https://juliuscaesarchicago.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fd4a0ca9dc57e09883401cac&amp;id=9d66dab9cd&amp;e=bef31f7324" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">Julius Caesar</a>. The fair presents 30 exhibitors including contemporary art galleries, project spaces, and curatorial projects during ART WEEK in Chicago. Included exhibitors present inside 1:12 scale booths built to mimic the design of a standard fair. <a href="https://juliuscaesarchicago.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fd4a0ca9dc57e09883401cac&amp;id=3c585dfd73&amp;e=bef31f7324" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">Julius Caesar</a> is an artist collective established in 2008. An ever-evolving group of artists acts as co-directors and at present is Tony Lewis and Roland Miller.

Barely Fair 2026

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition,&nbsp;La Jaula De Oro | Azul Alberto Nogueron. The exhibition will be on display from&nbsp;March 14&nbsp;–&nbsp;April 19, 2026, with an opening reception on&nbsp;Sunday, March 29, and will be free and open to the public. Inspired by Los Tigres Del Norte song and curated by Azul Alberto Nogueron,&nbsp;La Jaula De Oro&nbsp;asks artists to respond to the illusion of the American Dream from the perspective of marginalized artists, using personal narratives about immigration, assimilation, and acceptance of identity. Artists Taly Inkz, Lily Guillen, and Gnat Rosa Madrid respond to the question: “What does it mean to be disillusioned?” La Jaula De Oro&nbsp;is the first of three exhibitions for our COMPASS Curator Residency, which provides an emerging curator with the opportunity to curate three shows in the Evanston Art Center’s Lobby Gallery space. The EAC’s Lobby Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting emerging and underrepresented artists and curators and responds to current and social events. EAC’s 2026 COMPASS Resident Azul Alberto Nogueron is a queer non-binary multidisciplinary artist from Chicago, IL, whose practice reflects on their personal beliefs and experiences as a trans person to create stories of acceptance, fear, and curiosity. La Jaula De Oro&nbsp;will be exhibited in the Lobby Gallery of the Art Center. The opening reception is free and open to the public. This exhibition is partially funded by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the EAC’s general membership.

La Jaula De Oro | Azul Alberto Nogueron

Timed with the release of the sequel to last year’s blockbuster film,&nbsp;Wicked,&nbsp;The&nbsp;Land of Oz: Beyond the Page&nbsp;takes visitors back to the original 1939 inspiration. The installation will be on view in two galleries on the Museum’s third floor. Curated by Laura Woolley, a memorabilia expert and consultant known for her appearances on&nbsp;Antiques Roadshow&nbsp;and her work at The Collector’s Lab,&nbsp;Land of Oz: Beyond the Page&nbsp;explores the imaginative artistry required to turn the classic children’s story into a beloved movie. Divided into three sections—Writing, Costume, and Production Design—the installation reveals how designers brought L. Frank Baum’s world to life. Highlights include a replica of Dorothy’s Ruby Red Slippers, an early draft of the script, a prototype of the iconic Flying Monkey costume, a character costume from Emerald City, and a replica of the Cowardly Lion’s Medal of Courage. Visitors will also see an original edition of the&nbsp;Wizard of Oz&nbsp;book, a historic telegram announcing the change from silver to ruby slippers, and a rare illustration of the Emerald City. Families, film lovers, and design enthusiasts alike will find something to spark their imaginations. Land of Oz: Page to Screen&nbsp;deepens the natural partnership between the Driehaus Museum and the Richard H. Driehaus Art Exhibition Lending Foundation. This&nbsp;support&nbsp;cements&nbsp;the&nbsp;Museum’s&nbsp;role&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;steward&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Richard&nbsp;H.&nbsp;Driehaus&nbsp;Collectionand&nbsp;extends&nbsp;its&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;tell&nbsp;new&nbsp;stories&nbsp;through&nbsp;exceptional&nbsp;design.&nbsp; According to&nbsp;Cynthia Van Osdol, the President and CEO of the Driehaus Trust Company, “From a young age, the Land of Oz presented a fantasy world for our founder, Richard Driehaus. He found great escape in the purpose and teamwork of its characters, and the Yellow Brick Road held a particularly vivid allure for him. As he expanded his art collection, he acquired texts, costumes, and production design originals from the 1939 film. These included, of course, our pair of Ruby Red Slippers, and a series of brilliant watercolors by Jack Smith Martin which were instrumental in the creation of the film. Equally influential is a spectacular pastel of the Emerald City, with its pair of concentric deco-styled white halos and the white light that radiates from its core. As a champion of late 19th and early 20th century architecture, it's easy to imagine why this piqued Richard's imagination. By sharing these treasures--some for the first time--we hope the public will be equally inspired. "

The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page

PRESENTED BY ART CONNECTED EXHIBIT – 3rd &amp; 4th Floor Galleries The Illinois High School Art Exhibition program is one of the country’s largest and most influential student art exhibition programs. Each year, over 100 city, suburban, public and private Illinois high schools from across the state converge on the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago to participate in various exhibition programs. This year’s exhibition features over 1,000 works of art from young artists in over 10,000 square feet of gallery space. IHSAE MAIN EVENTAwards Ceremony &amp; Art ThrowdownSunday, April 13th from 12pm-4pm The best student artists from 100 Illinois high schools will come together to celebrate the power of art in their lives and showcase their work at the 10th Annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE). The Senior Scholarship Exhibition will exhibit some 500 senior artworks and recognize scholarship offers totaling over $100 million dollars annually. <a href="https://www.artconnected.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(44, 44, 44);" target="_blank">ART CONNECTED</a>

Illinois High School Art Exhibition

The&nbsp;Driehaus Museum&nbsp;is proud to announce&nbsp;Tiffany Lamps: Beyond the Shade,&nbsp;an exhibition illuminating the volume and breadth of Louis C. Tiffany’s vast artistic production. From the 1890s to the 1920s, Tiffany Studios created a captivating range of decorative lighting fixtures that embraced the technological shift from oil lamps to electricity and simultaneously met the styles and tastes of nineteenth and twentieth century consumers. Drawn from the expansive collections of the Museum and the private art collection of Richard H. Driehaus (now in the Art Exhibition Lending Foundation), the exhibition explores how the artisans at Tiffany Studios used a range of materials—including bronze, enamel, pottery, and glass—to bring Tiffany’s innovative lighting designs to life. Organized by guest curator Alexandra M. Ruggiero,&nbsp;Tiffany Lamps: Beyond the Shade&nbsp;will be on view at the Driehaus Museum,&nbsp;50 E. Erie Street&nbsp;through April 19, 2026.&nbsp; Executive Director of the Driehaus Museum&nbsp;Lisa M. Key&nbsp;says, “Many Chicagoans and tourists have seen Tiffany lamps in passing but have not had a chance to encounter them in depth or within a richly contextualized narrative. This is a chance to draw people back to the Driehaus Museum by inviting them to see familiar works in new ways. It is an opportunity for the Museum to highlight a core strength and position as a national leader in the complex storytelling of the Gilded Age and the interpretation of design and decorative arts from this time period. In this case, the exhibition will explore the broader context—from design processes, to materials, labor, and the influence of designers like Clara Driscoll—to reframe the narrative around Tiffany Studios.“ Building on past exhibitions such as&nbsp;Eternal Light: The Sacred Stained-Glass Windows of Louis Comfort Tiffany&nbsp;(2019-2020) and&nbsp;Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection&nbsp;(2015),&nbsp;Tiffany: Beyond the Shade&nbsp;expands the narrative of Tiffany lamps beyond their iconic glass shades. Guest curator Alexandra Ruggiero&nbsp;says, “I am thrilled to partner with Driehaus Museum and present the&nbsp;extraordinary range of&nbsp;Louis C. Tiffany’s&nbsp;lighting fixtures&nbsp;with a new perspective. The exhibition features objects that exemplify Tiffany’s remarkable ability to marry innovation and outstanding design, enabling museum visitors a chance to marvel at the materiality and incredible artistry of Tiffany lamps.&nbsp; In addition to presenting a range of lamp types and designs, the exhibition will include a selection of decorative objects produced by Tiffany Studios, such as&nbsp;Favrile&nbsp;glass and pottery vases, enamel and bronze boxes, and a leaded-glass fire screen. The exhibition also includes noteworthy works never before exhibited at the Driehaus Museum, including a table lamp with an enameled base and a monumental bronze and Favrile glass chandelier. Within the setting of the Driehaus Museum, the exhibition contextualizes&nbsp;the significant output of Tiffany Studios and provides visitors with a look at the innovation, design, materiality, and business of Tiffany lamps. Tiffany Lamps: Beyond the Shade&nbsp;deepens the natural partnership between the Driehaus Museum and the Richard H. Driehaus Art Exhibition Lending Foundation. By bringing together works from the Museum’s permanent collection and the Foundation holdings, the Museum can offer a broader, richer, and more nuanced presentation of Tiffany’s legacy—one that exemplifies Richard Driehaus’s belief in the power of beauty to inspire. This support deepens the Museum’s role as a cultural steward of the Richard H. Driehaus collection and extends its ability to tell new stories through exceptional design. ABOUT THE CURATORAlexandra M. Ruggiero is a decorative arts curator specializing in glass and a Consulting Curator at The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass in New York. Ruggiero enjoyed a decade of curatorial experience at The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG), where she worked on projects and research that spanned the history of glass. From 2019 to 2022, she was Curator of Modern Glass with responsibility for acquisitions, exhibitions, cataloging, and research of the CMoG’s glass collections from 1825–1945. In 2023, she was the Interim Department Head, Curator of Collections &amp; Exhibitions at The Rockwell Museum—A Smithsonian Affiliate in Corning, NY. Ruggiero earned a master’s in the History of Decorative Arts through the Corcoran College of Art + Design and Smithsonian Associates in Washington, D.C. and a bachelor’s degree in Art History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a member of the Association of Art Museum Curators. ABOUT THE DRIEHAUS MUSEUMThe Driehaus Museum engages and inspires the global community through exploration and ongoing conversations in art, architecture, and design of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are presented in an immersive experience within the restored 1883 Nickerson Mansion, and the 1926 Murphy Auditorium. The Museum’s collection reflects and is inspired by the collecting interests, vision, and focus of its founder, the late Richard H. Driehaus. For more information, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.driehausmuseum.org/" target="_blank">driehausmuseum.org</a>&nbsp;and connect with the Museum on&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Driehaus-Museum/362867207176025" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, TikTok,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/driehausmuseum/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.

Tiffany Lamps: Beyond the Shade

Art in Bloom&nbsp;returns for the tenth year with an imaginative display of live florals and other organic materials by local designers based on Permanent Collection works. This year’s fundraiser will be held in the Rockford Art Museum galleries!Art in Bloom is on view Thursday through Sunday, April 16th-19th from 10 AM to 5 PM. Tickets to view Art in Bloom are available to purchase at the door.A first look at this year’s designs will take place at the&nbsp;ticketed Preview Party&nbsp;on April 15th. This event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine and provides attendees the opportunity to speak directly with the designers. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are now on sale (<a href="https://rockfordartmuseum.org/event/art-in-bloom-preview-party-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">click here</a>).The ninth annual&nbsp;Fashion in Bloom&nbsp;returns with Cocktails and Living Couture on April 17th. Featuring fashions accessorized with fresh floral accessories created by local florists. This event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are now on sale (<a href="https://rockfordartmuseum.org/event/fashion-in-bloom-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">click here</a>).For a complete list of ‘In Bloom’ Events and workshops, visit our events page.2026 Sponsors:Dean Alan Olson Foundation, Gensler Gardens, Rosecrance Behavioral Health; Coleman CPA &amp; Consulting, Inc., Anne + David Boccignone, Women’s Art Board; Savant Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors; Judith Boccignone; Ahlstrand Family Foundation, Bill Doran, Inc., Fehr Graham Engineeringand Environmental, RBC Wealth Management/Matthew Montalbano, Title Underwriters; Sara + Dave Deutsch, Sherry + Greg Harlan,RE/MAX Property Source/Julie Humpal, Revive Chiropractic Wellness Center; Coyle Kiley Insurance Agency, Inc., FurstStaffing, Garcea Computers LLC, Olson Aluminum Castings, Karen + Tom Shifo, Patty + Jeff Smith;Platt Hill Nursery; In-Kind support: B Jones Boutique, Parella Beauty Co., Rooted/Picked by Rooted, Saatva Yoga Spa, The Velvet Poppy Floral Design2026 DesignersAnderson Gardens, Bill Doran Co, Buckets and Blooms, Cherry Blossom Florist, Cypress House, Event Floral, Garden of Eevie, Kishwaukee College Floral Design, Maple Leaf Floral, Marengo Floral Co, Catherine + Joel Marsh, Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, Nostalgic Dwelling, Pepper Creek, Picked by Rooted, Prairie Wildflower, Michelle Princer, RAM Team, Gretchen Schwalbach, St. Charles Florist &amp; Boutique, The Velvet Poppy Floral Design, Willrett Flower Company

Art In Bloom

The exhibition&nbsp;Pao Houa Her: Seeds of History&nbsp;presents a newly completed photographic series by Pao Houa Her that brings together her long-standing practices of portraiture and landscape photography. The work reflects Her’s deep commitment to building relationships and thoughtfully representing the people and cultural traditions of the HMong diaspora. Developed alongside&nbsp;Pao Houa Her: The Imaginative Landscape&nbsp;at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center,&nbsp;Seeds of History&nbsp;grew from the artist’s vision to photograph HMong Americans from the Sheboygan area posed in a field of poppies. Created in the summer of 2025, the black-and-white series includes more than a dozen portraits, thirteen of which were acquired by JMKAC. Each image depicts a member of Sheboygan’s local HMong American community. More than a historical record,&nbsp;Seeds of History&nbsp;honors the enduring presence and vitality of the HMong diaspora in Sheboygan more than fifty years after HMong refugees first arrived in the region. By naming each individual portrayed, the series centers dignity, care, and connection—affirming that history is shaped by real people and relationships, not anonymous figures or statistics. * HMong is written with a capital H and M to be inclusive of White HMong and Green Mong dialects. Speakers of the White dialect pronounce “HMong” with a silent “H,” indicating a nasal aspiration or puff of air out of the nose. Speakers of the Green dialect pronounce “Mong” without. <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.jmkac.org/exhibition/pao-houa-her-seeds-of-history/" target="_blank">Discover Seeds of History</a>&nbsp;

Pao Houa Her:  Seeds of History

This Saturday March 14th, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Addington Gallery will be participating in the River North gallery walk. We are opening a fantastic new exhibition, "Learn to Love", new mixed media work by Teresa James. Meet The artist, refreshments served! While still referencing the materials and techniques of her printmaking background, Teresa's current works are the result of a variety of techniques. She begins by adapting and repurposing historic impressions of maps, animals, and nature, layering and collaging them onto a variety of vintage book covers. The resulting geometric compositions provide a weathered, narrative field, a dimensional receptive site for her imagined, hand drawn figurative imagery, including her personal recurring iconography of winged hands. These hands seem to embody an expressive and creative power. The wings, delicate and mystical, whisper the possibility of a fluid mobility between worlds. The act of juxtaposing these images and blurring distinctions between techniques results in a series of shifting realities at once scientific, observational, and intimately spiritual.

Teresa James: Learn to Love

On View: April 2-24Reception and Awards: April 9, 7pmGallery Talk with Prize Winners: April 22, 2pm The President’s 18th Annual Art Exhibition highlights the top artwork from Lewis Students and Alumni. This important juried exhibition is hosted by the Department of Art and Design and sponsored by Dr. David Livingston,President of Lewis University. Image Description:&nbsp;Electric Madonna, oil on canvas by Annabelle Makselan, First Place 2025

Gallery Talk with Prize Winners: The President’s 18th Annual Art Exhibition

Join Heritage Auctions for a spectacular reception of Rare Books of Sci Fi and Fantasy from the David Aronovitz Collection, featuring a gallery talk with director of Rare Books, Francis Wahlgren, starting promptly at 6 p.m.

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