The Olmec Origins Kickoff will be open to all ages. Special guests include Carlos Tortolero, the Founder and President Emeritus of the National Museum of Mexican Art, and Fernando Ramirez, President of the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage. In addition to viewing these unique Olmecs, there will be activities for kids and giveaways. No registration. In partnership with the Mexican Cultural […]
"Preserving Black Joy: Portraits Celebrating Blackness," is an exhibit of tintype photographs honoring the legacy of Black families and highlighting the richness of the Black community in Elgin, IL is now on display in Judson’s Draewell Gallery. To quote the artists, Mark Lane and Atoi Glennette, "Through our lens, we challenge stereotypes, amplify marginalized voices, and inspire future generations to embrace […]
Join us Friday for our YEAR 12 Anniversary Exhibition Reception. Side Street Studio Arts advances engagement in the arts by providing inclusive access to exhibition, performance, education, and advocacy resources, because art is important. Anniversary schedule: (more to come)$5 suggested donation at the door 6-10pm Opening Reception in Gallery, Backspace, and Theater,8:30pm Audience Voting Closes9pm Audience Vote and Judging Winners […]
Explore ephemeral moments of time that inevitably dissipate into irreconcilable recollections with the "Postcards from the Universe" exhibit. Artist Wanchay Chanthadouangsy Itmis originally from Laos, now lives in the Bartlett area and has traveled the world extensively in search of clues to life's biggest and smallest questions. Event by Arts in Bartlett Please check the event organizer’s social media for all […]
Art Clash is back for 2025. Art Clash is the largest live painting competition in the Fox Valley where the audience votes for the winners from each clash. 3 rounds of painting will determine which 2 artists move on to the city final in June. The artists need your vote. The eight finalists will come together in our City Final […]
