Browse art demos, interactive activities, family-friendly offerings, music, and more with NEMAA's sortable listing of activities happening Art-A-Whirl weekend, May 16–18, 2025.
Inspired by Susan’s lifelong appreciation for birds and by combining her ceramic art with her appreciation for birds and nature, Susan hopes that viewers will take a fresh look at abstract art, ceramic sculpture, and where we find birds—in their natural habitats—and in our own daily lives and imaginations.
This new exhibition by Karthik Pandian acts as “a machine for homecoming — a platform to gather, find our relations, receive light, and feel the vibrations of a liberated future.” Opening reception Friday, March 15, 6–8pm.
“Embracing Fallibility” is an exhibition of neon sculptures that celebrate the fallibilities that make humans human. Exhibition reception, artist talk, and demonstration Friday April 11, 2025 6–8:30pm.
Join us in welcoming these artists to The Mill Yard, purchasing original art, meeting neighbors, and enjoying free beverages. Featured artists include Tom Dimock (painter), Greg Lecker (painter), Jeanne Lukas (ceramics), Dan Petrov (painter), Mary Sannerud (textiles), and Anne Waddell (jewelry). Opening Reception Sunday, April 13, 4:00–6:00pm.
Textile Center proudly presents Stitching Black Legacy: The Quilts of Carolyn Mazloomi, the largest solo exhibition of Mazloomi’s work ever held under one roof. All of the quilts in this exhibition were created in 2024 and 2025.
The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC) is proud to present Heated Discussion, a powerful new exhibit exploring connection and conversation through the art of vitreous enamel. Featuring works by Ta-coumba Aiken & Christopheraaron Deanes, this exhibit challenges us to see communication beyond words—through color, form, and emotion.
Craving something one-of-a-kind? Step right up to the Art Vending Machine, where creativity is stocked and ready to go! For just $25, you’ll score an original piece of art—no prints, no copies, just pure, unfiltered creativity from a local aartist!
TRIGGER WARNING is the artist's confrontation of the forces that seek to control, silence, and erase. Through a series of paintings, sculptures, and installations, this exhibit exposes the violent contradictions of indoctrination, the suffocating grip of bigotry, and the deeply rooted misogyny and genophobia that dictate who is allowed to exist freely. Opening reception May 2, 5:30–8:30pm.
Here and There invites viewers to pause and reflect on the quiet beauty of overlooked scenes and fleeting moments. This exhibition features a collection of detailed and hyper-realistic paintings by Ava Lambert highlighting the subtle beauty within architecture, nature and urban landscapes.
Meet Lili Lennox in person to get an intimate experience and learn more about their vision, story, process, and the artist behind the artwork in this monthly open studio at le mur bleu.
Stitching Black Legacy is the largest solo exhibition of Dr. Mazloomi's work under one roof. Founder of the Women of Color Quilters Network and a celebrated fiber artist in her own right, Dr. Mazloomi will discuss this recent body of creative work which features an impressive series of large-scale art quilts reflecting the lives of Black civil rights activists, leaders, and revolutionaries who shaped American history.
Be the first to see what's new, enjoy treats, and chat with the artists. This group show will feature the work of Janel Schelzel, Shane Patrick Warren, Femke Kuiling, d.bartley and includes the work of special guest Anna Thares.
