Tall Grass Art Association - Symmetry Show
2020-03-14 11:00 - 2020-04-18 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Symmetry
March 14 – April 18, 2020
Opening Reception: March 14, 2020 1pm – 3pm
In Symmetry, 58 Artists’ works come together and show glimpses of the world to reveal symmetry all around us.
Curator: Andrea Fox

Southland Arts - FOOD 4 THOUGHT
2020-03-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Scrementi’s Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Road, Steger, IL, 60475, United States
Join Southland Arts members for a special networking event – FOOD FOR THOUGHT at Scrementi’s in Steger, IL 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Refreshments and food are available.

PCS Jazz Ensemble - 32nd Annual Jazz Fest Contest
2020-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Prairie State College, Halsted Ave & Vollmer Road, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Praire State College Jazz Ensemble will hold it 32nd Annual Jazz Fest contest on Friday, February 21 at 7:30pm, there will be a VIP pre-concert reception at 6pm

SSSBA - Creative Arts Award Breakfast
2020-02-12 07:30 - 10:30 | Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Hwy, Flossmoor, IL, 60422, United States
All Southland Arts members are invited and encouraged to attend the 18th Annual Summit Awards Breakfast hosted by SSSBA [South Suburban Small Business Association] on Wednesday 2/12/2020 from 7:30am – 10am at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, IL.

PSC - Christopher Gallery -Reflecting Dignity
2020-02-10 10:00 - 2020-03-04 19:00 | Christopher Art Gallery, Prairie State College - 202 S Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Reflecting Dignity:
Works by Sandra Bridges, David Anthony Geary,
Juarez Hawkins and Kristy Raines Loving
Feb. 10-Mar. 4, 2020
Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity
of the African American experience. Works include
painted interpretations of the Great Migration, portraits
of historic African Americans and families, and ceramics
that express the power of women and their ancestors.

Tall Grass Arts Assn - Business After Hours
2020-02-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Tall Grass Arts Association is co-hosting a Business After Hours with the Chicago Heights-Park Forest Rotary Club and we invite all to attend.
The event is Thursday, February 6 from 5pm to 7pm at the Tall Grass gallery.
Wine, soft drinks, appetizers and networking will be available.
Feel free to invite any business or arts group who would be interested in this networking opportunity.

Tall Grass Arts Assn - HUMANS MERELY BEING
2020-01-25 13:00 - 2020-02-29 17:00 | Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Tall Grass Arts Association in Park Forest is honored to present a new exhibit opening on January 25, 2020. Humans Merely Being includes works by artists Javier Chavira, Michael Chelich, Judy Fan, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, Jean Lewis, Jessica Smit Mattingly, and Lidia Wylangowska.
Seeking to express the authentic beauty of the human figure, they often strive – as artist Jessica Smit Mattingly has described her goals – “to physically portray the emotions experienced within, what lies beneath the surface, the larger stories and deeper meanings of our everyday experience.”
Curated by Claudia Craemer and Deborah Craemer, Humans Merely Being is on view from January 25 through February 29, 2020, with an Artists Reception, open to all, on Saturday, January 25, from 1-3pm.
Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466 www.tallgrassarts.org 708 748 3377

Crete Creative - PATRIAM by Tommy Zarlengo
2020-01-24 18:00 - 2020-03-16 20:00 | Crete Creative Gallery, Arbor House - 1304 Main Street, Crete, IL, United States
Join us on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. for the opening reception in honor of “Patriam” by emerging artist Tommy Zarlengo.

In Tommy’s first-ever solo show of art, he will explore the conflicting desires of home, place and personal freedom.
Using provocative images, bright colors, and a keen sense of placement, Tommy’s art conveys a sense of of both familiarity and displacement.
PATRIUM will run from January 24 – March 16. The gallery will be open every Friday and Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm, or by appointment.

Winter Walk & Holiday Party at theNate
2019-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL, 60484, United States
On Saturday, December 14, join the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at GSU = theNate for a winter walk and tour of the collection (indoor “virtual tour” in case of inclement weather), and some festive holiday cheer, wine and hors d’oeuvres to say thank you to our board, volunteers and friends of theNate.
RSVP requested by December 5 / sdenault@govst.edu or 708-534-4021

Salon Artists Gallery - Holiday Reception & Sales
2019-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Salon Artists Gallery, 294 Main Street, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Salon Artists Gallery & Patricia Moore welcome all to the Annual Holiday Sale and Reception on Saturday, November 23 from 1pm-4pm. Enjoy music, good company, fine art and refreshments.
294 Main Street, Park Forest, IL 60466 // 708-703-7806

Union Street Gallery - TWELFTH MONTH
2019-11-23 11:00 - 2019-12-13 17:00 | Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Union Street Gallery is hosting the annual “Pop-Up Winter Sale” filled with Crafts, Visual Arts and much more … November 23 to December 13, 2019
Opening Reception November 23rd 11:00am to 5:00 pm

Tall Grass Arts Assn - Annual Holiday Show & Sales
2019-11-22 11:00 - 2020-01-10 16:00 | Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
The Tall Grass Arts Association’s annual Holiday Show, which opens on Saturday, November 23 from 11 – 4, turns the Tall Grass Gallery into a gift shop for the season. The show, entitled Small Gifts, will feature smaller, more affordable two-dimensional work on the gallery walls and a large selection of affordable three-dimensional work on tables and pedestals.
Reception – November 23, 2019 11am – 4pm (includes Doll Making by Jatun Rollins)
Twenty-three artists will be exhibiting on the walls including artists who are familiar to Tall Grass members and friends and several who are new this year. The participating wall artists are Darcy Berg, Mary Bookwalter, Maureen Cribbs, Linda Curl, Rita Dianni-Kaleel, Val Fischer, Andrea Fox, Margi Hafer, Linda Haynes, Fran Hollander, Seung Jae Kim, Claudia McCarthy, Janice Meister, Chuck Michaels, Patricia Moore, Julia Oehmke, Janice Pratt, Ginny Raftery, Richard Schmidt, Mary Ann Trzyna, Christopher Tuscan, Marikay Peter Witlock and Lidia Wylangowska. Their artworks include photography, painting, pastels, stitchery and mixed media.

Christopher Art Gallery - PSC
2019-11-04 11:30 - 2019-12-06 14:30 | Christopher Art Gallery, Prairie State College - 202 S Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College – Language of Abstraction
Featuring Betty Cleeland, Dustin London and Karen Gubitz = image, mixed media work by Karen Gubitz
Show runs November 4 – December 6, 2019 with a reception for the artists on November 6, 11:30am – 2pm

SAMBA - Food for Thought - Interactions
2019-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Scrementi’s Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Road, Steger, IL, 60475, United States
SAMBA, Food for Thought – 3rd in a series in 2019 Making Connections

Wanderlust 2019 - Rita's Amazing Bookmobile
2019-10-23 09:30 - 17:00 | Crete Creative Gallery, Arbor House - 1304 Main Street, Crete, IL, United States
SAMBA’s Wanderlust 2019 at it’s finest!
Crete Creative Art Gallery and Tim Brennan are hosting St. Rita’s Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary‎ for a one-day stop to shop on her journey from Eureka, Montana to the Baltimore Book Festival. The day begins with “Morning Coffee Reception” at 10am, goodies provided by Benton Street Bakery; the bookmobile will be open for business until 5pm on Wednesday, October 23rd at Crete Creative Art Gallery in Arbor House, 1304 Main Street, Crete, IL.
Rita Collins, a resident of Eureka, Montana travels the country bringing books to off the beaten path and teaming cities throughout the region and across the country.

Salon Artists Gallery - ANIME
2019-10-04 10:00 - 2019-10-20 19:00 | Salon Artists Gallery, 294 Main Street, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
Salon Artists Gallery brings ANIME
Reception on October 12 1:00pm – 4pm

Visual Arts Gallery @ GSU - Full Circle
2019-10-01 10:00 - 2019-11-26 17:00 | Visual Arts Gallery at GSU, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL, United States
Artist, Karen Azarnia – Full Circle
Artists’ Talk & Reception – Wednesday October 16 1-4pm

Visual Arts Gallery @ GSU - Anonymous Women
2019-09-23 10:00 - 2019-11-26 17:00 | Visual Arts Gallery at GSU, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL, United States
Artist – Patty Carroll – Anonymous Women: Camouflage and Calamity
E Lounge Gallery

Christopher Art Gallery at PSC - "Art Reflects Science"
2019-09-23 10:00 - 2019-10-24 16:30 | Christopher Art Gallery, Prairie State College - 202 S Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Art Reflects Science: Works by Elizabeth Busey, Hunter Cole and Vera Scekic
Sept. 23-Oct. 24, 2019
Reception: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Works in various media that are inspired by each
artist’s interest in aspects of science, including biology
and bioluminescence.

Center for Performing Arts at GSU - Opera Up Close: All Stars
2019-09-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for Performing Arts at GSU, Governors State University - 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL, 60484, United States
Over 20 of your favorite musical numbers. 12 beloved artists. 10+ greatest composers. 5 languages. 2 masterful pianists. 1 charming host. Don’t miss Opera Up Close’s 10th Anniversary Celebration as we bring back the voices and the music you loved the most. Our All-Star line-up returns with your favorite selections of musical theater, operetta, spiritual, folk, satirical novelty songs, and operatic numbers from Bon Appétit!, Lift Every Voice (Porgy and Bess), The Telephone, Viva Italia (La Bohème), Best of Bernstein at 100, Love & Marriage and more!

Join us at 2:30 p.m. for red carpet photos, specialty cocktails, and other surprises! Reserve VIP box seats for personalized table service!

Encore Reception at 6 p.m.
$50
ADD ENCORE RECEPTION

Join the all-star cast for an encore performance of music and “behind the curtain” stories in the VIP Lounge. Enjoy fun and extravagant appetizers, anniversary cake, and raise a champagne toast to 10 years of beautiful music as you mingle with the singers.

The Nate at GSU - Sculpture, Wine & Dine
2019-09-14 12:00 - 19:00 | Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL, 60484, United States
Sculpture, Wine & Dine 2019 a fundraiser benefiting The Nate Sculpture Park
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
Purchase Tickets online
Karen Schander
kschander@govst.edu
708-534-4105

Visual Arts Gallery at GSU - "What Used to be Right Now"
2019-09-05 10:00 - 2019-09-19 16:00 | Visual Arts Gallery at GSU, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL, United States
“What Used to be Right Now” – artist Judith Roston Freilich; Exhibition August 15-September 19
Reception: Monday 9/9 6-8pm Remarks at 6:30 and 7:30 to address visiting art classes during an informal setting.

Visual Arts Gallery at GSU - "Where the City Meets the Prairie"
2019-09-01 08:00 - 2019-09-30 17:00 | IL
An exhibition honoring Terrence Karpowicz and Christine Tarkowski, featuring recent works.
August 20 – September 30, 2018 in conjunction with EXPO Chicago
Visual Arts Gallery, Governors State University
Artists’ reception and annual fundraiser, “Sculpture, Wine, and Dine” on Saturday, September 14

The National Parks Project at PSC
2019-07-02 11:00 - 2019-07-25 15:00 | Christopher Art Gallery, Prairie State College - 202 S Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
National Parks Project: Works by Beth Shadur
July 2-25, 2019
Reception: Wednesday, July 10, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. with a talk by the artist
PSC Gallery Director Beth Shadur will exhibit paintings from her National Parks Project, created in part through a grant by the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Thought Woven: Open Stories & Hidden Treasures
2019-06-15 08:00 - 2019-07-20 17:00 | Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL, 60466, United States
TALL GRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION GALLERY
An exhibit showcasing collage and mixed media works by 15 Midwest Collage Society artists.
Opening reception – Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 3-5pm
Exhibit runs from 6/15 – 7/20
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11am – 4pm
The Gallery is open to the public, free of charge.

Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery
367 Artists Walk
DownTown Park Forest
708-748-337

Highlights of PSC Photography Collection 2019
2019-06-03 11:00 - 2019-06-26 14:00 | Christopher Art Gallery, Prairie State College - 202 S Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
This exhibition features new works from the Prairie State College Photography Collection, donated by The Museum
Project, all works by contemporary photographers. The photographs range widely in subject and image.

June 3-June 26
Reception: June 12, 11:30-2pm

Beth Shadur, Gallery Director, 708-709-7738
https://prairiestate.edu/christopher-art-gallery/index.aspx

Food for Thought hosted by SAMBA
2019-05-29 04:30 - 19:00 | Scrementi’s Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Road, Steger, IL, 60475, United States
Join the members of SAMBA and those interested at Scrementi’s for lively discussions and guest speakers

Crete Creative Grand Opening Ice Cream Social
2019-05-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Crete Creative Gallery, Arbor House - 1304 Main Street, Crete, IL, United States
Crete Creative will hold a Grand Opening Ice Cream Social in their new home at Arbor House at 1304 Main Street, Crete Ill on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, from 11 to 2 pm. Crete Creative will also be unveiling a show featuring the artwork of Chicago Heights artist Tommy Zarlengo.

USG Derby Day
2019-05-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
Union Street Gallery hosts DERBY DAY

Open Wine & Beer Bar! Food from Scrementi’s! Live Music!

We are doing Derby Day at the Gallery this year! Along with the change of venue, we are going for a 1920s theme for the party. Not required, but certainly encouraged is any variation of Derby and/or 1920s.
Along with the new location, we have an open bar for Wine & Beer this year. We will have delicious appetizers from Scrementi’s. Live music and the race are on the agenda along with great company, raffles, and games.
Tickets are $50 and currently available in the gallery and online through our web store – https://squareup.com/store/union-street-gallery. or visit the Derby Page on our website.

USG Critique and Artist Talk
2019-04-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411, United States
USG Critique – 12-2pm. Gallery Coordinator and local professor, John Gutierrez, will facilitate these critiques. Expect to be able to dialogue within the interpretive, formal, and philosophical aspects of work. Each critique will be 10-15 minutes, which includes a brief introduction to the piece from the artist. There will be a sign-up sheet to determine order. You are encouraged to attend if you have not participated in a formal critique before or recently to get a sense of the event. All are welcome!

Joe Rauen Artist Talk – 3-5pm. Joe will be talking about his Unknown Musical Objects and playing some of them. There will also be time for questions.
