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Kindly submit this form to connect with us about the gallery or if you are inquiring about purchasing any of the artwork on the site. We are here to assist you.
To be considered as a GUEST ARTIST at the gallery, do NOT use the form. Instead send the following to kendra@thebluemoongallery.com:
Artist Statement and Bio
Links to your social media platforms
Website link
Contact Information (phone, email, address)
8-10 images of your current / recent art work (include title, dimensions and media for each image)
CV listing exhibition history
Sales History
All submissions will receive a response.
Currently the gallery is only working with artists in the greater metropolitan areas of Chicago and Milwaukee. Professional artists from Northern IL and Southeastern WI are especially encouraged to submit their artwork for consideration.
18620 Belvidere Road
Grayslake, Illinois
What People Are Saying
““Wonderful gallery with regularly rotating shows. The Director has a very effective manner of running and curating the gallery. Always a lot of relevant art at reasonable prices."
— Artist, Gurnee IL
“One of the best art galleries I've ever been to. The director supports the artists like no other gallery does and works hard to make it a wonderful experience for the art collectors and the public. The customer service is something to brag about!”
— Artist, Milwaukee WI
“A sweet little place nestled right in Lake County. The gallery holds the works of some very talented local artists. Blue Moon Gallery has a variety that is sure to appeal to all who visit! They are so friendly and informative, too!”
— Visitor, Lake County IL
Links to Press Coverage
2024
It’s for the Birds https://www.foxvalleyartbeat.com/post/blue-moon-gallery-takes-flight-with-latest-juried-exhibit-it-s-for-the-birds-opening-reception
Collective Artists https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2024/03/07/blue-moon-gallery-announces-collective-artists-for-2024/
2023
Maureen Ivy Fisher https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2023/11/16/blue-moon-gallery-welcomes-its-first-fiber-artist/
https://www.dailyherald.com/20231121/submitted-content/blue-moon-gallery-hosts-first-fiber-artist/
FUSEDChicago & Crystal Marie https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20231025/fusedchicago-artists-offer-new-encaustic-exhibit-at-blue-moon-gallery
Janet Trierweiler https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/09/21/blue-moon-presents-paintings-by-chicago-artist/
Blue Moon Gallery https://www.redfin.com/blog/chicago-art-scene/
Darlene Bock, Paul Pinzarrone, Trace Chiodo, Roger Shule https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/08/24/figures-and-fractals-fill-blue-moon-gallery-walls/
https://www.chicagogolfreport.com/the-striking-faces-of-golf/
Kenosha/Racine Artists (Trace Chiodo, Colleen Steenhagen, Juli Janovicz, Mimi Peterson): https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/blue-moon-welcomes-kenosha-racine-artists/article_93b652a8-011b-53ed-9bf5-ca5ec419f225.html
Frank Fitzgerald, Mimi Peterson, Terry Luc, June Ambro https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/06/22/blue-moon-launches-colorful-summer-season/
4 Year Anniversary https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20230424/blue-moon-gallery-launches-spring-art-season
Les Scott ScratchArt https://www.foxvalleyartbeat.com/post/leslie-scott-s-scratchboard-artistry-brims-with-fine-details-capturing-nature-weather-seasons
It’s Not All Black & White https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/03/23/artists-affirm-its-not-all-black-and-white-at-the-blue-moon/
2023 Collective Artists & Kendra Kett’s Particle Series https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20230222/blue-moon-gallery-opens-with-its-new-artist-lineup
2022
Samira Gdisis, Jeanne Garrett, Tom Biegalski https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/11/17/blue-moon-gallery-to-host-science-based-artists-and-more/
Sean Bishop & Laura O’Connor https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/10/20/two-popular-artists-return-for-exhibit-at-blue-moon-gallery/
Kittie Yohe & Mark Price https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/09/22/blue-moon-gallery-launches-fall-season-with-paintings-pastels-and-monoprints/?fbclid=IwAR3k_pgva6PnH5GSgybhaI-aSjm4OXjzVbwfN2LI7RQqx8KFrk1gHVxzW3E
Tony Armendariz https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20220803/national-award-winning-watercolorist-from-palatine-captures-ordinary-moments
Dean Habegger & Scott Jay Marr https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/07/21/blue-moon-to-showcase-2-new-guest-artists/
John Kirkpatrick - 25 Years https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/06/23/libertyville-artist-celebrates-25-years-of-painting/
Kristin Ashley | Marjorie Davidson https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/05/26/new-guest-artists-to-kick-off-summer-season-at-blue-moon-gallery/
3-Year Anniversary https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20220425/blue-moon-gallery-celebrates-anniversary-with-new-exhibits
Darlene Bock | Janette Hill | Kathleen Gallo https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/03/24/blue-moon-to-host-reception-for-guest-artists/?fbclid=IwAR239BpNtFHjygzf94BFf6iUMvVNVNeWrQ09igFWqAY57FV6x9bGvEHSQWk
Bob Nonnemacher Solo Exhibition https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20220302/gurnee-artists-exhibit-finds-beauty-in-geometric-shapes
Feeling Blue Juried Exhibition https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/02/24/artists-feeling-blue-at-blue-moon-gallery/
2022 Collective Artists https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=7d1c00c1-4db9-4a08-9790-2bad9d1f2d28&appid=1031
Matt Bellefeuille’s Inner Peace (Giraffe Sculpture) https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/the-story-behind-kenoshas-visiting-giraffe-sculpture/article_45521e8c-ef0c-530e-94e1-3cbd3bbddf6f.html
2021
Bob Nonnemacher Shares Art with Community Seniors https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20211223/gurnee-artist-shares-his-works-with-streamwood-senior-living-center
Blue Moon Hosts Last Event of the Year | Laura O’Connor | CRAM | Michael Litewski https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/12/16/blue-moon-gallery-to-host-its-last-event-of-year/
CRAM Collective Finds A Home at Blue Moon Gallery https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210119/special-collective-series-finds-home-at-blue-moon-gallery?fbclid=IwAR1sShHNPoxuWpjSpm62-CBodlHBzmSHaQYGIguGHozLkY6SzOzgaKkuMx0
The Rosetta Stone Returns to the Blue Moon https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/11/18/the-rosetta-stone-returns-to-the-blue-moon-gallery/
David Dallison, Laura LaRue, David Hinske, David Pilkington https://www.dailyherald.com/topic/4074203102/David%20E.%20Dallison/en/
Marilyn Weisberg, Crystal Marie, Jason Houchen https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/09/23/blue-moon-gallery-showcases-momigami-pyrography-ephemera-and-oil-paintings/
Sally Wille, Susan Bennett, Christine Graf https://www.dailyherald.com/topic/1897532258/Sally%20Wille/en/
Cindy Lesperance, Kirk Kerndl, Patricia Litewski https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/07/22/blue-moon-gallery-features-diverse-exhibitions-in-july-24-event/
Laura Lynne, Chet Griffith, Matt Darst https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/06/24/blue-moon-gallery-launches-summer-season-with-new-exhibitions/
Blue Moon Director Juries CLC Student Exhibition https://www.clcillinois.edu/aboutclc/news/2021/04/23/clc-student-art-featured-in-pop-up-showcase-in-gurnee-mills
2-Year Anniversary https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/04/29/blue-moon-gallery-celebrates-2-years/
Spring Florals by Juli Janovicz, Melissa Rasor & Leisa Corbett https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210326/blue-moon-gallery-welcomes-spring-with-two-new-floral-exhibitions
Seeing Red Juried Exhibition & Competition https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/03/04/artists-are-seeing-red-at-blue-moon-gallery/
Rebecca Stahr’s Painting Inspires Local Poet https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210210/grayslake-artists-wintry-painting-inspires-local-poet
Leisa Corbett, John Kirkpatrick Jr, Michael Litewski & Bob Nonnemacher https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210120/blue-moon-gallery-kicks-off-2021-with-new-exhibit-by-local-artists
2020
Katrina Davis-Salazar & Alex Gashunin https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20201125/blue-moon-gallery-shows-final-exhibition-of-2020
Dan Simoneau & Dean Habegger https://www.lakecountyjournal.com/2020/09/17/blue-moon-gallery-features-dual-realities-from-kenosha-artists/aravdha/
John Callahan https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200123/gurnee-artist-exhibits-works-based-on-concept-of-chi
2019