Events & Exhibitions
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POP UP ARTIST | ON THE BRICKS: BARB SISTAK BAUR | Metal Art (Vintage License Plates)
ONE NIGHT ONLY | Saturday, August 2, 6-9pm
POP UP SHOW | ON THE BRICKS
BARB SISTAK BAUR, Metal Artist
Barb's artistic journey has been via a circuitous route and this is often reflected in her artwork. She began studying drawing on her own from books, working on them late at night while raising her family. She later began more formal instruction with valued instructors and mentors at Columbia College in Missouri.
Barb uses unique materials to explore her parallel lines of inquiry: flags, abstraction, and Route 66… and not necessarily in that order. “My husband and I operate an online business from Mundelein, IL, serving collectors of old vintage license plates,” says Barb. “We have tens of thousands of old license plates in our business space, which is also home to my studio, and also where I source much of my art material.” Her themes and materials have clear connections to each other.
“Nothing says ‘America’ quite like the automobile, so license plates are apt for commentary on our country,” says Barb. “I create my American flag pieces in response to the disruptive conflicts between our political parties. And, old US Route 66 conjures the travel ideal of adventure, freedom and exploration. Often rusty and worn, my works nostalgically peer back at those days gone by.”
Her abstract sculptural works bring pieces together to form a cohesive composition, creating a sense of calm and restorative peace. Some form 3-D cubes, others are layered to create more linear shapes.
We are excited to welcome Barb to the Blue Moon in this special POP UP SHOW — ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Blue Moon!
RESIDENT ARTIST: Michael Litewski, Multi-Disciplinary
Michael Litewski’s works largely explore the current societal state of the “house and home” starting first with an emphasis on the simple “house” shape, which supports endless possibilities for creativity, while also using varying types of media, such as wood, resin, paint, plastic, and more. Litewski weaves stories, ideas, and concepts from national and global events, social trends, and the political issues of today’s world into his complex, multi-faceted creations.
Opening Receptions 6-9pm
August 2
September 20
See more here: https://www.thebluemoongallery.com/featured-artists/michael-litewski
RESIDENT ARTIST: Dave Clausen, Woodturning
The Exquisite Beauty of Woodturning by Dave Clausen
Dave Clausen is a master craftsman woodworker with a passion for giving each of his pieces an artistic flair. A former electrician, Dave pursues his love of working with all types of wood and projects, from rebuilding furniture and weaving looms, to making boxes, cutting boards, bottle stoppers, pens, and even kayaks, to expanding his creativity into one-of-a-kind ornaments, unique bowls, and vases, that allow him to bring his imagination to life. Dave works primarily on the lathe and uses “segmenting” as part of his process.
Opening Receptions 6-9pm
August 2
September 20
RESIDENT ARTIST: Kendra Kett, Painted Drawings
Painted Drawings by Kendra Kett
Kendra’s cellular-inspired healing works are a meditative intersection of expressive art & graphic sensibility that feature organic shapes and vivid color palettes layered over with intense hand-drawn meticulous details.
Opening Receptions 6-9pm
August 2
September 20
See more here: https://www.thebluemoongallery.com/featured-artists/kendra-kett-affiliate-artist
All of the art in the gallery and on-line is available for purchase.
GROUP EXHIBITION: Beloit Art Center 25th Anniversary Group Exhibition | Encore Presentation
FINDING CREATIVITY WITHIN — Beloit Art Center’s Juried Group Exhibition Celebrating 25 Years
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 2, 6-9pm
2025 marks a significant milestone for the Beloit Art Center (our sister center) in Beloit WI who will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year! As part of this special year, Beloit Art Center is hosting “FINDING CREATIVITY WITHIN” — a Juried Anniversary Exhibition to showcase the incredible artists who have been part of their journey over the last quarter of a century. FINDING CREATIVITY WITHIN will be hosted at the Beloit Art Center June 6-July 24.
THEN….this special exhibition will hit the road and travel to the Blue Moon Gallery for an ENCORE PRESENTATION with us in Grayslake IL. We are super excited about this collaboration and look forward to introducing you to a whole new group of fine artists and their creative vision!
Exhibition Dates: August 2-23
Open Saturdays 1-4pm
All of the art will be available for purchase.
GUEST ARTIST: Eric Anderson, THE BEAUTY OF SPEED, Oil Paintings of Luxury Automobiles
THE BEAUTY OF SPEED by Eric Anderson
Oil Paintings of Luxury Automobiles
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 20, 6-9pm
Exhibition Dates: September 20-October 25
Eric is a self-taught artist passionate about capturing the beauty and intricacy of automotive design. His work centers around the powerful connection between machinery and art by transforming vehicles into dynamic expressions of creativity.
Says Eric: “I’m inspired by the engineering marvels of automobiles and I strive to highlight the elegance and strength of these machines through vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. My technique blends realism with a touch of abstraction, allowing viewers to appreciate both the detail and the emotion behind each piece. I aim to evoke a sense of nostalgia and admiration in my audience, encouraging them to see automobiles as more than just machines, but as works of art in their own right. ”
Eric’s creative process begins with extensive research and sketching as he immerses himself in the history and design of each vehicle. He works primarily with oils, layering colors to create depth and movement, which brings each piece to life. The positive responses from collectors and art enthusiasts affirms the emotional power of automotive art.
All of the art in the show is available for purchase.
GUEST ARTIST: Stephen Ursino, BLACK, BLUE & WHITE | Abstract Oil Paintings
New Paintings by Stephen Ursino
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 20, 6-9pm
Exhibition Dates: September 20-October 25
Stephen is a self-taught artist who captures abstract interpretations of figures, facial nuance, extroverted personalities, and pure energy, conjuring up arousing expressions and intriguing forms that come to life through heavily juxtaposed layers of oil.
Says Stephen: “My paintings are engaging and inviting. Each painting sets me on course for a whimsical journey of discovery. I find it next to impossible to set any course with a destination in mind.”
Stephen’s process incorporates palette and taping knives, screwdrivers, homemade metal applicators, razor blades, chip brushes, and his bare hands to achieve an almost 3-dimensional ensemble of heavily layered color.
Experience Stephen’s new collection of exciting oil paintings featuring a black/blue/white palette at the Blue Moon. All art in the exhibition is available for puchase.
GUEST ARTISTS: Gailene Cowger & Libby Roper
New Art from Gailene Cowger & Libby Roper — member artists from the LaGrange Art League
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 20, 6-9pm
Exhibition Dates: September 20-October 25
Stay tuned here for more details coming soon.
Woodturning Demo by Dave Clausen
Dave Clausen will be presenting a woodturning demo at the gallery, outside/weather-permitting, on our side patio (“on the bricks”) where he will show his process for created segmented vases, bowls, and platters.
Saturday, July 19, 130-330pm
The demo will be open-house style — drop-in to see Dave in action and learn how he creates the exquisite beauty in his art. Visitors will see Dave creating a wood segmented vase.
See Dave’s wood art here: https://www.thebluemoongallery.com/featured-artists/dave-clausen-guest-artist-wood-artist
Artist Talk | Michael Litewski
Join us on Saturday, July 12, for ARTIST TALKS in the gallery!
We will be hosting several artists for an afternoon of discovery into the creative process of visual language -- including Blue Moon Resident Artist, Michael Litewski.
Michael will be sharing his history as an artist and the journey he has taken to integrate a multi-disciplinary art practice into his daily life. We'll hear about his sources for inspiration, his specific techniques & processes, and the details behind many of the pieces on display in the gallery right now.
As a frontrunner in The Art of CNC Machining, Michael will also share how he is utilizing technology in his creative expression.
Artist Talks are informal and participants will be able to ask questions and closely examine the art.
This is a great opportunity to delve more deeply into the world of original fine art.
Free & Open to the Public
Simple refreshments will be served.
Jan Schrader | Canvas Jazz | Artist Talk
Jan Schrader will be at the Blue Moon on Saturday, July 12, 1:30-3:30pm to present an informal Artist Talk about his Canvas Jazz artwork.
Visitors will learn more about the specific art in the show as well as the artist’s overall inspiration for his creative vision, process and techniques, history as an artist, and future goals.
The Artist Talks are informal and conversational, allowing for questions and dialogue.
GROUP EXHIBITION: FUSEDChicago, Encaustics
ARTISTIC DIALOGUES by FUSEDChicago Artists
Artistic Dialogues is meant to illustrate the expansive artistic possibilities the encaustic medium can have. Artists were asked to submit two pieces that speak to each other using two different encaustic techniques (e.g., painting, accretion, photo transfer, monotype, etc). The result will be two-fold, a dialogue between the artist and the viewer and a dialogue between the two art pieces. The two pieces can be interpreted as standalone or a diptych.
FUSEDChicago is an organization of artists in the Midwest who share an interest in encaustic, a method of making art using pigmented wax fused to a surface by heat.
FUSEDChicago artists are painters, sculptors, printmakers, and photographers who bring contemporary sensibilities to their art and use modern technology in creating their work. Many members are inspired by the qualities of wax itself - the brilliance of its colors, its tactility and malleability, the luminescence of wax layers, and the textural possibilities of its surface.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Helen Dannelly, Bob Fesser, Paula Hiller, Laura LaRue, Cindy Lesperance, Jane Michalski, Carol L. Myers, Michele Thrane, and Neli Tzintzeva.
Come experience a dynamic & exciting group exhibition featuring new works from the esteemed FUSEDChicago Artists!
Exhibition Dates: June 21-July 19
Open Saturdays 1-4pm
All of the art is available for purchase.
GUEST ARTIST: Les Scott, THE UNIQUE WORLD OF SCRATCHART, New Works
The Unique World of Scratchart | New Works by Les Scott
One of only 3 Illinois Artists in the International Society of Scratch Artists
“Scratchboard art requires patience. I never hurry and I believe my discipline is reflected in both the composition and detail of each piece I create.” — Les Scott
Exhibition Dates: June 21-July 19
See more here: https://www.thebluemoongallery.com/featured-artists/les-scott
All art in the exhibition is available for puchase.
GUEST POP-UP ARTIST: Tom Pedersen, Paintings & Drawings of Locomotives
ONE NIGHT ONLY — Pop-Up Show
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 21, 6-9pm
Waukegan Artist Tom Pedersen will be showing his SUPER SIZED paintings of trains in some far-out colors as well as more intimate watercolor and india ink paintings of motors/engines and steel architecture.
Come see this unique and memorable pop-up show and meet Tom, one of the friendliest artists in all of Lake County!! One night only -- weather permitting.
All of the art is available for purchase. See more here: https://www.thebluemoongallery.com/featured-artists/tom-pedersen-guest-artist-pop-up-mixed-media
Wine & firepit, too!
GUEST ARTIST: CANVAS JAZZ by Jan Schrader | Abstract Paintings
CANVAS JAZZ by Jan Schrader | Abstract Paintings
Jan’s approach to painting is very straightforward. He simply attempts to create beautiful, unique art to enhance both the surroundings and lives of his viewers. His paintings reflect three major influences. The first is Mid-Century and Contemporary Architecture for its clean lines, originality, and non-conformity. The second is Asian art, particularly the Zen minimalism, fully compatible and complimentary to Mid-Century design.
Jan says: “So why abstract art? I’m a huge jazz fan, my third influence. To me, abstract art is jazz on canvas. I call it Canvas Jazz. Like jazz, abstract art is limitless, without boundaries; it is free form, and open for creative riffs. I often start with a very basic plan or none at all and improvise as I go along. Jazz, baby!”
Jan uses heavy textures combined with metallic and high gloss paints. The results are interesting surfaces that change in appearance as the room lighting changes throughout the day creating interest, conversation and enjoyment.
Exhibition Dates: June 21-July 19
Open Saturdays 1-4pm
Jan will present an informal Artist Talk about his art at the gallery on July 12 during gallery hours.
All of the art in our exhibitions is available for purchase.
Learn more about Jan Schrader’s art in this featured ArtBeatBuzz article.
ARTIST TALKS from VISUAL STORYTELLING participating artists
Member Artists from the Chicago Women’s Caucus for Art who are participating in the VISUAL STORYTELLING exhibition at Blue Moon (on view through May 31) will be presenting an informal Artist Talk about their works in the show from 1:30-3:30pm.
Visitors will learn more about the specific art in the show as well as the artist’s overall inspiration for their creative vision, process and techniques, their history as an artist, and future goals. The Artist Talks are informal and conversational, allowing for questions and dialogue.
Scheduled Artists: Anne Farley Gaines, Kristen Neveu + Michelle O‘Connor (also presenting artwork in the gallery)
ARTIST TALKS from VISUAL STORYTELLING participating artists
Member Artists from the Chicago Women’s Caucus for Art who are participating in the VISUAL STORYTELLING exhibition at Blue Moon (on view through May 31) will be presenting an informal Artist Talk about their works in the show from 1:30-3:30pm.
Visitors will learn more about the specific art in the show as well as the artist’s overall inspiration for their creative vision, process and techniques, their history as an artist, and future goals. The Artist Talks are informal and conversational, allowing for questions and dialogue.
Scheduled Artists: Sandie Bacon, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, Rosemary Dillon (presented by Sandie Bacon), Bert Leveille
ARTIST TALKS from VISUAL STORYTELLING participating artists
Member Artists from the Chicago Women’s Caucus for Art who are participating in the VISUAL STORYTELLING exhibition at Blue Moon (on view through May 31) will be presenting an informal Artist Talk about their works in the show from 1:30-3:30pm.
Visitors will learn more about the specific art in the show as well as the artist’s overall inspiration for their creative vision, process and techniques, their history as an artist, and future goals. The Artist Talks are informal and conversational, allowing for questions and dialogue.
Scheduled Artists: Anita Ivy Miller
GUEST ARTIST: BEYOND THE OBVIOUS by Michelle O’Connor | Abstract Paintings
BEYOND THE OBVIOUS | Abstract Paintings by Michelle O’Connor
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 6-9pm
Exhibition Dates: May 10-May 31
“Beyond the Obvious” invites viewers into a layered visual experience—one that challenges perception, embraces ambiguity, and opens a portal to deeper reflection. This body of work tells stories through the language of texture, shape, energy, and intuition. Michelle's abstract, expressive compositions explore the space where the visible and invisible intersect—where what we know meets what we feel, what we remember, and what we cannot fully name.
Grounded in rich physical texture, Michelle's work nods to the material world and the constructed systems that shape our understanding of reality—cultural norms, identities, and inherited beliefs. Yet woven through these elements are ephemeral threads of frequency, emotion, memory, and transformation. Says Michelle: "I aim to make the intangible visible, to represent the energetic undercurrents of our shared human experience."
This exhibition reflects a personal and collective call to consciousness. In a world that often favors clarity, stability, and certainty, “Beyond the Obvious” creates space for curiosity, courage, and multiple truths. It is an invitation to question long-held perceptions and to explore the transformative power of shifting perspective.
GROUP EXHIBITION: VISUAL STORYTELLING by Chicago Women's Caucus for Art
VISUAL STORYTELLING — A Multi-Media Group Exhibition by Member Artists of the Chicago Women’s Caucus for Art
Visual Storytelling is an exhibition of women’s art that tells a story.
What are the stories that describe our lives? Is it a narrative or a connection to a myth or literature, or is it images, patterns, and colors that convey our emotions? This exhibition features artwork that tells a story. From the rich tradition of women telling tales through quilting and needlework, bedtime fables, family history, or impressions of our community, the visual arts develop intuitive vocabulary.
Submissions were welcome in a wide variety of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage, assemblage, sculpture (metal, wood, found object, wire, etc.) clay, textile/fiber art, encaustic, printmaking, and photo-based art. This exhibition presents a diverse collection of fine art exploring deeply personal stories.
Featuring art by: Joan Ackerman-Zimny, Sandie Bacon, Beth Dary, Lorette Dodt, Anne Farley Gaines, Samira Gdisis, Rosemary Giusti Dillon, Donna Goetze Bliss, Lourdes S. Guerrero, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, Lisa KC, Louie Laskowski, Bert Leveille, Lynne Mackenzie, Stacey Magliaro, Roberta Malkin, Anita Ivy Miller, Andrea Munday, Carol Myers, Kristen Neveu, Laura O’Connor, Barbara Skiba-Poniatowski
The Chicago Womens Caucus for Art is a non-profit group dedicated to supporting women in the arts and is part of a national organization started in the 1960’s.
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 6-9pm
Exhibition Dates: May 10-May 31
All of the art in our exhibitions is available for purchase.
WALL FLOWERS: A Juried Multi-Media Group Show Celebrating the Beauty & Allure of Flowers
Join us for this annual tradition of a juried group show at the Blue Moon to kick off our art season!
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 22, 6-9pm
SPECTACULAR art featuring the joy, happiness, and beauty of flowers! + wine & firepit
Over 40 varieties of flowers are represented in this show that will showcase 69 pieces of fine art in a wide range of mediums. A sensational treat for the eyes, senses, and the spirit.
Congratulations to the following artists who have been selected to participate in WALL FLOWERS: Sanjukta Acharya, Joan Ackerman-Zimny, Leslie Armstrong, Elaine Asma, Beth Berry, Shel Beugen, Marco Bendin, Tania Blanco, Amy Duffy Callan, Dave Clausen, Kathie Collinson, Heather Donovan, Angela Williams Duea, Jennifer Evans, Frank Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Flatt, Tim Flynn, Erin Galbraith, Samira Gdisis, Diana Leviton Gondek, Allison Hausladen, Fletcher Hayes, Ruth Hutter, Missy Isely-Poltrock, Juli Janovicz, Steve Jones, John Kirkpatrick, Daniel Kurnick, Laura LaRue, Kim Laurel, Aleksandra Lederer, Julie Mars, Dorothy Mason, Oliver Merriam, Andrea Munday, Charlene Moy, Laura O'Connor, Michelle O'Connor, Tom Pedersen, Laurie Peters, Jaynanne Ridder, Tara Riley, Maureen Fisher Rivkin, Linda Rodriguez, Regina Roland, Linda Roxe, SamTheJam, Aruna Nitin Sarode, Kirsten Saunders, Sandra Saxton, Linda Scholly, Phil Schorn, Susan Schneider, Ernest Schweit, Roslyne Smith, Carissa Stear, Kat Strack, Savannah Sweeney, Anna Toberman, Sue Turayhi, Kate Uttich, Kelly Witte, Jeff Wozniak.
On view through April 27. Open Saturdays 1-4pm.*
*The gallery will also be open Sunday, March 23, 1-4pm and April 27, 1-4pm for this show.
See more here: https://www.thebluemoongallery.com/featured-artists/wall-flowers-a-juried-group-exhibition-about-the-beauty-joy-of-flowers
GUEST ARTIST: Julie DeFalco | Acrylic
CHEERS by acrylic painter Julie DeFalco
A tabletop show of Martini & Wine Glass Acrylic Paintings on Canvas
A variety of sizes & colors
Perfect Gifts for the Holidays —- or, just for yourself, too!
Artist Reception — Saturday, December 21, 6-9pm
Open Weekends 1-4pm.
The gallery will be closed for Winter Break December 22-March 31.
GUEST ARTIST: Allison Hausladen | Acrylic Paintings
Allison Hausladen | Guest Artist
TINY REMNANTS — acrylic paintings
Allison Hausladen is a painter based in Grayslake, IL where she has been “painting” her landscape with real flowers and being endlessly inspired by the creatures that are drawn to them. Through her art, she seeks to capture the feeling of a moment, a place, to better remember it. She hopes to inspire others to build and protect a native ecosystem around them and watch life unfold.
The paintings in “Tiny Remnants” are all inspired by interactions between plants and creatures Allison saw in her yard since removing invasives four years ago, giving remnants room to grow, and restoring the land into a native habitat garden and food forest.
Artist Reception — Saturday, December 21, 6-9pm
Open Weekends 1-4pm.
The gallery will be closed for Winter Break December 22-March 31.
4th Saturday Artist Reception Meet Our Collective Artists Juli Janovicz, Kendra Kett, John Kirkpatrick, Ginny Krueger, Matthew Padilla
Meet Our 2024 Collective Artists who show year-round in the gallery!
Monthly at our 4th Saturday Artist Receptions 6-9pm
Juli Janovicz — watercolor florals
John Kirkpatrick — abstract figurative expressionism — acrylic
Kendra Kett — mixed media painted drawings
Ginny Krueger — encaustic & water media paintings + sculpture
Matthew Padilla — figurative & geometric abstraction — oil
GUEST ARTIST: MICHAEL LITEWSKI | Paintings, SCULPTURES & CONSTRUCTIONS
Join us for an Encore Presentation of works from Michael Litewski’s innovative June/July 2024 SOLO exhibition at the Evanston Art Center featuring paintings, sculptures, and CNC carved wall-dependent constructions.
Michael Litewski is an award-winning contemporary fine artist and visual story teller living and working in Zion IL where his home studio is equipped with the materials, tools, and machinery needed to plan and execute the various components of his highly aesthetic, symbolic, conceptual drawings, paintings, mixed media assemblages, and constructions.
Using varying types of medias, Litewski weaves stories, ideas, and concepts from national and global events, social trends, and the political issues of today’s world into his complex, multi-faceted creations.
Artist Reception — Saturday, December 21, 6-9pm
Open Weekends 1-4pm.
The gallery will be closed for Winter Break December 22-March 31.
See more here: https://www.thebluemoongallery.com/featured-artists/michael-litewski
4th Saturday Artist Reception Meet Our Collective Artists Juli Janovicz, Kendra Kett, John Kirkpatrick, Ginny Krueger, Matthew Padilla
Meet Our 2024 Collective Artists who show year-round in the gallery!
Monthly at our 4th Saturday Artist Receptions 6-9pm
Juli Janovicz — watercolor florals
John Kirkpatrick — abstract figurative expressionism — acrylic
Kendra Kett — mixed media painted drawings
Ginny Krueger — encaustic & water media paintings + sculpture
Matthew Padilla — figurative & geometric abstraction — oil
Dates: November 23, December 21
ENCAUSTIC QUARTET: Four Perspectives GUEST ARTISTS Patricia Lagger, Laura LaRue, Rebecca Russow, Michele Thrane
Encaustic Quartet: Four Perspectives
An exciting curated group show featuring encaustic art created by four esteemed Chicagoland encaustic artists: Patricia Lagger, Laura LaRue, Rebecca Russow, and Michele Thrane.
Opening Reception: October 26 | 6-9pm
On View through November 17. Open weekends 1-4pm.
4th Saturday Artist Reception Meet Our Collective Artists Juli Janovicz, Kendra Kett, John Kirkpatrick, Ginny Krueger, Matthew Padilla
Meet Our 2024 Collective Artists who show year-round in the gallery!
Monthly at our 4th Saturday Artist Receptions 6-9pm
Juli Janovicz — watercolor florals
John Kirkpatrick — abstract figurative expressionism — acrylic
Kendra Kett — mixed media painted drawings
Ginny Krueger — encaustic & water media paintings + sculpture
Matthew Padilla — figurative & geometric abstraction — oil
Dates: October 26, November 23, December 21
GUEST ARTIST: Sinead Carus | Illustration & Photography
GUEST ARTIST: Sinead Carus | Illustration & Photography
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 26, 6-9pm
On view through November 17 | Open weekends 1-4pm
Sinéad Carus is a self-taught artist currently focusing on illustration, photography and a combination of the two mediums. A lifelong resident of Grayslake IL and avid nature enthusiast, her artistic inspiration usually begins in the early morning with hikes along local forest preserve trails. Her father is a native of Chicago, her mother a native of Ireland, and her heritage often pops up in her artwork. Her goal is to stir emotion in the viewer, to take them on a journey of nostalgia, to leave them with a sense of hope and inspiration.
GUEST ARTIST: DAVE CLAUSEN | Woodturning
Experience the world of master craftsman Dave Clausen and the exquisite beauty of woodturning.
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 28, 6-9pm
On view through October 20.
Open Weekends 1-4 (Sat/Sun)
Bowls, vases, platters in a variety of woods, colors, and finishes.
Beautiful gifts for the holidays or for any special occasion — weddings, retirements, milestone birthdays, housewarming, anniversaries, or appreciation/thank you gifts.
GUEST ARTIST: BETH McKENNA | Woodblock Prints
Beth McKenna — Woodblock Prints
Opening Reception: September 28 | 6-9pm
On View through October 20. Open Weekends 1-4pm.
Beth McKenna works in a range of mediums including woodblock printing, painting, collage and fiber installations.
“Working in different mediums keeps my work fresh. I love painting outdoors and try to capture the beauty of places I find most captivating: mountains, beaches, lakesides and the rural heartland.”
Beth has a BA in Art History from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of Illinois. She has served as Manager of Programming and Board of Directors at Art Impact Project, worked as Exhibitions Curator at the Adler Arts Center in Libertyville IL and has been on the Printmaking Department faculty at both the Evanston Art Center and The Art Center in Highland Park. Her artwork has been exhibited regionally in solo and group shows and hangs in private collections nationwide.
William Weidner | Musical Guest & Mini Pop-Up Show (Acrylic Paintings)
Join us on Saturday, September 28, 6-9pm as we welcome Autumn with guest musician & singer William "Bill" Weidner on guitar -- with original songs -- PLUS some of his NEW amazing abstract acrylic paintings on canvas!!!
On the front patio
Fire pit, too!
See all the art, meet all the artists!
Wine will be served but guests are welcome to bring their favorite drinks & lawn chairs and stay awhile around the firepit for a relaxing evening surrounded by the Arts!
See all of Bill's art, including 10 new paintings, here: https://www.thebluemoongallery.com/featured-artists/william-weidner-affiliate-artist-abstract-paintings
4th Saturday Artist Reception Meet Our Collective Artists Juli Janovicz, Kendra Kett, John Kirkpatrick, Ginny Krueger, Matthew Padilla
Meet Our 2024 Collective Artists who show year-round in the gallery!
Monthly at our 4th Saturday Artist Receptions 6-9pm
Juli Janovicz — watercolor florals
John Kirkpatrick — abstract figurative expressionism — acrylic
Kendra Kett — mixed media painted drawings
Ginny Krueger — encaustic & water media paintings + sculpture
Matthew Padilla — figurative & geometric abstraction — oil
Dates: September 28, October 26, November 23, December 21
Figure Drawing Sale by Matthew Padilla
NEW: Figure Drawings by Matthew Padilla | Now Available for Purchase
Figure drawing plays a central role in Matthew’s art practice as he has always viewed it as a necessary skill in order to paint as he wants to. There is also an academic aspect which he likes — proportion, perspective, and anatomy all play a role. Matthew feels the human figure is perhaps the most compelling subject matter of all, at least for him.
“When I am able to complete a figure drawing to my liking, one that really flows and captures what I want to say, I feel a sense of accomplishment because drawing the figure is rife with challenge; misdrawn figures feel wrong, and misdrawing the figure is easy. Some drawings feel, to me, as though they would pair well with text, and so I write on them, and much of what I write comes to me on the spot. Nearly every day that I work in the studio I start off with figure drawing as it allows me to transition well to other work. It would be hard to overstate the importance of figure drawing to me and I expect it will always play a strong role in my life as a practicing artist.”
Figure Dawings by Matthew Padilla — Now Available
Various Media: Charcoal, Graphite, Ink, Pastel, Spray Paint on Paper
18 X 24 | $100 each
Learn more about Matthew’s Figure Drawings here: https://www.thebluemoongallery.com/featured-artists/matthew-padilla-collective-artist-oil
Browse the webpage and make your selection.
Send inquiries to kendra@thebluemoongallery.com or text 224-388-7948. Or, come to our Opening Reception Saturday, September 28, 6-9pm to see. We will also be open Sunday, September 29, 1-4pm, and weekends Sat/Sun 1-4pm.
William Weidner: Musical Guest & Mini Pop-Up Art Show
Join us on Saturday, September 28, 6-9pm as we welcome Autumn with guest musician & singer William "Bill" Weidner on guitar -- with original songs -- PLUS some of his NEW amazing abstract acrylic paintings on canvas!!!
On the front patio
Fire pit, too!
See all the art, meet all the artists!
Wine will be served but guests are welcomie to bring their favorite drinks & lawn chairs and stay awhile around the firepit for a relaxing evening surrounded by the Arts!
See all of Bill's art, including 10 new paintings, here:
4th Saturday Artist Reception Meet Our Collective Artists Juli Janovicz, Kendra Kett, John Kirkpatrick, Ginny Krueger, Matthew Padilla
Meet Our 2024 Collective Artists who show year-round in the gallery!
Monthly at our 4th Saturday Artist Receptions 6-9pm
Juli Janovicz — watercolor florals
John Kirkpatrick — abstract figurative expressionism — acrylic
Kendra Kett — mixed media painted drawings
Ginny Krueger — encaustic & water media paintings + sculpture
Matthew Padilla — figurative & geometric abstraction — oil
Dates: August 24, September 28, October 26, November 23, December 21
ON THE BRICKS | POP-UP GUEST ARTIST: DAVID BELLE — One Night Only
ON THE BRICKS | POP-UP GUEST ARTIST: DAVID BELLE — One Night Only
Photographs by David Belle
Opening Reception — Saturday, August 24, 6-9pm
David will be showing photographs from his portfolio of work titled Analog Days/Carousel Memories.
In these photographs David used a butane torch on the slide mount of 35mm chrome slides. The photographs are from an archive of recent work where David physically deconstructed the original, tangible, analog photographic 35mm chrome slide and then reconstructed the photo into a digital output. The photo was then mounted on archival Japanese handmade paper. The titles of the photographs in this collection are "lyric bytes" from the Paul Simon songbook.
Outdoors — Weather Pernitting — DON’T MISS IT!
GUEST ARTIST: MARCIA BIASIELLO | Paintings as Love Poems
Marcia Biaisiello: Summer of 24 | Aquatic Love Poems | Acrylic Paintings
Marcia Biasiello sees her images as visual narratives and love poems depicting pivotal moments where what happens before, after, and even during is open with possibility. She thinks of the frame as drawing a line around an otherwise normal environment and otherwise uneventful moment. By constraining the space and loading it with extremes, a next step seems inevitable, from choice not constraint. The figures’ interactions—him and her, him and the past, her and the future—overlay the present moment to make any next move possible. She doesn’t know what each figure presented in her paintings will do next and therefore invites the viewer to imagine.
Opening Reception August 24 | 6-9pm
On view through September 22. Open weekends 1-4pm.
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