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West Loop Contemporary Art Expo
Saturday and Sunday, October 18 & 19, 2025
Featuring over 40 invitation-only artists from 8 states, this Midwest event takes place at Plumber's Hall, the historic Beaux-Arts building in Chicago's trendy and convenient West Loop. Artists will be on-site for direct sales, offering the opportunity for attendees to purchase Fine Art at fair market value.
Ticket price - $20 per person
Join us this Fall!
Join us this fall and find inspiration with our talented faculty in our beautiful studios. Enjoy the camaraderie of NSAL students in our art classes or participate in our art exhibits. Here's your chance to experiment with ceramics in the Mal Poland studio, take a class you've always wanted to try, or finally get back into painting after taking a break... whatever your motivation. We're here for you!
Click here to register for Fall Adult Classes
Click here to register for Fall Youth Classes
Click here to register for Workshops
Artwork by Caroline Weld
Upcoming Workshops
Monotype Printing with a Gelli Plate with Janet Trierweiler, 10/18
Painting with Paper with Joyce Elias, 10/26
Illuminate Your Paintings with Terri Ford, 11/8 & 11/9 - FULL*
*Please call 847-446-2870 to be added to the waitlist*
Block Printmaking - Without a Press! with Janet Trierweiler, 11/15
Watercolor - Clouds and Skies with Fran Vail, 11/16
Artwork by Janet Trierweiler
101st Annual Members' Show
The North Shore Art League celebrated 101 years of art in the community in our studio with NSAL faculty, students, artists, friends, and family on Thursday, October 9. We unveiled the NEW Mal Poland Studio for ceramics and additional programming. Artists and their friends mingled and perused two floors of NSAL member artwork.
A curated charcuterie experience catered by Bab's Boards and whimsical sweet treats from Lemon Drop Bake Shop, wine, beer, and sparkling water were enjoyed by all.
Important Information for Artists:
1st and 2nd floor galleries open: 10/10 - 10/23
Artwork pick up: Friday, 10/24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
in 1st and 2nd floor gallery space
Artwork by Mal Poland
19th Annual inchworks show
The North Shore Art League is pleased to announce the 19th annual inchworks show will run from 11/11 - 1/19/26.
Image size should not exceed 12"x12" or any size combination no larger than 144 square inches. Artwork will not be accepted if not wired for hanging or still wet at drop off. Sides must be painted or finished as part of the image.
Important Information for Artists:
Application due - 10/28/25
Art drop-off date - 11/11/25 - 10:00am - 1:00pm (2nd floor)
Opening Reception - 11/13/25 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm (2nd flr)
Artwork pick up: 1/20/26, 10:00am - 1:00pm (2nd floor)
Artwork by Anne McNerney
14th Annual Art in the Village
The 14th Annual Art in the Village juried art show sponsored by the North Shore Art League will take place at Hubbard Woods Park (939 Green Bay Road) in Winnetka on June 13 & 14, 2026 from 10 am – 5 pm. NSAL, the 101 year old arts organization located in the historic Community House, Winnetka is proud to promote this annual juried art show. The park is a beautiful setting for a summer art fair - in the middle of the Village’s Hubbard Woods Design District. This boutique exhibition features artists from across the country showcasing their work, including oil paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more.
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