Des Plaines Art Guild

ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL ART FAIR DIRECTORY - State wide art fair listings searchable by month or city.
SAC Newsmonthly - Listings of Fine Art and A&C shows and events throughout the United States. 3,902 shows now online.
ArtFairCalendar.com - Chicago Art Fairs - Free art show and craft fairs calendar and email list for art festivals across the U.S. Join our free art fair email list!
Midwest Art Fairs.com
artandcraftshows.net - Sunshine Artist magazine provides this database of over 2,000 open-entry events.
NAIA Classified ads - Shows/Announcements
Art Opportunities Monthly - Offers sample copy of their subscription version, which is available in either print or email format.
Art Deadlines List - Smaller, free online version of their "premium" listing of art competitions and events.

Chicago Reader Guide to Art: galleries - Current exhibits at Chicago area galleries listed by area.
Chicago Gallery News - Gallery listings and events listed by area.
CAC ONLINE: Chicago Area Art Openings - Current monthly listing of Chicago area gallery events.
Chicago Art Galleries - Comprehensive local index of art gallery websites.
ChicagoArt.Net - Sign up for email from galleries and exhibitors.


ArtCyclopedia - A searchable database of artists, art works, and galleries.	ArtLex - A dictionary of art for everyone interested in art production, collection, or history.

ChicagoArt.org - Database of Chicago art information.
ArtChicago - Email mailing list for anything relating to visual arts in the Chicago area (moderated).
Art Market Update - Email mailing list for emerging artists and collectors.
World of Watercolor - Online Magazine for watercolor and acrylic artists and all art lovers.
Creative Spotlite - free art lessons - Articles, lessons, and tips on watercolor. oil painting, acrylic painting, pastels, crafts and more.
MOCA: the Museum of Computer Art
FBI Stolen Art notices

Artists Association of Elk Grove Village Meetings: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., except July, August and December. Meeting Address: Elk Grove Village Public Library 1001 Wellington Avenue 847-439-0447
Arlington Heights Art Guild Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Meeting Address: Wheeling Township Hall 1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd. 847-537-3871	ArtCubes Bringing hands-on art programs to older adults at community centers, senior residences, and nursing homes for over 17 years. Volunteer artist/instructors always needed 847-824-7918
Addison Art Guild Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Meeting Address: Addison Public Library One Friendship Plaza, Room 1301 (1st floor) Contact:Annette Leiber, 630-250-9407	North Shore Art League 620 Lincoln Ave. Winnetka, IL 60093 847-446-2870