I’m deeply honored that Art Encounter has chosen my humble abode for its Night Visions studio visit on Thursday, Nov. 21, 7–8:30 p.m. Program leader Sarah Packer will facilitate the session, and I’ll try not to embarrass myself.

You don’t have to be a member of Art Encounter to register.

Coming in October—“Inflection Point: Gender Futures, Political Possibilities” at Oakton College’s Koehnline Museum of Art in Des Plaines. That’s a portion of my “O brave new world” in the upper left.

Please stop by Artruck next Saturday, September 14, 7–10 p.m., at 1121 Ashland in Evanston. As always, there will be two trucks filled with local art. The food, conversation, and fresh air are free! (photo from 2023)

I’ll have a solo show called “Salmagundi” at Lincolnwood’s Village Hall Art Gallery, Sept. 5 – Oct. 30. The Village Hall is at 6900 Lincoln Ave. in Lincolnwood, IL.

I’ll have an artwork in the upcoming CAVA Members’ Show at the North Shore Art League in Winnetka. The dates are 8/14–9/22, with an opening reception on Thursday, 8/22, 6–8 p.m. Hope to see you there!

I have two artworks in this show at the Evanston Art Center, August 3–25. The reception is on August 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Please join me at the Evanston Art Center on June 1 for the opening of this members show. The theme is “There’s No Place Like Home.” evanstonmade.org

There’s a nice little article about me in the June 2024 issue of ChiMe, the newsletter of Chicago Area Mensa. I think it’s available (in print and online) only to Mensa members, but I’m pleased to be featured in this way.

I’m participating in the Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl on Thursday, May 16. I’ll be showing/selling mostly smaller artworks, both framed and unframed, at Tapestry Station, 740 Main St. Come enjoy craft beverages and food, live music, and locally made art in the Main-Dempster Mile area.

The artuckish 2024 display is in the window at Union Pizzeria, 1245 Chicago Ave. in Evanston. Stop by to see all the “Connected by a Thread” entries! Mine is second row from the top, second from the left.

I will have two artworks in the “My Voice” show at the Devonshire Cultural Arts Center in Skokie, March 16 to May 19. The opening is Saturday, March 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Hope to see you there!

My “Rebus” artwork will be part of the upcoming “Well Versed” show at Northwestern University’s Dittmar Gallery, Feb. 20 to March 15. The opening reception will be on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6 to 8 p.m.

I will have two works in ARC Gallery’s “Collage/Assemblage” show, Feb. 1–23. The opening reception is Friday, Feb. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery is at 1463 W. Chicago Ave. in Chicago.

I have three artworks in the “At Home” exhibit at the Norris Cultural Arts Center Gallery in St. Charles. The show runs from Jan. 13 to Feb. 18, with a reception on Sunday, Jan. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.

I’ll be participating in the Evanston Made Group Show featuring photography and mixed media, Jan. 6 to 31. The location is Gallery OTR, 2040 Brown Ave. in Evanston (not far from the Ecology Center). The opening is on Saturday, Jan. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Check out the Woman Made Gallery Small Works Members Show in December. Smaller artworks with smaller prices! It’s at Woman Made’s new location: 1332 S. Halsted in Chicago.

Mark your calendar: the Evanston Made Holiday Market will be at 1631 Chicago Ave. on December 1–17. Look for my “You Be You” (shown upper right) and much, much more.

I’m very pleased that my “You Be You” artwork will be in the “Don’t ‘Drag’ Me Down: Today’s Battle for Liberation” exhibition at Oakton College’s Koehnline Museum of Art. The opening is Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. The show runs from Oct. 5 to Nov. 3.

Mark your calendars: artruck is coming back after a long pandemic delay. Enjoy this outdoor event on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 7 to 10 p.m. Look for two trucks filled with art in the 1100 block of Ashland in Evanston. Art-gazing, food, and fun—all free. Plus you can purchase art directly from artists with no added fees. (photo from July 2019)

I will have an artwork in the CAVA Annual Members Show at the Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St. in Chicago. The show runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 28. The opening reception is on Friday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. Hope to see you there!

I’m absurdly happy to have an artwork in the “Absurdity: In Dada We Trust” show at Woman Made Gallery, July 22 through August 19. The opening reception is Saturday, July 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, click here.

I’m very pleased to have an artwork in the upcoming “Tickled Pink” online exhibit at Woman Made Gallery. The image above is “Nuclear Pups” by Bella Aurora. See the show here.

My “Aquanaut” collage is the cover image of the July issue of ChiMe, the newsletter of Chicago Area Mensa. I think it’s available (in print and online) only to Mensa members, but I’m still proud to have an artwork chosen for this purpose.

I will have an artwork in the “Flower Power” group exhibition at Gallery 901, located at 901 Sherman Ave. in Evanston. The opening reception is on Saturday, June 3, from 4 to 6 p.m.

My “Super” artwork will be in the “Eyes Wide Open” exhibit at the Oak Park Art League, May 18 to June 16. The opening reception is Friday, May 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Check out the artruckish 2023 display in the window of Union Pizzeria in Evanston. This year’s challenge was to make an artwork on an embossed sheet of 8-1/2 x 11 in. paper, using only black and white. Sixty-four local artists answered the call! The exhibit will be up until June 4. See it online at artruck.org.

I’m pleased that my “Shelter in Place” artwork will be part of this show at Northwestern U’s Dittmar Gallery (on the first floor of the Norris Center). I will be at the opening reception on Friday, March 31, 6–8 p.m.

I will have an artwork in Woman Made Gallery’s 24th International Open. The juror is artist, curator, and writer Pritika Chowdhry. For more information about the show, click here. Please join me at the opening on March 18!

I’m very pleased that my “Internal Affairs” artwork will be in the upcoming ROE 2.0 show at Woman Made Gallery in Chicago. Please join me at the gallery on Saturday, January 28, from 4 to 7.

An article about my work is in today’s Evanston RoundTable as part of its ongoing “The Art of Making Art” series.

This evening was the opening reception for the “Our Bodies, Our Health: Navigating the Wars Within and Around Us” show at Koehnline Museum of Art at Oakton Community College. That’s my “Internal Affairs” in the foreground. The show lasts through November 10.

I’ll have an artwork in the upcoming “Our Bodies, Our Health” exhibit at Koehnline Museum of Art at Oakton Community College. The show runs October 13 through November 10, with an opening reception on Thursday, October 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. Hope to see you there!

A reminder that I will be having an open house as part of the Evanston Made Studio Tour on Saturday, October 1, from noon to 5. List of participants and map coming soon at evanstonmade.org.

I will be participating in the Evanston Made Artist Studio Tour on Saturday, October 1, from noon to 5 p.m. Please stop by to see works in progress as well as completed works (both framed and unframed). No purchase necessary!

The Evanston Made pop-up gallery/shop is up and running, and its opening reception will be Saturday, September 10, from 4 to 6. Come meet the artists! See the invitation here.

Check out the Evanston Made pop-up gallery at 832 Dempster (formerly Lapin Systems) in Evanston. The show will be up September 3–28. Hours: Wed/Thurs noon–6, Fri/Sat noon–7, Sun noon–5.

I’ll have three artworks in a group show at Dragonfly Gallery, 2436 W. Madison in Chicago (just west of the United Center), September 3–30. The opening reception is Saturday, September 3, from 6 to 9 p.m.

I will be participating in the Evanston Made Artist Studio Tour on June 4 and 5, noon to 5. I don’t do demonstrations, but I’m happy to talk about my process, materials, etc. All art is for sale, but no purchase is required. Map to come from Evanston Made.

The 2022 artruckish project is posted online here. The challenge was to create an artwork on a sheet of embossed paper with a piece of text from a larger (unknown) work. Sixty-four artists participated. When the pieces are assembled in order, the combined text becomes a chapter from Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. The entire project will be displayed April 2–30 at 1706 Sherman in Evanston.

For your holiday shopping and beyond: I have several artworks for sale at the Evanston Made Holiday Market at 921 Church St. (the former Urban Outfitters) in Evanston. This huge two-level space is filled with artworks and crafts by local artists/artisans. Check it out!

I’ll be showing all new works at Creative Coworking (922 Davis in Evanston) in November and December. The opening is Saturday, November 6, 4–6 p.m. Enjoy three floors of artworks by local artists plus food and drink——all free. Please stop by and say hi!

This virtual exhibit can be found at this area of the Oakton Community College site. Note a portion of my “Pantsuit Nation” artwork in the lower left corner of the poster. There will be an online Meet the Artists event on Tuesday, October 26, at 7 p.m. Central Time.

My “Pantsuit Nation” artwork will be part of the “Bad@ssery: Women Creating a Just Environment and World” virtual exhibition at Oakton Community College, October 4 through November 1. Link to come.

Check out my “Social Distancing” artwork in the Evanston Made Group Show at the Evanston Art Center. The show opens on May 28 and will be up the entire month of June. I’ll be there in person on Saturday, May 29, from 1 to 2 p.m.

The artruckISH show is now online here. The challenge was to create an artwork on an 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of embossed paper. It’s fun to see how the different artists incorporated the embossed area into their image.

I have an artwork in the “Where Are We Now? Activism of the Everyday” show at Koehnline Museum of Art. The virtual opening is October 26 at 7 p.m. Find it here.

I have an artwork in this year’s Evanston Made Group Show, which will be online at Evanston Made. The show’s “unveiling” will be on Facebook on Monday, June 1, at noon.

I will have an artwork in the TOUCH virtual exhibition at Woman Made Gallery’s website, www.womanmade.org. The show opens June 5 and was juried by Gina Lee Robbins.

I will have four artworks in the “Juxtaposition: Contrast in Harmony” show at Ice House Gallery, April 4–May 30. There is an opening reception on Saturday, April 4, 5–8 p.m.
UPDATE: Because of the pandemic, this show has been postponed, possibly until May.

I will have an artwork in Woman Made Gallery’s “Small Works” show, December 6–15. There is an Open House and Reception on Saturday, December 7, from 2 to 4 p.m.

My “Pantsuit Nation II” artwork will be part of the “Fashioning the Self: You Are What You Wear?” exhibit at Koehnline Museum of Art, October 3–25. The opening is Thursday, October 3, 5–8 p.m.

I’m very pleased to have an artwork in the “Show Your Paper” exhibit at Woman Made Gallery, September 20 through October 12. The opening reception is Friday, September 20, 5–8 p.m.

Join us once again for artruck on Saturday, July 13, 7 to 10 p.m., in the 1100 block of Ashland in Evanston.

I’ll have an artwork in the group exhibit at the Evanston Art Center May 31 to June 30. The opening is Friday, May 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Visit my member page at the Evanston Made website. Plus check out all the other Evanston artists and events sponsored by this group.

I will have six artworks in this show in The Saw Room at The Alley Gallery in Evanston. The other artists are Corey Ciszek, Howard Kanter, and Steve Sager.

There was a large turnout this evening for the “Inside the Box” opening at The Arts of Life Gallery. This nonprofit organization, located in Glenview and Chicago, provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a studio for creating art—and also lots of encouragement. This juried exhibition was open to artists of all levels, demographics, and abilities. That’s my “Square Meal” on the far wall.

I have nine artworks on display at Backlot Coffee for the month of February. Come check out this very cool space at 2006 Central St. in Evanston.

Join us for art, food, and conversation on Saturday, February 23, 7–10 p.m. Artruck Inside is at Bucephalus Bikes in Evanston, 1424 Lake St. (across from Penny Park).

That’s my “Travelogue” collage (top center) at Woman Made Gallery’s “Quilt + Resist” show, November 9–December 1.

This fun student-made video is a quick tour of the “Nevertheless, She Persisted” show I’m in at Koehnline Museum of Art. You can see glimpses of my “I’m with Her” collage.

I will have an artwork in the “Nevertheless, She Persisted” show at Koehnline Museum of Art, September 27–October 19. The gallery is at Oakton Community College, 1600 East Golf Rd. in Des Plaines. Do join me at the opening on Thursday, September 27, 5 to 8 p.m.

I'll have an artwork in the International Open at Woman Made Gallery—now in Pilsen at 2150 S. Canalport. The show is August 17 through September 8. Join me at the opening on Friday, August 17, 6 to 8 p.m.

I'll be showing artworks at artruck on Saturday, July 14, 7 to 10 p.m. Join us for art, food, and conversation—all free!

I’ll have an artwork in an indoor artruck exhibit on Saturday, February 24, at Bucephalus Bikes in Evanston (1424 Lake St.). It's 7 to 10 p.m. and will feature food, drinks, and ART.

This interview appears on the Evanston Public Library website.

Yay! It's another artruck event in Evanston on Saturday, July 15. Join me and a lot of other local artists in the 1100 block of Ashland between 7 and 10 p.m. for art, food, and conversation.

I have a solo exhibition at the Evanston Public Library (main branch). It’s on the second floor and will be there for the month of July. Stop by if you get the chance!

I’ll have an artwork in the “Reunion II” show at Woman Made Gallery, July 7 through August 12. The opening reception is July 7 from 6 to 8 pm. at 685 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

I'll be part of a group exhibit at the Evanston Art Center June 2–30. The opening is Friday, June 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. Hope to see you there!

There will be another artruck event in Evanston on Saturday, October 22, and I'll be there with some of my artworks. Join us in the 1100 block of Ashland between 7 and 10 p.m. for art, food, and conversation.

I have an artwork in the Wilmette Public Library’s 32nd Juried Art Show, September 23 – November 3. The opening is September 23, 6:30–8 p.m.

On June 11, I will be showing several artworks at artruck, a one-evening event on Ashland between Greenleaf and Crain in Evanston. I'll be there 7 to 10 pm. Join us for art, food, and conversation!

I'll be part of a group exhibit at the Evanston Art Center June 3–30. The opening is Friday, June 3, 6 to 9 p.m. Please join me there!

I'll be showing nine new artworks in the main room at Creative Coworking at 922 Davis St. in Evanston. Come enjoy the art, wine, food, and conversation!

I'm happy to be featured in this blurb about Evanston's Public Art Loan program.

This two-day conference will be held at the Hilton Orrington Hotel in Evanston on September 28–29. I will have two artworks on display in the meeting areas. From the website: "More than 300 artists, arts managers, and arts supporters will come together in Evanston, Illinois, this fall for the biennial One State Together in the Arts conference. Co-convened by Arts Alliance Illinois and the Illinois Arts Council Agency, One State is the only statewide, multidisciplinary conference for arts leaders and practitioners in Illinois. Since 1999, One State has served as a forum for creative professionals and arts-passionate people from across the state to come together to network with peers, discover resources, and gain new insights."

There's an interview with me on the Creative Coworking blog. I'm honored to have had artworks hanging on the walls of that Evanston business since it opened in 2011.

I have an artwork in the group show "Gendering Desire" at Koehnline Museum of Art at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL. The opening is October 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.

I'll have three artworks in the "Upcycled" show, September 3 through 30 at IPaintMyMind Gallery, 2545 W. Diversey in Chicago. The opening reception is September 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.

I have an artwork in the "Contained" show at Woman Made Gallery, July 11 to August 21. Woman Made is at 685 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. I'll be at the opening reception on Friday, July 11, 6 to 9 p.m. Stop by and say hi if you can!

I have nine artworks in the Revolving Art Show at As You Like It Gallery at 827 Chicago Avenue in Evanston. The show will be up for several months, so stop in and take a look.

The Evanston Arts Community will host Open Studios Evanston on June 7 from 3 to 8 p.m., opening studio doors to the public to view artworks and works in progress. I'll be at Creative Coworking (922 Davis St.) from 3 to 5. Stop by and say hi!

Friday, November 8, 5 to 8 p.m. — Yes, I always have several artworks on display at Creative Coworking, 922 Davis in Evanston. However, this time I'm a featured artist in the front room. I'll be showing nine new works. Angela and the CC staff always throw a delightful party, so please come share the fun!

Friday, April 26, 5 to 8 p.m. — As always, I have artworks on display at Creative Coworking, 922 Davis in Evanston. Come join the festivities!

I have an artwork in the "Surrounded" show at Roman Susan Gallery, 1224 W. Loyola Avenue in Chicago (near the Loyola el stop). The opening is March 29 from 6 to 9 p.m., and the show goes through May 6.

My solo show entitled "Cut and Paste" is at the Independence Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 3548 W. Irving Park Rd. The exhibit is during the month of March to celebrate Women's History Month. If you're in the neighborhood, stop in and take a look.

Friday, February 22, 5 to 8 p.m. — I have four artworks on display at Creative Coworking, 922 Davis in Evanston, including some new ones. Come join the fun!

Friday, December 7, 5 to 8 p.m. — Check out the artworks and the workspaces at Creative Coworking, 922 Davis in Evanston. I have four pieces on display, and my friend Laura Allen-Simpson is a featured artist for this event.

I'll have an artwork in the show "Recent Works by Gallery Artists" at Gillock Gallery, 1127 Florence Avenue in Evanston, October 5 through November 1. The opening reception is Thursday, October 18, 7 to 9 p.m.

Creative Coworking is having an open house on Sunday, October 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. I have four artworks on display, and my friend Darlene Grossman is a featured artist for this event. Join us at 922 Davis St. in Evanston.

I'll have an artwork in the exhibit "The Personal Is Political: The Transformative Power of Women's Art" at Koehnline Museum of Art, Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL. The show runs from October 4 through October 26. I'll be at the opening reception on Thursday, October 4, 5 to 8 p.m.

I have two artworks in the 4th Annual Green Arts Show, September 7–23. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL. I'll be at the Artists' Reception on Friday, September 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The show is sponsored by Citizens' Greener Evanston.

Creative Coworking, at 922 Davis St. in Evanston, is having an open house on Friday, August 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. I have three artworks on display, and my friend Ron Rutkowski is a featured artist for this event.

Creative Coworking, at 922 Davis St. in Evanston, is having an open house on Friday, June 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be drinks and appetizers and new art exhibits. I have three artworks on display.

Ron Rutkowski and I are having a show at Morpho Gallery's pop-up space at 208 S. Wabash in Chicago. The opening is Friday, May 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. Before you take off for the Memorial Day weekend, do stop by!

Creative Coworking, at 922 Davis St. in Evanston, is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Saturday, March 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be live music and new art exhibits. I have three artworks on display.

I have two artworks in the Love Art Show at Blick Art Materials in Evanston, 1755 Maple Avenue (close to the Davis el and Metra stops). The show is from February 6 through March 18. The opening reception is Thursday, February 9, 6 to 8 p.m. Stop in and take a look!
Blick/Evanston (with map)

I'm very pleased to be included in the Midwest Edition of New American Paintings, no. 95. The juror was Julie Rodrigues Widholm, Pamela Alper Associate Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.