Category: 2025 Artist
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Sarah Presnak
City: Forest Park, IL Website: https://sarahpresnakabstractart.com Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.presnak.abstract.art/ Type of Art: Painting About: Sarah explores abstract art via various inspirations in the world. She is drawn towards neutrals and texture. Painting is her escape and meditation. Garage: 1106 Circle Avenue
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kathy grzelak
City: Forest Park Type of Art: watercolor cards, sun catchers, driftwood art About: art created by sisters that includes watercolors, crystal and natural elements sun catchers, pottery. The possum peddlers are two sisters who create all different types of art. Garage: 1247 Elgin Avenue
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Jenny Ruland
City: Oak Park Social Media: @jenjpottery Type of Art: Pottery About: Decorative porcelain ceramics using color and different techniques to highlight the adaptive nature of clay Garage: 1306 Marengo Avenue
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Alice Barnes
City: Oak Park Website: Fineartamerica.com/profiles/alice-ann Social Media: Facebook & Instagram (aliannbarnes) Type of Art: Painting About: Watercolor landscapes Garage: 631 Ferdinand Avenue
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Erin Sahm
City: Oak Park Website: www.erinrosesahm.com Social Media: Story of Today Type of Art: Author About: Today! By: Erin Rose Sahm is a children’s book geared towards learning about the day Garage: 504 Thomas Avenue
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Jim Pareti
City: River Forest Type of Art: Pottery About: Functional pottery Garage: 1110 Thomas Avenue
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Michelle Matlack
City: Oak Park Social Media: Instagram Type of Art: Other Art Wine Corkboards About: Usable Artistic Wine Corkboards Garage: 1010 Lathrop Avenue
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Shannon Carroll
City: Villa Park Website: www.whatshannonmakes.net Social Media: Instagram Type of Art: Fused Glass About: Fused Glass suncatchers inspired by nature. Garage: 508 Beloit Avenue
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Glenida Hampton
City: Forest Park Type of Art: Painting About: My art is on canvas with acrylic media Garage: 1321 S Harlem Avenue
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Anna Cherkashina
City: Oak Park Website: www.acherkashina.com Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/annailikeart/?hl=en Type of Art: Painting About: My landscapes capture the essence of light, colors, and atmospheric sensations, conveying the enchantment of life. The primary subjects of my art are Chicago, the suburbs, and Lake Michigan. Garage: 508 Beloit Avenue
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Gail Friedman
City: Oak Brook Type of Art: Painting About: Multi media abstract painting Garage: 1101 Lathrop Avenue
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Joel Heinz
City: OAK PARK Website: heinzkepots.blogspot.com Social Media: heinzke @ instagram Type of Art: Pottery About: rustic modern hand built pottery Garage: 508 Beloit Avenue
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Nannette Abate
City: Berkeley Social Media: instagram.com/nannette_abate Type of Art: Photography About: Nannette Abate is an artist in Photography. Her vintage view series include local and Chicagoland iconic images with an “Urban Pop” vibe. 8×10 matted prints, and a limited amount of framed pieces. Custom orders also available. Also available, “As seen in The Bear” images Garage: 517…
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Shannon Roman Gosciejew
City: Brookfield Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/srg_pottery/ Type of Art: Pottery About: SRG’s pottery blends earthy, organic forms with whimsical charm, crafted in stoneware and porcelain. Many pieces are decorated with layers of imagery, using printmaking techniques and hand-drawn marks that tell quite, joyful stories. Garage: 424 Beloit Avenue
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Lynn Harris
City: Chicago Website: maverickleatherllc.bigcartel.com Social Media: Instagram.com/maverickleatherllc Type of Art: Leather About: Handcrafted Functional Leather Art Garage: 625 Thomas Avenue
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Margie Wilkinson
City: Forest Park Type of Art: Painting About: Acrylic Paintings on both canvas and board Garage: 541 Thomas Avenue
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Anne Marie Morgan
City: River Forest Website: www.amfm-artworks.com Social Media: @amfm.artworks Type of Art: Painting Other Type of Art: surreal science-based multi-media paintings and interesting portraits About: Art Bio I am a self-taught artist from the Chicago area with an additional professional background in health and anthropology. My anthropological roots fuel my belief that every human being is…
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Gerry Santora
City: Forest Park Website: imagefluxx.com Type of Art: Mixed Media About: My earliest works explored the liminal space between photography and painting, creating luminous, ethereal images that evoked personal narratives. In the pre-digital era, I experimented with traditional media, employing photography as a foundation for my paintings. This approach allowed me to push the boundaries…
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Jose Flores
City: Chicago Website: I do not have a dedicated website to my art due to being a Special Education teacher within the Chicago Public Schools system. I make these pieces of art in my free time. Social Media: I do not have a dedicated social media site for my art. I make these pieces of…
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Natalie Steinmetz
City: Niles Website: Www.windycityceramics.com Social Media: @windycityceramics Type of Art: Pottery About: Functional and sculptural ceramics Garage: 446 Thomas Avenue
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Stacey Belmont
City: Chicago Website: none Social Media: Insta: stayglasschicago Type of Art: Stained, Fused, and Mosaic Glass Art About: Both functional glass art in the form of dishware, spoon rests, etc to stained glass or glass on glass mosaic to hang as window art–glass art by many mediums. Some more whimsy, some more elegant. Garage: 1101 Lathrop…
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Meghan Hunt
City: Forest Park Social Media: Hydrangeahouseart(Instagram) Type of Art: Painting About: An exploration into many mediums such as photography, acrylic, and watercolor Garage: 828 Circle Avenue
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Cameron Wilson
City: Forest Park Type of Art: Painting About: Acrylic paints, both traditional still life as well as pour painting and anything in between. Garage: 843 Circle Avenue
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Bambi Alexander
City: Forest Park Type of Art: Painting About: I find art is often able to communicate our feelings without words and bring joy into our every day moments. Watercolor allows great freedom of expression to memorialize people, places, and shared experiences, while also challenging us to find the beauty in our individual journey, wherever the…