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Art & Culture Come Alive with Annual Arteculture Exhibit

May 13, 2025 By Daniel Peck

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The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission proudly presents the annual Arteculture Exhibit, now open through Saturday, June 28 at the newly renovated Gallery 200 on Main Street. Featuring work from more than 30 local artists, the exhibit showcases a vibrant mix of paintings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces.

Don’t miss the special Artist Reception on Friday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring live music, refreshments, and interactive arts and crafts.

Also, running concurrently at Gallery 200’s secondary location at 103 Washington Street is Art in Full Bloom, a separate exhibit celebrating the beauty of spring.

Come celebrate art, culture, and community this season, and support the talented artists who make West Chicago thrive. Admission is free at both locations, making this a perfect outing for families and art lovers alike.

Both Exhibits will be open during Blooming Fest on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a great chance to experience local creativity in full bloom. Regular hours of operation for each are also listed below:

200 Main Street

  • Open Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

103 West Washington Street

  • Open Wednesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Special Thanks to Participating Arteculture Artists:

Abraham, Alec Renqick, Aleex Camacho, Anke Richert-Korioth, Ann Blass, Any Cristo, Benjamin Buchenot, Bruce Treudt, Buddy Plumlee, Chris Hodge, Christopher Lucero, Corinnee Condos, Dan, David Linneweh, Emilia Hajduczenia, Gary Schirmer, Iglika Godfrey, Jorge Jaen, Joshua Martinez, Karl Jahnke, Marge Hall, Maria Ananieva, Mark Hull, Matt Bukowski, Miri Salgado, Natalia Pivoney, Oksana Hrynenko, Owen O’Reilly, Paulina Garcia, Sarah Plumlee, Tom Obright, and Uwe Gsedl.

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