Gallery Seven

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Have you had a chance to see Illiart 2026: Artists of Illinois yet?

We’re pleased to recognize the artists whose work was selected for this year’s awards:

🏆 Best in Show: David Krolikowski's "Invalidated"
🥇 First Place: Kathryn Parenti's "Vessel with Two Doves"
🥈 Second Place: Fred Klingelhofer's "Steel Tree"
🥉 Third Place: Jennifer Johnson's "And So It Begins"
✨ Honorable Mentions: Jeffery Rutter's "Great Horned Owl", James Utterbeck's "Orbit Pulse", and Lori Szkodzinski's "Daybreak".

"I could not be more impressed with Gallery 7 and the ILIART exhibit. You really put together a high quality show with strong art and excellent presentation. I am particularly impressed with the quality of the space itself, and the really interesting conversations between the pieces of art within the presentation. I’m grateful to have been a part of this exhibit. Thank you for the opportunity.
Lovely opening!" — Kathryn Parenti

Congratulations to all of the exhibiting and award-winning artists! If you have not visited yet, there is still time to experience this special 10th-anniversary exhibition. Illiart 2026 ends October 25, and all artwork is available for purchase.

10/08/2026

I’m delighted to have seven paintings included in the upcoming Day of the Dead Exhibition at Zhou B Art Center.

The exhibition opens during 3rd Friday on October 16, 7–10 PM, in the Kenny Machay Gallery. My work will be shown alongside the work of other great artists in this exhibition curated by .

Zhou B Art Center
1029 W 35th St, Chicago
Kenny Machay Gallery, lower level
Free entry and free parking.

10/04/2026

Gallery Seven in Lockport invites artists to submit original work inspired by Route 66, travel, roadside culture, community, and the American road by Oct. 24.

10/03/2026

Opportunity for Artists!
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
/ St. Charles Arts Council

Fins, Feathers, and Fur
Textures of the Living World
Submission Deadline: October 11
Entry fees: $35 Non-Members & $20 SCAC Members

The St. Charles Arts Council is now accepting submissions for Fins, Feathers & Fur: Textures of the Living World, our final gallery show of the year!

Artists are invited to explore the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom through texture, pattern and form. Submissions may be literal representations or abstract explorations inspired by the surfaces and textures found throughout the living world.

Show Dates: October 30 – December 20
Judge: Chris Hughes

Awards will be given at the opening reception Friday, October 30th 5-7pm.
Awards: Best in Show: $150, 2nd Place: $75, 3rd Place: $50
Honorable Mentions - as determined by the judge

Ready to submit your work? Learn more and enter here:
https://app.entrythingy.com/calls/public/14409/
OR
www.stcharlesartscouncil.org/gallery-2
OR visit 's IG Link in Bio

Questions? Reach out on their website Contact Us page: https://www.stcharlesartscouncil.org/connect

ARC Gallery is located at 121 N 2nd St. , Suite H, St. Charles, IL 60174
They are wheelchair accessible.

10/03/2026

Breathe, paint, and let the colors flow.

10/02/2026

Gallery Seven’s annual Holiday Gift Show opens on November 27th but don't miss the Artists Reception and Open House on Saturday, November 28th, from 12pm to 5pm, coinciding with Lockport’s Christmas in the Square celebrations. Guests are invited to start their holiday festivities in downtown Lockport and stop by Gallery Seven for artful holiday shopping and light refreshments. The Holiday Gift Show will run through January 9, 2027.

Please email three examples of your work for consideration to: [email protected]

Visit the website for more information and the submission form: https://www.galleryseven.net/holidaygiftshow