Chicago Alliance
of Visual Artists
E GALLERY HOURS
Wednesday & Thursday, 12:00–5:00 p.m. | Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
The Importance of Digitally Archiving Artwork:
How Giclée Printing Can Enhance Your Art Career
June 18, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Presented by Adam Brown,
Owner, Osio-Brown Editions & Studio
at the EAG Gallery, (located in the Elmhurst Art Museum)
150 South Cottage Hill, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Adam Brown of Osio-Brown Editions will present helpful and detailed information on digital documentation, and the process of high-quality fine art archival giclée printing, followed by a Q&A. Mr. Brown will bring samples showing results of digitizing art and different types of giclée output, and answer your questions about how these processes can benefit your art career.
Don't miss this informative opportunity! PLUS~ attendees will be entered for a door prize/raffle of a free fine art scan and a 16" x 20" giclée print of one of their works— a $125 value!
Osio-Brown Editions & Studio is a fine art printing company with over twenty years of fine art reproduction and museum quality giclée printing. This event is free and open to the public. Enter through the EAG's PINK DOORS.
Space is limited! If you plan to attend, RSVP to: events@wearecava.org
Coming this fall…
LATER IMPRESSIONS 2026
August 2–September 26, 2026
at The Art Center Highland Park (TAC)
1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, Illinois
Reception with the Artists:
August 14, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists presents LATER IMPRESSIONS, our annual juried
exhibition of artwork created by our artist members within the past two years.
CALL FOR ENTRY is NOW OPEN! SUBMISSION DEADLINE is July 16, 2026
Click here for all the information and to apply, including submissions instructions.
2026 Annual Learning Symposium
September 26, 2026 | 12:00–3:00 p.m.
@ The Art Center Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park IL 60035
Join us for this year's Learning Symposium to find out more about key issues facing today's artists, along with practical information to advance your art career.
2026 Program and Speakers
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Estate Planning for Visual Artists: How to prepare inheritors for dispersing large art inventories of unsold art, or similarly for artists, how to reduce inventory upon ending art production.
Presented by: Lindsey Paige Markus, J.D., M.A., Principal, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
How to get the most out of Vibrant Cast: Maximize the usage, collector engagement and marketing power of the Vibrant Cast platform to help drive your art practice and business.
Presented by: Steve and Elva Arend, Principals, Vibrant Cast
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Start Now Building Successful Gallery Relationships!
Hear from our panel what it takes to build successful gallery relationships after age 50. An artist will share the practical steps and strategies he used to find the right fit and transition into a full-time art practice. A gallerist will discuss what she looks for when representing older artists and how long-term success is supported.
Panelists: Michael Van Zeyl, Artist | Kimberly Oliva, Director & Owner, Oliva Gallery | Moderator: Mary Longe
The Symposium is FREE for CAVA members; $10 for non-Members.
RSVP today to save your spot to ccantele@hotmail.com
Non-Member attendees can send payment using one of these easy options:
>> Send via ZELLE to this address: treasurer@wearecava.org. NOTE: In the Zelle memo/reason section, please add your name, phone, and email address so we can match you to the event RSVP list.
>> Use the PayPal button at right to send your payment to @CAVA516
>> Cash or check payments also accepted at the door.
Our artists use many mediums & disciplines to create fine art, including: painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel), encaustic, drawing, collage, assemblage, photograph, printmaking, sculpture, metalwork, ceramic, jewelry, and fiber. We are proud to collaborate with some of the finest visual arts organizations, galleries, and art centers in Chicago, and its surrounding vicinity, where we are able to host our diverse, eye-popping, color-saturated fine art exhibitions, including: Bridgeport Art Center, ALMA Gallery, Evanston Art Center, MANA Contemporary, Dwell Studio, Elmhurst Artist Guild, Chicago Cultural Center, Leslie Wolfe Gallery, the Mayslake Peabody Mansion, Zhou B Art Center, The Art Center of Highland Park, Epiphany Center for the Arts