Midwest Artists & Writers

Introducing some of our favorite artists and art events right here in the Midwest! Supporting local art is a wonderful way to not only add beautiful and unique accents to your home but support the local community!

• Creative Activism -- Using Art To Change the World with Rae Luskin in Chicago, Illinois

• Dirty Bear Soap Crafted in Beloit, Wisconsin

"F" Is For Finally: An A To Z Story Of The 2016 Cubs Postseason by Robert George in Illinois

• Hot Blown Glass by Lisa Pelo in Hendricks County, Indiana

• Isabel Bloom Studio and Tour in Davenport, Iowa

• Plein Air Art at Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington, Illinois

• West Street Sculpture Park by John Martinson in Galena, Illinois

• Oil Painter Carol Foster from the Chicago Suburbs

• Interview with Chicago Suburban Illustrator and Photographer Cheryl Rausch

• Two Lane Gems Vol. 2 Review with Insight from Author Theresa Goodrich

• The Performer's School in Highwood, Illinois with Insight from Director, Choreographer and Performance Coach Stacey Flaster

• Transit Tees Products Inspired By, Designed and Produced in Chicago

• Virtual Local Art Experiences While Social Distancing

• Creative Art Prompts from the Local Artists of Artistic Journeys

• Kathy Steere a West Suburban Fabric Artist Creates Ever Changing Animal Scenes to Entertain Walkers During COVID

• Meet Local Painter and Eco-Artist Lisa Marie Riedl

• Connecting With Others Through Creativity Over Distances: Concepts to Bring Forward from Rae Luskin

• Fusion of Interesting Food and Intriguing Art at Coquelicot Gallery and Cafe in Palatine: An Interview with Owner Nana Takahashi
• Waffle Likes Falafel by Local Author Carrie Steinweg Inspires Children to Explore Food with a Whimsical Tale