A non-profit, fine arts organization founded in 1895. We offer art classes in a variety of media, exhibitions and 60 hours of open studio per week.
Chicago
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Tina Figarelli Alla Prima Portrait Painting Demo
Time : 1:00PM – 4:00PM CDT on Sun — Join us for an immersive, in-person demonstration as acclaimed artist Tina Figarelli brings a portrait to life in a single,…
Class #324: Foundations of Drawing & Painting with Andrew Conklin
Time : 2:00PM – 5:00PM CDT on Sun — How can one improve pictorial ideas and techniques? What are essential tools and concepts employed by visual artists? This…
Class #710 – From Sketch to Finish with Lenin Delsol
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Wed — This is a class designed to help with painting the portrait in Oil and Pastel, although other media are welcome. Different…
Class #800 – Instinctive Figure Painting with Lenin Delsol
Time : 6:30PM – 9:30PM CDT on Wed — The purpose of this class will be to develop your confidence and a way of seeing the figure as a whole, utilizing basic…
Class #283: Sketchbook – Visual Journal Making with Helen Oh
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Fri — Throughout history, artists have used sketchbooks to develop their ideas, and as outlets for the simple pleasure of…
Class #400: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin
Time : 9:30AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sat — If you have never tried oil or want to improve your abilities to handle this beautiful but complex medium, this course is…
Class #330: Basic Course in Drawing with Andrew Conklin
Time : 1:30PM – 4:30PM CDT on Sat — Discover the pleasure of drawing! This course introduces essential ideas and processes used by artists working from…
Class #390: Oil Painting – Basics & Beyond with Andrew Conklin
Time : 6:30PM – 9:00PM CDT on Thu — Unleash your inner artist with Oil Painting: Basics & Beyond! From innovations in color approaches to novel painting…
Class #636: Sculpture – Figurative with Ralph Cossentino
Time : 10:00AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sun — In this class, students will work from a live model and complete a 1/3 life size sculpture using water-based clay.…
Class #576: Oil Painting – Still Life & Copying Master Paintings with Michael Van Zeyl
Program Description Open to all levels, this class will introduce various painting materials including: surfaces, grounds and oil painting media. With emphasis…
Schmid Exhibition Preview with Nancy Guzik (Extra Option) FULL
EXHIBITION PREVIEW – Extra Option An Exclusive Guided Preview with Nancy Guzik Location: Palette & Chisel, 1st Floor, 1012 N. Dearborn Street Walk through…
The New Generation: Passing the Torch (Extra Option) FULL
Live Demonstration with Michelle Dunaway, Tina Garrett, Nancy Guzik & Mary Qian Moderator: President Stuart Fullerton offers historical insight and moderates a…
Student Workshop with Nancy Guzik & Rose Frantzen (Extra Option) FULL
IN THE HISTORIC 3rd FLOOR STUDIO: RICHARD SCHMID’S LEGACY Premium Experience—Student Workshop with Rose Frantzen and Nancy Guzik Extra Option Location: Palette…
Schmid Celebration OPEN STUDIO (Extra Option)
OPEN STUDIO – Extra Option A chance to paint, observe, and soak in the creative energy and light where Richard Schmid painted. Location: The Palette & Chisel,…
SCHMID CELEBRATION 3-DAY GENERAL WEEKEND PACKAGE
Attendance at all four painting sessions, Friday’s Legacy Luncheon & Fundraiser, Saturday’s dedication ceremony & opening reception and auction. The featured…
SCHMID CELEBRATION 3-DAY VIP WEEKEND PACKAGE
Priority seating at all four painting sessions, seating with one of the guest artists at Friday’s Luncheon & Fundraiser, Friday evening’s Private Collectors’…
Schmid Celebration OPEN STUDIO (Extra Option)
OPEN STUDIO – Extra Option A chance to paint, observe, and soak in the creative energy and light where Richard Schmid painted. Location: The Palette & Chisel,…
Schmid Celebration Online (Zoom)
If you are unable to join us in Chicago this October 2026, we have you covered! Attendees will be able to watch all four painting demonstration sessions taking…
Portrait Painting with Susan Lyon (Guest Scott Burdick)
Scott and I will each demonstrate from a live model every morning, offering two distinct approaches to painting. After lunch, participants will work from the…
A Shared Legacy of Friendship, Artist’s Life, and Lifelong Learning with Nancy Guzik & Rose Frantzen
Registration will open on August 17 at 11 am CDT. Two friends, two lifetimes of painting experience, doubling the opportunity for attendees to learn. Rose and…
Class #146: Learn Portrait Artistic Anatomy through Quick-Sketch Drawing with Tor Muehl
6:00 PM – 9:00PM CDT on Wed. Class activities include: Art anatomy presentations with: active learning through quick sketch drawing from live models, video…
Class #720 – From Sketch to Finish with Lenin Delsol
Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Wed — This is a class designed to help with painting the portrait in Oil and Pastel, although other media are welcome. Different…
Class #577: Portrait/Figure with Emphasis on Lighting the Model with Michael Van Zeyl
Program Description Open to all levels, this class will introduce painting materials including: surfaces, grounds and oil painting media. Students will learn…
Class #810 – Instinctive Figure Painting with Lenin Delsol
Time : 6:30PM – 9:30PM CDT on Wed — The purpose of this class will be to develop your confidence and a way of seeing the figure as a whole, utilizing basic…