New Century Art Guild Chicago Region

06/02/2026

National Veterans Art Museum has an event on Saturday if you all can make it

Join Open Studio Project and fellow veterans for a collage & mixed-media workshop at the National Veterans Art Museum. No experience needed!

06/02/2026

REMINDER!
We have an open call for veteran artists for our Breaking the Silence Show this August at the Oak Park Art League.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JUNE 15

Chicago-area veteran artists are invited to submit work for Breaking the Silence, a juried exhibition at the Oak Park Art League this August. Free entry. 30 works selected. Deadline June 15, 2026.

05/30/2026

Join us for our June Introduction to Art workshop focused on observational drawing! This hands-on workshop, led by Chicago-based artist and Army veteran Ray Doeksen, will teach you fundamental techniques for seeing and translating what's in front of you onto paper.

FREE for veterans, dependents, and caregivers
$10 for general public (covers all supplies)

Learn drawing techniques with veteran artist Ray Doeksen. June 14, 12-2pm at American Legion Post #973. Free for veterans, $10 general public. All supplies included, no experience needed.

05/27/2026

For many Americans, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer and time spent with family and friends. For veterans and military families, it can also be a deeply reflective day — one filled with memories of brothers and sisters who never made it home.

While we honor all who have served, Memorial Day especially reminds us of those who gave their lives in service to others. It is a day to remember and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Today, New Century Art Guild proudly honors the fallen, and stands beside all veterans and families carrying immutable grief in their hearts.

05/26/2026

Check out what New Century Art Guild Executive Director, Troy Muller, has been working on!

05/19/2026

Join us for our June Introduction to Art workshop focused on observational drawing! This hands-on workshop, led by Chicago-based artist and Army veteran Ray Doeksen, will teach you fundamental techniques for seeing and translating what's in front of you onto paper.

FREE for veterans, dependents, and caregivers
$10 for general public (covers all supplies)

Learn drawing techniques with veteran artist Ray Doeksen. June 14, 12-2pm at American Legion Post #973. Free for veterans, $10 general public. All supplies included, no experience needed.

05/16/2026

Go check out Jerry's Digital Art, tomorrow.

We’ll be at Mercado in Aurora this Saturday! 🎉

Come visit our booth and enjoy a fun afternoon with local vendors, great food, music, entertainment, and a festive Cinco de Mayo atmosphere for the whole family.

📍 Wilder Park
350 N River St, Aurora, IL
Saturday, May 16, 2026
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come support small businesses, buy local, and celebrate with the community!

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05/12/2026

Register now for next week's workshop. FREE!
"Combat Poetry", it's about poetry, not combat.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Combat Poetry. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.