Oddball Art Labs

06/19/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the three 8-Bit Life "Jam" paintings at our opening reception on June 12, 2026:
1. Scott @ Retrocade
2. Erin Seidel
3. Manuel Napoles

We truly appreciate the support of everyone who donated during our opening reception! Your contributions help Oddball create these strange, delightful, and whimsical shows!

06/12/2026

8 Bit Life is officially open! Stop on by we’re open until 9pm tonight!

06/10/2026

The 8-Bit Jam paintings have been completed! Make a $5 donation opening night, Friday, June 12, 2026 for a chance to win one of them! Doors open at 6pm. The drawings will happen around 8:45pm! Thank you to all the Oddballs who lent their talents to creating the amazing works of art!

05/23/2026

Last call for art! Submit your artwork to this year's Video Game themed open call Summer gallery show!

Oddball Art Labs presents:
8 Bit Life!

While the show title focuses on the old games of our youth (and before), any video game art is welcomed. Pay homage to your favorites, or create the game mash-ups you’ve always dreamed about. Dazzle the crowd with scenes you WISH you’d seen in your favorite games!

This is an open call show challenging the Elgin and Chicagoland creative community to share their visions.

Opening Reception
Friday, June 12, 2026

Hours: 6pm-9pm

Downtown Elgin

Submit your work at:
https://www.oddballartlabs.org/call-artists/

05/20/2026

Less than one week remains to submit your artwork to this year's Video Game themed open call Summer gallery show!

Oddball Art Labs presents:
8 Bit Life!

While the show title focuses on the old games of our youth (and before), any video game art is welcomed. Pay homage to your favorites, or create the game mash-ups you’ve always dreamed about. Dazzle the crowd with scenes you WISH you’d seen in your favorite games!

This is an open call show challenging the Elgin and Chicagoland creative community to share their visions.

Opening Reception
Friday, June 12, 2026
Hours: 6pm-9pm
Downtown Elgin

Submit your work at:
https://www.oddballartlabs.org/call-artists/

05/18/2026

Only one week left to submit your artwork to this year's Video Game themed open call Summer gallery show!

Oddball Art Labs presents:
8 Bit Life!

While the show title focuses on the old games of our youth (and before), any video game art is welcomed. Pay homage to your favorites, or create the game mash-ups you’ve always dreamed about. Dazzle the crowd with scenes you WISH you’d seen in your favorite games!

This is an open call show challenging the Elgin and Chicagoland creative community to share their visions.

Opening Reception
Friday, June 12, 2026
Hours: 6pm-9pm
Downtown Elgin

Submit your work at:
https://www.oddballartlabs.org/call-artists/

05/18/2026

Look for the Oddball Art Lab's tent at this year's Prairie Arts Festival next weekend!

Schaumburg's annual fine art and fine craft event is packed with art, food, and fun! The Prairie Arts Festival is held on the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Campus on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, from 10am to 5pm each day. Free event parking is located at the School District 54 Administration Building (524 E. Schaumburg Rd.)

Find all the event details - including this year's artists, entertainment, and food vendors - at prairiecenter.org/PAF