Dupage Art League

Dupage Art League The DuPage Art League is a not-for-profit art school and gallery. DuPage Art League is a not-for-profit art school and gallery.

Our aim is to promote and encourage the visual arts through classes, workshops, gallery exhibits, free public fine arts programs, exhibits by our artists in numerous commercial and public buildings, and financial endowments to public institutions of arts education and scholarships to students.

We have new classes for adults this Fall in addition to our regular lineup:Dance in the Light: Painting Water and Reflec...
09/04/2026

We have new classes for adults this Fall in addition to our regular lineup:

Dance in the Light: Painting Water and Reflections in Pastels, with Brian Sauerland, Wednesday afternoons, Sept. 16–Oct. 21

Personalized Watercolor, with Suzanne Wegener, Thursday afternoons, Sept. 17–Oct.22

Autumn Digital Art with Procreate, with Sue Rusthoven, Friday afternoons, Sept. 18–Oct. 23

Fall classes begin September 14. There is still time to register. https://www.dupageartleague.org/product-category/classes/adult-classes/

Calling All Artists and Makers!We’re inviting all talented artists and makers to participate in our Yuletide Treasures, ...
09/04/2026

Calling All Artists and Makers!
We’re inviting all talented artists and makers to participate in our Yuletide Treasures, an Artisan Holiday Market filled with unique, handmade treasures. It's a perfect opportunity to sell your creations. Yuletide Treasures features one-of-a-kind items, including everything from note cards, candles, and ornaments to wearable creations like mittens, hats, and scarves; jewelry from costume creations to fine gems; pottery and wood creations like bowls, cutting and charcuterie boards, picture frames, and bookmarks; plus original paintings and prints in every price range.

The market runs from Nov. 2 through Dec. 24 at the DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front St., Wheaton. Additional information and instructions on next steps, including the application, are on our website: https://www.dupageartleague.org/. Don’t wait, deadline to apply is Oct. 1

Here are the winners of our Gallery One Exhibition: Negative Space. BEST OF SHOW: Marguerite Paris, Summer in the Mounta...
09/04/2026

Here are the winners of our Gallery One Exhibition: Negative Space.
BEST OF SHOW: Marguerite Paris, Summer in the Mountains
Paris utilizes her negative space to guide the viewer’s eyes to the subject. Pastel layering techniques create unique atmospheric perspective. Great care is taken in the creation of color shapes depicting shadows. Color selections mirror seasonal weather and the mood.
BEST THEME: Chad Wooters, Chance, Necessity, and Fate
Wooters’ use of color and value in his negative space draws curiosity and creates narrative. The dark figures silhouetted with a luminescent pink surrounded by chromatic greys and greens establish suspense.
SPECIAL MERIT AWARDS
P.Mitroff, Potato Flowers
Mitroff demonstrates curiosity in their vibrant and meticulous articulation of the humble potato flower. Careful inspections have allowed the artist to appreciate different stages of flower maturity. Pencil technique varied and well used throughout.
Pallavi Jain, The Space Beyond the Portal
Jain utilizes multiple modes of perspective framing the subject with a carefully rendered foreground. The artist plays with perspective and negative space, creating curiosity throughout the piece.
Candace Thomas, Petrified Tree Stump
Thomas’ use of organic marks and form feel precise yet fresh and natural. The overall piece is striking and encourages viewers’ eyes to identify forms, movement, and flow throughout.
MERIT AWARDS
Linda Baumeister: Hope
Asmi Tayal: Black and white
Rebecca Schobel: Fern Gully
Lizette VelazquezL Shared Horizons Becoming
Lori Tucker: Nyx of Mykonos
Diana Jennings: Sand Dollars
Darlene Edwards: Copper Fences
Annette Pleattau: Patterned City
Diane Peterson: Paper Butterfly
Ray Shears: Awakening
Roberta Tassara: Of Mist and Oak
Margaret Bucholz: Pumpkin Patch
Stop by the DuPage Art League this month to see all of the amazing works featured in this exhibition at 218 W. Front Street, Wheaton.

Join us for our September Gallery 2 Exhibition: Point of Perspective, featuring the artwork of Fran Puglise. Fran create...
09/02/2026

Join us for our September Gallery 2 Exhibition: Point of Perspective, featuring the artwork of Fran Puglise. Fran creates artwork inspired by the beauty of overlooked moments. She uses light and color to create engaging perspectives. Her work invites viewers to shift their own perspective by offering a lens to see beauty in the everyday. Meet Francine at the Artist’s Reception Sunday, Sept. 13, 2–4 pm at the DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front Street, Wheaton.

Plein air at Mayslake Peabody Estate
08/30/2026

Plein air at Mayslake Peabody Estate

Plein air at Hurley Gardens
08/22/2026

Plein air at Hurley Gardens

For all you people with day jobs who need later class times, we heard you—check out our offerings for the Fall session! ...
08/20/2026

For all you people with day jobs who need later class times, we heard you—check out our offerings for the Fall session! Sign up now before these classes sell out:
Colored Pencil Magic with Margaret Bucholz, Mondays 6:30-9 pm (Sept. 14–Oct. 19) or Wednesdays 9:30 am-noon (Sept. 16–Oct. 21)
Drawing Basics for Absolute Beginners AND Level 2 with Jake Jacobs, Tuesdays, 6:30–9 pm (Sept. 15–Oct. 20)
Capturing Light in Acrylics with Olga Shroff, Wednesdays from 6–8:30 pm (Sept. 16–Oct. 21)
Beginning Watercolor with Sue Keller, Monday evenings, 6–8 pm (Sept. 18–Oct. 23)

Member Registration Opens Aug. 22, nonmember registration opens the 26th! Some classes sell out before nonmember registration begins, click this link to join: https://www.dupageartleague.org/become-a-member/

Summer is coming to an end, and we have the ultimate mid-year deal! All memberships are half off if you want to join the...
08/18/2026

Summer is coming to an end, and we have the ultimate mid-year deal! All memberships are half off if you want to join the DuPage Art League this back-to-school season. Becoming a member allows you to participate for free in our monthly exhibitions, get early sign-up access to our classes, and join a community of fellow creatives who will inspire you! Don’t miss out on this deal; $30 for a family membership, $25 for a single membership.
Click this link to sign up: https://www.dupageartleague.org/become-a-member/

Plein air at Ball Gardens
08/17/2026

Plein air at Ball Gardens

It’s back-to-school season—the perfect time to sign up for our Fall Session A courses! Because why should the kids have ...
08/16/2026

It’s back-to-school season—the perfect time to sign up for our Fall Session A courses! Because why should the kids have all the fun! We have 18 classes covering a wide range of artistic mediums, skill sets, and interests, so sign up before the classes sell out:
Colored Pencil Magic with Margaret Bucholz, Mondays 6:30-9 pm (Sept. 14–Oct. 19) or Wednesdays 9:30 am-noon (Sept. 16–Oct. 21)
Drawing Basics for Absolute Beginners AND Level 2 with Jake Jacobs, Tuesdays, 6:30–9 pm (Sept. 15–Oct. 20)
Drawing with Ellen Rottsalk, Tuesdays 9:30 am–noon (Sept 15–Oct. 20)
Creative Watercolor Pencil with Peggy McGahan on Thursdays from 9:30–noon (Sept. 17– Oct. 22)
Life Figure Drawing Studio, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17, from 1–3:30 pm
This is Urban Sketching with Wes Douglas on Saturdays from 10 am–12:30 pm (Sept. 19– Oct. 24)
Autumn Digital Art with Procreate with Sue Rusthoven on Fridays from 1–3:30 pm (Sept.18–Oct. 23)
Intuitive Painting with Forouzan Shemirani 4-week class on Wednesdays from 2–4:30 pm (Sept. 16– Oct. 14)
Front Street Art Salon Fridays from 9:30–noon (Sept. 18–Oct. 23)
Colors in Nature with Anthony Alonzo, Mondays 1–3:30 pm (Sept. 14–Oct. 19)
Let's Paint: Oil and/or Acrylics with Mary Dorrell on Tuesdays from 9–11:30 am (Sept.15–Oct. 20)
Oil Painting with Marge Hall Tuesdays from 12:30–3 pm (Sept. 15–Oct. 20)
Capturing Light in Acrylics with Olga Shroff, Wednesdays from 6–8:30 pm (Sept. 16–Oct. 21)
Painting Sweeping Landscapes with Meghan Green, Thursdays from 12:30–3 pm (Sept.17– Oct. 22)
Oil/ Acrylic Painting: Fun Techniques with Chris Hughes, Thursdays from 9:30 am–noon (Sept. 17–Oct. 22)
Painting with Pastels with Ellen Rottsalk, Mondays(Intermediate/Advanced), 9:30 am–noon (Sept. 14–Oct19); or Tuesdays, (all levels) 1–3:30 pm (Sept.15–Oct.20); or Wednesdays, (Intermediate/Advanced) from 9:30 am–noon (Sept. 16–Oct. 22)
Dance in the Light—Painting Water & Reflections in Pastel with Brian Sauerland, Wednesdays 1–3:30 pm (Sept. 16–Oct. 21)
Pastel Painting in 3 Steps with Carol Zack, Fridays 1–3:30 pm (Sept. 18–Oct. 23)
Beginning Watercolor with Sue Keller, Monday evenings, 6–8 pm (Sept. 18–Oct. 23)
Watercolor for all Levels with Kay Wahlgren, Mondays from 9:30–noon or from 1–3:30 pm (Sept. 14–Oct. 19)
Personalized Watercolor with Sue Wegener on Thursdays from 12:30–3 pm (Sept. 17–Oct.22)
Member Registration Opens Aug. 22, nonmember registration opens the 26th! Some classes sell out before nonmember registration begins, click this link to join: https://www.dupageartleague.org/become-a-member/

Address

218 W Front Street
Wheaton, IL
60187

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

(630) 653-7090

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