Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery

10/13/2026

Students from Carl Sandburg High School attended a fantastic darkroom workshop hosted by Art Professor Tyler Hewitt (Tyler Hewitt).

Each student got to make their own photograms, a fun and easy darkroom process that involves placing objects on top of light sensitive paper to create unique black & white images. It’s a great introduction to the traditional photographic darkroom!

Tyler Hewitt’s retirement exhibition “Ulterior Motives” is on display now until October 25th in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery and atrium display cases, don’t miss it!

10/12/2026

We’re excited to announce that we are currently accepting exhibition proposals for our 2027-28 gallery season! Solo and group shows of all mediums will be considered and diversity is encourage in all forms. Flip through this post or visit our website for full details and gallery images.

📷 Featured exhibition “Something I Want To Tell You” paintings by Pamela Dodds (Pamela Dodds)

CGN / Chicago Gallery News Chicago Artists Coalition

10/05/2026

Thank you to all who came out to the gallery reception for Tyler Hewitt’s retirement exhibition “Ulterior Motives” we had a great turnout!

The exhibition is on display until October 25th so be sure to be visit before then!

P.S. Tyler’s work is also featured in our atrium display cases so be sure to check them out on your way into the gallery.

09/30/2026

The Daily Southtown took some time to speak with Tyler Hewitt about his retirement exhibition, "Ulterior Motives" and wrote this great feature, check it out below!

Join us in the gallery tomorrow October 1st from 11am-1pm for the opening reception & artist talk! Food & drinks will be served.

Tyler Hewitt, a longtime art professor at Moraine Valley Community College, is planning to retire, but first he’s displaying his artwork.

09/28/2026

Faculty artist Tyler Hewitt’s new exhibition “Ulterior Motives” is on display now until October 25th! Hewitt’s work explores photography as both a concept and a medium, and photographic objects as material for creative intervention. His work is an interrogation of photography, how we conceive of and use it, and how and why we believe and trust it.

Join us for a gallery reception and artist talk on Thursday, October 1st from 11am-1pm, refreshments will be served.

09/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s reception and artist talk for Tatsuki Hakoyama’s A Twist in the Tale! It was great to learn more about each of the stories told through these wonderful paintings.

The exhibition is only on display until September 20th so don’t wait, come see this amazing work in person before it’s too late!

09/03/2026

Artist talk with Tatsuki Hakoyama to kick off our 2026-27 gallery season!

06/01/2026

Thank you to all who attended our opening reception for this year’s Juried Community Art Exhibition, it was an amazing turnout! The show features 68 local artists and over 80 works of art!

Congrats to all of this year’s award winners and to everyone that made it into the show!

2026 AWARDS LIST:
1st Place - David Krolikowski “Christ Complex: Fruitless Endeavors” oil on board
2nd Place - Dominique MacLean “Hidden in the Moonlight” multi-layer Lino cut
3rd Place - Carole Wilson “Getting Together” watercolor & collage on paper
Honorable Mention - Debra Perez “Blood Moon” watercolor & ink on paper
Honorable Mention - Tom Keenan “Celtic Guitar” acrylic on guitar
Honorable Mention - Jennifer Medema “Barcelona” charcoal reduction

The exhibition is open now until July 30th, gallery summer hours are Mon.-Thur. 9am-5pm, holiday hours may vary.

05/30/2026

🎨Join us today, Saturday, May 30 from 1-4 p.m. for the 23rd annual Juried Community Art Exhibition reception! Discover a stunning array of styles, perspectives, and media from talented artists in your community. This is a unique opportunity to appreciate and support the diverse creative expressions that make our local art scene so special.

05/18/2026

REMINDER! This week is the artwork drop off for our 23rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition! Bring up to two pieces for consideration Tuesday 5/19 thru Thursday 5/21, 10am-5pm each day. There is a $15 non-refundable entry fee per piece. We can’t wait to see your work!