McCord Gallery and Cultural Center

11/21/2024

McCord Gallery and Cultural Center is happy to be featured on PHTV4 to promote our exciting upcoming events including this year's Holiday Shoppe! Have a look at our interview!

11/15/2024

McCord will be closed on Saturday, November 16! We will reopen on Monday, November 18. Our Holiday Shoppe will open to the public on Thursday, November 21! We can't wait to see everyone come thru!

10/30/2024

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center knows how to throw a party.

10/30/2024

Join us for an artists talk, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2-4 P.M. with FUSEDChicago! This will be the last day to view the exhibition! FUSEDChicago is an organization of artists based in the Midwest who share an interest in encaustic, a method of making art using pigmented wax fused to a surface by heat. Their mission is to advance public awareness of encaustic medium through workshops and thematic exhibitions of member work, and to create professional opportunities for networking and learning exchanges for our members. For more information visit their website at: https://fusedchicago.com/about-fused/

10/28/2024

Does this inspire you to create something in your garden with all of the fall foliage you might have?

10/25/2024

Read about Pierre & Arlene Adams in the latest STROLL Palos Park Magazine. Arlene is a Palos Park Woman's Club member and involved with McCord Gallery and Cultural Center and many other organizations.
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10/23/2024

The last of our fall workshops is approaching! & we still have plenty coming up to help you learn a new art skill, polish up an old one, or simply have a good time. You can always give us a call for more information or to register at 708-671-0648!

10/20/2024

Thanks to Ann Oliver for teaching us the Japanese technique of Shibori, folding and dyeing cloth in indigo. We had a great time!

10/17/2024

Join us for the reception tomorrow, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 6-8 P.M. with FUSEDChicago! We will also be hosting an Artists Talk on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2-4 P.M. The exhibition is on view until November 9! FUSEDChicago is an organization of artists based in the Midwest who share an interest in encaustic, a method of making art using pigmented wax fused to a surface by heat. Their mission is to advance public awareness of encaustic medium through workshops and thematic exhibitions of member work, and to create professional opportunities for networking and learning exchanges for our members. For more information visit their website at: https://fusedchicago.com/about-fused/

10/12/2024

McCord is proud to present FUSEDChicago: Layers! An exhibition now on view until November 9! FUSEDChicago is an organization of artists based in the Midwest who share an interest in encaustic, a method of making art using pigmented wax fused to a surface by heat. Their mission is to advance public awareness of encaustic medium through workshops and thematic exhibitions of member work, and to create professional opportunities for networking and learning exchanges for our members. For more information visit their website at: https://fusedchicago.com/about-fused/
Mark your calendars for the reception on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 6-8 P.M. We will also be hosting an Artists Talk on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2-4 P.M.

10/03/2024

Our 20th Anniversary Gala Celebration, 'Tapestry, McCord Woven in Time for "Love of the Arts,"' is this Saturday, October 5th! There is so much to look forward to including our live auction items. Preview them below and bid on your favorite on Saturday!

10/01/2024

The big countdown begins!

09/28/2024

09/24/2024

It's officially the fall season! Which means we are accepting applications for our holiday shoppe! Visit mccordgallery.org/holidayshoppe2024 for more details on how to apply to this year's holiday shoppe!

09/24/2024

Sunday Half-Day Workshops are Back! You don't want to miss the next one! These half-day workshops help you become a successful painter by focusing on one particular subject that has its unique challenges. Practice and perfect one or all subjects! Give us a call for more information or to register at 708-671-0648!