LTHS Art Exhibition
April 2-26, 2026
"With every show, I hope that visitors are able to see and appreciate all of the hard work and dedication of our students. This show is a culmination of months of practice, revision, and creative experimentation in order to see the works that are on display in the gallery! I hope that the student's efforts throughout the school year are evident and that viewers can see the many hours of work put into the pieces and the dedication to their craft! This show is an amazing opportunity to highlight the talents of our students to the community and I hope everyone leaves with a better appreciation for what we do here at LTHS!" - LTHS Visual Arts Teacher and Art Club Sponsor Holly Cook.
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Kristin Murphy:
Discovering the Way
March 5 - 29, 2026
“Discovering the Way is not about arriving – it’s about honoring the path that shaped me.”
This collection brings together years of exploration — watercolor, soft pastel, acrylic, and mixed media — each piece marking a season of growth. As I gathered the work, I realized this show isn’t about a destination. It’s about the journey. The shifts. The mentors. The quiet persistence. The becoming. I’m deeply grateful to the teachers and mentors who guided me along the way — their influence lives inside this work.
2025 Holiday Gift Show
November 20 - December 21, 2025
Celebrate the season of giving at our annual Holiday Gift Show, where art and craftsmanship come together in a joyful showcase of creativity. Discover a curated collection of fine art, handmade gifts, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and more—each piece created by talented local artists.
Whether you’re searching for a meaningful gift or a new treasure for your own collection, this festive exhibition offers something for everyone. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of the gallery, connect with artists, and find inspiration in the artistry of the season.
Support the arts and share the gift of creativity this holiday season—visit the Holiday Gift Show and make your shopping experience truly special.
Illiart 2025
Spotlighting Illinois Artists
October 2 - 26, 2025
Discover our captivating juried exhibition showcasing a range of mediums from painting and ceramics to mixed media sculptures. Uncover the stories and creative processes behind each unique piece as you explore our spotlight on Illinois artists.
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Christina Cooley:
Somewhere Between
September 4 - 28, 2025
Somewhere Between explores the emotional spaces that emerge between clarity and uncertainty, memory and sensation, solitude and movement. Across a vibrant collection of abstract and semi-figurative paintings, Christina Cooley creates a visual language that balances intuition with intention, fluidity with structure. These works range from expansive, dreamlike fields to intimate visual reflections—each navigating a space where something is forming, unraveling, or being remembered. Bold gestural strokes share the wall with quiet atmospheres, while human figures, organic shapes, and geometric echoes float in and out of focus. The exhibition resists resolution, inviting viewers instead to move slowly, to feel deeply, and to rest in the beauty of what remains undefined. Whether evoking weathered memory, interior states, or natural rhythms, Somewhere Between offers a meditation on the moments we occupy when we are in transition—no longer what we were, not yet what we will be. Somewhere Between will be shown on the Featured Artist wall on the second floor at Gallery Seven in the historic Gaylord Building from September 4th - 28th.
Dina Walker:
Foliage
July 31 - August 31, 2025
Dina Walker’s “Foliage” ran from July 31 - August 31 on the Featured Artist wall. According to Dina: "these pieces were inspired by nature in urban settings--the way leaves fall in random patterns and stain the sidewalk over time. I wanted to capture the complexity of the layers of leaves as well as the simplicity of a single leaf and the way light shines through and on top of the sidewalk. I enjoy exploring the colors and shapes found in nature, especially the contrast of foliage with man-made elements. Living in both Chicago and Los Angeles, I am looking for ways to ground myself in each city – to find commonalities and celebrate the differences. These mixed media pieces are created on cradle board using house paint, acrylic paint, newsprint, and tissue paper. The process involves multiple layers, cutting, scrubbing and sanding." The opening reception was August 3, 2025.
Jay Reed:
Scapes / Land / Urban
July 31 - August 31, 2025
Jay Reed’s “Scapes / Land / Urban” was a collection of collage, mixed media, paintings and sculptures. The exhibition ran from July 31-August 31 on the third floor Founders Gallery with the opening reception on Sunday, August 3rd from 1-3PM.
Mary Ann Trzyna:
Sunlight in the Trees
July 3 - 27, 2025
The exhibition “Sunlight in the Trees” presents the latest works of Mary Ann Trzyna, an artist whose paintings gracefully merge landscapes and still lifes. Inspired deeply by her surroundings—particularly the serene presence of trees—Mary Ann’s art serves as an affectionate homage to her continuous explorations within nature. Each piece captures the gentle rustling of leaves, the golden glow of filtered sunlight, and the faint fragrances carried by the wind, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a rich, sensory experience of the outdoors. This beautiful exhibit runs until July 27 in the second floor gallery on the Featured Artist Wall.