Image: Isabella Garner in the McCormick House, photograph by Aaron Siskind. c. 1952

6:00 - 6:30pm Museum opens to participants for exhibition viewing 

6:30 - 8:30pm Poetry workshop led by Dr. Ann Frank Wake, professor of English at Elmhurst University

Isabella Gardner, renowned poet and one-time editor at Poetry Magazine, wrote numerous poems while she lived in the McCormick House. During National Poetry Month, join us for an evening in “Isabella’s house” to enjoy a reading of Gardner’s poetry and write your own poem inspired by her work. 

$25 for Non-Members / $15 for Members.

*Members are entitled to only the number of member tickets that correspond with their membership level.*


Poetry Workshop

Doors Open at 6:00 pm 

See old friends and meet new ones in the galleries! Adults can enjoy a glass of wine and an evening at the Museum after hours to experience the *Living With Modernism* exhibition.

__Advance Ticketing Required__

__Members are FREE - Advance RSVP is required, please call 630.834.0202 x10 or respond to membership@elmhurstartmuseum.org to reserve your ticket.__

*Due to low registration, the child care option will no longer be provided for this event.*

Late Night at the Museum

McCormick House tours led by EAM-trained docents.
Advance tickets recommended due to limited capacity.

Tours are free for members (please call the museum to reserve your ticket 630-834-0202 ex 10. [Tickets for non-members are available online.](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/mccormick-house-tour-2026 "feb 8 tix")

**About the McCormick House**

The McCormick House is a single-family home designed in 1952 by Mies van der Rohe, one of the great architects of the 20th Century. It is one of only three free-standing residences designed and built by Mies in the United States--and one of only two open to the public.

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McCormick House Tour

Included with museum admission. Members are free.

Doors open promptly at 6:30 PM. Talk starts at 7:00 PM

Artist Kelli Connell, Allison Peters Quinn, EAM Executive Director & Chief Curator, and Gregory Harris, Keough Family Curator of Photography at the High Museum of Art (Atlanta) participate in a conversation moderated by Liz Chilsen. The panel shares their separate processes in making the exhibition and answer questions from the audience.

Kelli will sign copies of her books following the event, which are available for purchase in our Museum Shop. 

Read  more about Kelli and the Living with Modernism exhibit in [The Chicago Tribune!](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/25/connell-modernism-photo-elmhurst/?share=2csconnt2lwnhbi020oi "Chicago Tribune - Connell") 

Image: Kelli Connell, *Betsy, Lake Ediza*, 2015, archival inkjet print, 40 x 50 inches. Collection of the High Museum (Atlanta).

__Kelli Connell__ (b. 1974) is a photographer based in Chicago. Through her images, she addresses issues of sexuality, identity, and self-perception. Her work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, J Paul Getty Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography, among others. Publications include Kelli Connell: Pictures for Charis (Aperture and Center for Creative Photography, March 2024), PhotoWork: Forty Photographers on Process and Practice (Aperture), Photo Art: The New World of Photography (Aperture), and the monograph Kelli Connell: Double Life (DECODE Books). Connell has received fellowships and residencies from The Guggenheim Foundation, MacDowell, PLAYA, Peaked Hill Trust, LATITUDE, Light Work, and The Center for Creative Photography.
![Kelli Connell](//images.ctfassets.net/df2y673eghyz/6G8Ek4W6XMFusxGEyCw063/f7462cefd7dd913e693c77538dbf9393/Kelli_Connell_Headshot_April_2022_crop.jpeg)
Portrait of Kelli Connell by Natalie Krick.

The exhibition and program are made possible by support from Teiger Foundation and Illinois Arts Council.

Living With Modernism: Artist Talk

__UPDATE: All Art from the Heart kits have been distributed. If you would like to create your own and drop off by February 10th, we will happily distribute. Thank you to everyone who contributed!__

Spread love and support to residents at Roosevelt at Salt Creek and Park Place Retirement Community & Assisted Living Center this Valentine's Day!  With your help last year, we gave out over 400 special handmade cards and we hope to do it again this year.  Thank you for sharing your time and talent!

Beginning Wednesday, January 22nd, the card-making kits will be available in a covered plastic bin, labeled "kits", located outside of our main entrance.  Finished cards can be put in a separate bin, labeled "cards", also outside of our main entrance, no later than Monday, February 10th.

Please email events@elmhurstartmuseum.org with any questions.

2026 installation at Park Place of Elmhurst:
![Valentines Day](//images.ctfassets.net/df2y673eghyz/yoejOQG5kV454X8jMQeBU/7d54408d40c860a037ce6ac197d6f278/image3_w3gxnr.jpg)

2022 Valentine submissions:![2022 valentines](//images.ctfassets.net/df2y673eghyz/1pwDRJS6Xittd8KuBPdFL5/42515f033bf677632871fcbeb177afa9/IMG_5260_dih1y1.jpg)


Valentines for Seniors Elmhurst Art Museum 

Art From The Heart: Valentines for Seniors 

Join us in Wilder Park, 175 South Cottage Hill Ave. for the 29th Annual Art in Wilder Park Festival, drawing thousands of visitors, artists, food vendors and community partners to Elmhurst's Culture Campus each year.

__THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS__

![Sponsors for Web (11 x 13 in)](//images.ctfassets.net/df2y673eghyz/6L8qOn0mtYERnMUFUd6xEA/41a7649d08464699051b808c86f60f2d/Sponsors_for_Web__11_x_13_in_.png)

Explore over 100 booths showcasing unique, handcrafted treasures including jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts created by talented Midwest artists. Enjoy a variety of artisan food vendors alongside community partner and sponsor displays, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Wilder Park. 

Families will love the interactive Kids Court, a dedicated space filled with engaging, hands-on activities. Participate in our free scavenger hunt and win fun prizes.

The Elmhurst Art Museum will be free and open from 10AM until 5PM during the Art in Wilder Park festival to present the 2026 D205 Showcase featuring over 100 artworks by students (selected by their teachers) from D205 schools.

Art in Wilder Park is more than just an art fair—it’s a cherished community tradition that unites creativity and culture. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art and community!

All artists for Art in Wilder Park have been confirmed. Thank you to our jurors, __Whitney Bradshaw and Fatima Hendricks__ for dedicating their time in selecting a diverse group of artists for 2026! 

__VOLUNTEERS NEEDED__

We have many volunteer opportunities available for Art in Wilder Park including artist check in, visitor assistant, working the museum info booth, assisting at the education booth, and more! If you're interested in volunteering, please complete our [Volunteer Form](https://forms.gle/YLnRg4HEL5kyQF5y5). For all questions regarding volunteering, please reach out to Annē Edulan at anne@elmhurstartmuseum.org

If you're interested in being apart of the festival as a [Sponsor](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-sponsorship-copy), [Food Vendor](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-food-vendor-fee), [Kids Court Member](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-kids-court-participant-fee) or [Community Partner](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-community-partner-fee-copy), sign up at the links! 


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Art in Wilder Park 2026

Join us for day 2 in Wilder Park, 175 South Cottage Hill Ave. for the 29th Annual Art in Wilder Park Festival, drawing thousands of visitors, artists, food vendors and community partners to Elmhurst's Culture Campus each year.

__THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS__

![2026 AIWP sponsors](//images.ctfassets.net/df2y673eghyz/1jzDEzO36ZE4M2XUO1nyPa/11d30ce53defbe45d509041863da270d/2026_sponsor_set_AIWP.jpg)

Explore over 100 booths showcasing unique, handcrafted treasures including jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts created by talented Midwest artists. Enjoy a variety of artisan food vendors alongside community partner and sponsor displays, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Wilder Park. 

Families will love the interactive Kids Court, a dedicated space filled with engaging, hands-on activities. Participate in our free scavenger hunt and win fun prizes.

The Elmhurst Art Museum will be free and open from 10AM until 5PM during the Art in Wilder Park festival to present the 2026 D205 Showcase featuring over 100 artworks by students (selected by their teachers) from D205 schools.

Art in Wilder Park is more than just an art fair—it’s a cherished community tradition that unites creativity and culture. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art and community!

All artists for Art in Wilder Park have been confirmed. Thank you to our jurors, __Whitney Bradshaw and Fatima Hendricks__ for dedicating their time in selecting a diverse group of artists for 2026! 

__VOLUNTEERS NEEDED__

We have many volunteer opportunities available for Art in Wilder Park including artist check in, visitor assistant, working the museum info booth, assisting at the education booth, and more! If you're interested in volunteering, please complete our [Volunteer Form](https://forms.gle/YLnRg4HEL5kyQF5y5). For all questions regarding volunteering, please reach out to Annē Edulan at anne@elmhurstartmuseum.org

If you're interested in being apart of the festival as a [Sponsor](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-sponsorship-copy), [Food Vendor](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-food-vendor-fee), [Kids Court Member](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-kids-court-participant-fee) or [Community Partner](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-community-partner-fee-copy), sign up at the links! 

__THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS__

![Sponsors for Web (11 x 13 in)](//images.ctfassets.net/df2y673eghyz/6L8qOn0mtYERnMUFUd6xEA/41a7649d08464699051b808c86f60f2d/Sponsors_for_Web__11_x_13_in_.png)


Art in Wilder Park 2026 - Last Day!

Opening Reception for Jeanette Andrews:* On Wonder, Mind & Magic* and *Near Eternity* by Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford
Friday, May 29, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

6pm - Early access for museum members and exhibition VIPS. RSVP Required; members are entitled to only the number of free admissions that correspond with their membership level.

7pm - Non-member ticketed entry; tickets available on EAM website

7:30pm- Small act of magic performed by Jeanette Andrews

More information coming soon.

Opening Reception for New Exhibitions: On Wonder, Mind, and Magic and Near Eternity

__Included with museum admission. Members are free.__

In 2026, what should monuments be made of—and what should they be about? In this participatory drawing and collage workshop, we’ll explore the kinds of images, stories, and materials that shape our attention today, both online and IRL. What content do we return to again and again? Which memes circulate endlessly, and which moments or ideas actually stick in our long-term memory? Together we’ll consider what themes—social, cultural, personal, or political—feel urgent enough to be made visible in public space. Join exhibiting artist Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford for a hands-on mixed-media session that uses drawing and collage as tools to collectively imagine and remix new forms of monuments for the future.

Portrait of Jeremiah Hulesbob-Spofford by Eric Perez

Create With Us: Jeremiah Hulesbos-Spofford

Join us for *__Aces & Art__*: A Night of Luck and Giving at Elmhurst Art Museum*; an evening filled with style, and a touch of casino-night fun — all in support of the museum’s exhibitions and education programs.

Interested in sponsoring *__Aces & Art__*? __[View options here!](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/aces-art-2026-a-night-of-luck-giving-at-elmhurst-art-museum-sponsorship-advertising-opportunity?variant=52480810221847)__

Tickets go on sale June 1st. Check back soon! 

The evening includes:

• Gaming tables of Roulette, blackjack, craps, and more put the fun in FUNdraising!

• Complimentary cocktails & delicious bites

• DJ and dancing 

• Raffles, artful prizes & surprises


Events

Upcoming Events

Art in Wilder Park 2026

Art in Wilder Park 2026 - Last Day!

Opening Reception for New Exhibitions: On Wonder, Mind, and Magic and Near Eternity

Create With Us: Jeremiah Hulesbos-Spofford

Aces & Art 2026

Past Events

Poetry Workshop

Late Night at the Museum

McCormick House Tour

Living With Modernism: Artist Talk

Art From The Heart: Valentines for Seniors

McCormick House Tour

Mon - Tues	closed
Wed - Thurs	12 – 5
Fri - Sun	11 – 5