Doors open at 6:30pm / Performance starts at 7 pm

Multiple musical styles, one epic night. Experience an evening of art and sound at the Museum. Sima Cunningham, Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine, and Mariachi Cuatro Vientos will perform sets inspired by the Museum’s summer exhibitions. Guests will enjoy drinks, light bites, and admission to the Museum’s galleries.

[$40 for Non-Members](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/soundbites-an-evening-of-music-2026)/ $30 for Members. 
[Become a member!](https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/support/membership "membership")

Members email membership@elmhurstartmuseum.org for discount code or please call 630.834.0202 x10 to purchase tickets. Members are entitled to the number of member tickets that correspond with their membership level.

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Soundbites 2026

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

[Purchase non-member tickets here!](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/mccormick-house-tour-2026)

Tours are free for members (please call the museum to reserve your ticket 630-834-0202 ex 10. or email info@elmhurstartmuseum.org 

**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.__

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.

This event is made possible through a grant from the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund of DuPage Foundation.

Portrait of Jeremiah Hulesbos-Spofford by Eric Perez

Create With Us: Jeremiah Hulesbos-Spofford

**This event is 21+**

__Sip & Support at Elmhurst Art Museum
Wednesday June 3rd from 6-8pm__

Join us for an evening of art, cocktails, and community.

Your $25 ticket includes gallery access, drinks, and light bites, all while supporting the new Teen Art Program launching Fall 2026 at Elmhurst Art Museum.

This program empowers local teens to explore contemporary art beyond the classroom, connect with peers, and see themselves as part of a creative community. Through hands-on experiences and exposure to working artists and art careers, participants don’t just learn about art, they create it, share it, and lead with it.

Together, we’re building a space where teens can:
__Connect__ with peers in an inclusive environment
__Learn__ from contemporary artists and ideas
__Create__ and share their own work
__Lead__ by shaping a final showcase of their vision

Come raise a glass and help shape the future of art.

[Get Tickets!](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/sip-support-2026)


Sip & Support

Opening Reception for [Jeanette Andrews:* On Wonder, Mind & Magic*](https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/exhibitions/On%20Wonder%20Mind%20and%20Magic) and [*Near Eternity* by Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford](https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/exhibitions/Near%20Eternity).

[Tickets available!](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/opening-reception-ticket-for-on-wonder-mind-magic-and-near-eternity)

[Members RSVP Here! ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8d5GsH6zRciOnpynqhpNcqjUYbPdMCiI6rLNYVTddk9B5NQ/viewform)

__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


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

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__

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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! 


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Art in Wilder Park 2026 - Last Day!

K-12 Teachers and Administrators are invited to an Educator’s Night at the Elmhurst Art Museum.

At this free event, educators will enjoy a tour of the current exhibition and a preview of the exhibitions that will be on view for school field trips in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Learn about how to arrange a field trip to EAM with your students (some school groups visit for free!) and how our upcoming exhibitions connect to content you are teaching in class. Also, be among the first to learn about our new teen program launching this fall!

**RSVP Required

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Educator's Night

Join us for __Mies & Martinis__, an evening inside the McCormick House at Elmhurst Art Museum. Enjoy complimentary martinis and light bites, explore the remarkable home designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and connect with the community in an unforgettable setting.

Admission is $25, and every ticket purchased supports the ongoing preservation of the McCormick House, helping ensure this modernist landmark can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Whether you're a longtime admirer of modern architecture or simply looking for a fun night out, Mies & Martinis offers the perfect blend of history, art, design, and great company.

[Purchase Tickets!](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/mies-martinis) 

Mies & Martinis

Jeanette Andrews will be at the Museum on the closing day of her Solo Exhibition On Wonder Mind & Magic to lead an artist tour of the exhibition with an informal Q&A. 

Visitors are welcome to join the tour or meet with Jeanette informally afterward. 

1:00 - 2:00 pm Exhibition tour and Q&A
2:00 - 4:00 pm Informal conversation and visit with Jeanette

__Included with museum admission. Members are free.__

Photo by Saverio Truglia

Jeanette Andrews Exhibition Tour 

Opening Reception for Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values 

Tickets available!

Members RSVP Here!

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

*Featured art: Rodney Ewing Bad Blood, 2022, Silkscreen, Ink, and Colored Pencil on Paper, 41x24*

Opening Reception for Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values 

Join us for exhibition tour of *Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values* led by Curator and Iraq War veteran, Aaron Hughes. 

Aaron Hughes is an artist, curator, and anti-war veteran. Working through an interdisciplinary practice rooted in drawing and printmaking, Hughes works collaboratively to create meaning out of personal and collective trauma, transform systems of oppression, and seek liberation. He develops projects that utilize popular research strategies, experiment with forms of direct democracy, and operate in solidarity with the people most impacted by structural violence.

Along with Amber Zora and Mohamad Mehdi, he is co-curator of the Veteran’s Art Triennial

Hughes works with a range of art and activist groups including Justseeds Artists' Cooperative, About Face: Veterans Against the War, emerging Veteran Art Movement, and Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project.

Hughes lives and works in Chicago.

*Featured artwork: Eric J Garcia-Uncle Sam’s Dirty Laundry-Paño-Cuba_Guantanamo-2014*


Aaron Hughes Exhibition Tour 

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)__

[Presale discount tickets available now!](https://e.givesmart.com/events/P7R/ "Aces 2026 givesmart")

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

__Special thanks to the *Aces & Art* Committee:__

- Lindsay Brehm
- Alina Cahill
- Angela Coster
- Kristi Bieber Gibbs
- Christina Kanno
- Karen O'Keefe
- Dierdre Wicklow

__Thank You to Our Sponsors!__ 

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Aces & Art 2026

Meet exhibiting artist and veteran, Eric Perez! Learn about his practice and create a piece of art inspired by his work. 

Perez will also take family portraits for veterans. Advance sign up is required and spots for portraits are limited. 

__Included with museum admission. Members are free.__


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