Join us for the opening reception of [Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross](/exhibitions/marvelocity/), celebrating one of the greatest artists in the field of comic books.

**Advance registration required:**  
6pm entry - Members 
7pm entry - Non-Members
Not a member? [Join or renew today](/support/membership/)

**Dress code:** Superhero costume optional

One of the must-see events of the summer, the exhibition features over 50 pieces of original artwork by Alex Ross, including gouache paintings, sketches, life-sized head busts, and more from his artistic and professional career. The exhibition presents artwork from his retrospective book, _Marvelocity,_ showing how Ross developed into a renowned illustrator, from his childhood drawings to preliminary sketches, sophisticated paintings and three-dimensional head busts of characters across the Marvel Universe.

Opening reception sponsored by Classic Cinemas

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Marvelocity Presenting sponsor Explore Elmhurst. Additional support from DuPage Foundation, [Discover DuPage](https://www.discoverdupage.com/), and the Illinois Office of Tourism.

![](https://res.cloudinary.com/elmhurst-art-museum/image/upload/v1680274983/Logos-w_white_xv4iwk.jpg)The exhibition was developed by the [Bess Bower Dunn Museum](https://www.lcfpd.org/museum/) of Lake County, Illinois.  
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Marvelocity Opening Reception

Join museum staff and exhibiting artists on a walking tour through Wilder Park to learn more about the current public art installation [Superheroes in Wilder Park](/exhibitions/superheroes-in-wilder-park/). Gain insights into the artists' work, process, and what the Elmhurst Art Museum has in store for later this Summer.

Superhero Walking Tour

In 2022, we helped relaunch Art in Wilder Park with a widely successful festival that attracted over 7,500 visitors. As lead producer in 2023, we've set our sights on an even larger, more inclusive, and accessible event for the whole family. Programming will feature over 125 booths of one-of-a-kind art, food vendors, and hands-on kid's activities.

[2023 Exhibitors](https://res.cloudinary.com/elmhurst-art-museum/image/upload/v1681382711/Art%20in%20Wilder%20Park/2023AIWPArtistList_dhufzv.pdf)

[2023 Event Map](https://res.cloudinary.com/elmhurst-art-museum/image/upload/v1682940594/Art%20in%20Wilder%20Park/AIWP_MAP_brochure_04.30_FINAL_bhqw0u.pdf)

As the first outdoor festival in the region each year, Art in Wilder Park is a highly anticipated Spring event in the western suburbs. In 2022 the event was voted one of the Best in the West, featured in numerous press outlets, and attracted nearly half of its visitors from outside Elmhurst.

Discoverable on the weekend of the 26th Annual Art in Wilder Park will be a newly commissioned public art installation of life-sized superhero sculptures by area artists and youth groups. This installation will be a bold preview of our summer show, [_Marvelocity_](https://www.elmhurstartmuseum.org/exhibitions/marvelocity/), featuring the iconic work of comics legend Alex Ross.

Take a free audio tour and hear directly from the artists: [Please complete this short survey](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpBJug8xLeqIbtBkpuo_FTEC8njNR-BeIuwP0lCNiJgweTNQ/viewform) to be directed to the audio tour.

Recent Press: [The Daily Herald](https://res.cloudinary.com/elmhurst-art-museum/image/upload/v1680028896/Marvelocity/3-24-23_Daily_Herald_-_Marvelocity_cywnjt.pdf), [Elmhurst Living Magazine](https://res.cloudinary.com/elmhurst-art-museum/image/upload/v1680800783/Art%20in%20Wilder%20Park/Elmhurst_Living_April_2023__Art_in_Wilder_Park_1_qzmwok.pdf), [Suburban Life](https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/government/2023/04/17/art-in-wilder-park-nears-set-for-may-6-7/), [Downers Grove Magazine](https://res.cloudinary.com/elmhurst-art-museum/image/upload/v1680800779/Art%20in%20Wilder%20Park/Downers_Grove_Living_April_2023__Art_in_Wilder_Park_1_vvkkwy.pdf), [Elmhurst Independent](https://res.cloudinary.com/elmhurst-art-museum/image/upload/v1680801177/Art%20in%20Wilder%20Park/ElmhurstIndependent_nxu9cr.pdf)

Art in Wilder Park 2023 Jurors: Roz Long of RGL Marketing for the Arts, Inc.; Debbie Venezia, Director of Arts DuPage and long-time organizer of Naperville’s Riverwalk Fine Art Fair; and Krista Renfrew, former Director of Special Events at the Milwaukee Art Museum and organizer of the Lakefront Festival of the Arts.

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Art in Wilder Park

Superheroes will soon assemble in Wilder Park! Join us at the Elmhurst Public Library for a preview talk about this exciting outdoor art installation by 8 area artists and youth groups before it is unveiled at Art in Wilder Park (May 6 & 7). 

Get an early sneak peek into the artists' work and creation process, plus learn what else the museum has in store for spring and summer. Co-presented with the Elmhurst Public Library in partnership with the Elmhurst Park District.

Superheroes in Wilder Park: A Special Preview

Spread love and support to those at local senior homes this Valentine’s Day! Through your help we gave out over 350 special handmade cards last year, and we hope to do it again this year. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with the residents at Park Place of Elmhurst.

**Beginning Wed, Jan. 5**, free Valentine's Day card making kits will be available at our main entrance. Finished cards can be put in the mailbox on the exterior of the museum by Mon, Feb 7. Please email [events@elmhurstartmuseum.org](mailto:events@elmhurstartmuseum.org) with any questions.

Presented with RGL Marketing for the Arts

Art from My Heart: Valentines for Seniors

Join the Elmhurst Artists' Guild for a celebration of the juried exhibition of 54 works made by Chicago-area artists inspired by the work of Andy Warhol.

[RSVP Required](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspired-by-warhol-opening-reception-tickets-623277659257)

Inspired by Warhol Artists Reception

Families are invited to get creative through superhero themed hands-on art activities! Inspired by the works found in [_Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross_](https://www.elmhurstartmuseum.org/exhibitions/marvelocity/)_,_ you can explore your personal superpowers and create your own power cuffs and masks! 

Drop-in drawing with a costumed superhero will also be available from 1 - 3pm!

Family Day: Exploring Superheroes

*When asked what three pieces of advice he'd offer young and aspiring artists, Ross explains, "Figure drawing, figure drawing, figure drawing. Don't ever think you can have that one licked. It will always be the thing you need to work harder on. That applies to myself and to everyone active in the field."*

Join us Saturdays in July for a superhero themed life drawing workshop. Inspired by Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross, students will explore various drawing techniques, capturing the complexity of the human form and dynamic superhero costumes. Both short and long poses will be explored. Sign up for 1 or multiple sessions! All levels and media are welcome. Please bring a drawing pad and drawing utensils of your choosing. 

Want to sign up for more than one Saturday? Select your choice of date and checkout to register!

Fee includes admission to the Museum. Arriving early to view the exhibition is encouraged!

Costumed Figure Drawing

There’s a superhero inside each and every one of us.  We are all unique, special and creative.  We just don’t often get a chance to outwardly express that part of ourselves.  What does your inner superhero look like?  What’s your superpower?  Spark your creativity and show us!  Dress up as your own superhero, your avatar or your favorite Marvel character and join us for a day of super-fun!  We’ll be dressing up too!

Enjoy *Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross* along with themed music, giveaways, and a Super Raffle, where you can enter to win a Super Marvel Swag Bag.

Festivities last all day, so each ticket time is sure to be a Super one!  
[Purchase your timed tickets today. ](https://www.showclix.com/event/marvelocity-the-art-of-alex-ross)

Be Your Own Superhero Day!

##### _Once upon a time, there was a little boy who decided that drawing superheroes was his only realistic option, if he couldn’t actually become one._ - Alex Ross

Families are invited to design a superhero inspired by the works found in [_Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross_](/exhibitions/marvelocity/)_._ Discover how Ross illustrates his superheroes, then illustrate and color a character that tells a unique story about you. What superpowers will you choose?

Family Day: Designing Your Hero

Join us for a special thank you brunch for Members at the Friend ($250) level or above with light breakfast items and a presentation celebrating the Marvelocity and Picasso exhibits. 
We hope to see you there to thank you for your support and participation.

Friend Member Brunch

Kids can discover the power of storytelling through storyboard character design and illustration! Draw and write a story like Alex Ross to discover your unique voice through comic book creations. 

Events

Upcoming Events

Inspired by Warhol Artists Reception

Family Day: Exploring Superheroes

Costumed Figure Drawing

Be Your Own Superhero Day!

Family Day: Designing Your Hero

Friend Member Brunch

Family Day: Marvel-ous Comic Creations

Past Events

Marvelocity Opening Reception

Superhero Walking Tour

Art in Wilder Park

Art in Wilder Park

Superheroes in Wilder Park: A Special Preview

Art from My Heart: Valentines for Seniors

Mon	closed
Tue - Sun	11 – 5