PAINT THE TOWN IN PRIDE 2026: Elle Ziemianin

Elmhurst Art Museum hosts another lively creation by artist Elle Ziemianin as part of the Elmhurst Pride Collective's annual initiative in support of LGBTQ+ people of all ages and provide an opportunity to spotlight LGBTQ+ artists in Paint The Town In Pride. During June, the windows west of the main entrance to the Museum features Ziemianin's new outdoor painting titled "Gazing". The artist states, "I wanted to create a soft and welcoming environment, using a rounded style and LGBTQ+ motifs, that the community deserves to always have."

About the Artist

Elle Ziemianin holds a BA, specializing in acrylic painting, from Elmhurst University. Her work explores how we interact with our environment and how we process it, combining to create the hues of life that surround her. Her compositions are often filled with movement and a variety of colors to draw viewers into her painted worlds.

This exhibition is presented in partnership with