Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists: Small Works Exhibition 2026

The Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) returns to the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum with their 2026 Small Works Exhibition -- on view May 30-June 26.

This dynamic juried show features over 100 works selected showcasing painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fiber, collage, bronze, and more — all measuring 24 inches or smaller. Despite the compact scale, the exhibition offers a powerful and diverse contemporary art experience that invites viewers to slow down, look closely, and discover unexpected moments of beauty, emotion, and creativity.

The free opening reception takes place Friday, June 12, from 6-8pm and all artwork is available for purchase.

Participating Artists: Eric Anderson, Marcia Babler, Norman Baugher, Susan N Bennett, Darcy Berg, Kathi Beste, Dana Bloede, Darlene Bock, Michael Brooks, John Brudek, Robert Buitron, Paul Callahan, Chris Cantele, Laurie Schirmer Carpenter, George Clark, Jimmy Clark, Pat Clark, Linda Cohn, Kathie Collinson, Gary Cudworth, Russell Daul, Marybeth Devine, Dawn Diamantopoulos, Jeffrey Dionesotes, John Duffy, Karen Kohn Duffy, Jane Erlandson, Steven Fisher, Elizabeth Flatt, Tim Flynn, Mary Foster, Emily Friel, Jeanne Garrett, Kathryn Gauthier, Brian Gay, Set Gozo, Robert Richard Graham, Didi Grimm, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, Paula Hiller, Nancy Hlavacek, Sandra Holubow, Kirk Kerndl, Scottie Kersta-Wilson, Kendra Kett, John Kirkpatrick, Ken LaRue, Laura LaRue, Dawn Liddicoatt, Michael Litewski, Rina Lucas, Lynn Mackenzie, Deana Bada Maloney, Julie Mars, Dorothy Mason, Angela McElwain, Gregory Mejia, Patricia Melekus, Melanie Minnix, Kerri Mommer, Gail Moss, Charlene Moy, Carol Myers, Beverly Nash, Patrice Nelson, John Nester, Susan Nester, Kristen Neveu, Anne Nordhaus-Bike, Michelle O'Connor, Thomas Pazol, Tom Pedersen, Ken Reif, Pamela Richardson, Selena Rodriguez, Teresa Rozanacki, Rebecca Russow, Sandy Sadler, Leon Sarantos, Kirsten Saunders, Robert Schiltz,Steven Schroeder, Pam Seatter, Robert (Rob) Sills, Larry Smith, Jennifer Starchvill, Nancy Staszak, Alexandra Stevenson, Dorothy Straughter, Martine Stuckey, John Terdich, Michelle Thomas, Jay Thompson, Karen Tichy, Catherine Tully, Debra Vaccaro, Debbie Walker, Nathan Ward, Carol Weber, and Jill Zylke.