Join us this Summer!
Summer will be here soon! Find inspiration with our talented faculty in our beautiful studios. Enjoy the camaraderie of NSAL students in our art classes or participate in our art exhibits. Here's your chance to experiment with ceramics in the Mal Poland studio, take a class you've always wanted to try, or finally get back into painting after taking a break... whatever your motivation. We're here for you!
Summer classes begin Monday, June 15.
Click here to register for Summer Adult Classes
Click here to register for Summer Youth Classes
Click here to register for Workshops
Artwork by Aruna Sarode
2026 Youth Summer Art Camps - spots still available!
Our Youth Summer Art Camp runs weekly in our main studio with our talented professional art educators. Campers will learn drawing, painting, mixed media, and FUN new techniques. New projects each day - no repeats! Camp begins the week of June 22 through July 27 from 9am-11:30am and cost is $235 per week.
"Summer on the North Shore" Aug 1 - 31 at Central Station Coffee & Tea, Wilmette
We're celebrating summer on the North Shore with a special Pop-Up Art Show at Central Station Coffee & Tea in Wilmette during the month of August. We're so excited to share this exclusive opportunity with current NSAL members.
Important Dates for Artists:
Application deadline - 7/14
Artwork drop-off to NSAL - 7/28 - 10am - 1pm
Artwork pick-up at Central Station - 8/31 - 4:30pm
Artwork by Susan Underwood
NEW! The "Summer Open" Show
The North Shore Art League is pleased to announce our NEW show "The Summer Open" is now on display from
May 13 - July 21.
Important Information for Artists:
Artwork pick up: Tuesday, 7/21 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Artwork by Andrew Rauhauser
Art on Display: Barbara Skiba-Poniatowski
Come check out our newest exhibit - "In Rhythm and Light" - Bridging Abstraction & Contemporary Realism by NSAL Member Barbara Skiba-Poniatowski. This show is currently on display in the North Shore Art League's first floor gallery space through June 22.
Artwork by Barbara Skiba-Poniatowski
Upcoming Workshops
Outdoor Painting and Sketching in Watercolor with Pen & Ink with Thomas Trausch, 6/27
Lessons on LOOSENING-UP! Your Watercolors with Thomas Trausch, 7/12
Advanced Mono-Printing with the Gelli Plate with Janet Trierweiler, 7/18
Artwork by Thomas Trausch
Please donate!
Help make a difference! Please donate today and help us create a lasting impact through the arts. Together we can empower creativity and nurture the soul of our community.
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