With 8,000 visitors in 2022, organizers are planning an even larger, more inclusive, and accessible event for the whole family this year. “We are excited to expand Art in Wilder Park with more exhibiting artists from across the Midwest than ever before, and to attract new audiences with a ‘super’ public art installation that will inspire the next generation of local heroes,” said John McKinnon, Executive Director of the Elmhurst Art Museum.
On view from May 6 to July 31, Superheroes in Wilder Park is a bold preview of the museum’s summer blockbuster show Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross (June 3-August 20, 2023) that features work by one of the greatest artists in the field of comic books. Art in Wilder Park will host special appearances by costumed heroes from the League of Enchantment, in addition to a variety of kid’s activities planned with over 20 community organizations.
“We are excited for the 26th annual Art in Wilder Park, a renowned community event held each spring with large offerings for the entire family,” said The Honorable Scott Levin, Mayor of Elmhurst. “We look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors from near and far to enjoy a day at the park, support local restaurants, artisans, and businesses, and celebrate all that the event has to offer.”
The full exhibitor list is below and available online at elmhurstartmuseum.org/events/
ARTISTS
- Tim Arnold / Arnold Ceramics
- Rachel Ayoung Chee / Raychee Studio
- Eugene Benes / Pens by Gene
- Brittnie Berkshire / Britz Acrylics
- Soapy Roads of Lombard
- Annelise Bronsveld
- Dorothy Bury Shaw
- Benjamin F Calvert III / BFC3
- John Carman / Earth to John
- Marcy Carr Designs
- Melissa Carr / Evil Eye Sanctuary
- Shay Church / Grayling Ceramics
- Francia Cortes / Organic Jewelry
- Tom Daniels / Six Point Pet
- Natalie Dicosola / Evil Temptress Art and Designs
- Jim Dries / Jim’s Ornamental Garden Iron
- Joan Drizin / Girly Steel
- Ann Duncan Designs
- Elmhurst Artists’ Guild
- Tetyana Fedorko / 4GirlsJewelry
- Denise Fournier / BeDangled
- Mashallah Ghouleh / MASHALLAH
- Diane Gonzalez / Diane By Design Jewelry Maggie Graf / Bezels and Bubbles
- Cristina Greenfield / Whimsy Garden Décor
- Rebecca Gschwend / Rebecca’s Hooked Creations
- Jan & Mike Gussin / Earth, Wind and Fired, Ltd.
- Trudie Hechel / Round Barn Woodcrafts
- Liam Hughes / Liam Shard Jewelry
- Igors Irbe / Redefined Map Design
- Nancy Jana Kent / JanaWare Pottery
- Arlaina Janowski / Fine Art by Arlaina Marie
- Ken Kwiatkowski / OceanWavesByKen
- Candace Marsella / Smashing Jewels
- Heather Marshall / Feather Lettering
- Kari McDonald / Lemuette
- Melvin McGee
- Tara McGee / Bayete Jewelry Collection
- Igor Menaker
- Regina Migacz / Art N Soul Design LLC
- Joey Milano-Havenner / Threads with Purpose
- John Minarcik Fine Art
- Brooke Minton / Practical Girl Design
- Bart Misantoni / Bart Art
- Jennifer Myers / Jennifer Ann Fine Art
- Douglas Nelson Studios LLC
- Aaron Nevel / The Curious Candle Company
- Ariadna Nunez / DMC Accessories LLC
- Sug. O'Shen Global Collective
- Kristin Olivares / Creativfoto
- Rima Pagano / Inner Grace Designs
- Jeff Pfaller Photography
- Rashmi Ranganath / WhiteSoulArt
- Denise Riesen Photography & Design
- John Riss Custom Woodwork
- Alec Rossiter / Kokopelli Gourd Art
- Julia Rue
- Ken Rutkowski / City View
- Jennifer Sanneman / Beach Babe Custom Creations
- Tatyana Schierl Ceramics
- David Schubert
- Danielle Schultz / Marigold Mary Jewelry
- Jennifer Scott / Created to Create Studios, LLC
- Sam Siegel & Austin Dickel / AJ's Copper Garden
- Rachel Sevcik / PigMint
- Tangie Sheets / 3 Pines Mercantile
- Ron Sieracki / Wizard Of Woodworking
- Amy Smetana / Eye Candy by Amy
- Designs by Lisa Smith
- Cheryl Sorenson / Re:new Project
- Jennifer Starchvill / Ghennah Art Studio and Gallery
- Janet Taylor / J. A. Taylor Art
- Katie Turnbull / The Sustainable Painter
- Randy Turner / Larkfield Glass
- Brian Walsh / Brian Patrick Photography
- Lena Walsh / Lena Oh Studio
- Kathleen Murphy Willer
- Lisa Williams Jewelry
- Carolyn and Leonard Wilson / The Glass Haus
- May Xiong / May's Clay Flowers
- Sarah M Johnson Art
- Erin Kennealy / Erin Brie Art
- Seung Jae Kim
- Nancy Kingsland / Alta Textiles
- Colleen Koziara Art
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
- Elmhurst Pride Collective
- Moms Demand Action
- Park Place of Elmhurst
- League of Enchantment
- Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts
- Backyard Caucus Elmhurst
KIDS COURT
- S.L. Designs
- Brainy Day Box
- School of Rock Elmhurst
- Elmhurst Public Library
- Elmhurst Artists' Guild
- Elmhurst Art Museum
- Elmhurst Park District
- Prairie Henna by Julie
- Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst
FOOD VENDORS
- OMG! Olive Oils
- Midwest Citrus Smashers
- Kilwins Elmhurst
- Gindo's Spice of Life
- I Love Grill - Polish Food Truck
- Smilin' Dogs Food Truck
- Rough Edges Confectionery
- Hello Donut
- Smallcakes Elmhurst
- Poupee Puf
- Laconic Foods
- Brewpoint
Art in Wilder Park is produced by the Elmhurst Art Museum in partnership with Elmhurst Park District and consulting by RGL Marketing for the Arts, Inc. Presenting sponsor Kelly Stetler | Compass. Festival Sponsors: Explore Elmhurst, All American Gutter Protection, Chiro One, Comfort Shower & Bath, Discover DuPage/Illinois Office of Tourism, The Home Improvement Network, Mosaic Counseling and Wellness, John Noldan / Guaranteed Rate, Window Works, Renewal by Andersen, Kids Court sponsor: Elmhurst Bank / Wintrust, Special Event sponsor: Chicago Event Graphics, Unlimited Heating & Cooling
Superheroes in Wilder Park is presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum in partnership with the Elmhurst Park District. Sponsored by the DuPage Foundation, with additional support from Discover DuPage, Illinois Office of Tourism, Kilwins Elmhurst, Lakeside Bank, Maxine, Lisa O’Brien Real Estate, Phase Three Brewing Company, Reconciled Solutions, Kelly Stetler | Compass, and Total Window Treatments.
Production support by DIT Workshops.
About Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross
Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross will feature cover art, sketches, life-sized head busts, and more created by Alex Ross from his home in the Chicago area. For nearly 30 years, Ross has revitalized classic superheroes into works of fine art, illustrating characters such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Storm from the X-Men, the Avengers, Black Panther, and many more. Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross is on view at the Elmhurst Art Museum from June 3 to August 20, 2023.
About the Elmhurst Art Museum
The Elmhurst Art Museum is located at 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue in Elmhurst (IL), 25 minutes from downtown Chicago by car or public transportation (Metra). On the museum’s campus is the McCormick House, a single-family home designed in 1952 by Mies van der Rohe, one of the great architects of the 20th Century. The McCormick House is one of only three residences designed and built by Mies in the United States – and one of only two open to the public.
The Museum is open Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Regular admission prices are $18 for Adults (ages 18+), $15 for Seniors, $10 for Students, and $5 for Children. For more information, please call 630.834.0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.