Contact Us

Kindly submit this form to connect with us about the gallery or if you are inquiring about purchasing any of the artwork on the site. We are here to assist you.

To be considered as a GUEST ARTIST at the gallery, do NOT use the form. Instead send the following to kendra@thebluemoongallery.com:

  • Artist Statement and Bio

  • Links to your social media platforms

  • Website link

  • Contact Information (phone, email, address)

  • 8-10 images of your current / recent art work (include title, dimensions and media for each image)

  • CV listing exhibition history

  • Sales History

Currently the gallery is only working with artists in the greater metropolitan areas of Chicago and Milwaukee. Professional artists from Northern IL and Southeastern WI are especially encouraged to submit their artwork for consideration.

Kendra@theBlueMoonGallery.com

18620 Belvidere Road
Grayslake, Illinois

 
 

What People Are Saying

““Wonderful gallery with regularly rotating shows. The Director has a very effective manner of running and curating the gallery. Always a lot of relevant art at reasonable prices."

— Artist, Gurnee IL

“One of the best art galleries I've ever been to. The director supports the artists like no other gallery does and works hard to make it a wonderful experience for the art collectors and the public. The customer service is something to brag about!”

— Artist, Milwaukee WI

“A sweet little place nestled right in Lake County. The gallery holds the works of some very talented local artists. Blue Moon Gallery has a variety that is sure to appeal to all who visit! They are so friendly and informative, too!”

— Visitor, Lake County IL

Links to Press Coverage

2024

Litewski & Hausladen https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2024/11/21/blue-moon-to-host-final-2-guest-artists-of-year/

Encaustic Quartet https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2024/10/24/blue-moon-gallery-features-encaustic-exhibition/

Dave Clausen https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/

Sinead Carus https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/10-26-2024-sinead-carus-guest-artist-in-photography-and-illustration-reception-from-6-9-pm-at-blue

The Spirit of Nature https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2024/08/22/blue-moon-announces-new-exhibit-with-nature-theme/

Bob Nonnemacher https://www.dailyherald.com/20240723/submitted-content/blue-moon-gallery-presents-new-exhibition-featuring-the-beauty-of-geometry/

https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2024/07/25/blue-moon-gallery-exhibition-features-beauty-of-geometry//?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shareArticleButton&utm_campaign=shareArticleButton

https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/saturday-7-27-24-artists-reception-at-blue-moon-gallery-in-grayslake-il-features-fabulous-art-plu

Kay Smith https://www.dailyherald.com/20240618/submitted-content/blue-moon-gallery-kicks-off-summer-with-new-art-exhibits-and-a-pop-up-show-june-22/

https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2024/06/20/blue-moon-gallery-kicks-off-summer-with-new-art-exhibits-pop-up-show/

Laura O’Connor https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/activism-via-needle-and-thread-one-woman-artist-s-mission-for-generating-change-encouraging-dia

LOCAL PAPERS https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/blue-moon-gallery-presents-new-exhibition-local-papers-art-made-on-or-with-paper-5-25-24-openin

https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/blue-moon-gallery-presents-new-exhibition-local-papers-art-made-on-or-with-paper-5-25-24-openin

Celebrating 5 Years https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2024/04/25/blue-moon-launches-season-with-5th-anniversary-celebration/

It’s for the Birds https://www.foxvalleyartbeat.com/post/blue-moon-gallery-takes-flight-with-latest-juried-exhibit-it-s-for-the-birds-opening-reception

https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2024/03/21/blue-moon-gallery-launches-2024-season-with-juried-exhibition-competition/

Ginny Krueger https://www.artbeatbuzz.com/post/ginny-krueger-s-burning-desire-to-create-art-results-in-award-winning-encaustic-work-fueled-by-a-fes

Collective Artists https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2024/03/07/blue-moon-gallery-announces-collective-artists-for-2024/

2023

Maureen Ivy Fisher https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/2023/11/16/blue-moon-gallery-welcomes-its-first-fiber-artist/

https://www.dailyherald.com/20231121/submitted-content/blue-moon-gallery-hosts-first-fiber-artist/

FUSEDChicago & Crystal Marie https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20231025/fusedchicago-artists-offer-new-encaustic-exhibit-at-blue-moon-gallery

https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/10/26/fusedchicago-artists-come-to-blue-moon-gallery/

Janet Trierweiler https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/09/21/blue-moon-presents-paintings-by-chicago-artist/

Blue Moon Gallery https://www.redfin.com/blog/chicago-art-scene/

https://www.foxvalleyartbeat.com/post/gallery-glimpse-blue-moon-in-grayslake-il-beams-with-excellent-art-displayed-well-affordable

Darlene Bock, Paul Pinzarrone, Trace Chiodo, Roger Shule https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/08/24/figures-and-fractals-fill-blue-moon-gallery-walls/

Trace Chiodo https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/07/20/blue-moons-new-show-features-art-about-vintage-golf-clubs/

https://www.chicagogolfreport.com/the-striking-faces-of-golf/

Kenosha/Racine Artists (Trace Chiodo, Colleen Steenhagen, Juli Janovicz, Mimi Peterson): https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/blue-moon-welcomes-kenosha-racine-artists/article_93b652a8-011b-53ed-9bf5-ca5ec419f225.html

https://journaltimes.com/community/blue-moon- welcomes-kenosha-racine-artists/article_ae952c8a-24a5-11ee-a69c-1b9db8da402d.html

Frank Fitzgerald, Mimi Peterson, Terry Luc, June Ambro https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/06/22/blue-moon-launches-colorful-summer-season/

June Ambro https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-artist-june-ambro-at-blue-moon-gallery/article_e5d58f32-f8db-11ed-8ba1-3bd461d14439.html

https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/05/25/blue-moon-gallery-welcomes-ceramic-artist/

https://www.foxvalleyartbeat.com/post/potter-june-ambro-embraces-using-wood-burning-kilns-for-the-surprise-elements-they-add-to-her-work?fbclid=IwAR1r65TeyXJo98hrSIbdpyXvcRvcPQqRzRX0qjOLNnKI-3TcQf0oLeoA-_Q

4 Year Anniversary https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20230424/blue-moon-gallery-launches-spring-art-season

https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/04/20/blue-moon-gallery-launches-spring-season/

Les Scott ScratchArt https://www.foxvalleyartbeat.com/post/leslie-scott-s-scratchboard-artistry-brims-with-fine-details-capturing-nature-weather-seasons

It’s Not All Black & White https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/03/23/artists-affirm-its-not-all-black-and-white-at-the-blue-moon/

Juli Janovicz https://www.kenoshanews.com/eedition/page-d17/page_fecbcf0d-5bcb-531b-9d38-8bfddacc1b2f.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

2023 Collective Artists & Kendra Kett’s Particle Series https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20230222/blue-moon-gallery-opens-with-its-new-artist-lineup

https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2023/02/23/blue-moon-gallery-announces-lineup-of-artists-for-2023/

2022

Samira Gdisis, Jeanne Garrett, Tom Biegalski https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/11/17/blue-moon-gallery-to-host-science-based-artists-and-more/

Sean Bishop & Laura O’Connor https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/10/20/two-popular-artists-return-for-exhibit-at-blue-moon-gallery/

Mike Bellefeuille https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/09/29/beach-park-artist-creates-beauty-from-discarded-scrap-metal/?fbclid=IwAR0okuQwXU_sAoTigyqUfdrkng3C_UwtTTiKot1rJTVXSmxlKKfNNalapxg

Kittie Yohe & Mark Price https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/09/22/blue-moon-gallery-launches-fall-season-with-paintings-pastels-and-monoprints/?fbclid=IwAR3k_pgva6PnH5GSgybhaI-aSjm4OXjzVbwfN2LI7RQqx8KFrk1gHVxzW3E

https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20220920/blue-moon-gallery-launches-fall-season-with-new-exhibits?fbclid=IwAR0ZrcS7Y0vqWvHjj7m_CvFMoSVqWWhDZNCd1aA6pQyXGoWC06TKyxe2ZUQ

Colleen Steenhagen https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/08/25/zen-blues-and-visual-ponderings-at-the-blue-moon-gallery/?fbclid=IwAR3GQuGFjWOYyj1zHufSfki_6X7sIUVIHESm0uncrQ7NxD_6Ub1U1eEPdws

https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-artists-work-on-display-at-blue-moon-gallery/article_05811c27-d1c2-5b8d-baf6-771b0ab303be.html

Tony Armendariz https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20220803/national-award-winning-watercolorist-from-palatine-captures-ordinary-moments

Dean Habegger & Scott Jay Marr https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/07/21/blue-moon-to-showcase-2-new-guest-artists/

John Kirkpatrick - 25 Years https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/06/23/libertyville-artist-celebrates-25-years-of-painting/

Kristin Ashley | Marjorie Davidson https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/05/26/new-guest-artists-to-kick-off-summer-season-at-blue-moon-gallery/

3-Year Anniversary https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20220425/blue-moon-gallery-celebrates-anniversary-with-new-exhibits

Darlene Bock | Janette Hill | Kathleen Gallo https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/03/24/blue-moon-to-host-reception-for-guest-artists/?fbclid=IwAR239BpNtFHjygzf94BFf6iUMvVNVNeWrQ09igFWqAY57FV6x9bGvEHSQWk

Bob Nonnemacher Solo Exhibition https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20220302/gurnee-artists-exhibit-finds-beauty-in-geometric-shapes

Feeling Blue Juried Exhibition https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2022/02/24/artists-feeling-blue-at-blue-moon-gallery/

2022 Collective Artists https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=7d1c00c1-4db9-4a08-9790-2bad9d1f2d28&appid=1031

Matt Bellefeuille’s Inner Peace (Giraffe Sculpture) https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/the-story-behind-kenoshas-visiting-giraffe-sculpture/article_45521e8c-ef0c-530e-94e1-3cbd3bbddf6f.html

https://www.dailyadvent.com/news/amp/8289acbcace1861ff389c4b6aa01610a-The-story-behind-Kenoshas-visiting-giraffe-sculpture

https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20220124/lake-county-sculptors-metal-giraffe-a-real-showstopper

2021

Bob Nonnemacher Shares Art with Community Seniors https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20211223/gurnee-artist-shares-his-works-with-streamwood-senior-living-center

Blue Moon Hosts Last Event of the Year | Laura O’Connor | CRAM | Michael Litewski https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/12/16/blue-moon-gallery-to-host-its-last-event-of-year/

CRAM Collective Finds A Home at Blue Moon Gallery https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210119/special-collective-series-finds-home-at-blue-moon-gallery?fbclid=IwAR1sShHNPoxuWpjSpm62-CBodlHBzmSHaQYGIguGHozLkY6SzOzgaKkuMx0

The Rosetta Stone Returns to the Blue Moon https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/11/18/the-rosetta-stone-returns-to-the-blue-moon-gallery/

David Dallison, Laura LaRue, David Hinske, David Pilkington https://www.dailyherald.com/topic/4074203102/David%20E.%20Dallison/en/

Marilyn Weisberg, Crystal Marie, Jason Houchen https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/09/23/blue-moon-gallery-showcases-momigami-pyrography-ephemera-and-oil-paintings/

Sally Wille, Susan Bennett, Christine Graf https://www.dailyherald.com/topic/1897532258/Sally%20Wille/en/

Cindy Lesperance, Kirk Kerndl, Patricia Litewski https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/07/22/blue-moon-gallery-features-diverse-exhibitions-in-july-24-event/

Laura Lynne, Chet Griffith, Matt Darst https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/06/24/blue-moon-gallery-launches-summer-season-with-new-exhibitions/

Blue Moon Director Juries CLC Student Exhibition https://www.clcillinois.edu/aboutclc/news/2021/04/23/clc-student-art-featured-in-pop-up-showcase-in-gurnee-mills

2-Year Anniversary https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/04/29/blue-moon-gallery-celebrates-2-years/

Spring Florals by Juli Janovicz, Melissa Rasor & Leisa Corbett https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210326/blue-moon-gallery-welcomes-spring-with-two-new-floral-exhibitions

Seeing Red Juried Exhibition & Competition https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/03/04/artists-are-seeing-red-at-blue-moon-gallery/

Rebecca Stahr’s Painting Inspires Local Poet https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210210/grayslake-artists-wintry-painting-inspires-local-poet

Leisa Corbett, John Kirkpatrick Jr, Michael Litewski & Bob Nonnemacher https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210120/blue-moon-gallery-kicks-off-2021-with-new-exhibit-by-local-artists

https://www.shawlocal.com/lake-county-journal/news/local/2021/01/21/blue-moon-gallery-kicks-off-2021-with-new-artist-collective-exhibit/

2020

Katrina Davis-Salazar & Alex Gashunin https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20201125/blue-moon-gallery-shows-final-exhibition-of-2020

Dan Simoneau & Dean Habegger https://www.lakecountyjournal.com/2020/09/17/blue-moon-gallery-features-dual-realities-from-kenosha-artists/aravdha/

Kim Rahal https://www.lakecountyjournal.com/2020/08/26/with-help-a-safe-place-meets-overwhelming-demand-for-services/a5xbg2d/

Michael Litewski https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200724/blue-moon-gallery-features-new-art-from-zion-artist-michael-litewski-in-going-home-collection-opening-july-25

Tim Decker https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200602/blue-moon-gallery-to-reopen-june-5-with-four-new-exhibits

John Callahan https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200123/gurnee-artist-exhibits-works-based-on-concept-of-chi

2019

Dan Simoneau https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20191016/quartet-for-mind-amp-soul-paintings-by-dan-simoneau-opens-at-blue-moon-gallery-october-26th

Dan Simoneau https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20191022/blue-moon-gallery-hosts-oct-26-solo-exhibition-of-internationally-acclaimed-local-artist-dan-simoneau-quartet-for-mind-and-soul

Mays Mayhew https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20190919/told-untold-drawings-by-mays-mayhew-opens-at-blue-moon-gallery-september-28th