Gallery Seven

Burnham Park Yacht Club artist reception Thur., Jun 18, 2026 - more photo's and video to come.

Have you met "Stanley" the Doberman?

This is one of Karyn McAdams' thread painting creations. Trust us, this photograph does not do it justice. It MUST be seen in person to fully appreciate the beauty and artistry of this unique art medium.

"Stanley the Doberman" is one of eleven thread paintings now showing, and for sale, on our Featured Artist wall at Gallery Seven on the second floor of the Ga***rd Building.
Don't delay, this extraordinary exhibit is only here for a few more days. The show ends Sunday, June 28th.

Visit our website for more details about Karyn McAdams and her unique artistic creations. https://www.galleryseven.net/exhibitions

📷 “Seeing is not enough; you have to feel what you photograph.” — André Kertész

That’s the heart of photography: not just capturing a moment, but connecting with it. When emotion leads the way, the image tells a deeper story. What’s a photo you’ve made that truly felt meaningful? 📸

Need some photographic inspiration? Visit Gallery Seven between 12pm-5pm Thursday - Saturday or 12pm-3pm on Sundays to experience our annual photography exhibit: Open Lens XVI. The exhibition features 50 beautiful photographs from 30 talented photographers.

If you find a photograph that really speaks to you, that you connect with...then you'll be happy to know that all the photographs are for sale.

Visit our Open Lens XVI page on our website for all the exhibit details, photographs from the opening reception and the award-winning photographs as well as the Exhibition Catalog that includes the prices for all the photographs.
https://www.galleryseven.net/openlensxvi

Learn more about André Kertész:
https://www.icp.org/browse/archive/constituents/andr%C3%A9-kert%C3%A9sz

André Kertész’s 1929 photograph Pont des Arts, Paris stands as a landmark image by the Hungarian-born master. With his signature command of geometry, shadow, and ephemeral city life, Kertész preserved the Parisian pedestrian bridge as it appeared before later structural changes.

📷 “There are no shortcuts in photography."

This quote hits hard for anyone serious about the craft. Mastering photography means practicing, learning from mistakes, and putting in the time—no quick tricks will replace that.

What’s one skill you’ve worked hard to develop in your photography journey? 📸💪

Nautilus is one of Weston’s most iconic works, celebrated for its dazzling luminosity. It showcases his ability to transform a common object into something simultaneously unrecognizable and strangely familiar.

Edward Weston, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Learn more about Edward Weston:
https://www.westongallery.com/original-works-by/edward-weston

📷 Stuck inside on a rainy day but you really want to take some photographs? Here are some suggestions...

Some ideas to shoot at home...

🌼 Our June Gallery Seven Insider newsletter is now live!

We’re excited to share this month’s update, featuring gallery news, creative highlights, a Q&A with our Featured Artist: Karyn McAdams and what’s ahead at Gallery Seven. Thanks for following along and being part of our community.
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Steps Through Time
What strikes me about this image is the maze of lines, the worn metal, and the sense of an old industrial structure that has endured decades of use. The stairs feel almost secondary to the patterns and history.

🎨 OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: Stories We Carry

The La Grange Art League invites artists of all backgrounds and disciplines to submit work for our September 2026 exhibition, Stories We Carry.

This exhibition explores the many stories we encounter and hold throughout our lives—personal, shared, remembered, imagined, or abstract. Whether inspired by lived experiences, cultural heritage, fleeting moments, or symbolic narratives, we encourage open interpretation and diverse artistic responses.

🗓 Exhibition Dates: September 1–25, 2026
📍 La Grange Art League Gallery
122 Calendar Avenue, La Grange, IL

✨ Open to members and non-members
🎓 Open to high school students and older
🖼 Eligible media: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and sculpture

🗓 Application Deadline: August 1, 2026

💲 Entry Fee: $35 for up to two entries

For full guidelines and to apply, visit:

https://www.lagrangeartleague.org/pages/open-call-for-art-feb-exhibition-healing-through-art