Events

Nothing compares to experiencing Michael's detailed Chicago scenes in person—the texture of brushstrokes, the subtle color variations, and the intimate scale that photos simply can't capture. These upcoming events offer the perfect opportunity to see his authentic urban landscapes up close and discover why viewers connect so deeply with his work.

Breaking the Silence: A Veteran Art Show

Breaking the Silence brings together 30 original works by Chicago-area veteran artists — paintings, photographs, sculptures, and mixed media. This is not art about veterans. It's art by veterans, made on their own terms, in their own voice.

Opening Night Reception August 8, 7-9pm

When: Aug 8 - Sept 6, 2026
Where: Oak Park Art League
720 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL

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Bucktown Art Fest

This will be my 3rd year showing at the Bucktown Art Fest. And if I keep coming back, it must be good. Come see my new art, prints, cards and me . The Bucktown Art Fest a wonderful get together of art, community, music and food. Come say hi, get some culture and but art.

When: Aug 29-30, 2026
Where: Holstein Park
2200 N Oakley, Chicago

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Closing Reception for Breaking the Silence

Join us for one last evening with the exhibition before it comes down. Revisit the pieces that stayed with you. Meet artists you might have missed the first time around. Say what needs saying before the walls go quiet again.

When: September 6 | 6-8pm
Where: Oak Park Art League
720 Chicago Ave, Oak Park

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Looking Back

These are the places that you might have seen Michael Bever Art before.