Living with Modernism: Kelli Connell 

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Join us for the closing weekend of *Living With Modernism*.  As a special treat, acclaimed photographer Kelli Connell will be in the galleries offering spontaneous tours and conversation with visitors. 

Read  more about Kelli and the Living with Modernism exhibit in [The Chicago Tribune!](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/25/connell-modernism-photo-elmhurst/?share=2csconnt2lwnhbi020oi "Chicago Tribune - Connell") 

__Kelli Connell__ (b. 1974) is a photographer based in Chicago. Through her images, she addresses issues of sexuality, identity, and self-perception. Her work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, J Paul Getty Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography, among others. Publications include Kelli Connell: Pictures for Charis (Aperture and Center for Creative Photography, March 2024), PhotoWork: Forty Photographers on Process and Practice (Aperture), Photo Art: The New World of Photography (Aperture), and the monograph Kelli Connell: Double Life (DECODE Books). Connell has received fellowships and residencies from The Guggenheim Foundation, MacDowell, PLAYA, Peaked Hill Trust, LATITUDE, Light Work, and The Center for Creative Photography.
![Kelli Connell](//images.ctfassets.net/df2y673eghyz/6G8Ek4W6XMFusxGEyCw063/f7462cefd7dd913e693c77538dbf9393/Kelli_Connell_Headshot_April_2022_crop.jpeg)
Portrait of Kelli Connell by Natalie Krick.

The exhibition and program are made possible by support from Teiger Foundation and Illinois Arts Council.

Kelli Connell Live!  

Join us in Wilder Park, 175 South Cottage Hill Ave. for the 29th Annual Art in Wilder Park Festival, drawing thousands of visitors, artists, food vendors and community partners to Elmhurst's Culture Campus each year.

__THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS__

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Explore over 100 booths showcasing unique, handcrafted treasures including jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts created by talented Midwest artists. Enjoy a variety of artisan food vendors alongside community partner and sponsor displays, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Wilder Park. 

Families will love the interactive Kids Court, a dedicated space filled with engaging, hands-on activities. Participate in our free scavenger hunt and win fun prizes.

The Elmhurst Art Museum will be free and open from 10AM until 5PM during the Art in Wilder Park festival to present the 2026 D205 Showcase featuring over 100 artworks by students (selected by their teachers) from D205 schools.

Art in Wilder Park is more than just an art fair—it’s a cherished community tradition that unites creativity and culture. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art and community!

All artists for Art in Wilder Park have been confirmed. Thank you to our jurors, __Whitney Bradshaw and Fatima Hendricks__ for dedicating their time in selecting a diverse group of artists for 2026! 

__VOLUNTEERS NEEDED__

We have many volunteer opportunities available for Art in Wilder Park including artist check in, visitor assistant, working the museum info booth, assisting at the education booth, and more! If you're interested in volunteering, please complete our [Volunteer Form](https://forms.gle/YLnRg4HEL5kyQF5y5). For all questions regarding volunteering, please reach out to Annē Edulan at anne@elmhurstartmuseum.org

If you're interested in being apart of the festival as a [Sponsor](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-sponsorship-copy), [Food Vendor](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-food-vendor-fee), [Kids Court Member](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-kids-court-participant-fee) or [Community Partner](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-community-partner-fee-copy), sign up at the links! 


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Art in Wilder Park 2026

Join us for day 2 in Wilder Park, 175 South Cottage Hill Ave. for the 29th Annual Art in Wilder Park Festival, drawing thousands of visitors, artists, food vendors and community partners to Elmhurst's Culture Campus each year.

__THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS__

![2026 AIWP sponsors](//images.ctfassets.net/df2y673eghyz/1jzDEzO36ZE4M2XUO1nyPa/11d30ce53defbe45d509041863da270d/2026_sponsor_set_AIWP.jpg)

Explore over 100 booths showcasing unique, handcrafted treasures including jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts created by talented Midwest artists. Enjoy a variety of artisan food vendors alongside community partner and sponsor displays, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Wilder Park. 

Families will love the interactive Kids Court, a dedicated space filled with engaging, hands-on activities. Participate in our free scavenger hunt and win fun prizes.

The Elmhurst Art Museum will be free and open from 10AM until 5PM during the Art in Wilder Park festival to present the 2026 D205 Showcase featuring over 100 artworks by students (selected by their teachers) from D205 schools.

Art in Wilder Park is more than just an art fair—it’s a cherished community tradition that unites creativity and culture. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art and community!

All artists for Art in Wilder Park have been confirmed. Thank you to our jurors, __Whitney Bradshaw and Fatima Hendricks__ for dedicating their time in selecting a diverse group of artists for 2026! 

__VOLUNTEERS NEEDED__

We have many volunteer opportunities available for Art in Wilder Park including artist check in, visitor assistant, working the museum info booth, assisting at the education booth, and more! If you're interested in volunteering, please complete our [Volunteer Form](https://forms.gle/YLnRg4HEL5kyQF5y5). For all questions regarding volunteering, please reach out to Annē Edulan at anne@elmhurstartmuseum.org

If you're interested in being apart of the festival as a [Sponsor](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-sponsorship-copy), [Food Vendor](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-food-vendor-fee), [Kids Court Member](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-kids-court-participant-fee) or [Community Partner](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/art-in-wilder-park-2026-community-partner-fee-copy), sign up at the links! 

__THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS__

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Art in Wilder Park 2026 - Last Day!

Opening Reception for Jeanette Andrews:* On Wonder, Mind & Magic* and *Near Eternity* by Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford
Friday, May 29, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

6pm - Early access for museum members and exhibition VIPS. RSVP Required; members are entitled to only the number of free admissions that correspond with their membership level.

7pm - Non-member ticketed entry; tickets available on EAM website

7:30pm- Small act of magic performed by Jeanette Andrews

More information coming soon.

Opening Reception for New Exhibitions: On Wonder, Mind, and Magic and Near Eternity

__Included with museum admission. Members are free.__

In 2026, what should monuments be made of—and what should they be about? In this participatory drawing and collage workshop, we’ll explore the kinds of images, stories, and materials that shape our attention today, both online and IRL. What content do we return to again and again? Which memes circulate endlessly, and which moments or ideas actually stick in our long-term memory? Together we’ll consider what themes—social, cultural, personal, or political—feel urgent enough to be made visible in public space. Join exhibiting artist Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford for a hands-on mixed-media session that uses drawing and collage as tools to collectively imagine and remix new forms of monuments for the future.

This event is made possible through a grant from the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund of DuPage Foundation.

Portrait of Jeremiah Hulesbob-Spofford by Eric Perez

Create With Us: Jeremiah Hulesbos-Spofford

Join us for *__Aces & Art__*: A Night of Luck and Giving at Elmhurst Art Museum*; an evening filled with style, and a touch of casino-night fun — all in support of the museum’s exhibitions and education programs.

Interested in sponsoring *__Aces & Art__*? __[View options here!](https://shop.elmhurstartmuseum.org/collections/online-shop/products/aces-art-2026-a-night-of-luck-giving-at-elmhurst-art-museum-sponsorship-advertising-opportunity?variant=52480810221847)__

Tickets go on sale June 1st. Check back soon! 

The evening includes:

• Gaming tables of Roulette, blackjack, craps, and more put the fun in FUNdraising!

• Complimentary cocktails & delicious bites

• DJ and dancing 

• Raffles, artful prizes & surprises


Living with Modernism: Kelli Connell

Featuring recent work by Kelli Connell in conversation with photographs by Edward Weston

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