Naperville Art League Classes for Adults and Children
Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery / Naperville Art League, 508 N Center St, Naperville, IL 60563
About
Naperville Art League Classes for Adults and Children offers hands-on art classes and art instruction through classes for adults and children, programs, workshops, demonstrations, and regular exhibits. The program is connected to monthly themed art shows featuring original artwork created by members, with all pieces for sale. It is part of an organization that also runs events such as the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, the Annual Holiday Show, and the Annual Auction.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Gallery open Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 10am–4pm
The Naperville Art League is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization sponsored by membership and is dedicated to promoting and supporting the visual arts and encouraging artists within the community. Its Fine Art Center & Gallery annually serves over 200 members and approximately 500 students of diverse backgrounds, from preschoolers through seniors. The organization was founded in 1961 under the leadership of Hayman Herndon, purchased its building in central Naperville in the mid-1970s, expanded the existing building in 1996, and commissioned the 15-foot-high red Riverwalk sculpture “Landforms” in 1984. It founded the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair in 1985, and in 2009 the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery became part of Naperville’s Century Walk public art project with the addition of the World’s Greatest Artist mural.
The Naperville Art League hosts monthly themed art shows featuring original artwork created by members, with all pieces for sale, and provides a referral service for community residents seeking to commission original art by league members. It also refers artists to do demonstrations or art instruction outside of regular classes and supports the Century Walk public art project. The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, founded and hosted by the league, is described as one of the top outdoor art fairs in the country and draws thousands of festival goers to downtown Naperville on the third weekend of every September. Handicap parking is available at the rear of the building, and nearby city sidewalks are ramped.
The organization’s mission states that it supports and sustains the development and diversity of all forms of art through art instruction, programs, workshops, and exhibits, and that it provides art education while raising awareness and appreciation of the arts for the cultural enhancement of the community. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, and members are encouraged to support at least one Naperville Art League activity during the year. The leadership team includes President Sally Sharp; Director of Exhibits Rose Calkins; Director of Education Lynne Kornecki; Director of Development Beata Nowak; Director of Marketing & Communication Jeri Davis; Director of Member Services Jennifer Hauser; Director of Programs & Hospitality Olivia Warro; Director of Building & Grounds Dan McCullough; Treasurer Linda Vander Kolk; Board Member at Large Debbie Venezia; and Riverwalk Fine Art Fair Executive Director Debbie Venezia.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Gallery open Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 10am–4pm
The Naperville Art League is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization sponsored by membership and is dedicated to promoting and supporting the visual arts and encouraging artists within the community. Its Fine Art Center & Gallery annually serves over 200 members and approximately 500 students of diverse backgrounds, from preschoolers through seniors. The organization was founded in 1961 under the leadership of Hayman Herndon, purchased its building in central Naperville in the mid-1970s, expanded the existing building in 1996, and commissioned the 15-foot-high red Riverwalk sculpture “Landforms” in 1984. It founded the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair in 1985, and in 2009 the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery became part of Naperville’s Century Walk public art project with the addition of the World’s Greatest Artist mural.
The Naperville Art League hosts monthly themed art shows featuring original artwork created by members, with all pieces for sale, and provides a referral service for community residents seeking to commission original art by league members. It also refers artists to do demonstrations or art instruction outside of regular classes and supports the Century Walk public art project. The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, founded and hosted by the league, is described as one of the top outdoor art fairs in the country and draws thousands of festival goers to downtown Naperville on the third weekend of every September. Handicap parking is available at the rear of the building, and nearby city sidewalks are ramped.
The organization’s mission states that it supports and sustains the development and diversity of all forms of art through art instruction, programs, workshops, and exhibits, and that it provides art education while raising awareness and appreciation of the arts for the cultural enhancement of the community. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, and members are encouraged to support at least one Naperville Art League activity during the year. The leadership team includes President Sally Sharp; Director of Exhibits Rose Calkins; Director of Education Lynne Kornecki; Director of Development Beata Nowak; Director of Marketing & Communication Jeri Davis; Director of Member Services Jennifer Hauser; Director of Programs & Hospitality Olivia Warro; Director of Building & Grounds Dan McCullough; Treasurer Linda Vander Kolk; Board Member at Large Debbie Venezia; and Riverwalk Fine Art Fair Executive Director Debbie Venezia.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
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