December 2024

 

I was recently interviewed for the “Art On The Air” radio show and podcast! I talked about my artist journey and the exhibit I’m currently in called “After Sargent” at the South Shore Arts Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, IN! My interview will air on Sunday, December 8 at 7PM (CT) on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM in Northwest Indiana. If you’d like to listen to it as a podcast, my interview starts right around the 32:55 minute mark at https://brech.com/aota/shows/AOTA-241206.mp3

 

 

November 2024

 

I’m thrilled to have 5 paintings in the After Sargent exhibit at The Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana!  This exhibit explores how contemporary painters, draftspersons, and sculptors have carried on, challenged, furthered, and broken the tradition of American painter John Singer Sargent (1856-1925).

 

Featuring the works of Alicia Dawn Criswell, Chelsea Lang, Clayton J. Beck III, Don Yang, Jessica Smit Mattingly, Mary Qian, Peter Lupkin, Tina Figarelli, and William Blake, this exhibit offers an opportunity to reflect on how Sargent’s legacy carries on and changes.

 

After Sargent runs from November 22nd, 2024 – February 22nd, 2025 with the Opening Reception on Saturday, November 23rd from 2:00-5:00pm. Please join me at the reception for this incredible exhibit!

 

 

 

WHAT: After Sargent

 

WHERE: The Center for Visual & Performing Arts

 

ON VIEW: November 22, 2024 – February 22, 2025

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 23rd, 2-4pm

 

The Center for Visual & Performing Arts
1040 Ridge Rd,
Munster, Indiana 46321

 

 

October 2024

 

So happy to have my 2 paintings, “Calla Lily” and “Threshold” juried into the 81st Annual Salon Show at The Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana! The exhibit will run from September 6th- November 10th with the Awards Ceremony and Reception on Sunday, October 6th from 1:00-3:00pm.  I’m so honored to be included in this year’s show!

 

 

WHAT: 81st Annual Salon Show

 

WHERE: The Center for Visual & Performing Arts

 

ON VIEW: September 6 – November 10, 2024

 

AWARDS CEREMONY: Sunday, October 6th, 1-3pm

 

The Center for Visual & Performing Arts
1040 Ridge Rd,
Munster, Indiana 46321

 

 

August 2024

 

I’m excited to show my painting “Sleep” in Kaleidoscope at Tall Grass Gallery in Park Forest, IL!  This diverse group exhibit will show a wide range of media including paintings, drawings, photographs, mixed media, glass, and fiber works, from realistic images to abstract compositions.  The Opening Reception is on Saturday, August 24th from 1:00-3:00pm.

 

 

WHAT:  Kaleidoscope

 

WHERE: Tall Grass Gallery

 

ON VIEW: August 24 – September 22, 2024

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, August 24th, 1-3pm

 

Tall Grass Gallery
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466

 

 

July 2024

 

I’m honored to be showing 12 of my paintings in For Real, an exhibit of 4 realist artists: Jessica Smit Mattingly, Anthony Abboreno, Ted Fuka, and Joan Quirke.  This exhibit will portray the beautiful, wonderful, amazing or mundane, things that we might have missed, kept as memories from long ago, or simply have always found comfort in discovering. There will be portraits of people who are like us, reminding us of our families, and people who are symbols for our mysteries, struggles, heroes, and our own reflections.  Join me on Saturday, July 6th for the Opening Reception from 12:00-2:00pm and the Artists’ Talk from 2:00-3:00pm.

 

WHAT:  Four Real

 

WHERE: Tall Grass Gallery

 

ON VIEW: July 6 – August 10, 2024

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, July 6th, 12-2pm

 

ARTISTS’ TALK: Saturday, July 6th, 2-3pm

 

Tall Grass Gallery
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466

 

Along with the For Real exhibit, I will be teaching a Still Life Oil Painting Workshop on Sunday, July 28th from 1:00-5:00pm. This workshop is for artists of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. We will focus on the process of creating captivating still life paintings using oil as the medium.  Register by July 14th in person, online, or over the phone.

 

 

WHAT:  Still Life Oil Painting Workshop

 

WHERE: Tall Grass Gallery

 

WHEN: Sunday, July 28th, 1:00-5:00pm

 

COST: $45

 

REGISTER: By Sunday, July 14th in person, online at https://www.tallgrassarts.org  or Call (708) 748-3377

 

Tall Grass Gallery
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466

 

 

April 2024

 

 

I’m honored that my drawing “Threshold” has been chosen to be in the “Doorways: Coming or Going?” exhibit opening Friday, April 12th at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park, IL!  Story about my process: Before I start my paintings, I do a line drawing in charcoal on paper to work out the composition in the same scale as the painting. Once I’m happy with the composition of the line drawing, I start the painting but never continue to work on the drawing. However, recently I decided to finish my “Threshold” drawing and it was really fun working in charcoal again and adding a little color to it with pastels.  I’m excited to show this finished drawing in the “Doorways: Coming or Going?” exhibit!

 

Join me for the exhibition reception on Friday, April 12th from 6-8pm!

 

 

WHERE: McCord Gallery & Cultural Center

 

ON VIEW: April 6 – May 3, 2024

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, April 12th, 6-8pm

 

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center
9602 W Creek Rd
Palos Park, IL 60464

 

 

March 2024

 

 

I’m very excited that my painting “The Green Garden” was selected for the “Awakening Earth” exhibition at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago!  Curated by Sergio Gomez, “Awakening Earth: Narratives of Spring” celebrates the cycle of life, where death and dormancy give way to life and vibrancy. It reflects on the broader implications of growth and renewal in our lives and communities, and is an ode to the beauty of life’s perpetual renewal.

 

Join me for the opening reception Friday, March 15th from 7-10pm!

 

 

WHERE: Zhou B Art Center

 

ON VIEW: March 15 – May 10, 2024

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, March 15th, 7-10pm

 

Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
Chicago, IL 60609

 

 

February 2024

 

 

I’m looking forward to my painting “The Red Door” being in the exhibition “Expressions: Art & Verse 2024” at the Addison Center for the Arts in Addison, IL!  This exhibit is a collaboration between Illinois artists and the Illinois State Poetry Society.  Poet Paul Buchheit will write a poem about my painting “The Red Door” and recite the poem during the opening reception on Saturday, February 24 from 1:00-4:00pm.  I’m excited about this collaboration between artists and poets!

 

 

WHERE: Addison Center for the Arts

 

ON VIEW: February 23 – March 16, 2024

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, February 24th, 1-4pm

 

Addison Center for the Arts
213 N Lombard Road
Addison, IL 60101

 

 

 

January 2024

 

 

 

 

I’m so excited that 2 of my paintings, “Thirst” and “Calla Lily” have been selected to be published in an upcoming magazine, LAMINATOR Vol 1.  This new publication is created by artist, curator, and writer Jenny Lam and I’m honored to be a part of it!  This magazine features artists, poets, and writers from all over the world.  To pre-order a copy, check out this link: http://www.artistsonthelam.com/zine

 

 

 

November 2023

 

 

 

 

 

I’m excited to have 2 of my paintings “Calla Lily” and “Threshold” selected to be in the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art’s 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition opening Friday, November 10th from 6:00-8:00pm!

 

ON VIEW: November 4 – December 30, 2023

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, November 10th, 6-8pm

 

Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art

309 McClellan Street

Wausau, WI 54403

 

 

 

January 2023

 

 

I have 2 paintings in the “Windows and Doors” exhibit which opens January 21st at the Tall Grass Gallery in Park Forest, IL. The opening ‘Meet the Artists’ reception is Saturday, January 21st from 1:00-3:00 pm. Join me at the reception, enjoy the art and say hello!

 

 

WHERE: Tall Grass Gallery

 

ON VIEW: January 21 – February 25, 2023

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 21st, 1-3pm

 

Tall Grass Gallery
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m honored to have my painting “The Green Garden” selected to be in the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art’s 6th Annual National Juried Exhibition opening this Friday, January 20th from 6:00-8:00pm! Due to construction at the museum, the exhibition will be held at the D Anthony Gallery.

ON VIEW: January 20 – April 15, 2023

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, January 20th, 6-8pm

 

D Anthony Gallery

416 N 3rd Street

Wausau, WI 54403

 

 

 

 

 

November 2022

 

 

On Friday, November 18th, I am releasing 2 new artist signed, archival prints of my paintings.  These new prints will be available for sale in the shop page of my website starting November 18th, 2022!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m so excited to be featured in issue 4 of New Visionary Magazine!  Three of my paintings, “Caught”, “Sleep”, and “Thirst” were featured in issue 4 of the magazine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My painting “The Green Garden” is a finalist in the Art Renewal Center 16th International ARC Salon Competition!  I’m so honored to be on the finalist list among so many incredible artists! The ARC Salon is the largest competition of realism in the world with 5,400 entries from 75 countries and 1,273 works were selected as finalists.  I am very excited to be a finalist in this prestigious competition!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 2022

 

I’m showing one of my newest paintings “Threshold” at the Dangerous Lullabies VIII exhibition at the historic Dole Mansion, an intricately detailed 1800’s building which is rumored to be haunted.  Dangerous Lullabies is a group fine art exhibition that explores the curious allure of things that frighten us.  Opening Reception is on Friday, October 7th 6:00-9:00pm.

 

WHAT: Dangerous Lullabies VIII

 

WHERE: The Dole Mansion

 

ON VIEW: October 3 – October 21, 2022

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, October 7, 6-9pm

 

The Dole Mansion
401 Country Club Rd,
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

 

 

September 2022

 

I am very excited to release a selection of artist signed, archival prints of several of my paintings available in the shop page of my website starting Friday, September 16th, 2022!

 

 

 

August 2022

 

My painting “Memory” is currently part of the 2022 Annual Tall Grass Gallery Artists Exhibit in Park Forest, IL.  The Tall Grass Gallery is a beautiful gallery space, and if you’re in the area, I invite you to come check it out!  The exhibit runs through September 18th and the Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-4pm.

 

WHERE: Tall Grass Gallery

 

ON VIEW: August 6 – September 18, 2022

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, August 6th, 1-3pm

 

Tall Grass Gallery
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466

 

 

 

 

July 2022

 

 

I have 8 small framed paintings available for sale in the Palette and Chisel Virtual $300 or Less Sale!  This is a great opportunity to start or add to your collection!  Check out my online gallery:

 

https://galleryview.paletteandchisel.org/collections/jessica-smit-mattingly

 

 

November 2021

 

I’m excited that my painting “Thirst” was accepted into the 5th National Juried Exhibition!  The exhibition is at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art in Wausau, WI from November 4th- December 31st.  I hope you can check it out!

 

WHAT: 5th Annual National Juried Exhibition

 

WHERE: Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art

 

ON VIEW: November 4 – December 31, 2021

 

AWARDS AND RECEPTION: Friday, November 19th, 6-8pm

 

Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
309 McClellan St., Wausau, WI 54403

 

 

My painting “Thirst” is available for sale online through 33 Contemporary Gallery- click on the link to check it out!

https://www.artsy.net/artwork/jessica-smit-mattingly-thirst

 

 

October 2021

 

I’m was honored to win the Anne E. & Stephen L. Brtko Memorial Award for my painting “The Green Garden” in the 78th Annual Salon Show at the South Shore Arts Gallery in Munster, IN!  Check out the exhibit through November 6th!

 

 

WHAT: 78th Annual Salon Show

 

WHERE: South Shore Arts Gallery

 

ON VIEW: September 13 – November 6, 2021

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, October 3, 1-3pm

 

South Shore Arts Gallery
1040 Ridge Rd,
Munster, Indiana 46321

 

 

September 2021

 

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February 2020

 

I’m honored to be showing 9 of my paintings in Humans Merely Being, an exhibit of 7 figurative artists.  This exhibit will portray the unique beauty of the human image and the strength of the human spirit.  If you are available, please join me at the Artists’ Reception on Saturday, January 25th 1:00-3:00pm

 

WHAT: Humans Merely Being

 

WHERE: Tall Grass Gallery

 

ON VIEW: January 25 – February 29, 2020

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 25th, 1-3pm

 

Tall Grass Gallery
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466

 

 

 

January 2020

 

I’m looking forward to showing my newest painting “Shadows” in the Curiosity exhibition at the Old Courthouse Arts Center in Woodstock, IL.  This exhibition focuses on exploration of the unusual, and how creativity is a journey of curious investigation that chronicles the world and our place in it.  Please join me at the opening reception Saturday, January 18th 6-9pm.

 

WHAT: Curiosity

 

WHERE: Old Courthouse Art Center

 

ON VIEW: January 16 – February 22, 2020

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 18th, 6-9pm

 

Old Courthouse Arts Center
101 N. Johnson St
Woodstock, IL 60098

 

 

 

December 2019

 

I’m excited to have my painting “Sleep” 8″x 8″, Oil on linen, available for sale online through 33 Contemporary Gallery on Artsy!  Check it out online: https://www.artsy.net/artwork/jessica-smit-mattingly-sleep

 

 

October 2019

 

I’m showing one of my newest paintings “Sleep” at the Dangerous Lullabies V exhibition at the historic Dole Mansion, an intricately detailed 1800’s building which is rumored to be haunted.  Dangerous Lullabies is a group fine art exhibition that explores the curious allure of things that frighten us.  Please join me at the Opening Reception on Friday, October 4th 6:00-9:00pm.

 

WHAT: Dangerous Lullabies V

 

WHERE: Lakeside Arts Park Dole Mansion

 

ON VIEW: October 4 – October 17, 2019

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, October 4, 6-9pm

 

Lakeside Arts Park
401 Country Club Rd,
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

 

 

September 2019

 

I’m excited that my painting “Hidden” was accepted into the 95th Annual Hoosier Salon Exhibition!  The exhibition is at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis, IN from August 2nd- October 13th.  I hope you can check it out!

 

WHAT: Hoosier Salon 95th Annual Exhibition

 

WHERE: Indiana State Museum

 

ON VIEW: August 2 – October 13, 2019

 

AWARDS AND PREVIEW EVENT: Thursday, August 1st, 6-9pm

 

Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

 

My painting “Hidden” is available for sale online on the Hoosier Salon Gallery website- click on the link to check it out!  https://hoosier-salon-gallery.myshopify.com/collections/95th-annual-exhibition/products/mattingly-hidden

 

 

July 2019

 

There are some local opportunities to see my artwork if you are in the Illinois/Northwest Indiana area!  During the month of July, I have 2 paintings for sale at The Edge Coffee House in Crete, IL.  Here is the address, get some good coffee and enjoy the art!

 

The Edge Coffee House
1366 Main St.
Crete, IL 60471

 

I’m also showing 3 of my paintings at the Cedar Lake History Museum!

Please join me at the opening reception Friday, July 26th 6-8pm!

 

WHERE: Cedar Lake History Museum

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 26th, 6-8pm

 

Cedar Lake History Museum
7408 Constitution Ave
Cedar Lake, IN 46303

 

June 2019

 

I’m looking forward to showing my new painting “Offering” in the Escape exhibition at the Old Courthouse Arts Center in Woodstock, IL.  This exhibition will explore the power art has to transport us and help us imagine.  Art can be freeing, either by helping us see how things could be, or simply by expanding our ideas through the power of imagination.  Come explore with us what could be…

Please join me at the opening reception Saturday, June 8th 6-9pm.

 

 

WHAT: Escape

 

WHERE: Old Courthouse Art Center

 

ON VIEW: June 6 – June 29, 2019

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, June 8th, 6-9pm

 

Old Courthouse Arts Center
101 N. Johnson St
Woodstock, IL 60098

 

For the show’s official page, visit  http://www.xculturearts.com/Escape-National-Fine-Art-Exhibition.html

 

 

 

May 2019

 

I’m showing 2 of my newest paintings “Hidden” and “Found” in the enLIGHTen exhibition at The Art Center Highland Park.  The enLIGHTen show will exhibit art that reflects the many values of LIGHT both literally and spiritually.  Please join me at the Artist Reception on Friday, May 17th 5:30-7:30pm.

 

 

WHAT: enLIGHTen

 

WHERE: The Art Center Highland Park

 

ON VIEW: April 26 – June 8, 2019

 

ARTIST RECEPTION: Friday, May 17th, 5:30-7:30pm

 

The Art Center Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Rd
Highland Park, IL  60035

 

For more information, visit the show’s official page https://theartcenterhp.org/current-exhibits

 

 

March 2019

 

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January 2019

 

I’m looking forward to showing my painting “The Wait” in the Identity exhibition at the Old Courthouse Art Center in Woodstock, IL. What defines us? 40+ artists explore how we identify ourselves and others in this 5-week exhibition.  If you are available, please join me at the opening reception Saturday, January 19th 6-9pm.

 

 

WHAT: Identity

 

WHERE: Old Courthouse Art Center

 

ON VIEW: January 17 – February 23, 2019

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 19th, 6-9pm

 

Old Courthouse Arts Center
101 N. Johnson St
Woodstock, IL 60098

 

For the show’s official page, visit http://www.xculturearts.com/Identity-fine-art-exhibition.html

 

 

 

December 2018

 

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November 2018

 

I’m excited to have a painting in Abend Gallery’s Annual Holiday Miniature Show. “Salome” 8″x 10″, Oil on linen. It is is available for sale online through Artsy at as part of Abend Gallery’s Holiday Miniatures show!  Check it out online:  https://www.abendgallery.com/…/abend-gallery-28th-annual-ho… .

 

WHAT: 28th Annual Holiday Miniatures Show

 

WHERE: Abend Gallery

 

ON VIEW: November 3 – December 8, 2018

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 3, 6-9pm

 

Abend Gallery
1412 Wazee Street,
Denver, Colorado 80202

 

 

I was honored to win Best in Show for my painting “Thirst” at the “Naming the Unspoken” exhibit that paired up artists with poets who wrote poems inspired by each artwork. If you aren’t able to see the exhibit in person, you can take a ‘virtual tour’ of the exhibit online:  http://www.xculturearts.com/NamingtheUnspokenexhibition-Nov2018.html

 

 

WHAT: Naming the Unspoken

 

WHERE: Lakeside Arts Park

 

ON VIEW: November 2 – November 19, 2018

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, November 2, 5-8pm

 

Lakeside Arts Park
401 Country Club Rd,
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

 

 

 

October 2018

 

 

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September 2018

 

My painting “Caught” is part of the exhibit “Nevertheless She Persisted: Women of Courage, Tenacity, and Strength” at the Koehnline Museum of Art in Des Plaines, IL.  The opening reception is Thursday, September 27th 5-8pm and the exhibit is on display through Friday, October 19th.

 

 

WHAT: Nevertheless She Persisted:Women of Courage, Tenacity, and Strength

 

WHERE: Koehnline Museum of Art

 

ON VIEW: September 27 – October 19, 2018

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, September 27, 5-8pm

 

Koehnline Museum of Art
1600 East Golf Rd,
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

 

For the show’s official page, visit

 https://www.oakton.edu/about/thearts/museum/future_exhibitions/index.php

 

 

I’m was honored to win the Susan Anderson Beck Memorial Award for my painting “The Wait” in the 75th Annual Salon Show at the South Shore Arts Gallery in Munster, IN!  Check out the exhibit through November 4th!

 

 

WHAT: 75th Annual Salon Show

 

WHERE: South Shore Arts Gallery

 

ON VIEW: September 9 – November 4, 2018

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, September 16, 1-3pm

 

South Shore Arts Gallery
1040 Ridge Rd,
Munster, Indiana 46321

 

For the show’s official page, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1881537155255729/

 

 

I’m excited to have 3 of my paintings chosen to be in the If You Only Knew exhibition at the Freeport Art Museum. If you are available, please join me at the opening reception Saturday, September 8th 5-8pm.

 

WHAT: If You Only Knew

 

WHERE: Freeport Art Museum

 

ON VIEW: September 8 – November 3, 2018

 

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, September 8, 5-8pm

 

Freeport Art Museum
121 N Harlem Ave,
Freeport, Illinois 61032

 

For the show’s official page, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/456130254864939/ 

 

 

August 2018

 

Check out the online interview I did with Kevin Bruinsma for the Insight Conference at http://ow.ly/4WN530lpXrs

 

 

I’m showing some of my portraits and still life paintings as well as my 2-part nature mural this Saturday, August 18 from 1-5pm at the Hummingbird Festival at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Beecher, IL. Come check it out!

 

WHERE: Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, 27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL

 

 

July 2018

 

My self-portrait “Duality”, Oil on Panel, 8″x 8″ is part of the 8×8 Self Portrait Exhibition at 33 Contemporary Gallery at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, IL.  Opening reception is Friday, July 20th, 7-10pm.  “Duality” is also available for for sale online through 33 Contemporary Gallery at http://www.33contemporary.com/8×8-self-portrait-exhibition/

 

 

 

Two of my alla prima portrait paintings are on display and available for sale during the month of July at The Edge Coffee House in Crete, IL.  Come check it out!

 

WHERE: The Edge Coffee House, 1366 Main St, Crete, IL 60417

 

 

June 2018

 

My painting “Ania” is in the Kaviar Gallery’s The Figure Revealed Exhibition in Louisville, KY. “The Figure Revealed” is a juried group show exploring the human form through a contemporary lens. The exhibit is on view through July 14, 2018

 

 

WHAT: The Figure Revealed

 

WHERE: Kaviar Forge & Gallery

 

ON VIEW: May 25 – July 14, 2018

 

​Gallery Hours: Thursday & Friday 12-6, Saturday 12-4

 

Kaviar Forge & Gallery
147 Stevenson Ave
Louisville, KY 40206

 

For the show’s official page, visit https://www.craigkaviargallery.com/current-exhibition