Events

In this workshop, I will start by sharing a variety of approaches to drawing the portrait.  Renaissance Florentine through Nineteenth Century French Academic methods will be discussed, and we will come […]

EXHIBITION PREVIEW - Extra Option An Exclusive Guided Preview with Nancy Guzik Location: Palette & Chisel, 1st Floor, 1012 N. Dearborn Street Walk through Richard Schmid’s exhibition with Nancy Guzik, […]

Live Demonstration with Michelle Dunaway, Tina Garrett, Nancy Guzik & Mary Qian Moderator: President Stuart Fullerton offers historical insight and moderates a lively Q&A. Location: Palette & Chisel, 3rd Floor […]

IN THE HISTORIC 3rd FLOOR STUDIO: RICHARD SCHMID’S LEGACY Premium Experience—Student Workshop with Rose Frantzen and Nancy Guzik Extra Option Location: Palette & Chisel, 3rd Floor Studio, 1012 N. Dearborn Street Join two renowned artists as they demonstrate how Richard Schmid and fellow members of the Palette & Chisel painted in the historic 3rd Floor […]

OPEN STUDIO - Extra Option A chance to paint, observe, and soak in the creative energy and light where Richard Schmid painted. Location: The Palette & Chisel, 3rd Floor Studio, 1012 N. Dearborn Street. $20 for Members, $25 for Non-Members.

Attendance at all four painting sessions, Friday’s Legacy Luncheon & Fundraiser, Saturday’s dedication ceremony & opening reception and auction. The featured artists are Romel De La Torre • Daniel Gerhartz • Nancy Guzik • Susan Lyon • Clayton J. Beck III • Scott Burdick • Rose Frantzen Each In-Person Registration includes one raffle ticket for […]

Priority seating at all four painting sessions, seating with one of the guest artists at Friday’s Luncheon & Fundraiser, Friday evening’s Private Collectors’ Preview and Fundraiser, exclusive VIP swag bag, Saturday’s dedication & opening reception and post-event virtual replay link. Each VIP guest will receive “BEGONIAS,” a rare hand-signed lithograph by Richard reproduced from his […]

OPEN STUDIO - Extra Option A chance to paint, observe, and soak in the creative energy and light where Richard Schmid painted. Location: The Palette & Chisel, 3rd Floor Studio, 1012 N. Dearborn Street. $20 for Members, $25 for Non-Members.

If you are unable to join us in Chicago this October 2026, we have you covered! Attendees will be able to watch all four painting demonstration sessions taking place on Saturday & Sunday LIVE from home. Zoom attendees will receive a replay link to rewatch the painting demonstrations through the end of the year. IMPORTANT […]

OPEN STUDIO - Extra Option A chance to paint, observe, and soak in the creative energy and light where Richard Schmid painted. Location: The Palette & Chisel, 3rd Floor Studio, 1012 N. Dearborn Street. $20 for Members, $25 for Non-Members.

Scott and I will each demonstrate from a live model every morning, offering two distinct approaches to painting. After lunch, participants will work from the same model. I will provide individual critiques, while Scott will discuss his process with the group, answer questions, and continue painting so students can observe how he brings a portrait […]

Registration will open on August 17 at 11 am CDT. Two friends, two lifetimes of painting experience, doubling the opportunity for attendees to learn. Rose and Nancy are happy to share and teach this comprehensive five-day workshop. They've decided to focus the workshop on the “model with the still life”, providing the student with the […]