Art at the Albright Building

Artist-in-residency Program

Since 2015 the Historical Society has hosted an artist-in-residency program which invites artist-in-residence to create original work inspired by local artists and the three Albright artists, Adam Emory, Ivan and Malvin “Zsissly," who used the Museum as an art studio from 1925-1957.

The Historical Society is currently accepting applications for its next artist-in-residence. Please find the call for art here.

Past artists:

2015: Chris Hodge

2016: Maggie Capettini

2017-2018: Michael Carroll

2018-2019: Nick Gurley

2020-2021: Grace Cornelius & Charis LaForge

2021-2022: Chris Hodge

2023-2024: Asia Bell

2024-2025: Oksana Hrynenko

The residency program is funded by a City of Warrenville Motel Tax Fund Grant.

Plein Air Painting Competition “Paint the ‘Ville”

In 2019, the Warrenville Historical Society launched a plein air competition “Paint the ‘Ville” honoring this unique art style utilized by Adam Emory Albright. This fall we will host our 5th competition.

Applications will be accepted through September 2, 2025. See the rules and application information.

Paint the ‘Ville Artist Application

Artists will be notified of their inclusion in the program by September 7th and have until October 10th to finish their pieces. Each artist can submit up to 2 pieces to the exhibit which will open to the public October 12th.    

Paint the ‘Ville is made possible through a City of Warrenville Hotel Tax Fund Grant.

Exhibiting Warrenville’s artistic heritage

The Historical Society offers a variety of art exhibitions at the Albright Building, as well as a traveling exhibit “The Albright Family of Artists.”

Want to learn more about the Albright Family of Artists? Check back for Tour and Talk dates coming this fall.

Annual Warrenville Community Photography Competition: Picturing Warrenville

The Historical Society is excited to bring back our Maurice Weiser Community Photography Competition “Picturing Warrenville.” This year’s competition is now open with our submission deadline extended until April 26th. For full details and to see how to participate please visit our website www.warrenvillehistorical.org.  All photographers, no matter their age or experience are invited to participate. Select entries into the competition will be chosen for an online exhibition and an exhibit at the Museum. This year, thanks to a City of Warrenville Hotel Tax Fund Grant and as part of the America 250th Commemoration, a select number of images will be featured on street banners representing Warrenville the Beautiful. We look forward to continuing to honor Maury’s work and showcasing the work of others who share his artistic eye. You can view past years’ entries on our Facebook Page.

Whether you are a serious photographer or someone who casually takes pictures as a hobby for Instagram, we invite you to participate in this contest. You must review the following rules, terms and conditions before submitting any pictures; these can be found on our website https://www.warrenvillehistorical.org/art-programs. This year we are also excited to offer a special recognition for select entries that will be featured in special art banners thanks to a City of Warrenville Hotet Tax Fund Grant.

 Entries can be submitted through April 26, 2026

Entries can be submitted at https://form.jotform.com/200317740145041.

For full rules, please see these rules and guidelines.