Step into a gallery unlike any other. Housed within the former home of celebrated architect David Adler (1873–1949), the Adler Arts Center’s exhibition spaces—our ballroom, sunporch, and dining room—offer a warm, historically rich setting for art. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Adler Estate surrounds exhibitions with intricate woodcarvings, soft natural light, … Read more
August 13, 2025 Clay, Community, and Creativity: Roberta Ulrich de Oliveira’s Artistic Journey By: Paulina Moran Clay is just the beginning for Roberta Ulrich de Oliveira, a fearless artist who pushes the boundaries of her craft by blending ceramics with wood and metal in unexpected, striking ways. Her artistic path has been anything but linear, … Read more
August 1, 2025 Where Art Takes Root: Stories from the Festival of the Arts By: Paulina Moran The very first Festival of the Arts was held in 1981 on the front lawn of the historic David Adler Estate. It was a celebration born from revival. Just months prior, the same artists and volunteers who had … Read more
Coming soon The Adler Arts Center Blog Coming Soon We’re thrilled to announce something new on the horizon—The Adler Arts Center is launching a blog! This upcoming space will give you a behind-the-scenes look at all things Adler: the people, programs, partnerships, and stories that make our community vibrant and creative. Whether you’re a longtime … Read more
Outdoor Photographer Pass Information: All professional photographers (anyone using professional camera and equipment) are required to purchase a photographer pass if they wish to use The Adler Arts Center (AAC) outdoor space as a setting for a photoshoot. As a non-profit, we rely heavily on financial support from those who rent our space to maintain … Read more
In our galleries.. The Adler Arts Center hangs a limited number of exhibitions per year ranging from juried exhibitions to curated shows, exploring a range of themes and mediums. GALLERY HOURS: Monday: 9:30 – 8pmTuesday, Wednesday (some monthly events on weds), Thursday: 9:30am – 8pmFriday: By appointment onlySaturday: 9:30am – 2pm Past Exhibitions… What We … Read more
Libertyville Festival Update: After 44 years of bringing artists and neighbors together through the Festival of the Arts in Libertyville, the Adler Arts Center will not host the Festival of the Arts in 2026. The Village of Libertyville has only provided the Adler Arts Center with a short-term lease for use of the historic Adler … Read more
Common ground for our community… Integrating nature with art, we are committed to partnering with local community organizations and businesses to clean up and restore the wooded areas of the Adler Arts Center estate to create an outdoor space that is accessible to all and encourages our community to look at nature and native landscapes … Read more
Teen/Adult Online Art Classes The Adler Arts Center remains enthusiastically committed to providing arts programming to our community during this difficult time. Register now for flexible interactive art workshops designed to keep you feeling creative during the summer months! Fall art classes coming soon! Check back here in the coming weeks for additional online art … Read more
During times of quarantine and social distancing, we’ve put together this list of places, crafts, exhibits, and activities you can participate in virtually until you’re able to visit your community art centers again. Enjoy! Art Activities Kids: DIY Paper Crafts for Kids Finger Painting Fun Creative Drawing & Painting Techniques Mice Corner Bookmarks How to … Read more