IL › Wheaton › DuPage Art League

DuPage Art League

★★★★★ 5 · 4 reviews📍 218 W. Front Street, Wheaton, IL 60187

Visual ArtsPaintingAfter-SchoolArtsNon-ProfitAges 6–18+

About DuPage Art League

At DuPage Art League, our mission is to provide the community with a creative learning center that encourages the exploration and appreciation of the visual arts. Our not-for-profit organization offers a variety of classes and workshops that cater to all ages and skill levels, so everyone can find something that piques their interest. We also host gallery exhibits and free public fine arts programs that allow our artists to show off their work in commercial and public buildings. In addition, we provide financial endowments to public institutions of arts education and scholarships to students. These funds help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to express their creativity through the visual arts, regardless of their financial standing. Our aim is to cultivate a vibrant art culture in the community, and our scholarships and endowments are an important part of that mission. At DuPage Art League, we believe that art should be accessible to everyone. We strive to make the visual arts an enriching and rewarding experience for all who take part in it, and we are proud to empower our community with the tools to explore and create.

Programs

The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.

a group of people looking at a drawing on a paper

CARTOON DRAWING & STORYTELLING

Join the fun and see your characters and scenes come to life with Charles Welch, commercial illustrator, cartoonist, and writer as your guide to the world of “toons”. Discover how your drawings and story-lines can be adapted to create comic books, graphic novels, cartoon strips, movie storyboards, posters, and more. (Ages 8-16)

a couple of children sitting at a table with books and drawings

CREATIVE KIDS DRAWING

All that is needed for this class is a ballpoint pen and your imagination. You may bring in pictures of your pets or vacation photos if you like. There will also be calendar pictures available for reference.(Ages 6-15)

EASY ACRYLICS

Paint realistic paintings with acrylics, as well as use liquid acrylics to create a marbled poured painting. Fun techniques will be taught using items like a fan brush, a palette knife to apply and move paint, splash painting with a toothbrush, along with using m stencils, and doilies for interesting patterns. Fabric will be available for you to paint on or you may bring a canvas bag or t-shirt to class and paint on that if you prefer. (Ages 6-15)

Visit before you decide

See the space, meet the teachers, and get a feel for it — most businesses are happy to show families around.

Reviews

★★★★★

Based on 4 parent reviews

We're all about trust — real reviews from real parents help other families decide with confidence.

Still have questions?

Ask about anything you didn't see answered here — pricing, schedules, drop-off, allergies. No question is too small.

Location & details

🗺️ 218 W. Front Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 — open in Maps

🎯 Activities

Visual ArtsPainting

🏕️ Amenities

Handicap accessibleInternet AccessGalleryArt Studio

🧒 Who they support

CoedKidsTweens

🏷️ Discounts

Visual Arts in Wheaton Painting in Wheaton Kids activities in Wheaton

Why request info through BeAKid?

Free for parents — your request goes straight to the business.
One place to track every activity, request and registration for your kids.
Verified local businesses — real programs, real reviews from parents.
Members unlock exclusive deals and coupons from local businesses.

Interested in DuPage Art League?

Tell them what you're looking for — pricing, availability, ages. They reply to you directly.

✓ Free · ✓ No spam · ✓ Goes straight to the business

🔒 Phone and website appear once you send a request, so businesses know parents found them on BeAKid.

🏢 Do you run DuPage Art League?

Claim this free listing to answer parents directly, add photos, and manage your programs.

Interested in DuPage Art League?

★ 5 · Wheaton, IL