24x36 framed acrylic on canvas

This year's Signature Piece, Neon Lights in Chi-Town, is a collaborative work of art created by the artists of Misericordia's Herbstritt Studio. The idea for this painting was inspired by the artist's exploration into Yayoi Kusama and Nnena Kalu's work. The artist's use of circle stencils, acrylic paint, sponge and brushes gives the appeal of neon lights in their vibrant home city of Chicago. We were inspired by the repetition in Nnena Kalu's drawings whilst also celebrating her as the first artist with a learning disability to win the UK's most prestigious Art award (2025 Turner Prize). Through this process, artists were given the opportunity to explore the value that their work can bring to the world, just like Kalu and Kusama.

The Herbstritt Studio Group

Instructor: Amy Johnston

8x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Catie B, with instructor Alison

24x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Billy C, with instructor Alison

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Paul C, with instructor Alison

18x36 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Michael C, with instructor Alison.

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by John D, with instructor Alison

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Megan D, with instructor Alison

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Jake E, with instructor Alison

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Michelle G, with instructor Alison

24x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by William G, with instructor Alison

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Stacy G, with instructor Alison

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Phil H, with instructor Alison

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Paige K, with instructor Alison

24x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Billy K, with instructor Alison

20x16 framed in glass watercolor created by Christina L, with instructor Alison

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Liam L, with instructor Alison

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Ryan M, with instructor Alison

18x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Steven M, with instructor Alison

16x20 framed acrylic on canvas by Angie N, with instructor Alison

20x16 framed watercolor on canvas created by Bryan N, with instructor Alison

24x36 framed acrylic on canvas by Creative Expressions Group, instructor Alison

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by John O, with instructor Alison

24x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Paul O, with instructor Alison

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Nina S, with instructor Alison

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Scott S, with instructor Alison

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Danny S, with instructor Alison

12x12 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Bill W, with instructor Alison

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Tyler S, with instructor Alison

20 x 18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Michael Mc, with instructor Alison

10.5x9.25 framed in glass monoprint on paper created by Elijah K, with instructor Amy

18x20 framed in glass watercolor on paper created by Julie B, with instructor Amy

11.5x11.5 framed collage with sewn fabrics created by Marsha A, with instructor Amy

14.8x10.5 framed in glass mixed media on paper created by Bella M, with instructor Amy

14.75x9.25 framed painted acrylic collage created by Michael A, with instructor Amy

12x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Anna D, with instructor Amy

19" necklace, 8" bracelet, 1.5" earrings created by Melissa G, with instructor Amy

12x16 framed mixed media on canvas created by Henry N, with instructor Amy

4 - 6x6 framed in glass monoprints created by Maria R, with instructor Amy

20x5 framed mixed media on wood created by Betsy M, with instructor Amy

20x24 framed mixed media collage on canvas created by Mary G, with instructor Amy

18" necklace, 7.5" bracelet, 1.5" earrings created by Ally Mc, with instructor Amy

22x22 mixed media, beads on wood created by Jen R, with instructor Amy

3 - 8x6 framed in glass monoprints created by Kevin K, with instructor Amy

20.5x24.5 framed in glass felted and formed wool created by Mary Therese S, with instructor Amy

15x9 mixed media - paper, ribbon, beads framed in glass created by Terry M, with instructor Amy

13.5x12 framed in glass mixed media painted paper collage created by John B, with instructor Amy

14.5x24 mosaic tray created by Deb H, with instructor Amy

20x14.5 framed in glass felted wool created by LouThor T, with instructor Amy

8.5x11.5 framed in glass sewn beads and felted wool on fabric created by Katy P, with instructor Amy

8x10 photo of Yordan's handmade yarn balls framed in glass created by Yordan Y, with instructor Amy

23x28 handmade felted wool and feather creating an eagle framed behind glass created by Max M, with instructor Amy

20x10 framed mixed media wood on canvas created by Matthew C, with instructor Amy

16.75 x 21.25 mixed media on wood (can be hung up) created by Michelle M, with instructor Amy

12x29 acrylic on wood (can be hung) created by Chris W, with instructor Amy

13.5 bar topped painted wood tray with 2-16oz hand-painted pilsner glasses created by Andrew B, with instructor Amy

24x18 framed mixed media on canvas created by Matt M and visiting Chicago Artist Tim Anderson, with instructor Amy

24x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Marty S, with instructor Chrystal

12x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Elena L, with instructor Chrystal

24x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by PJ Q, with instructor Chrystal

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas by Danny C, with instructor Chrystal

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas by Sammie M, with instructor Chrystal

12x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Nikki W, with instructor Chrystal

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Jon F, with instructor Chrystal

24x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Matthew W, with instructor Chrystal

18x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Laura W, with instructor Chrystal

12x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Kathryn D, with instructor Chrystal

18x24 framed acrylic on canvas by Kim D with instructor Chrystal

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Molly F, with instructor Chrystal

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Luke G, with instructor Chrystal

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by David L, with instructor Chrystal

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Jesse M, with instructor Chrystal

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Mackenzie M, with instructor Chrystal

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Austin P, with instructor Chrystal

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Ronnie R, with instructor Chrystal

12x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Lori R, with instructor Chrystal

14x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Richele S, with instructor Chrystal

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Britton R, with instructor Chrystal

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Sarah D, with instructor Chrystal

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Claire S, with instructor Chrystal

14x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Betsy F, with instructor Chrystal

18x24 framed acrylic on canvas by Ken F, with instructor Chrystal

18x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Eleanor F, with instructor Chrystal

36x24 framed acrylic on canvas by Studio 214 Group, with instructor Chrystal

14x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Kelsey C, with instructor Chrystal

18x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Ryan T, with instructor Chrystal

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Andria W, with instructor Chrystal

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Jeff D, with instructor Chrystal

18x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by William H, with instructor Chrystal

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Zach C, with instructor Guy

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Dreylon R, with instructor Guy

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Krissy S, with instructor Guy

14x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Shawn H, with instructor Guy

8x10 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Yvonne T, with instructor Guy

11x14 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Jenna H, with instructor Guy

12x12 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Gabe D, with instructor Guy

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Shanti S, with instructor Guy

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Sarah M, with instructor Guy

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Tom K, with instructor Guy

16x20 framed mixed media, acrylic painting on canvas created by Neiman E, with instructor Guy

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Sean G, with instructor Guy

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by John M, with instructor Guy

11x14 framed mixed media, acrylic painting on canvas created by Bill S, with instructor Guy

3 - 4x5.3 framed photograph created by Andy C, with instructor Jacob

11x14 (8x10, 4x6 layered) framed photograph created by Eric F, with instructor Jacob

11x14 framed photograph created by Kirk H, with instructor Jacob

8x10 framed photograph created by Josh M, with instructor Jacob

8x10 (4x5.3 layered) framed photograph created by Joann D, with instructor Jacob

8x10 framed photograph created by Deanna S, with instructor Jacob

8x10 framed photograph created by Sara P, with instructor Jacob

8x10 framed photograph created by PJ B, with instructor Jacob

20x16 framed mixed media, acrylic painting on canvas created by Marianne B, with instructor Kristine

16x12 framed mixed media, acrylic painting on canvas created by Lauren H, with instructor Kristine

24x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Dan P, with instructor Kristine

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas with hand sewn red stitching for laces created by Mark R, with instructor Kristine

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Carolyn S, with instructor Kristine

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Joan W, with instructor Kristine

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Mike A, with instructor Tess

30x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Lauren A, with instructor Tess

16x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Leah B, with instructor Tess

24x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Molly B, with instructor Tess

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Fran B, with instructor Tess

14x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Connor B, with instructor Tess

16x14 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Andria C, with instructor Tess

18x14 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Anthony C, with instructor Tess

24x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Matt C, with instructor Tess

6 - 2"x4" framed in glass cut paper and playing cards collage created by Delores D, with instructor Tess

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Mark D, with instructor Tess

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Philip D, with instructor Tess

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Megan F, with instructor Tess

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Mary H, with instructor Tess

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Kris H, with instructor Tess

14x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Patti H, with instructor Tess

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Ryan J, with instructor Tess

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Judson K, with instructor Tess

10x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Matt D, with instructor Tess

24x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Francesca M, with instructor Tess

18x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Judd M, with instructor Tess

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Scott H, with instructor Tess

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Claire N, with instructor Tess

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Sherry O, with instructor Tess

18x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Margaret P, with instructor Tess

12x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Matt R, with instructor Tess

20x16 framed acrylic and cut paper painting on canvas created by Joey R, with instructor Tess

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Casey S, with instructor Tess

24x28 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Steven V, with instructor Tess

16x12 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Amy W, with instructor Tess

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Dana W, with instructor Tess

24x30 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Miniat Art Room Group, with instructor Tess

24x48 framed multi-media painting on canvas created by the Miniat Art Room Group with Chicago Artist Melanie Brown

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Carly Z, with instructor Tess

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created Jeff F, with instructor Tess

12x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Peggy M, with instructor Melissa

16x20 framed mixed media, acrylic painting on canvas created by Ryan Mc, with instructor Melissa

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Lyn A, with instructor Melissa

12x12 framed woven paper collage on canvas created by Joe V.M, with instructor Melissa

20x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Peggy G, with instructor Melissa

20x16 framed painted torn paper collage on canvas created by Jackie W, with instructor Melissa

10x11 framed in glass hand woven cotton yarn created by Maggie L, with instructor Melissa

20x16 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Kate D, with instructor Melissa

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Katherine R, with instructor Melissa

18x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Katie V, with instructor Melissa

34" chest hand woven mixed fibers jacket created by Melisa C, with instructor Melissa

40" chest hand painted sewn top created by Ryan T, with instructor Melissa

28"-38" waist hand painted sewn skirt created by Nicole W, with instructor Melissa

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Craig M, with instructor Melissa

36x24 framed acrylic on canvas by David S, with instructor Melissa

20x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Kevin Z, with instructor Melissa

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Anne P, with instructor Melissa

20x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Tom A, with instructor Melissa

16x20 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Bree C, with instructor Melissa

38" chest hand-painted sewn top created by Michael E, with instructor Melissa

18x24 framed sewn fiber and fabric created by John C, with instructor Melissa

18x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Dana B, with instructor Melissa

16x20 framed painted paper collage on canvas created by Betsy C, with instructor Melissa

38" chest hand woven wool jacket created by Joe B, with instructor Melissa

18x18 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Alex A, with instructor Melissa

29" waist upcycled hand painted jeans created by Robin Cox with instructor Melissa

8x8 framed embroidery created by Clare O, with instructor Melissa

10x8 framed mixed media created by Max C, with instructor Melissa

18x29 sewn purse with knit design created by Kathleen R, with instructor Melissa

22x28 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Peter M, with instructor Melissa

38" chest sewn top created by Brandon M, with instructor Melissa

9x9x9 ceramic vase created by Claire A, with instructor Miles

10x7x7 ceramic vase created by Maxwell C, with instructor Miles

10x11x11 ceramic vase created Maika B, with instructor Miles

10x10x4 ceramic popcorn bowl created by Connor B (CILA), with instructor Miles

13x10x1 ceramic relief sculpture with faux kintsugi golden line created by Bobby B, with instructor Miles

6x6x8 ceramic vase created Sean B, with instructor Miles

7x7x11 ceramic lantern created by Jack B, with instructor Miles

8x5x7 ceramic and felt sculpture created Charlie C, with instructor Miles

11x14 framed PHOTOGRAPH of ceramic vase created by Michael F, with instructor Miles

.5x.5x17 weaving on ceramic loom created by Jessica F, with instructor Miles

16x7x7 ceramic vase created by Tim H, with instructor Miles

13x10x2 ceramic lobster sculpture created by Jonathan H, with instructor Miles

1x10x10 ceramic plate created by Lynn H, with instructor Miles

8x6x6 ceramic vase created by Kelsey I, with instructor Miles

11.25x11.25 multi-media ceramic, wood and acrylic created by Shelby J, with instructor Miles

2x10x10 ceramic sculptural bowl created Jane K, with instructor Miles

13x13x1 ceramic plate created by Christopher M, with instructor Miles

7x7x10 ceramic vase created by Patrick Mc, with instructor Miles

7x7x11 ceramic vase created by Daniel Mc, with instructor Miles

9x10x1.5 ceramic relief sculpture created by Angela M, with instructor Miles

8x8x7 ceramic vase created by Dulce T, with instructor Miles

9x1x10 ceramic vase created by Katie T, with instructor Miles

10x10x3 ceramic bowl created by Jamice W, with instructor Miles

6x6x10 ceramic vase created by Meaghan Z, with instructor Miles

1x1x20 ceramic plate created by Kevin C, with instructor Miles

13x13x1 ceramic plate created by Erik C, with instructor Miles

11x14 framed painted acrylic on masonite board created by Alex B, with instructor Carolyn

18x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Maggie E, with instructor Carolyn

18x14 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Brogan E, with instructor Carolyn

18x24 framed in glass pastel on wood panel created by Christa K, with instructor Carolyn

11x14 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Cortney K, with instructor Carolyn

18x14 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Jon M, with instructor Carolyn

30x30 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Brendan Mc with one-on-one assistance by volunteer Tim Wright, with instructor Carolyn

20x24 framed acrylic painting on canvas created by Christy Mc, with instructor Carolyn

12.5x12 framed photo transfer on masonite board created by Seth P, with instructor Carolyn

12x12 framed paper collage on canvas created by Ernie S, with instructor Carolyn

18x14 framed photo transfer, acrylic on canvas created by Ross T, with instructor Carolyn

11x14 framed paper collage on wood panel created by Kevin, with instructor Carolyn

24x36 framed mixed media collage on canvas created by the Materials Exploration Program, with instructor Carolyn

8.5x11 framed acrylic gel print created by Jack V, with instructor Elizabeth

5.5x7.5 framed acrylic gel print created by Matthew L, with instructor Elizabeth

5.5x7.5 framed acrylic gel print created by Kevin M, with instructor Elizabeth

8.5x11 framed acrylic gel print created by Jon P, with instructor Elizabeth

6.25x8.5 framed acrylic gel print created by Lindsay H, with instructor Elizabeth

6.25x8.5 framed acrylic gel print created by Gina R, with instructor Elizabeth

8x8 framed painted cut paper collage created by the McAuley Group, with instructor Elizabeth