Tattoo Exhibitions Coming to Highland Park

The Art Center Highland Park is proud to announce its next exhibition, a survey of the works of painter and tattoo artist George Klauba. This show will be on view at The Art Center from March 6 to April 4, 2026.

Simply titled KLAUBA, this show is curated by Gallerist Teresa Hofheimer, this large exhibition of paintings and sculpture spans over two decades, referencing George Klauba’s life works as a Navy officer, a tattoo artist, and eventually a celebrated painter and fine artist.

Works by George Klauba are in public and private collections across the U.S., including the New Bedford Whaling Museum, MA; the Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL, and the Vermillion County War Museum in Danville, IL. Three Moby-Dick paintings have been chosen for the book covers of Melville's novel.

KLAUBA will open with a free, public reception at The Art Center from 5:30 to 8:00 pm on March 6, with all works on display for sale through the exhibition’s run.

Opening alongside KLAUBA, Beyond the Needle is an exhibition featuring ten tattoo artists from across the United States. Also curated by Teresa Hofheimer, each artist works in a variety of media—from ink drawings to photography—representing the wide world of body art.

Featured artists: J. Adams, Jeff Crisman, Mario Desa, Chad Koeplinger, Dianne Mansfield, Josh Mason, Danny Reed, Dan Santoro, Adam Shrewsbury, Leo Zulueta.

• Opening Night Receptions: March 6, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL
• Admission: Free and open to the public