Congratulations Meg Musick-Makely!

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A huge congratulations to Meg on receiving the Outstanding Achievement award at the Gold Coast Art Fair this past weekend! Also, a congratulations for being chosen to appear on WGN radio last week via Amdur Productions. And, a heartfelt thank you for giving a fantastic shout out to Fortunate Discoveries!

April Gallery News

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Let’s Hear it for Spring! News and Events We hosted our first artisan “meet and greet” event of the year, Thursday April 7 and enjoyed networking with patrons, watching a painting demonstration, and admiring new pieces. Don’t miss our next Lincoln Park Merchant Association first Thursday of the month on May 5th so you can put a […]

First Thursday Event: March 6, 6-9PM

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Come celebrate the opening of Tera and Katie’s new store space at Fortunate Discoveries! March 6, 6-9PM Adult beverages will be served.  

Kid-Friendly Art from a Local Designer

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Kid-Friendly Art from a Local Designer   May 29, 2013   Local graphic designer Marjie Best of Studio Best Design has created an adorable line of limited edition prints and pillows that integrate elements of original art and collage to perk up any kid’s room.“I draw each image with meticulous attention to detail, then color, […]

NANCY GELBAND Joins FD!

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  ABOUT NANCY: With over 40 years of ongoing art education, I have learned and practiced a multitude of disciplines. My early interest in oil painting led me to graphic art (pen & ink and graphite) working as a freelance portrait artist using pencil on board and oil on canvas – creating several commissioned pieces […]

Verte Moderne -Brand new at Fortunate Discoveries!

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Fun brand-new vintage clothing is now at Fortunate Discoveries with the arrival of Vert Moderne! Vert Moderne is Marci Battersby’s line of jewelry created using recycled bicycle inner tubes. It is elegant, unique and fun!  Vert moderne is designed using bicycle inner tubes and other reclaimed pieces along with jewelry-grade fittings. It’s green (vert), modern […]

Check out what folks are saying about FD!

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Check out what folks are saying about FD!

1/11/2012 Let’s just say that I can never go into Fortunate Discoveries and never walk out of the there without buying something. I absolutely love this place – highly eclectic selection of artwork at very reasonably prices – you’re bound to find something you’ll love. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Great place to pick up […]

FD owner featured in local magazine

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Fortunate Discoveries owner Cindy Hutchinson was featured in the September issue of Chicago Collections!

Shannon Favia now at Fortunate Discoveries!

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Check out the original artwork of new FD artist Shannon Favia! See more of her work at www.shannonfavia.com In 2002 at the first art fair Shannon participated in, a creative director for Saks Fifth Avenue bought several of her stiletto paintings for their Las Vegas store. They still hang in Women’s Contemporary today. That sale gave […]