Art-lovers excitedly gathered at the grand opening of The Gallery in Lake Forest in January. Co-owners Cecilia Lanyon and Dominic Zumpano of Lake Bluff opened the newly designed showroom as a beautiful and creative space, housing creations by: Artists on the Bluff, a photography studio featuring Kerri Sherman, Corinne Torkelson, and Pato Thornycroft, and several artist studios including a culinary studio. thegalleryLF.com

Karla Patlovich, Corinne Torkelson, Kim Kazarian, Stephanie Allen PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR

Carol Breyer, Eric Twadell

Maggie Tennyson, Olivia Poska

Diane & Peter Grumhaus

Diane Czerwinski, Sally Baker Keller, Paulette Colo

Carrie & John Minorini

Blue Figure by René Romero-Schuler

John Hatlestad, Sandie Bacon, Phillip Ross

Alison Tompkins, Paulette Colo

Steve & Rebecca Stahr, John Hatlestad

Amy & Bob Wright

Jerry & Monica Jensen, Corinne Torkelson

Sharon Deram, Lyla Chandy