# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Oil & Water
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 19 Mar, 2025 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A unique live painting event with Joe Bednarski & Phil Gayter.  Funny? It's like watching paint dry.About this EventTwo seasoned painters (and advertising pros) reunite for an epic clash of the mediums! Armed with slow-drying oils, one painter creates meticulous, layered masterpieces that scream, “I have all the time in the world.” Meanwhile, his partner in crime is all about the fast-paced life of acrylics, where bold strokes, quick decisions, and a dash of chaos dominate the canvas. Meet Joe Bednarski and Phil Gayter; they’ve spent years sparring over which paint reigns supreme and are ready to throw down the Winsor & Newtons.Experience a one-of-a-kind live painting showdown where oil and acrylic mediums collide in a dynamic, fast-paced art battle filled with humor, storytelling, and a splash of creative rivalry. Perfect for art lovers and anyone who enjoys improv and entertainment!You have never seen anything like this before … it’s like watching paint dry—except this time, it’s exhilarating, unpredictable, and anything but dull!What to Expect: A dynamic live painting demo where Joe (oil) and Phil (acrylic) reveal the secrets of their art journeys, shared advertising past, globe-trotting escapades, all while they throw verbal daubings at each other.An hour and a half of insight and merrimentLive painting sessionQ&AA side by side exploration of their artistic differencesJoe BednarskiMy art is like if Wes Anderson and Salvador Dalí had a fever dream while binge-watching obscure documentaries. From random chickens that look like they’re about to drop their own mixtape to portraits of people who are either deep in existential crisis or just bored out of their minds, my art screams, “I paint things that are too cool for you to understand.”Phil GayterI have painted forever, from growing up in Manchester, England, through my years of creative, corporate problem-solving in London and Chicago. I have taught painting, explored, shown, and sold paintings, but ultimately, I live for painting. I have works hanging in private collections worldwide and three very special pieces hanging in the hallways of Sinai Hospital in Chicago. I aim to dispel rumors that painting with acrylics is like pulling teeth.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highland-park/oil-and-water/100001229020255669
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, nonprofit, drawing-painting, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Highland Park
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Art Center Highland Park
- **lat**: 42.18813
- **long**: -87.79741
- **full address**: The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Oil & Water
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Oil & Water being held?
  - **A:** Oil & Water takes place on Wed, 19 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 19 Mar, 2025 at 08:30 pm at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Oil & Water?
  - **A:** Tickets for Oil & Water are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Oil & Water?
  - **A:** Oil & Water is organized by The Art Center Highland Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Oil & Water is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Highland Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Oil & Water sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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