Osaka Travel Guide: Exploring Japan’s Vibrant Culture Capital at Chicago’s Anime Central 2026

2026-05-21T03:08:06+00:00

On behalf of the Chicago Sister Cities International Osaka Committee, Michael William Foster and Rosemary Skeen spoke about the vibrant city of Osaka and its rich connection to Chicago. Michael highlighted the many striking cultural similarities between the two dynamic cities, while Rosemary walked the audience through the history of their sister city relationship. Together, [...]

Osaka Travel Guide: Exploring Japan’s Vibrant Culture Capital at Chicago’s Anime Central 20262026-05-21T03:08:06+00:00

I Am a Ghost Movie Poster Project

2021-02-25T19:50:05+00:00

Here's something very exciting I finally feel like I can share! I was commissioned to illustrate a movie poster for an upcoming film called ‘I Am a Ghost,” developed by Tetsuki Ijichi for Rain Trail Pictures. A special thanks goes out to Tetsuki Ijichi for bringing me on board. Learn more about Rain Trail [...]

I Am a Ghost Movie Poster Project2021-02-25T19:50:05+00:00

Russell Smith and Michael Foster Appear on The In-Between Show with Carrie & Alex

2022-10-28T20:58:47+00:00

Russell and I were just on the "In-Between Show with Carrie & Alex." We talked about our new book Manifestos, Reinventions & Declarations as well as a bit of history about ourselves. It was a nice interview that really got into the meaning behind our book, our vision and the kinds of advice we [...]

Russell Smith and Michael Foster Appear on The In-Between Show with Carrie & Alex2022-10-28T20:58:47+00:00

Japan America Society of Chicago Annual Holiday Fundraiser Painting

2022-10-28T20:59:33+00:00

I'll be attending the 33rd Annual Holiday Fundraiser for the Japan America Society of Chicago, and I'll be donating a brand new painting "Amongst the Cherry Blossoms" for the Silent Auction. I hope to see you there! The Japan America Society of Chicago promotes dialogue, social interaction, cooperation and friendship among its members by [...]

Japan America Society of Chicago Annual Holiday Fundraiser Painting2022-10-28T20:59:33+00:00

Art Expo Opening Night Party at the River Town Film Festival

2018-01-27T21:20:05+00:00

On Friday November 10th we were delighted to have our artwork featured of the Art Expo Opening Night Party for the 1st annual River Town Film Festival. The inaugural River Town Film Festival & Art Expo takes took place on November 10-12 at The Red Mill, a historical landmark that dates back [...]

Art Expo Opening Night Party at the River Town Film Festival2018-01-27T21:20:05+00:00

Michael’s in Wirehouse Co Art Show Series #7: Struggle

2018-01-27T20:46:26+00:00

Wirehouse Co. decided to throw another gallery event for their seventh series and landed on the theme STRUGGLE for the night. We welcomed the biggest number of artists we had ever featured- a whopping 11 visual artists! We held the event at Homiey in Humboldt Park and had an awesome summer night [...]

Michael’s in Wirehouse Co Art Show Series #7: Struggle2018-01-27T20:46:26+00:00

Ben Hollis with Michael Foster at Water Street Studios

2019-07-18T16:30:29+00:00

Published on Oct 30, 2012 Creative force Michael Foster (Huffington Post) is hanging in the Fox River Valley these days. Ben Hollis (WTTW's WILD CHICAGO) tracks him down at Water Street Studios in Batavia, Illinois.

Ben Hollis with Michael Foster at Water Street Studios2019-07-18T16:30:29+00:00
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