The sixth annual National Art Premiere, exhibiting 43 artists from across the U.S., opens February 21 in the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst, Illinois. Juried and judged by Deborah Lovely, National Art Premiere 2012 encompasses a broad variety of media besides paintings, including photography, sculpture, hand-pulled prints and fiber pieces. An artists’ reception and awards ceremony on March 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. is open to the public.