Via PR <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://brushwoodcenter.org/" target="_blank">Brushwood Center</a> announced an historic&nbsp;$2.5 million gift from the Hunter Family Foundation. The gift, the largest in Brushwood history, will go toward the construction of a new performance plaza, to be named in honor of Maxine M. Hunter, Brushwood Center’s first board chair.&nbsp;The Maxine M. Hunter Performance Plaza at Brushwood Center will have a profound impact on the accessibility, reach, and impact of our work supporting the health and well-being of participants from all backgrounds and experiences in healing art and nature programming. This incredible gift enables Brushwood to expand its wide range of programming for children, adults, families and Veterans, and comes at a time of growing concern about public resources dedicated to the environment and sustainability.&nbsp;&nbsp;The new plaza will be a dynamic, three-season open-air event space four times larger than the current structure, enhancing Brushwood’s ability to reach broader audiences, host more participants, and explore new, creative programs. The plaza will offer a seamless transition between indoor comfort and outdoor connection, allowing Brushwood visitors to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of nature while immersed in music, movement, and creative expression.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are grateful to the Hunter Family Foundation for this transformative gift that will enable Brushwood Center to expand access to nature for our neighbors and communities through the arts, healing, and education. In honoring the legacy of Maxine Hunter, the Foundation underscores the critical importance of local commitment to community organizations, particularly vital when so many federal resources are being cut back.&nbsp;Maxine Hunter was born and raised in Lake Forest and remained connected to her community and philanthropic endeavors throughout her life. As the first board chair of Brushwood Center, Maxine believed people visited Brushwood to experience serenity, study, and tranquility and most people left with a sense of awe of nature. She once said, "I work on things that are important to me: art, nature, conservation. We should be supportive of the community we live in, to make the world a better place."&nbsp;&nbsp;We are honored to continue Maxine's legacy at Brushwood with the Maxine M. Hunter Performance Plaza, and extend our deepest gratitude to the Hunter Family Foundation.

Brushwood Center Announces Largest Gift in Center's History To Support Creative Programs

Via PR CHICAGO –&nbsp;&nbsp;The Obama Foundation announced today it will soon be installing works by two notable American artists Spencer Finch (NY) and Lindsay Adams, an upcoming graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, at the Obama Presidential Center. Their installations are among 25 site-specific works from a range of luminary to emerging artists that will be featured at the Center as part of a broad commitment to elevating public art across its campus. “From their earliest days in the White House, President and Mrs. Obama celebrated the power of art to inspire change,” said Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation. “We are proud to continue their legacy by featuring unique artwork from Spencer Finch, Lindsay Adams, and other extraordinary artists at the Obama Presidential Center. We look forward to serving as a place to activate the imagination of visitors from Chicago and around the world, and inspire them to bring change home to their communities.” “Both Spencer and Lindsay bring a strong sense of place and purpose to their work that accomplishes President Obama’s goal for the arts on campus: to spark conversations about the world as it is and the world as it ought to be,” said Louise Bernard, the Obama Presidential Center Museum Director. “We look forward to working with Lindsay and Spencer in the coming weeks as they join us onsite to install their work, and sharing their pieces with visitors next year.” Spencer FinchSpencer Finch is best known for his moving installation at the 9/11 Memorial &amp; Museum: “Trying to Remember the Color of the Sky on That September Morning.” In that piece, Finch used 2,983 individual watercolor tile squares to honor the victims of the attacks and symbolize the idea of memory.&nbsp; Finch’s piece for the Obama Center will similarly incorporate memory, color and a sense of place. Drawing on inspiration from President Obama’s autobiography “Dreams from My Father,” Finch will showcase a tile wall mural installation entitled “To Disappear Enhances – (Memory Landscapes)” that evokes memories of places from the President’s formative years, including Honolulu, Jakarta, Chicago, and Nairobi. The colors for each location were selected personally by President Obama from a large palette to represent a specific personal memory from that place. Measuring 12’ x 66’8”, Finch’s mural of tiles made of fired and glazed clay will be on display to welcome visitors in the lower level lobby of the Center’s Forum building.&nbsp; “It is an honor to create a new piece for the Obama Presidential Center that speaks directly to the earliest life experiences of President Obama,” said Spencer Finch. “It is my hope that this artwork will slowly reveal its meaning and specificity as viewers spend time with it. The piece aims to transform into the historical landscape and internal portraits of the President's memories, connecting his world experience with the experiences of the visitors.” Lindsay AdamsVisitors to the Center’s café will also have the opportunity to experience “Weary Blues” – a meditation on resilience, beauty, and the power of abstract forms from Chicago-based artist Lindsay Adams, currently a graduate student at SAIC. Her 24 x 24 inch painting, originally created in 2024, will be translated into silkscreen panels on fabric. The work is titled after Langston Hughes’ iconic poem and carries forward a lineage of Black creative expression that holds space for both weariness and transcendence. “It is my privilege to translate ‘Weary Blues’ for the Obama Presidential Center,” said Lindsay Adams. “The piece will become part of a shared environment at the Center’s café – an atmosphere for gathering, reflection, and rest – extending the piece’s emotional tenor into a communal space rooted in legacy, resilience, and imagination. It’s an honor to contribute to the rich tradition of Black artistic expression on Chicago’s South Side and to help carry that creative legacy forward.” Today’s announcement is the latest in a series of more than 25 artists who will have original pieces on display to the public at the Obama Presidential Center.&nbsp;<ul><li>Last fall, crews installed&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(107, 184, 171);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://click.email.obama.org/?qs=f67242a3f22db69438039a894e8f11652586858a3abd593b03d533d7e70ecf79895616374b8752231159316e9311a2dbe2c7fa828c0ca844" target="_blank">Julie Mehretu’s 83-foot-high abstract painted glass window</a>&nbsp;in the Museum Building, which is visible now to visitors of Jackson Park.&nbsp;</li><li>The Foundation also previously unveiled plans for&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(107, 184, 171);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://click.email.obama.org/?qs=f67242a3f22db6948f82a2414ce106ee1694e993bc1d2770def91f7856cb942c18efb29ccffcb68383666380d1020aa3708f77e2cfb06826" target="_blank">“Book Bird,” a sculpture by celebrated Chicago artist Richard Hunt,</a>&nbsp;which will reside in the Reading Garden of the Center’s Chicago Public Library branch.&nbsp;</li><li>Additionally, acclaimed artist and architect Maya Lin – renowned for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. –&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(107, 184, 171);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://click.email.obama.org/?qs=f67242a3f22db69499142f72380f3595418452997a34e670b5a5f860a4420798b5b138332bf081a7e6a6b4cb06c9f308f5ce6a3f1da9a74c" target="_blank">will design a sculptural water feature for the Center’s water terrace,</a>&nbsp;dedicated to President Obama’s mother, Ann Dunham.</li></ul>Nearly all original artwork will be free to view by the public at the Obama Presidential Center when the campus opens in 2026. About Lindsay AdamsLindsay Adams (b. 1990, Washington, D.C.) is a writer and painter working across traditional mediums. Employing her educational foundation as a social scientist, with a background in foreign relations, sociology, and cultural anthropology, she systematically engages in her work with precise critical analysis and a perceptive understanding of the complex fabric of social dynamics. Lindsay received her B.A.s in both in International Studies: World Politics and Diplomacy and Spanish from The University of Richmond. Embracing her intersectional identity, Lindsay’s work serves as a reflection of self, exploring personal and collective histories and the role imagination plays in mining the complexities and nuances of life. Her current body of work is a conceptual investigation of the balance between the known and the possible, examining themes of place, liberation, expanse, and freedom. Each intuitive mark invites a dialogue between reality and dreaming, as she mines through layers of gesture and color to build worlds. Adams alternates between abstract and representational forms, employing formal techniques that highlight the physicality of paint and the delicacy of gesture. In this way, she weaves multiple paintings within one, crafting a rich tapestry, informed by interconnected experiences that invite reflection on the boundlessness of dreaming. Adams’ work highlights her interest in constructing imagined ecologies, spaces in which rhythmic gestures and dynamic hues engage in a continuous dialogue. Lindsay Adams is currently finalizing her MFA in Painting and Drawing at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago She has been the recipient of the Helen Frankenthaler Award in 2024 and the New Artist Society Merit Award in 2023. Her work has been exhibited at the Baltimore Museum of Art, MD and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Washington, D.C., and is included in the collections of the Baltimore Museum of Art and Northwestern Law School. # <h3>An exhibition of Adams's work is currently on view in Chicago at <a style="color: rgb(57, 57, 57);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/lindsay-adams-all-water-has-a-perfect-opening" target="_blank">PATRON Gallery </a></h3> <h3>Spencer Finch is represented by <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.rhoffmangallery.com/artists/spencer-finch" target="_blank">Rhona Hoffman Gallery</a></h3> Top image: Gutter (Brooklyn) beer bottle, leaf, soda can, vitamin water, roll of duct tape, orange powder, yogurt lid,&nbsp;2019Watercolor on papr21 x 29.5 inches24.25 x 32.25 inches, framed

Obama Foundation Announces Installations of works by Spencer Finch and Lindsay Adams

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1744906840/b7yienrvcayll1d1dkse.jpg"> -Via GRAY PR Theaster Gates has been named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow. The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced their appointment of the 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows, including 198 distinguished individuals working across 53 disciplines.“This acknowledgment is deeply affirming, and I’m humbled to be amongst the ranks of excellent thinkers and makers whose practices I admire,” says Gates. “Studying the craft traditions that shaped me, both at home and abroad, always gives me tremendous joy. This Guggenheim fellowship will allow me an opportunity to immerse myself in the traditions of Japanese ceramic culture focusing principally on Mingei, a movement that celebrated the power of local craft traditions. I look forward to deepening my knowledge and I’m grateful for this honor.”Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of nearly 3,500 applicants, the Class of 2025 Guggenheim Fellows was tapped based on both prior career achievement and exceptional promise. As established in 1925 by founder Senator Simon Guggenheim, each Fellow receives a monetary stipend to pursue independent work at the highest level under “the freest possible conditions.”The 100th class of Fellows is part of the Guggenheim Foundation’s yearlong celebration marking a century of transformative impact on American intellectual and cultural life. “At a time when intellectual life is under attack, the Guggenheim Fellowship celebrates a century of support for the lives and work of visionary scientists, scholars, writers, and artists,” said Edward Hirsch, award-winning poet and President of the Guggenheim Foundation. “We believe that these creative thinkers can take on the challenges we all face today and guide our society towards a better and more hopeful future.”

Theaster Gates awarded a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1744908776/lxtnnhi6jdp7tj2zuc5y.png"> Chicago’s legendary&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.oldtownartfair.org/" target="_blank">Old Town Art Fair</a>&nbsp;is proud to unveil its first specially-commissioned poster to celebrate the Fair’s landmark&nbsp;75thAnniversary, taking place June 14-15, 2025. Featuring the work of local artistChuck Meyers, who has been a full-time Chicago painter for 23 years and exhibited at the Old Town Art Fair for over 10 years,&nbsp;Soaring Around Old Town&nbsp;is a portrait of the Old Town Triangle created from multiple drone photography sessions throughout the neighborhood. Meyers’ work is inspired by his fascination by the transportation, alleys, and side streets that make Chicago distinctly recognizable. Established in 1948, the Old Town Art Fair is one of Chicago’s oldest juried art fairs and one of the first fine art fairs of its kind in the country. Each year, the Old&nbsp;TownArt&nbsp;Fair selects&nbsp;an existing work by&nbsp;an&nbsp;exhibiting&nbsp;artist&nbsp;for its&nbsp;commemorative&nbsp;poster.&nbsp;Soaring Around Old Town&nbsp;is the Old Town Art Fair’s first commissioned work for a poster and joins a colorful history of collectible posters; a rich online library showcasing the dynamic evolution of 75 years of posters can be found&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.oldtownartfair.org/more/vintage-art-fair-posters/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Organized by the non-profit&nbsp;Old Town Triangle Association&nbsp;and completely volunteer-run, the Old Town Art Fair will take place, rain or shine,&nbsp;Saturday, June 14, from 10am-7pm, and Sunday, June 15, from 10am-6pm. Proceeds from the suggested donation of $12 for adults (free for children) go directly back into local schools, arts, and cultural programs in the area, including historic and architectural preservation clubs; the Menomonee Club; and the Old Town Triangle Association. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1744908777/nij9ovl4v6znevu6y75x.png"> This year’s Fair promises to be the most festive in its milestone 75-year history, attracting over 230 artists from across the country plus live music on two stages; an array of classic Chicago food and beverage options from local vendors; a dedicated Children’s Corner featuring interactive activities and crafts for kids; and the return of self-guided Garden Walks in over 50 gardens in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood.&nbsp;Annually, the Fair introduces artists to an estimated 30,000 art lovers over the course of the two-day event. Chris Nelson, Old Town Art Fair 2025 Chair, noted that a record number of artists applied to exhibit this year. “We have world class artists across all media showing with us,” he said. “We continue to expand our search for new exhibitors to ensure talented contemporary and upcoming artists are well represented, bringing a fresh feel to each year that has contributed to the Fair’s longevity and legacy over the past 75 years. From exceptional art to strolling Old Town’s historic gardens, there will be something for everyone to discover in this year’s Fair!” Selected by a jury of local art professionals, including gallery owners, museum curators, and artists, the Fair features a dynamic mix of artists working across media, including paintings, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry, and more. Over 700 artists apply each year for a coveted spot within the Fair. The Fair’s exhibitor committee also identifies an annual Emerging Artist to receive a courtesy booth space&nbsp;provided&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;Fair&nbsp;at&nbsp;no&nbsp;cost&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;artist. This year’s Emerging Artist,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://annabellesigmond.com/fine-art" target="_blank">Annabelle Sigmond</a>, explores the patterns of nature, human impact on geography, and climate change in her vibrant paintings and illustrations. Along with the visual art offerings, the Garden Walk--an attendee-favorite year after year--offers visitors the opportunity to tour over 50 gardens, many of which are private and only viewable during the Art Fair. Organizers provide historical information, fun facts, and anecdotes about the homes, architecture, and past and present residents. Old Town’s quaint green spaces make the neighborhood a charming and delightful destination for locals and tourists alike.&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1744908779/ina0uy8y1ffpknxcsoct.png"> For fifty years, two events have been held in Old Town on the second weekend in June; the Old Town Art Fair and the Wells Street Art Festival are separate events. For&nbsp;more&nbsp;information,&nbsp;please&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.oldtownartfair.org/" target="_blank">oldtownartfair.org</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;follow&nbsp;along&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/oldtownartfair/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/OldTownArtFair/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;OLD&nbsp;TOWN&nbsp;TRIANGLE&nbsp;ASSOCIATIONThe Old Town Triangle Association (OTTA) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated&nbsp;to&nbsp;enhancing&nbsp;the&nbsp;quality&nbsp;of&nbsp;life&nbsp;for&nbsp;neighbors&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;historicOld&nbsp;Town&nbsp;Triangle&nbsp;District on Chicago’s north side. The&nbsp;OTTA&nbsp;hosts&nbsp;the&nbsp;Old&nbsp;TownArt&nbsp;Fair&nbsp;along&nbsp;with&nbsp;many&nbsp;other&nbsp;neighborhood&nbsp;initiatives&nbsp;and works to maintain the historic, landmarked buildings that make Old Town a unique and wonderful community. The&nbsp;“Triangle&nbsp;Building”&nbsp;at&nbsp;1763&nbsp;N.&nbsp;North&nbsp;Park&nbsp;serves&nbsp;as&nbsp;OTTA’scommunity&nbsp;center,&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;place, and neighborhood resource.

Chicago’s Legendary Old Town Art Fair Unveils First-Ever Commissioned Poster for Its 75th Anniversary

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1744739732/c7naayju9y8bnflextd6.png"> By CGN Staff A new local arts advocacy group, Artists for Chicago, was recently created because of the pressing need to collectively share a voice on behalf of the city's artistic community. Part of the letter to the Mayor states, "It is with this understanding that we write to share our deep concern about the dysfunction in the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). Our sector depends on DCASE to be a partner in local government that is available and responsive to the community's needs and a strong advocate for the economic and civic power of the arts. Last month marked the first anniversary of Clinée Hedspeth's <a style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wbez.org/culture-the-arts/2024/03/18/chicago-names-clinee-hedspeth-cultural-commissioner" target="_blank">appointment</a> as the City of Chicago’s Commissioner of DCASE. Over the last year, through revelations in the media, reports from DCASE staff, and statements from the community, it has become evident that the urgent needs of the arts and cultural sector are not currently being met." The letter goes on to outline the problems facing the artistic community and the tangible solutions and leadership it critically needs. The letter was sent the the Mayor's Office on April 14, but we are sharing the group's message and full letter below (also linked <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o6myNq2a6lnAJozY9IwngYuHmdhvxv4UUcj3gINnzk0/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank">here</a>). –––––––––––– Dear Chicago Artists &amp; Cultural Workers: As of noon today, Artists for Chicago submitted this&nbsp;<a style="background-color: transparent;" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o6myNq2a6lnAJozY9IwngYuHmdhvxv4UUcj3gINnzk0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Letter of Concern</a>&nbsp;to Mayor Brandon Johnson regarding the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). While we don’t know what the Mayor’s response will be, we have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback to these efforts. We were thrilled to be able to include 270 signatures (55 anonymous, 215 named) from people across the sector. We had feature articles written in the&nbsp;<a style="background-color: transparent;" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/06/cultural-commissioner-void-bullying-allegations/" target="_blank">Chicago Tribune</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a style="background-color: transparent;" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wbez.org/city-hall/2025/04/10/chicago-cultural-department-brandon-johnson-letter-of-concern" target="_blank">WBEZ Chicago</a>, an on-air interview with&nbsp;<a style="background-color: transparent;" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/artists-speak-out-against-dcase-commissioner/3719655/" target="_blank">NBC 5</a>, and additional coverage is in the works. By far, the most gratifying comments have been from current and former DCASE staffers who have been sounding the alarm for months. Our letter has made them feel seen, heard, and respected. Because of the incredible response to this work, Artists for Chicago will continue to build collective power for individual artists and cultural workers, inform the field about urgent issues, and keep our public servants accountable to the community. If you would like to do more, we encourage you will reach out to your&nbsp;<a style="background-color: transparent;" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZTQOmO75Dq9OluJEBzeTgvsTdz4gjUTFq3hKWcdqWSI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Alderperson</a>&nbsp;or submit&nbsp;<a style="background-color: transparent;" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicityclerk.com/about-city-government-chicago-city-council#:~:text=Persons%20wishing%20to%20comment%20at,their%20name%20and%20telephone%20number." target="_blank">written comments</a>&nbsp;to the City Council. Please stay tuned for next steps. We hope you will follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a style="background-color: transparent;" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/artistsforchicago/" target="_blank">@artistsforchicago</a>, and we can always be reached at&nbsp;<a style="background-color: transparent;" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:artists.for.chicago@gmail.com" target="_blank">artists.for.chicago@gmail.com</a> Thank you, Artists for Chicago ––––––––––––

A group of Chicago artists and arts industry leaders send a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson

Advocacy Group Artists for Chicago Sends Letter to Mayor Johnson and DCASE Commissioner

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1744057229/rgykohdptfvo8hfw2xbe.jpg">National Public Housing Museum exterior; photo courtesy National Public Housing Museum By CGN Staff via PR The <a style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://nphm.org/" target="_blank">National Public Housing Museum</a> has opened in Chicago, and it's been 18 years in the making. The new cultural space marks the culmination of a journey to complete an expansive adaptive reuse project of the last remaining building of the Jane Addams Homes in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood at 919 S. Ada Street. Founded by public housing residents, the Museum is a place to experience stories of hope and personal achievement amid struggle, resistance, and resilience. The Museum aims to preserve an important building as well as the many experiences and stories that happened within its walls –&nbsp;and the walls of other public housing structures. It also seeks to cultivate stories that are yet to come, both for individuals who may have spent time in public housing as well as those whose lives have been quite removed from public housing. “This museum was built by hundreds of dedicated people who have made it a reality,” said Sunny Fischer, Co-Founder and Board Chair for the National Public Housing Museum. “They shared their stories, and they patiently provided their labor and love and support over the last 18years. As a Site of Conscience, we join museums around the world committed to telling complicated and difficult stories, preserving history, and imagining a more just future.” “Growing up in public housing, I saw the strength, pride, and resilience of our communities, which are too often erased,” said Francine Washington, Chairperson of the Central Advisory Committee for the Chicago Housing Authority and board member of the National Public HousingMuseum. “This Museum is personal. It’s the first in the country to tell our stories–not just the bricks and buildings but the people who made public housing, home. We’ve always had a voice. Now we have a place that listens.” <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1744057230/irqigck8dfd8joavhcft.jpg">Inside the Historic Apartments; photo credit Percy Ollie Jr. of Ollie Photography, Inc. “The National Public Housing Museum is dedicated to the belief that housing is a human right,” said Executive Director Dr. Lisa Yun Lee. “The dazzling stories, precious keepsakes, compelling cultural production of public housing, and activism of public housing residents have much to teach us. And because housing insecurity and injustice is such a critical issue facing so many people across our nation, the National Public Housing Museum will be an important civic anchor that brings people together to imagine innovative solutions and envision a moreequitable future.” In a recent interview with NPR's Alison Cuddy, Lee shared "We believe that in order to preserve history, you have to make it relevant to the most critical social justice issues of today and that there is no way that we can actually address any of the social issues that we want to unless we go back in time and ask, what have we not yet learned from history?" The museum celebrated its opening with a weekend-long celebration, including meet-and-greets with artists, hands-on art-making sessions, and even a dance party emceed by DJ Spinderella. Highlights of Museum exhibitions include: Restored ApartmentsThree historic apartments from different generations of public housing residents that engage and teach visitors about the cultural, social, and economic history of housing. Everyday ObjectsArtifacts, objects and stories from public housing across the country that encourage empathy and connection. By foregrounding storytelling, the National Public Housing Museum encourages innovative and creative public policy that responds to people’s lived experiences. Art and Exhibition SpacesEnthralling art that expands people’s imaginations and their horizons of learning. Highlights include a public art commission by internationally renowned artists Amanda Williams and Olalekan Jeyifous and the Alphawood Foundation Sculpture Garden with restored WPA-eraAnimal Court sculptures by Edgar Miller. Oral History Archive and Oral History CollectiveThe Museum is home to the nation’s largest archive of the stories of public housing residents. These stories are featured in podcasts, exhibits, research, and scholarship. The new building includes the Dr. Timuel Black Recording Studio. Empowerment HubGood Chaos Empowerment HubThe National Public Housing Museum has a space dedicated to programs that address the racial wealth gap, build solidarity economies and cooperatives, and create a cultural workforce that contributes to diversifying the museum profession. Corner Store Co-opAlvin H. Baum Family Foundation Museum StoreIn place of traditional museum retail, the National Public Housing Museum’s official shop is co-owned and operated by public housing residents. Demand the ImpossibleDoris Conant Advocacy SpaceHere, visitors participate in discussions of social justice issues to encourage action and meaningful civic dialogue. The Museum enables people to understand principles of urban planning and systemic racism to find new ways of addressing segregation. Through the Doris Conant Advocacy Space, visitors learn to challenge perceptions of what public housing was in order to re-imagine the future of housing for all. The REC RoomAn interactive exhibit curated by DJ Spinderella that showcases the music that has emerged from public housing projects, encompassing a range of popular sounds that have expanded our idea of American culture and American identity. The National Public Housing Museum is now open at 919 S. Ada Street in Chicago. General admission is free and open to all. Historic Apartment Tours can only be experienced through aguided tour led by a Museum educator, with a limited number of tickets available each day ($25 adults, $15 seniors, students, and children; free for Members). The Museum is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., with extended hours on Thursdays until 8 p.m. More information about the museum's hours and programs may be found at <a style="color: rgb(16, 60, 192);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://nphm.org/" target="_blank">www.nphm.org</a>

Chicago's New National Public Housing Museum: An 18 Year Dream Realized

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1743736229/w671zrwq9wv5woekc4la.jpg">Yoko Ono, Helmets (Pieces of Sky), 2021. Installation view, Yoko Ono: Between the Sky and My Head, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, UK, 2008. Photo © Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Via PR CHICAGO—The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago is thrilled to announce&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://visit.mcachicago.org/exhibitions/yoko-ono-music-of-the-mind/" target="_blank">Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind</a>, opening October 2025. The MCA is the exclusive US venue for this comprehensive solo exhibition dedicated to artist, musician, and activist Yoko Ono (b. 1933, Tokyo, Japan; lives in New York, NY). Traveling from Tate Modern in London, where it enjoyed record attendance, and in close collaboration with Ono’s studio, this groundbreaking retrospective covers 70 years of Ono’s trailblazing career, with over 200 works including participatory instruction pieces and scores, installations, a curated music room, films, music and photography, and archival materials. The exhibition reveals Ono’s innovative approach to language, art and participation that continues to speak to the present moment. Participation is an important feature of Yoko Ono’s vision as an artist, which is why visitors will be able to partake in several interactive, instruction-based artworks throughout&nbsp;Music of the Mind. This exhibition underscores Ono’s legacy of radical performance and her significant and influential contributions to visual art, including Fluxus and Conceptualism; music; film, and activism. The MCA is proud to welcome this timely exhibition, spotlighting Ono’s revelatory art from the last seven decades. “We are thrilled to present&nbsp;Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind&nbsp;here at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago—a celebration of Ono’s expansive practice which continues to challenge the boundaries of artist and audience,” Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn said. “This exhibition underscores the avant-garde and interdisciplinary roots that made the MCA what it is today—our first performance in 1967 featured Fluxus artists. We’re overjoyed to bring Ono’s work to the MCA, a museum that so truly aligns with her practice and overlaps with her history.” Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind&nbsp;documents the artist’s career starting with the mid-1950s, exploring her pivotal role in avant-garde circles in New York, Tokyo, and London, including the development of her ‘instruction pieces’, and the active role she played in the formation of Fluxus, the loose art collective and movement founded in New York in the early 1960s. The exhibition highlights key works from across her decades-long career, including her performance&nbsp;Cut Piece&nbsp;(1964), considered a landmark in performance and feminist art; her collaborations with notable musicians such as John Cage, Ornette Coleman, and her late husband, John Lennon; selected activations of instruction-based art from her influential book&nbsp;Grapefruit&nbsp;(1964); her innovative films of the 1960s and 70s including&nbsp;FLY&nbsp;(1970–71) and her banned&nbsp;Film No.4&nbsp;(Bottoms)&nbsp;(1966–67) which she created as a ‘petition for peace’; recent works such as her ongoing&nbsp;Wish Tree&nbsp;installation, (1996-present); and public artworks that are emblematic of Ono’s commitment to peace activism.&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1743736230/nt7p9mi6e91to7xioqy2.jpg">Yoko Ono, Add Colour (Refugee Boat), 2016. Installation view, MAXXI Foundation, Rome, IT, 2016. Photo © Musacchio, Ianniello &amp; Pasqualini. The exhibition features several participatory artworks, such as&nbsp;Painting to Hammer a Nail&nbsp;(1961/1966),&nbsp;Bag Piece&nbsp;(1964), and&nbsp;White Chess Set&nbsp;(1966), among others. Later works like&nbsp;Add Color (Refugee Boat)&nbsp;(1960/2016) encourage guests to write their hopes and beliefs on a white boat and its surroundings, while the installation&nbsp;My Mommy Is Beautiful&nbsp;(2004) gives the public an opportunity to share thoughts about their relationship to their mothers and motherhood and attach photographs of their mother. Additionally, there will be public activations of Ono’s peace-driven artworks on billboards throughout the city of Chicago and on the MCA’s premises. “Yoko Ono is a wildly influential and significant figure in performance, conceptualism, music, and activism. She has inspired generations of audiences to think differently about the everyday and seeing art,” said Manilow Senior Curator Jamillah James. “It is an honor to host this wide-ranging exhibition, which is a critical opportunity that invites the public to deeply engage with Ono’s many important contributions to visual art in new and exciting ways." Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind&nbsp;is organized by Tate Modern, London in collaboration with Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf and Gropius Bau, Berlin and curated by Juliet Bingham, Curator, International Art, Tate Modern with Andrew de Brún, Assistant Curator, International Art, Tate Modern. The MCA presentation is organized (curated) by Jamillah James, Manilow Senior Curator with Korina Hernandez, Curatorial Assistant. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1743736231/vesalfy3p9epuyvceebu.jpg">Yoko Ono, Apple, 1966. © Yoko Ono. Installation view, Yoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960–1971, Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY, 2015. Digital Image © 2015 MoMA, N.Y. Photo: Thomas Griesel.&nbsp; ABOUT THE ARTIST Yoko Ono is an artist, musician, and activist.&nbsp; Born in Tokyo, 1933, Ono grew up in Japan, with periods spent abroad in San Francisco and New York. She was the first woman admitted to the philosophy program at Gakushuin University in Tokyo, where she studied before moving to New York in 1953 to attend Sarah Lawrence College.&nbsp; In 1956, she settled in Manhattan with her then husband, composer Toshi Ichiyanagi. Immersed in a community of artists and composers, Ono began to develop her own art practice, often in the form of instructions that invited the viewer’s participation. In 1960, she rented a loft on Chambers Street in Lower Manhattan and began organizing performances and events in the space with La Monte Young, becoming a vital part of the New York art and music scene.&nbsp; In 1961, Ono’s first solo exhibition was held at George Maciunas’ AG Gallery in New York.&nbsp;Painting to Be Stepped On, a work of canvas placed on the floor with a card inviting the viewer to step on it, was one of several&nbsp;Instruction Paintings&nbsp;exhibited. Later that year, she gave a performance at Carnegie Recital Hall that included works involving movement, sound, and voice, such as,&nbsp;AOS – To David Tudor, and&nbsp;A Grapefruit in the World of Park.&nbsp; In March 1962, Ono returned to Tokyo, where she debuted new performances at the Sogetsu Art Center, including&nbsp;The Pulse, and exhibited her&nbsp;Instructions for Paintings, a progression from works shown at AG Gallery. These works, comprised only of written instructions, marked a key moment in the history of conceptual art. Later that year, she performed with John Cage and David Tudor on a concert tour throughout Japan. In 1964, Ono performed&nbsp;Cut Piece&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bag Piece&nbsp;in Kyoto and Tokyo, and self-published&nbsp;Grapefruit, her foundational book of instructions.&nbsp; In the fall of 1964, Ono returned to New York, continuing to perform and stage events, and pioneering new ways of disseminating her art through advertising and postcard events. She also began making her own films, including&nbsp;Film No. 4,&nbsp;Matchand&nbsp;Eyeblink.&nbsp; In September 1966, Ono was invited to London to perform and lecture in the&nbsp;Destruction in Art Symposium. Remaining in London, she had a solo exhibition at Indica Gallery and Lisson Gallery the following year, showing new conceptual object-based works such as&nbsp;White Chess Set,&nbsp;Apple, and&nbsp;Half-A-Room. During this period, she continued to make films, including a new version of&nbsp;Film No. 4 (Bottoms), and presented a series of performances on her concert tour&nbsp;Music of the Mind.&nbsp; At her Indica Gallery exhibition, Ono met John Lennon, beginning a personal and artistic relationship in art, music, and activism. By 1969 their conceptual events to promote peace had become world-wide news, including the&nbsp;WAR IS OVER!&nbsp;If you want it&nbsp;campaign, and&nbsp;Bed-In for Peace, held in an Amsterdam hotel room during their honeymoon in 1969 and later in Montreal. In the late 1960s and early 1970s Ono and Lennon’s activities centered primarily on music, film, and activism. Ono released four solo albums and four collaborative albums with Lennon over just five years, while also making multiple films, including&nbsp;FLY,&nbsp;Freedom,&nbsp;“RAPE”,&nbsp;Apotheosis, and&nbsp;Imagine.&nbsp; In 1971 Ono had her first retrospective exhibition,&nbsp;This Is Not Here, at the Everson Art Museum. Later that year, her unofficial conceptual exhibition,&nbsp;Museum of Modern [F]art&nbsp;at the Museum of Modern Art was advertised in the Village Voice and documented as a new film.&nbsp; In 1973, Ono and Lennon announced the birth of a new conceptual country, Nutopia, with “no land, no boundaries, no passports, only people.” In 1975 the birth of their son, Sean Ono Lennon, influenced the couple’s decision to take a break from public life.&nbsp; In August 1980, Ono and Lennon returned to the studio to record their first album together since 1972.&nbsp;Double Fantasy&nbsp;was released in November and went on to win the 1981 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Less than a month after its release, Lennon was shot and killed by an assassin outside their home in New York.&nbsp; Emerging from the tragedy of Lennon’s death, Ono immersed herself in making music, releasing several albums during the decade. “It was the music that made me survive,” Ono said. After a long absence from exhibiting her art in museums and galleries, her 1989 solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art,&nbsp;Yoko Ono: Objects, Film, signaled a renewed interest in her art. She continued to exhibit extensively around the world. In 2000&nbsp;Yes Yoko Ono, a retrospective exhibition originating at the Japan Society Gallery in New York toured to thirteen international venues over four years. In 2007, Ono unveiled the&nbsp;IMAGINE PEACE TOWER&nbsp;on Videy, an island off the coast of Reykjavik, Iceland, giving a permanent home to her and Lennon’s long-standing commitment to world peace. In 2009, she was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 53rd Venice Biennale. That same year, Ono released&nbsp;Between My Head and the Sky, her first studio album as Plastic Ono Band since 1973. In 2018, Ono released her thirteenth solo studio album,&nbsp;Warzone.&nbsp; Ono’s work has continued to be honored with numerous exhibitions at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York (2015) and Tate Modern in London (2024).&nbsp; In a career spanning more than 70 years, Ono’s work as an artist and activist remains singularly relevant and continues to challenge the boundaries of artist and audience.&nbsp; Details at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://visit.mcachicago.org/exhibitions/yoko-ono-music-of-the-mind/" target="_blank">mcachicago.org</a> Top image: Yoko Ono with Glass Hammer, 1967, from Half-A-Wind Show, Lisson Gallery, London, UK, 1967. Artwork © Yoko Ono. Photo © Clay Perry.

MCA Chicago will be exclusive US venue for Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1743197304/k54qpzxmlv15xefwxx9m.png"> Via PR Chicago Artists Coalition will have a new home in April.The best part is, we're not going far! We're&nbsp;moving&nbsp;to a beautiful second story West Town/West Loop loft space with views of the skyline that is better aligned with our current organizational needs.Our new location will be&nbsp;1431&nbsp;W&nbsp;Hubbard&nbsp;St, Ste 201, Chicago, IL 60642.We have several events in late April surrounding this year's Newcity Breakout Artists and EXPO CHICAGO, which will be hosted at our&nbsp;new&nbsp;location. Newcity Breakout Artists Exhibition Opening Wednesday, April 23 from 5-8pm<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://tnxbinhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nI8zFJ1FBkBglBnnbI6oEqXkO8cdBLfsiKwaiVU61COvONT8BtWRfsyWmdOOZtYgE_totrOMpNk-Xgh_qxed6HdIld4t4ysL7S9WmwHo09CYRfBDdzVoOWkbGCxlRs-y4zj5jKabB26JD8_JFjsTknlHHQ0dSARbYUIONqApsFJIXXpc_rE3sbgnZxwgzQ-v-x34gIY4d_BiLtQ-F1Dotl7Yney1N9pJUMTMuFvNaq6hgcXaF6hMmJizQVxmknqsSqmbe_JV_rek3ht4uTR6n85H9hSH5h-ybvERA3i5Uo0=&amp;c=LCaFiP4J41jk6mkLcaMLkki8e80vQwMdgkkruIm_n1nkZsOd8mNIpQ==&amp;ch=5P6MEmEdtvUq0Q-QJydKoXAEt8FhoJ_uRtwpN5DQQOMa3fdfwkLo5g==" target="_blank">RSVP HERE</a> Annual Breakfast + Open Studios Friday, April 25 from 9am-12pm<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://tnxbinhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nI8zFJ1FBkBglBnnbI6oEqXkO8cdBLfsiKwaiVU61COvONT8BtWRfsyWmdOOZtYgix4A_lDSgNNWU_gV5cceLR0xXQzsbCfLi0zl-dVVH9ARJzP7pltN_LvFx5XG5WdyqB_c4eKEglo6NtZZDcgivxITewvX2vh7G8YnCMlXSJ1LbAQsA35b2aoSUbNesgXX1SnCePzwrpzbkTA4R7zmWV9SlSJ1jF05zqY2EICJ-5eRc09hpVdvXqmEq14r5cQqroou8xcvRvA=&amp;c=LCaFiP4J41jk6mkLcaMLkki8e80vQwMdgkkruIm_n1nkZsOd8mNIpQ==&amp;ch=5P6MEmEdtvUq0Q-QJydKoXAEt8FhoJ_uRtwpN5DQQOMa3fdfwkLo5g==" target="_blank">RSVP HERE</a> Enjoy the photos below of our team getting the new space ready for public viewing!We are so excited to share this space with you and make memories for years to come as part of the next step in CAC's story. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1743197305/jphxkwv1mf2wy1bxtwpd.jpg">

Chicago Artists Coalition Is Moving

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1743783607/nesmtg1s7kva3h34uvw0.jpg"> Via CGN Staff The Art Institute of Chicago is open on Wednesdays again, starting next week, March 5. Now, the museum will offer access to its expansive collection and landmark exhibitions six days a week.&nbsp;It is still closed on Tuesdays. “The Art Institute is proud to be part of the thriving cultural community in downtown Chicago,” said James Rondeau President and Eloise W. Martin Director of the Art Institute of Chicago. “Our updated schedule demonstrates the museum’s commitment to making our iconic collection more accessible to the city’s residents and visitors from around the world.” The new schedule coincides with the final days of 2025 Free Winter Weekdays, sponsored by Health Care Service Corporate (HCSC), allowing Illinois residents to visit the museum for free on Wednesdays, March 5, and March 12. Free Winter Weekdays offers Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday—all day long until March 14. So if you find yourself in a mid-week slump, you now can stop into the Art Institute to lift your spirits and your mind. Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artic.edu/" target="_blank">Artic.edu</a> for details

Six Days a Week: Art Institute of Chicago Announces Wednesday Hours

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1740177620/syvoivokisp1ow92s5be.jpg">Carl Hammer By CGN Staff After four and a half decades in business, Chicago mainstay Carl Hammer is closing his eponymous River North gallery in just a few weeks on April 1, 2025. CGN Publisher Ginny Van Alyea interviewed Hammer this past fall. You can <a style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/articles/carl-hammer-45-years-of-steady-change" target="_blank">read the interview here</a>. In a shared statement this week, the gallery announced, "The Carl Hammer Gallery will close on April 1, and the current exhibition provides a historic representation of what Hammer envisioned for his gallery forty-five years ago. He opened the Hammer &amp; Hammer Gallery at 620 North Michigan in Chicago in 1979 while maintaining a full-time English teaching position at Evanston Township High School.” His “singular vision for the gallery was to present the very best of American folk and outsider art to a public that had limited knowledge or appreciation of such material. Carl haunted flea markets and antique shops, in and beyond the upper Midwest, becoming known for his discriminating eye, finding extraordinary examples of folk art and material culture.” With the work that he found—”examples of tramp art, memory jugs, objects made by inmates, one-of-a-kind shop signs, sideshow banners, waterfowl decoys and unique handmade objects”—many examples of the folk art were by artists who were unidentified, and others didn’t refer to themselves as artists. Carl represented them all with the utmost respect. The gallery soon became a gathering place for the growing community of Chicagoans intrigued by and embracing art from beyond the mainframe.” Early shows included Bill Traylor, S.L. Jones, Minnie Evans, Frank Jones, and other self-taught artists, but he promoted Chicago’s homegrown talent, including Gregory Warmack (aka Mr. Imagination), Albert Zahn, Joseph Yoakum, Lee Godie, William Dawson, Aldo Piacenza and Lee Godie. In the 1990s Carl represented the Henry Darger estate and expanded beyond the genre of self-taught artists.” He also drew from emerging artists at Chicago art schools, including Hollis Sigler, Ken Warneke, Chris Ware, Fred Stonehouse, Mary Lou Zelazney, ‘CJ’ Pyle, Martin Mull, Vanessa German, David Sharpe and Elizabeth Shreve. The gallery also showed Chicago Imagist artists and work by Roger Brown, Karl Wirsum, Ed Paschke and other Chicago artists. Hammer “extends his heartfelt thanks to the uncountable people–artists, fellow gallerists, clients, critics, curators, educators, scholars and students for their unequivocal support and for sharing in the years and joys of Carl Hammer Gallery.”

Carl Hammer Gallery Announces Closing after 45 Years

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1739993324/fuggnt32cejc5c1omds3.jpg">Image:&nbsp;Jennifer Armetta, CAB Executive Director. Courtesy Chicago Architecture Biennial. Photo: Noah Sheldon. By CGN Staff Jennifer Armetta, a Chicago-based gallery owner, has just been named the new Executive Director of the Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB). Armetta is well-known in Chicago, since for three decades Armetta she has been actively working with artists, collectors and others in the art world. She founded her first gallery in Chicago in 1996, Jennifer Armetta Fine Art, before moving to Los Angeles in 2000, where she continued her work as an art advisor. In 2004, Armetta returning to Chicago. Around that time she served as one of the founding members of the MCA Chicago’s acquisition board, Emerge, which is dedicated to bringing emerging artists into the museum’s permanent collection. In 2020 Armetta took on the role of Owner and Director of Aspect/Ratio Projects in Chicago, a gallery founded in 2012, by Jefferson Godard. Initially founded as a gallery focused on video art, Armetta oversaw the evolution of its programming to include emerging and mid-career, interdisciplinary artists focused on painting, photography and sculpture. In fall of 2021 Aspect/Ratio Projects changed its name to ENGAGE Projects, highlighting Jennifer’s personal mission of engaging with artists, communities and patrons in order to make art and its community more accessible to everyone. Armetta maintains deep and long-standing ties to the civic, fine arts and business communities in Chicago. She holds a seat on a number of boards, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago; the Chicago Artists Coalition; The Chicago History Museum Costume Council and Artists in Public Schools.&nbsp; As the Executive Director of CAB, Armetta will leverage her extensive and wide-ranging experience working in both the fine arts and corporate sectors as she spearheads fundraising and programming initiatives along with securing new corporate and public sponsorships. Each facet of her role will remain oriented towards both solidifying CAB’s international presence and expanding its impact on and contribution to the city of Chicago. CAB 6 will be open to the public and on view from September 12, 2025 through February 28, 2026. The hub of the Biennial will once again be the Chicago Cultural Center, located in downtown Chicago.&nbsp;To learn more about Jennifer's appointment,&nbsp;please visit CAB's&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(109, 198, 221);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chicagoarchitecturebiennial.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=51d9a79e08fd7f7dbb49c27a6&amp;id=d4f70e5617&amp;e=3dc58ca038" target="_blank">website</a>.

Jennifer Armetta, Chicago-based gallery owner, named Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) Exec. Dir.

EXPO CHICAGO Shares First Details on Spring 2025 Fair

Via PR The Hyde Park Art Center announced this year's&nbsp;participants in HPAC's&nbsp;Jackman Goldwasser Residency.&nbsp;Radicle Studio Residents&nbsp;are rooted at the Art Center from January to December through high-quality, free studio space where artists make work, research new projects, have access to the Art Center’s broad international network of artists and resources, and connect with a dynamic public.&nbsp; 2025 Radicle Studio Residents are:&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 183, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CAzCIAvcK0IIRU1-Opk6cbFFgPoemla3pQsBf7nnC78PO7GMNdshGk_9pSbAa7GcPGEcwZ2FXHepkkelQAPOd3T2OSjmBgsPFlShZE0JBHkwtDe8BE0o2eKrLHl18spM3UC9JXQgyYsqwudAccfANPVSq3eFbMx8E9X52rhOb6RtCJQisrdYmzZF54LNlCQt&amp;c=YgAm3N0L-9Js6qI6XxW85hO6S-L07qnMYDbTo_joYqqTzxlyjMq7gA==&amp;ch=7BR6WkcnR3U4_R5YVxNACwMXtvp8CFNofi4TXnaOeKWbG2-E4xK67A==" target="_blank">Sabba S. Elahi</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 183, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CAzCIAvcK0IIRU1-Opk6cbFFgPoemla3pQsBf7nnC78PO7GMNdshGk_9pSbAa7GciREcwWL9HpacwTg4M7yx8hhAmf_-0km6Q-qmWgGzJwzKV4neefYiK3F_vszTkjBm6cxmgjquZ-TQJwW4joFlRdFFBQ0eKmkmHEX8WbITBgUV_GWCycuOR-HuQ6rDClgH&amp;c=YgAm3N0L-9Js6qI6XxW85hO6S-L07qnMYDbTo_joYqqTzxlyjMq7gA==&amp;ch=7BR6WkcnR3U4_R5YVxNACwMXtvp8CFNofi4TXnaOeKWbG2-E4xK67A==" target="_blank">Leticia Pardo</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 183, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CAzCIAvcK0IIRU1-Opk6cbFFgPoemla3pQsBf7nnC78PO7GMNdshGk_9pSbAa7GcFiQVEbXXJMIjzj_iDHFmhxsPHGcm-S9M_ftKJ9xpP9OhfwRTXXE0BfW3wWbPZc-WLfc_wnWMXW5yf14DQGM2HBBpkeqPk8lbp7BXj5IMffEpBRGmygcaNoH5szmpTop0&amp;c=YgAm3N0L-9Js6qI6XxW85hO6S-L07qnMYDbTo_joYqqTzxlyjMq7gA==&amp;ch=7BR6WkcnR3U4_R5YVxNACwMXtvp8CFNofi4TXnaOeKWbG2-E4xK67A==" target="_blank">Norman Long</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 183, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CAzCIAvcK0IIRU1-Opk6cbFFgPoemla3pQsBf7nnC78PO7GMNdshGk_9pSbAa7GcFCdjCyyIRDLEmUA1UBykMRFdJQtBQoN0Jbvqvo0mw06mBZhYcJxh6wtI09lN8mITXLDxcKbnwRdOPxBgjYR8v1OTB7LH1rQWFZgcf4NqHJ9tRnpk9BQ94dSochi2VoGQ&amp;c=YgAm3N0L-9Js6qI6XxW85hO6S-L07qnMYDbTo_joYqqTzxlyjMq7gA==&amp;ch=7BR6WkcnR3U4_R5YVxNACwMXtvp8CFNofi4TXnaOeKWbG2-E4xK67A==" target="_blank">Irene Hsiao</a> As part of the&nbsp;Visiting Residency Program, Chicago’s only international residency, HPAC is welcoming&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 183, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CAzCIAvcK0IIRU1-Opk6cbFFgPoemla3pQsBf7nnC78PO7GMNdshGk_9pSbAa7GcA0ULu48HfruMkWnBq4gBFtpBnkRotih7a2iuXPvpZQSDFhNvZY6EvcWoKr5iWx_XvedAl7AUzfJqK2pEGYcB-k-qpLnaCWp7wu3CuZ0QT7jE_cl8-PJ3VL_7PybFNEsS&amp;c=YgAm3N0L-9Js6qI6XxW85hO6S-L07qnMYDbTo_joYqqTzxlyjMq7gA==&amp;ch=7BR6WkcnR3U4_R5YVxNACwMXtvp8CFNofi4TXnaOeKWbG2-E4xK67A==" target="_blank">Yonamine</a>&nbsp;(March 3 – 28),&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 183, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CAzCIAvcK0IIRU1-Opk6cbFFgPoemla3pQsBf7nnC78PO7GMNdshGk_9pSbAa7Gc0FgjzzvX5RKCstdWjq0daqLL-lcmifcsMRv_a7k7AoQek8OhUSRQpldJJWU76P1NCCwy82fde1fZreWmNnrvlFpPa_DLniGbYAnsRNZaqNS8e1C0u7HP-nuY_78kaNTusC0M4QAGa74=&amp;c=YgAm3N0L-9Js6qI6XxW85hO6S-L07qnMYDbTo_joYqqTzxlyjMq7gA==&amp;ch=7BR6WkcnR3U4_R5YVxNACwMXtvp8CFNofi4TXnaOeKWbG2-E4xK67A==" target="_blank">Iris Ping-Chi Hung</a>&nbsp;(April 28 - May 9), and&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 183, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CAzCIAvcK0IIRU1-Opk6cbFFgPoemla3pQsBf7nnC78PO7GMNdshGk_9pSbAa7GcmpTW3dPcQ-1HOlJiXPPRCzeTXV4CRYVVRHoW7VPG54Jq2nuFzhlk7kJ47lceTsnFGIj06qd75pXd1lQ1z6aJU24zoOeZS4SHCFjuVvq_w4fy0QzCBvQ3ZQqUY4KJnI6q&amp;c=YgAm3N0L-9Js6qI6XxW85hO6S-L07qnMYDbTo_joYqqTzxlyjMq7gA==&amp;ch=7BR6WkcnR3U4_R5YVxNACwMXtvp8CFNofi4TXnaOeKWbG2-E4xK67A==" target="_blank">Keren Kroul</a>&nbsp;(July 21 –&nbsp;August 1). The Jackman Goldwasser Residency connects artists deeply with their own practice in the context of HPAC's vibrant, multifaceted community. Each year, the program invites international, national, and Chicago artists and curators to complement their mode of production with increased attention towards reflection, reconnection, and research to spark new ideas and considerations of local and global art practices.&nbsp; The Residency takes place in the Center's&nbsp;Guida&nbsp;Family Creative Wing and&nbsp;supports both local and visiting artists and curators. By linking practitioners from different communities, the program aims to galvanize an international network of artists, curators, academics, arts administrators, educators, practitioners, and researchers invited to consider themselves peers and colleagues participating in a conversation that transcends national, cultural, and political boundaries. <a style="color: rgb(45, 44, 46);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.hydeparkart.org/residency-2/" target="_blank">Details</a> <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CAzCIAvcK0IIRU1-Opk6cbFFgPoemla3pQsBf7nnC78PO7GMNdshGr7RbTi4Lzmx22LAfSnrocWsRxT9sM_Q0tei8g9UwozQUQmHZ7FHYEp-qFkKZdW8avpz1dlXH0rSTOx15EeeheRWbUu_7TOYje7dwOvtPCNd4-lwAekcdQ761wEM3cBn8g==&amp;c=YgAm3N0L-9Js6qI6XxW85hO6S-L07qnMYDbTo_joYqqTzxlyjMq7gA==&amp;ch=7BR6WkcnR3U4_R5YVxNACwMXtvp8CFNofi4TXnaOeKWbG2-E4xK67A==" target="_blank">MORE INFO</a>

Hyde Park Art Center Announces 2025 Residency Artists

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1738006882/g32mmvbhxey7rdjdvzyn.jpg"> By CGN Staff On a quiet, narrow street in Lincoln Park in Chicago, something very old is a uniquely new addition to the neighborhood. Wrightwood 659 announced recently that for the first time in nearly three centuries, a historically significant marble statue of the Greek goddess Athena has been acquired and is now on view to the public. Halsted A&amp;A Foundation acquired the Roman statue, which dates to the first half of the first century CE. It is installed in the very modern, concrete-clad Tadao Ando-designed atrium of Wrightwood 659 beginning Saturday, January 25. Halsted A&amp;A bought the statue in 2023. Prior to making the journey to Chicago the sculpture had been in the same British family for nearly 260 years. Since the new acquisition, a team of conservation specialists has studied the&nbsp;Halsted Athena&nbsp;to determine its condition and the safest way to display it.&nbsp;The statue is a actually made from multiple parts. The head is from one sculpture, carved during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus (31 BC-14 CE), while the body is from another, carved during the time of Emperor Claudius (41-54 CE). “Like many sculptures sold in Rome in 18th-century Italy, the figure is composed of ancient and modern fragments. The practice of piecing together sculptures was not invariably an attempt to deceive customers. Rather, many buyers preferred complete pieces, even if composed of unrelated parts," notes Halsted A&amp;A curator Karen Manchester. "Now, scholars, students and visitors will be able to study the statue of Athena closely and interpret it from many perspectives, including those of art history, restoration practices and gender studies,” Manchester added, offering a window into a rich yet complex classical past. Tickets are $15 and must be <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://tickets.wrightwood659.org/events?utm_source=wordfly&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=1-23-25&amp;utm_content=version_A" target="_blank">purchased in advance</a>. Images: Statue of Athena, Roman, first half of the first century CE, marble, height 74.5 in., Halsted A&amp;A Foundation. Photo: Daniel Eggert (@DesigningDan). ﻿<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1738006883/dlad3yxg6bfmkppe57zk.jpg">

A 300 year old statue of Athena comes to Wrightwood 659 in Chicago

A Piece of History Comes to Lincoln Park

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737607093/jawsfxcgazoouccumq5a.jpg">Exterior view of South Side Community Art Center renovation and addition, at night, from S. Michigan Ave. Courtesy SSCAC &amp; Future Firm.&nbsp; VIA PR CHICAGO – The<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sscartcenter.org/" target="_blank">&nbsp;South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC),</a>&nbsp;the country’s oldest, independently run, and continuously operating Black arts institution, today announced its planned rehabilitation and expansion. An official Community Design Unveiling&nbsp;will be held on February 22 at 1:00 pm at Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 S Indiana Ave. SSCAC invites those interested in learning more about the project to attend.&nbsp; SSCAC’s mission is developing and showcasing Black artists at every stage of their careers. The addition and rehabilitation project is estimated to cost up to $15M.&nbsp; Designed by Future Firm (architect), wrkSHäp&nbsp; kiloWatt&nbsp;(historic preservation architect), and to be built by a joint venture of general contractors Brown &amp; Momen, Inc.&nbsp;and Berglund Construction, with the advice of&nbsp;URBAN ReSOLVE&nbsp;(development advisor), the project will add over 10,000 square feet of space to the Center, which will expand visitor capacity by 398%, and provide accessibility to people with disabilities.&nbsp; The development team is diverse and local.&nbsp; The project will expand the Center’s capacity for exhibitions, art practice, research, and community engagement. Upon completion SSCAC will be able to facilitate many more exhibitions and interactions with Black artists while increasing access for community members, researchers, arts administrators, historians, and educators.&nbsp; The Center is working closely with the development team, including consultants and contractors, to ensure that the project aligns with SSCAC’s values and it advances equity and community-based development opportunities. Project-enabling work continues over the next few months, with plans to begin construction of the addition and rehabilitation of the historic house later in 2025, and plans to complete the project in late 2026. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737607094/ggiej2iongdy1mzm0eav.jpg">Exterior aerial view of South Side Community Art Center addition, including universally accessible entry ramp. Courtesy SSCAC &amp; Future Firm.&nbsp; The rehabilitation and expansion are supported by the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Arts Council, the Driehaus Foundation, Terra Foundation, Mellon Foundation, Commonwealth Edison,&nbsp; the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation (Climate Initiative) as well as other generous private donors. The rehabilitation and expansion plan utilizes design approaches that honor the building’s historic character while introducing new spaces and upgraded building technology to meet the needs of the next generation of artists and visitors, and the Center’s significant on-site archives.&nbsp; The addition, planned for the rear of the original building, will provide a backdrop to SSCAC’s historic facade, creating a clear dialogue between the past and future. State-of-the-art systems, including a geothermal well field and solar-ready roof, will support the project’s LEED Silver goal, reflecting SSCAC’s commitment to sustainability and efficient operations for decades to come. New museum-grade galleries will provide spaces to preserve and exhibit SSCAC’s collection and loaned works. New flexible classrooms, improved archival storage areas, and updated office spaces will equip the center to support artists, educators, and staff. A rooftop gathering space will provide much-needed event space.&nbsp;&nbsp; A new stepped terrace, evoking the original and iconic front stoop of the Center, will further connect SSCAC to its neighborhood, welcoming Bronzeville residents and visitors alike. The project will both expand and modernize the Center, while honoring its rich legacy.&nbsp; The building’s facade will celebrate the pattern of nail holes found in the historic Margaret T. Burroughs Gallery,&nbsp;through the implementation of a custom perforated exterior panel system. Evocative of the nail holes created by previous generations of artists’ exhibiting in the gallery, the exterior panel system creates a symbolic link to the past, while allowing dappled natural light to enter the Center, creating an ethereal space and place to celebrate the work of Black artists for generations to come. SSCAC was named a Chicago Landmark in 1994, a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2017, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.&nbsp; The Center's transformation builds on its 85-year legacy as a hub for Black visual art and culture, creating a space that honors its storied history while embracing a sustainable and inclusive future. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737607095/fic6yvnkvhyilhts5k7f.jpg">Interior view of historic ballroom in South Side Community Art Center. Courtesy SSCAC &amp; Future Firm.&nbsp; Founded in 1940 by preeminent Black artists of the day, the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sscartcenter.org/" target="_blank">South Side Community Art Center</a>&nbsp;(SSCAC) is where both established and emerging creators find their voice. At that time, Dr. Margaret Taylor-Burroughs&nbsp;was one of the center's youngest members, and she would go on to leave an indelible legacy upon Chicago's art ecosystem.&nbsp; As it has for over eight decades, the center accomplishes its mission through dynamic educational programs, exhibitions, talks, and always a focus on community. It has stood as a beacon for the arts, serving as a vital resource locally, nationally, and internationally.&nbsp;&nbsp; “Sitting on the shoulders of those who came before us, we are thrilled to be able to preserve the legacy of the South Side Community Art Center, while creating space to celebrate and inspire the next generation of Black artists,” said Monique Brinkman-Hill, Executive Director of the SSCAC.&nbsp; “As we celebrate over 85 years in operation, we look forward to continuing our work with the development team and members of our community to ensure our historic home and expanded campus will continue to serve this community for the next 85 years.”&nbsp; With experience working on Chicago’s South and West sides, Future Firm has a strong commitment to the power of architecture to contribute to a more equitable and thriving community combined with a focus on arts and culture projects.&nbsp; Their recent projects include the Bronzeville Winery, Justice of the Pies, The Silver Room, Revolution Workshop, and the new Korean Art Gallery at the Art Institute of Chicago. "We are excited and honored to collaborate with South Side Community Arts Center, to use architecture and design to support the organization's mission of creating space for Black artists and their work,” said Ann Lui,&nbsp;principal of Future Firm. “We describe ourselves as architects for changemakers and are so excited to help provide flexible, functional, and memorable spaces for SSCAC that will serve the organization and its community at large. It's an exciting opportunity to look for ways a building can help to do that work: from the scale of a single wood panel&nbsp; to a spatial vision for growth and change in the coming decades."&nbsp; As the oldest Black art center in the United States still operating with its original mission in its original location, the SSCAC and Future Firm are working closely with&nbsp;wrkSHäp | kiloWatt&nbsp;to preserve its legacy while creating space to support the artists of the future. “As a little girl growing up in Chicago’s South Side and South Suburbs, I learned about Dr. Margaret Burroughs’ incredible legacy as an SSCAC founder from my parents and maternal grandmother who lived near SSCAC,” said k. kennedy Whiters, RA, principal of wrkSHäp | kiloWatt. “Decades later, as a preservation architect, I am excited to support the SSCAC community in ensuring that the future of its Bronzeville home is a sustainable one that honors its historic fabric and meets the needs of the present and the future.” “I am thrilled that the City of Chicago has joined the State and many foundations and individuals to make this project a reality,” said Third Ward Alderperson&nbsp;Pat Dowell. “I am also excited that the entire project team is committed to ensuring that this project benefits our community - both during construction and long into the South Side Community Art Center’s future.” "As a longtime advocate for minority contractors in Chicago, I’m proud this project creates meaningful opportunities for diversity while supporting the cultural growth of the South Side Community Arts Center," said Ernest Brown,&nbsp;President &amp; Founder of Brown &amp; Momen, Inc.&nbsp;"For me, this project represents more than just construction—it’s an opportunity to enrich the cultural fabric of the Bronzeville community,” said Hansel Whiteurst, Senior Vice President of the building division of Berglund Construction. “It’s a privilege to be part of a project that will provide a space for artistic expression and create lasting opportunities for local engagement and growth." “We are thrilled that after 85 years, we can build on the vision of Margaret Burroughs and so many other artists in our community to create a space that will inspire the next generation of artists, celebrate Black art, and create real impact not only in Bronzeville but across Chicago and beyond,” said Twyler Jenkins, Co-President of the South Side Community Art Center Board.&nbsp;

South Side Community Art Center Announces $15M Expansion and Rehabilitation

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1737063117/rfwe82jyjjddj3kiobby.png"> By CGN Staff via PR We have been anticipating Intuit's reopening this year, and now the art space is announcing a new name for a new chapter. President and CEO Deb Kerr shared the following message this week. "It’s rare that a museum gets the opportunity to rebuild, reimagine and rebrand everything from the ground up—physical space, digital experience, even name and logo. For us, it has been a time of complete renovation and innovation while always nurturing the founding spirit of the 34-year-old organization until now known as Intuit: The Center for Outsider and Intuitive Art. On April 25, we will re-open our doors to the public with three times the space, a stunning new logo and our name downsized to just three defining words that reflect our growth into the Intuit Art Museum or IAM.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Like the art we share, Intuit is a place of wonder where unexpected and fortunate discoveries happen every day. My vision is that Intuit is recognized as the most accessible and welcoming museum space in Chicago—if not the entire country. If someone has never visited a museum before, I want Intuit to be their first museum experience. I’m excited to invite you to join us for a series of grand re-opening activities over April 24-27—which is the same weekend as EXPO Chicago, the city’s largest art fair. Mark your calendar, and stay tuned for more details."&nbsp;—Deb Kerr, President and CEO

Intuit Art Museum reopens in Chicago and has a new name

Intuit Art Museum to Reopen with New Name and Expanded Space

<h3><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438790/jpmyqdd5d3iaqsasg0gx.jpg"></h3>Image: Naomi Beckwith at the Guggenheim. © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, 2021. Photo: Jens Schott Knudsen. <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news.artnet.com/art-world/naomi-beckwith-documenta-16-2589767" target="_blank">Naomi Beckwith Will Lead the Next Edition of Documenta</a></h3> The shareholders of Germany’s esteemed quinquennial exhibition Documenta have named Naomi Beckwith as artistic director of the next Documenta, number 16, which takes place in Kassel, Germany, in 2027. The deputy director and chief curator of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, Beckwith has previously held curatorial posts at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia.&nbsp; Via Artnet <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/17/robert-smithson-spiral-jetty-national-register-historic-places-land-art" target="_blank">Robert Smithson’s famed Land art piece Spiral Jetty added to US National Register of Historic Places</a></h3> Robert Smithson’s&nbsp;Spiral Jetty&nbsp;(1970), arguably the most famous work of Land art in the world, has been added to the US’s National Register of Historic Places. The recognition means that&nbsp;Spiral Jetty&nbsp;is liable to come to the attention of a broader public than the art devotees who already make the trek to the northern shores of Utah’s Great Salt Lake to glimpse the work. Being on the National Register of Historic Places, which is administered by the National Park Service, also means an emphasis on preservation, which is crucial given the work’s&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/02/great-salt-lake-shrinking-greenhouse-gas-emissions" target="_blank">sensitive ecological setting</a>. Via The Art Newspaper <h3><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/cast-of-new-film-the-gallerist-confirmed-1234727991/" target="_blank">Cast of New Film ‘The Gallerist’ Confirmed As Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and More</a></h3> Written by Yan (Birds of Prey) and James Pedersen (High Heat), the film follows a desperate gallerist who conspires to sell a dead body at Art Basel Miami.&nbsp; Via ARTnews

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<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1736438872/kjvzbg4nllddcrlzueon.jpg"> Via PR The Hyde Park Art Center last week announced the 2024&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxFuDJGPNXWMaI5MaNHWKvfp-c8lahpr1LrHkg_Ab8ywktt4xwmzNDievudAVBa2q0GU_aEZ_C6qI0I4UNmNyQ3d6baxlnBifhGPFoQzo6CnICxm_hKNtYBHp-4oNL2lgpIDQaQGwnd-3aCljKAuxN5_JcVjSgzwBpeuwCQUwWQkFMFFyJiGakCFe3h0fYK_4dw==&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Artists Run Chicago Fund</a>&nbsp;grantees, these 15 independent artist-run platforms received $8,000 in unrestricted funds. This year’s recipients include:&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_Eho5QL2CWCzNSYypHKV_p3sOTJlrsQD4l8vIpOTb2GzAzwmzIlj1b6MltN5GbXUQoc8h4T4VQ_7MRUuc3QHqD7N_kzkGtwxPth26O_PGjB8s=&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Art Center of Englewood</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_E6qpn_nSfmgYvMmrZBwIfU8cpNdPQFBR8ASGOtyp5XI2V32TN0y-yPshIfItIrHhJkL0k38jCsAS37t5_ZUZ9ZZZnWhlIq9wiM_I-sjzdTcZbxwDQSNvJmw==&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Blue Station</a>,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" 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href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_EWNXOfZv-1kYKfupqniexB0RpYtHQKUlHY18duPvRRWRvtcT3Hmn6WAf4J4MzLBfSpb4no2DKne5QHGzkr9GzbPnu6nKZMXbI&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">The Plan,</a>&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_EW0qCy4x8t0gI0OVCvYmyIB0DS3fi4EM8YYUTM9vDFN-3lQP7KAB3KZhEnJs4as6TkvpO1YeC2zwwrXLH3XR4xjWD6ZHy-Nr4Dv77SNm_loI=&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Tiger Strikes Asteroid</a>, and&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxNRudkOcPq_EFmNKSitWa8Eibxew5iNTvCTEyXeSQWeLEeN-lNWGh2of7Sfqi06Neh_ahurePhLMEh2-iuEC__vcMBjFr8u0ZF4FrRRAcgss&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">Weatherproof</a>. To date, the&nbsp;Artists Run Chicago Fund&nbsp;has distributed one million dollars to over 100 independent artists-run platforms.&nbsp; The 2024 Artists Run Chicago Fund is generously supported by the Good Chaos Foundation, the Local South Foundation, and The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation. <a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oq8cplyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZA4zm-2EplBBIGpY9eECpIorEEkJMtCCq6YSFXLYmGtlonD9Ht9RxFuDJGPNXWMaI5MaNHWKvfp-c8lahpr1LrHkg_Ab8ywktt4xwmzNDievudAVBa2q0GU_aEZ_C6qI0I4UNmNyQ3d6baxlnBifhGPFoQzo6CnICxm_hKNtYBHp-4oNL2lgpIDQaQGwnd-3aCljKAuxN5_JcVjSgzwBpeuwCQUwWQkFMFFyJiGakCFe3h0fYK_4dw==&amp;c=5I4Gt_LMR3J07cZz5cVxx1FprQSARcI2w4OFvJ_jSV9JShNmjqqUZg==&amp;ch=OhDqr2djJYY_H7aVshqwoAI7Reh-mEqx5oSo0pNsOBISqWQw66whZA==" target="_blank">LEARN MORE</a>

Hyde Park Art Center Announces 2024 Artists Run Chicago Grantees

Via PR CHICAGO—&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=87ac4da968&amp;e=95b957c616" target="_blank">The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=2384fa8901&amp;e=95b957c616" target="_blank">Marisol</a>&nbsp;are excited to announce upcoming collaborations for the winter season. These include a continuation of the Chef Collaboration Series, originated by Chef Jason Hammel, and a new lager launched in partnership with Marz Brewery. The new dish for the Chef Collaboration Series, which focuses on spotlighting local culinary talent, will be a Duck Confit Salad by Chef Ryan Brosseau of French-Canadian restaurant Dear Margeret. The salad features a diverse array of ingredients including white beans, roasted pumpkin, demi-glace, pickled onion, arugula, Banyuls vinaigrette, fines herbes, and cured duck yolk. This salad will be available starting on December 3, 2024 for both lunch and dinner. Starting in December, Marisol will also serve a limited-edition black lager, titled The End, in collaboration with&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=9f00b0c888&amp;e=95b957c616" target="_blank">McKinley Park’s Marz Brewery</a>. This collaboration is in the spirit of&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcachicago.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c24ba7c5a91cefd699dc985e1&amp;id=b5ab6f984c&amp;e=95b957c616" target="_blank">The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970–2020</a>, MCA’s recently-opened exhibition that runs through March 16, 2025. With hints of chocolate and coffee, The End is the perfect beer for cozy winter evenings. The dark lager has a low hop bitterness aroma with a 5.5% ABV. In January 2025, customers will be able to pair this beer with Marisol’s upcoming prix fixe menu in collaboration with Chicago Restaurant Week. Marisol also has spirit-free beverages for those participating in Dry January, including El Cielo, which has lavender, ginger, lime, and tonic, and The Kiss, featuring Seedlip Spice 94, rose mallow, and lemon. Lunch hours are 11 am to 2 pm and dinner hours are 5:30 pm to 9 pm, Tuesday to Friday; brunch hours are 10:30 am to 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Museum admission is not required to eat at Marisol and parking validation is available.

MCA Announces New Chef + Restaurant Collaboration for Winter 2024/25

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255447/hzax38fzspanoug4h9bd.jpg">3Arts team at the 2024 3Arts Awards Celebration from left to right: Mesha Arant, Cat Tager, Esther Grimm, Sidney Mori Garrett, and Taylor Roberts. Photo by Rankin Photography3Arts – Cat TagerThe&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.3arts.org/" target="_blank">3Arts</a>&nbsp;Board of Directors announces the appointment of Cat Tager to the role of Executive Director, effective on January 1, when she will succeed founding Executive Director Esther Grimm, who has led the organization for 23 years and will transition into the role of Executive Advisor through next March. A professional musician and experienced and passionate arts administrator, Cat served on the 3Arts board for ten years and subsequently joined the staff as Director of Development and Partnerships in 2022.&nbsp;3Arts also announced that Sidney Mori Garret has been promoted to the position of Director of Programs, beginning on January 1, after serving most recently as Interim Director of Programs.&nbsp;In early 2025, 3Arts will launch two job searches to fill the positions of Director of Development and Partnerships and Manager of Programs.To learn more about the leadership transition,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://xbbqkwbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00107VemiqlBWFuuOEF3U_Fh8Xt5ZVuawcXbB2zCWVqFhNr8KZWC1dAlfkFGHhAXTmjaSKXI6q_fOSbS5TAB0lmbxHufby3fs_ViLwZBu25lWdCgQnOVvQcj1hRCovfbb45pOV3zzP2Io7RhS_AkIHa1Y9-PXqPqF5RPQ9-_nJ0FNOM4I_zokY9KBFZ6Bc23kdp1IUrOzgpsfuWVnOogeRNPxWxcUoWbPY1tFPbQFjUg_K7X4zh6fHHVg==&amp;c=i2hOoK65-PAHSOs1TDhSmDR-3wc1ZxAsmG930Wxxl57K45uVom41Yw==&amp;ch=Qq5SDgPLpzbMEFBIR9eK-eFS1_A7vgHJIzZJnGvrTAd9dka0Owy7Bg==" target="_blank">read the full press release&nbsp;here.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255448/aqqpxneeiziln8j3lgvp.png">Mariela AcuñaHyde Park Art Center - Mariela Acuña<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.hydeparkart.org/" target="_blank">Hyde Park Art Center</a>&nbsp;Co-Directors Jeannette Tremblay Chambers and Aaron Rodgers announced the pomotion of Mariela Acuña to Director of Exhibitions and Residency Programs. Acuña’s new role was announced at the Art Center’s 85th Anniversary Gala (November 15, 2024) during remarks to community members, artists, and supporters. Acuña will assume her new role on November 25th, 2024.Chambers and Rodgers stated, "We are thrilled that Mariela is taking up the mantle of Director of Exhibitions and Residency Programs at Hyde Park Art Center. Having witnessed Mariela's exceptional contributions not only to the Art Center thus far, but also to the breadth of Chicago’s artistic landscape, we are confident she will guide our programs to their next echelons of success, building on the 20-year legacy of Allison Peters Quinn before her."Acuña is an art administrator and curator from San José, Costa Rica. As Exhibitions and Residency Manager at Hyde Park Art Center, she has led the Jackman Goldwasser Residency which supports local, national, and international artists and curators, taking a care-based approach to honing artistic practices and strengthening networks within the creative community. Acuña will continue to oversee the Art Center’s residencies, plus its publishing platform Green Lantern Press, and the Artists Run Chicago Fund, an innovative regranting initiative which has distributed over one million dollars to nearly 100 artist-run platforms since 2020. In her new role, Acuña will also oversee a program of 12 exhibitions each year at the Art Center.Acuña says, "I am so excited and deeply honored to take on the role of Director of Exhibitions and Residency Programs at Hyde Park Art Center. For me, this is a dream job, building upon Allison’s visionary work and expanding the impact of our exhibitions and residency programs to transform the lives and careers of countless artists in Chicago. I look forward to continuing to deepen our capacity to support artists in ways that only Hyde Park Art Center can, alongside my dear colleagues who are brilliant, talented, and generous.”&nbsp;Spudnik Press - Meg Duguid<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.spudnikpress.org/" target="_blank">Spudnik Press</a>&nbsp;announced the appointment of Meg Duguid as the organization’s Interim Executive Director.&nbsp;Duguid’s appointment comes after a search led by the Board of Directors in collaboration with Spudnik Press staff members and other members of the Spudnik Press community.&nbsp;“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Meg to our leadership team.” Says Board of Directors Chair, Patti Swanson. “Her visionary ideas, wealth of experience, and prior successful tenures at similar organizations provide the exact combination of skills we were looking for. We are excited to support her as she ushers Spudnik into a new era of growth and change.”&nbsp;As interim executive director, Duguid will lead the press after a long period of rebuilding and structural shifts. Upholding the organization’s commitment to accessibility, equity, and positive change, Duguid plans to grow the community’s membership as well as its outreach and partnerships across Chicago. She brings her leadership and development talents to facilitate the necessary growth of the organization to return to a place of stability. This position will provide the direction and structure to expand its reach and effectiveness to implement the press’s new mission and priorities.“I am ecstatic to be joining the team at Spudnik Press to help plan the future.” Duguid states&nbsp;“Print is such an amazing and accessible medium for conveying emotions, information, and imagery. Supporting artists and makers in their practices and businesses is central to Spudnik's ethos, and I am looking forward to providing platforms for artists to use their voices, imagine new worlds, and envision bold futures.”Duguid comes to Spudnik by way of Columbia College Chicago, where she worked for over a decade managing exhibitions and event spaces in a variety of roles. Duguid’s former colleagues described her as a phenomenal leader dedicated to making sure her community had ample opportunities to share their voice and be represented. Her creative fundraising talents and sharp budgetary skills helped build and fund numerous iconic projects along the Wabash Arts Corridor, developing one of the largest street art and public art collections of women artists and artists of color.&nbsp;

3Arts, Hyde Park Art Center and Spudnik Press Announce Leadership Changes

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255487/ilt8bz89ovdzscwfh5pb.png">By CGN Staff via PRCPS Lives is now&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://artistsinpublicschools.org/" target="_blank">Artists in Public Schools</a>!Since 2017 the organization, founded by Suzette Bulley, has partnered with&nbsp;80+ Chicago artists,&nbsp;reached over&nbsp;51,000 students,&nbsp;and worked alongside&nbsp;86 schools&nbsp;in&nbsp;61 neighborhoods&nbsp;to create art that reflects the resilience, diversity, and creativity of Chicago’s communities.The nonprofit's new name directly reflects what they aim to do best:For Artists: Offering paid residencies that empower local creatives to share their vision, build meaningful connections, and grow their practice.For Students: Transforming the classroom experience by cultivating confidence, self-expression, and connection through art.For Schools: Celebrating the unique identity of each school while fostering pride and community through collaborative art-making.The group mission is driven by the belief that many Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students still lack access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Artists in Public Schools bring's professional artists into the public schools through paid residencies, empowering the artists and students, alike, to co-create artwork that captures each school's unique history and present. Artists in Public Schools closes&nbsp;opportunity gaps in the nation’s fourth-largest school district, ensuring Chicago's young people have the chance to explore their potential and tell their story through art.As APS grows, they are advancing their mission to ensure the arts are not a privilege but a right and to help shape a future where every student, school, and artist has the chance to be seen, heard, and celebrated.<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cpslives.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3f6a10c14ffc74d748c865296&amp;id=f908c0b39a&amp;e=4fef97222b" target="_blank">Learn More</a><a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/news/2024/5/recording-a-day-in-the-life-of-cps-artists-in-schools" target="_blank">Read CGN's spring 2024 interview with Founder Suzette Bross Bulley</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255488/vpgkz5kisfu41gdnajoj.png">

CPS Lives is now Artists in Public Schools

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255349/dgsc614xxhfcaeby02sg.jpg">&nbsp;By CGN Staff via PRJust as we get ready for what finally feels like fall, the&nbsp;Driehaus Museum has announced that in the final festive weeks of the year&nbsp;it will&nbsp;put its own ‘gilded’ spin on the holiday season with “Drie-cember,” its second annual month-long celebration of holiday programs for the entire family to enjoy.&nbsp;This year, visitors can view&nbsp;Photographing Frank Lloyd Wright, the first exhibition to explore the iconic architect’s relationship to photography, and attend various holiday offerings ranging from a concert presented with the African American Museum for Performing Arts to Yuletide-themed ghost stories by the Ghostlight Ensemble. New this year is a festive Holiday Market inside the recently reopened Murphy Auditorium—a Chicago landmark—featuring artisanal wares from local vendors.Executive Director&nbsp;Lisa Key&nbsp;says, “The Museum truly sparkles during the holiday season, and we welcome families across Chicagoland to come in from the cold and enjoy our festive programs as they celebrate the holidays downtown this month. We are thrilled to partner again with the African American Museum of Performing Arts for a special performance of gospel music celebrating the holiday season, in addition to welcoming in a dazzling array of local artisans for our first annual Holiday Market.”&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255350/njyjc99qsy68id61rfhk.jpg">&nbsp;Programs in chronological order:A Nativity TributeWednesday, December 4, 2024, 6:30-9pmGeneral admission&nbsp;$50, Student $25“Go Tell It on the Mountain” with a tribute to the timeless Langston Hughes gospel song-play,&nbsp;Black Nativity,&nbsp;presented in partnership with the African American Museum of Performing Arts. This season, a group of heavenly artists and musicians will lead a joyful journey through the biblical story of Mary and Joseph.&nbsp;A Nativity Tribute&nbsp;adapted by TaRon Patton with Co-Directors TaRon Patton and Kelvin Roston, Jr.&nbsp;Tickets are available&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://46316.blackbaudhosting.com/46316/tickets?tab=3&amp;txobjid=d497364a-135d-4ac6-bcce-07d38308bdea" target="_blank">HERE</a>.About the African American Museum of Performing Arts<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.aampamuseum.org/" target="_blank">The African American Museum of Performing Arts</a>&nbsp;(AAMPA) was founded in 2019 by award-winning television and stage actor and director Harry J. Lennix and TaRon Patton. AAMPA's mission is to study, memorialize, and present works that celebrate the contributions of Black performance to arts and culture from the perspective of African American performing artists globally. AAMPA's ultimate objective is to become a nationally recognized center for African American history and tradition within the performing arts. AAMPA was founded in response to a lack of resources for African American artists of all disciplines to gather, to learn from their ancestors and each other, and to amplify their significant contributions to the performing arts in an environment that centers African American voices. AAMPA's partnership with the Driehaus Museum began in December 2023 when the organizations produced a Kwanzaa Celebration, followed by a one-woman show entitled&nbsp;Tammy McCann Presents: Mahalia Jackson at Carnegie Hall.&nbsp;Drie-cember Holiday MarketDecember 7, 8, 14, 15, 2024, 11am-5pmFreeThe Driehaus Museum welcomes visitors to the newly reopened and landmarked Murphy Auditorium for a Holiday Market featuring a festive variety of local vendors selling artisanal wares and gifts.&nbsp;Vintage Trunk ShowWednesday, December 11, 2024, 4-7pmFree with museum admissionThe Vintage Trunk Show will feature a curated selection of unique vendors selling vintage jewelry, clothing, and other treats and treasures from the Driehaus Museum Store.&nbsp;Holiday Spirits: A Collection of Victorian Yuletide Ghost StoriesThursday, December 12, 2024, 5:30-7:30pmGeneral admission: $20, Student $10The Ghostlight Ensemble activates three floors of the Nickerson Mansion with the Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories at Yuletide.&nbsp;Adapted by Ensemble member Maria Burnham,&nbsp;Holiday Spirits: A Collection of Victorian Yuletide Ghost Stories&nbsp;is a multi-story, site-specific adaptation of classic Victorian ghost stories. Tickets are available&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://46316.blackbaudhosting.com/46316/tickets?tab=3&amp;txobjid=50eef7e9-22b7-42b3-8e01-5dbecf09213c" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Stories adapted for this performance include:&nbsp;The Ghost of the Cross-Roads&nbsp;by Frederick Manley: During a cold, blustery Christmas night, jolly festivities are underway at the Sweeny’s home. Suddenly, an upper-class stranger stumbles, half frozen, into the house and tells a strange tale about a mysterious dark man, and a card game at the crossroads. This adaptation will also feature The Haunted Tree written by an anonymous author.19, Great Hanover Street&nbsp;by Lillie Harris: A young doctor finds the perfect house to let for his new practice and living quarters only to discover the reason why such perfections come so cheap.A Spirit Bride&nbsp;by Andrew Haggard: A séance to rid a house of ghosts brings an unusual woman into our narrator’s life.&nbsp;About the Performers<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ghostlightensemble.com/" target="_blank">Ghostlight Ensemble Theatre Company</a>&nbsp;is a Chicago-based 501c3 theatre company with a mission to ask questions that challenge the status quo through timeless stories, immersive environments and unconventional staging. Ghostlight Ensemble was founded in 2016 and has its own ensemble of artists, with a number of regular collaborators and partners throughout Chicago.&nbsp;Santa SaturdaySaturday, December 14, 2024, 9am-1pmGeneral Admission: $25, Children $13Santa makes his annual visit to the Driehaus Museum for “Drie-cember.” Visitors are invited to meet him in the Front Parlor, share their Christmas wish lists, and take selfies with jolly old St. Nick. This magical, family-friendly event will fill up fast. Tickets are available&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://46316.blackbaudhosting.com/46316/tickets?tab=3&amp;txobjid=a2ec3c95-9c05-4558-b033-4615a78731fa" target="_blank">HERE</a>.# # #Images: Holidays at the Driehaus Museum, Courtesy the Driehaus Museum&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255351/x6szgbck9lvjohzv8vhg.jpg">

Drie-Cember Ushers In the Holiday Season for Second Year

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733255085/t2g3hponuyeeqdupjzmn.jpg">-Via PR<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/organizations/rockford-art-museum" target="_blank">Rockford Art Museum</a>&nbsp;(RAM) announces the reopening of their galleries after a year-long HVAC construction project this Thursday, November 14th at 10 AM. The first-floor galleries (Funderburg and Kuller) will showcase over 100 pieces from the museum’s acclaimed Permanent Collection. Galleries will be open Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM with free admission sponsored by Lon and Dick Behr, Dean Alan Olson Foundation, and, Rosecrance Behavioral Health. We are also excited to unveil a new children’s art space, “Young Masters”. This creative space, located just outside the museum galleries, will provide art supplies and guided activities for some of our youngest artists. Young Masters will be open whenever the galleries are open and will be free. This space was sponsored by Women’s Art Board of Rockford Art Museum with in-kind support from Xaja Designs. &nbsp;About Rockford Art Museum<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/organizations/rockford-art-museum" target="_blank">Rockford Art Museum</a>, a Partner in Excellence of the Illinois Arts Council Agency since 2004, houses a diverse yet concise collection featuring acclaimed modern galleries, a museum store, offices, studios, and classrooms. With a steadfast focus on regional art, particularly Illinois artists, the museum aims to foster creativity and build community through the visual arts.It is the mission of Rockford Art Museum to foster creativity and build community through visual arts.

Rockford Art Museum Announces Reopening After Year-Long Gallery Closure

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1733254619/nffqdokhuzw4klrbhwph.jpg">- Via PR&nbsp;The&nbsp;Elmhurst Art Museum&nbsp;announces the appointment of&nbsp;Allison Peters Quinn&nbsp;to&nbsp;Executive Director and Chief Curator. An established curator, educator, and art writer based in Chicago, Peters Quinn will spearhead the Elmhurst Art Museum’s mission to spark cultural enrichment and serve as “a creative space where art is for everyone.” With her significant background presenting thought-provoking, diverse exhibitions and programming, Peters Quinn will expand the museum’s role as a cultural leader in the Chicagoland area for contemporary art, arts education, and mid-century modern architecture. Peters Quinn succeeds former Executive Director John McKinnon and Interim Executive Director Ann Quinn Kelly and begins her role effective December 2, 2024.Peters Quinn&nbsp;says, “Elmhurst Art Museum brings together contemporary art, education, community, and authentic modern architecture to establish a welcoming, intentional space for culture and creativity. Sharing the museum’s belief that ‘art is for everyone’, I see exciting opportunities for the institution to expand its impact through this commitment to radical accessibility. My work over the past twenty years has been dedicated to bringing diverse audiences into civic dialog through looking at, experiencing, and making art – all of which will complement the inclusive programming at the museum. I look forward to building on the deep relationships with artists and institutional partnerships I have established in Chicago and around the world and working with the outstanding Board of Directors and staff to take the museum to the next level as an accredited and visionary leader in the field.”As Executive Director and Chief Curator, Peters Quinn will oversee the programming and operations of the 15,000-square-foot museum campus, including its art galleries, studio classrooms, gathering spaces, and the on-campus McCormick House, a single-family home designed in 1952 by the iconic 20th century architect&nbsp;Mies van der Rohe. Peters Quinn builds on the recent momentum of the museum, which welcomed nearly 15,000 visitors to exhibitions and approximately 20,000 to outdoor community projects in 2023, including visitors to its annual Art in Wilder Park juried art fair.Peters Quinn comes to the Elmhurst Art Museum from the&nbsp;Hyde Park Art Center&nbsp;where she served as Director of Exhibitions and Residency Programs. Throughout her twenty-year tenure at the Art Center, Peters Quinn mounted career-altering exhibitions of emerging and mid-career artists who are now well-recognized, such as Theaster Gates, Edra Soto,&nbsp;Cándida Alvarez, Faheem Majeed, Fo Wison, Jim Duigan, and Lan Tuazon.Peters Quinn’s exhibitions feature social and environmental justice as a central focus, highlighting artists who engage the public in conversations and actions towards community change. Identifying and presenting Chicago artists through the lens of the social, political, ecological, and educational concerns of our time, Peters Quinn provides a critical platform for artists to take risks and realize large scale projects, launching artists into the next chapters of their careers.“On behalf of the Elmhurst Art Museum’s Board of Directors, I am thrilled that Allison Peters Quinn will be the museum’s next Executive Director and Chief Curator,” stated&nbsp;Board Chair of the Elmhurst Art Museum Joseph R. Jeffery. “Allison has earned a reputation as a creative and thoughtful leader, curator, and educator. Those talents align perfectly with the museum’s mission to serve as ‘a creative space where art is for everyone’. Allison’s decades of experience working within the Chicago artist community will allow her to draw on her deep connections to Chicago’s emerging and mid-career artists, arts patrons, galleries, and museums to ensure the museum continues to offer the engaging and impactful exhibitions for which it is known. We are beyond excited about all that Allison brings to the Elmhurst Art Museum and look forward to its next chapter under her leadership.”Throughout her career, Peters Quinn has regularly advocated for the need for resources for artists in the form of studio space, financial support, and mentorship. Peters Quinn led Hyde Park Art Center in developing a commissioning program that pays Chicago artists to realize ambitious new artworks and installations and designed a Residency program that advanced the Art Center’s strengths in caring for artists. She also established the Artists Run Chicago Fund, which has distributed over one million dollars to nearly 100 artist-run platforms since 2020.&nbsp;By building networks, encouraging new ideas, and providing opportunities for growth, Peters Quinn nurtures artistic practices in all career stages.At the Elmhurst Art Museum, Peters Quinn will continue to champion the work of artists from diverse backgrounds of knowledge and experience, reflecting the priorities and strengths of the museum’s exhibition program. Its recent exhibitions&nbsp;Rafael Blanco: Reflecting on a Decade of Public Art&nbsp;(2024),&nbsp;Norman Teague: A Love Supreme&nbsp;(2024),&nbsp;andSentrock: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly&nbsp;(2023)&nbsp;offered first solo museum exhibitions to rising Chicagoland artists with a focus on supporting bold new commissions and site-specific works.Deepening the museum’s investment in its community, Peters Quinn looks forward to building on the Elmhurst Art Museum’s long history of collaborating with its artists, students, staff, neighbors, and local organizations to create welcoming and educational programming for all ages. Peters Quinn’s wealth of experience in accessible art education will ensure the continued growth and quality of the museum’s youth and adult classes, camps, community workshops, and school tours.&nbsp;Awarded the Ramapo College Curatorial Prize, Quinn has served as juror for national art organizations including the Artadia Award, Efroymson Award, Nohl Award, Oklahoma Visual Arts Fellowship, and the Ragdale Foundation, among others. Her ongoing work with alternative art spaces has led to her invitation to the Founding Board for Narrow Bridge Art Club in Woodlawn.Texts by Peters Quinn on the historical relevance of contemporary artists’ practices have appeared in art anthologies, journals, and catalogs including&nbsp;Stockyard Institute: 25 Years of Art and Radical Pedagogy&nbsp;(DePaul Art Museum, 2023),&nbsp;Service Media: Is it Public Art or Art in Public Space&nbsp;(Green Lantern Press, 2013), and&nbsp;The&nbsp;Artists Run Chicago Digest&nbsp;(Three Walls, 2009)&nbsp;in addition to artists’ monographic publications through Hyde Park Art Center on dozens of artists like Susan Giles, Dutes &amp; Shellabarger, and Jefferson Pinder.&nbsp;Peters Quinn seeks out opportunities to mentor and teach emerging art administrators, curators, and artists to encourage dynamic conversations in art and culture. She has taught curatorial practice courses for the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and the University of Chicago Graham School and a Business in the Visual Arts course at Columbia College Chicago. She earned her MA at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, and BA at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT THE ELMHURST ART MUSEUMThe Elmhurst Art Museum is located at 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue in Elmhurst (IL), 25 minutes from downtown Chicago by car or public transportation (Metra). On the museum’s campus is the McCormick House, a single-family home designed in 1952 by Mies van der Rohe, one of the great architects of the 20th Century. The McCormick House is one of only three residences designed and built by van der Rohe in the United States – and one of only two open to the public.&nbsp;The Museum is open Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Regular admission prices are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors 65+, $10 for students (ages 18+) with school ID, $5 for children 5-17, and free for children under 5. For more information, please call 630.834.0202 or visit<a style="color: rgb(29, 65, 160);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.elmhurstartmuseum.org/" target="_blank">elmhurstartmuseum.org</a>.

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