Chicago Artists Month 2008: Featured Programs
1. Faketure and Art Speaks (Exhibition/Other)
Continuing through October 26
Two stimulating exhibitions and projects engage the Beverly community in dialogue about nature and issues facing society. In Faketure (fake nature), co-curators Audrey Peiper and Gabriel Akagawa work with communities and artists in the Faketure Consortium of Artists to reinterpret their relationships to nature and environment. In the Art Speaks exhibition, curated by Jennifer O'Connor, Chicago artists create works to stimulate dialogue within the community about contemporary issues.
Reception: October 25, 6 – 8 pm
Faketure Film Festival, October 25, 8 pm
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th Street
773.445.3838
www.beverlyartcenter.org
2. Art of Democracy (Exhibition)
Continuing through November 9
Timed to coincide with the 2008 presidential election, this exhibition displays works by 50 printmakers whose art is concerned with democracy, social activism and political change. The exhibition looks at contemporary artists continuing in the tradition of using the poster and print as a vehicle for social advocacy and propaganda. Organized by the New York Society of Etchers with 20 Chicago-based artists, including Julian Cox, Michael Barnes, Christopher Dickey, Ann Finney, Michael Goro, Shawn Stucky, and Anne Elizabeth Moore. Also see the companion exhibition at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative in Lincoln Square.
Chicago Printmakers Discuss: The Personal Art of Dissent, September 20 & October 18, 1 pm
Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA)
820 N. Michigan Avenue
312.915.7630
www.luc.edu/luma
3. 1968: Art and Politics in Chicago (Exhibition)
Continuing through November 23
Forty years after the turbulent 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, this exhibition examines artists’ impassioned responses to those events. Approximately 40 artworks, as well as protest posters, film, photographs, and documents, manifest the shock, rage, and irreverence of the moment. Artists include: Don Baum, Jim Dine, Ellen Lanyon, Barnett Newman, Gladys Nilsson, Ed Paschke, Suellen Rocca, and Seymour Rosofsky. Supported by a grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art.
Film Series: October 7, 14 & 21, 6 pm
DePaul University Art Museum
2350 N. Kenmore Avenue
773.325.7506
museums.depaul.edu
4. Art and Community (Art Walk/Tour)
October 3 & 17
Communities throughout Chicago have engaged, inspired and empowered their residents through art. During October, explore South Chicago, Little Village and East Garfield Park and get to know the artists that are living and working there and the issues these communities care about.
South Chicago Art that Matters, October 3 – 25; Fridays, 6 – 9 pm; Saturdays, 2 – 7 pm
Claretian Associates
Inspiring a Community through the Arts, October 3, 4, 11, 18 & 25; 12 noon – 4 pm
Garfield Park Gold Dome
Let Us Examine the State of Our Environment, October 17 – 19, 1 – 5 pm
Garfield Park Market Place
3rd Annual Little Village Arts Festival, October 17 – 19, 12 noon – 8 pm
Café Catedral
5. Inspiration in Andersonville: Exploring Cultural Heritage & Artistic Innovation (Exhibition)
October 3-31,
View original works of art inspired by the Swedish American Museum's permanent collection featuring 10 contemporary artists selected for this project. Through objects and art, find out about the history and traditions of the original Swedish immigrants who called Andersonville home. Combine your visit with the Andersonville Arts Weekend, October 4-5, and see the work of artists living and working in and around Andersonville today! Artists include: Sharon Bladholm, George Clark, Andrew A. Connor, Deirdre A. Fox, Meridee Hodges, David L. Johnson, Victoria J. Ness, Colleen Ostrander, Marija Petrauskas, and Nicki Timian.
Panel Discussion with Artists, October 5, 4 – 6 pm
Opening: October 3, 6 – 10 pm
Admission: $4, children, students and seniors $3, Families $10, October 3 – 5 FREE
Swedish American Museum & Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration
5211 N. Clark Street
773.728.8111
www.samac.org
6. Festival of the Changing Woman (Exhibition)
October 10 – 26,
Take a fresh look at concepts of feminine beauty, wisdom, truth and aging through this exhibition and related discussions. Fine art photographers Barbara Ciurej and Lindsay Lochman exhibit original prints from their new book All Things Are Always Changing and nationally syndicated feminist cartoonist and playright Nicole Hollander displays her original cartoons and signs her new book, The Tales of Graceful Aging from the Planet Denial. See website for complete program information.
Opening: October 10, 5 – 8 pm
Memoir workshop with Nicole Hollander: October 11 & 12, 2 – 5 pm, $30, call for reservations
“Immortality Photo Booth” with Ciurej and Lochman: 15 minute “mini portrait” sessions to create a portrait of yourself as an immortal Greek goddess. October 12, 2 – 5pm, $25
Bette Cerf Hill Gallery
1821 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 210
312.550.6483
www.bettecerfhill.com
7. Science in Art (Exhibition)
October 10 & 17
This unique exhibition features art from scientist-artists at The University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratories, and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and artists whose primary subject is science. It highlights cross-disciplinary connections in the development, expression and exploration of novel ideas and encourages dialogue between scientists and the public. Artists include: Dr. Bernhard and Merike Adams, Rebecca Ayers, Michael Backfish, Lydia Bright, Dr. Josh Kurutz, and Dr. Keith Moffat. Exhibition continues through December 13, by appointment.
Opening: October 10, 6 – 8 pm
Panel Discussion followed by tour of labs: October 17, 6 – 8 pm
Ellen and Melvin Gordon Center for Integrative Science
The University of Chicago
929 E. 57th Street, 3rd Floor Atrium
www.uchisciart.org
8. Point of Views (Other)
October 10 & 11, 10 – 11pm,
The Flat Iron Artists Association presents a multimedia window-slideshow-projection responding to Gandhi’s new Seven Deadly Sins: politics without principle, wealth without work, commerce without morality, pleasure without conscience, education without character, science without humanity and worship without sacrifice. These paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, dolls, puppets and live performances, are to be viewed from the street looking up. Artists include: Zsófia Ötvös, Lidoska Guietti, Alex Magana, Jo Jo Baby, Adam Siegel, and Reed Kirst. Come early to meet the Flat Iron artists and visit their open studios from 6 – 10 pm on October 10 and 11.
Flat Iron Building
1579 N. Milwaukee Avenue
773.469.7201
www.theflatironproject.com
9. The Splat Flats Open Studios (Open House)
October 11, 4 – 10 pm,
Meet the artists who moonlight and daylight in this eclectic, interdisciplinary, and vibrant Wicker Park arts community. These spirited individuals maintain their studio practice in this neighborhood despite the gentrification that has affected many of their contemporaries. Artists include: Jeremiah Ketner, Aliza Morell, Stacie Johnson, Sarah Houle, Danja Elbaridi, Robert McDade and Steve Summers.
The Splat Flats
1815 & 1825 W. Division Street
773.278.6740
www.thesplatflats.com
10. Made in Chicago: Photographs from the Bank of America LaSalle Collection (Exhibition)
(October 16) October 18, 2008 – January 4, 2009
Deeply rooted in Chicago’s artistic and cultural heritage, this collection of over 5,000 photographs spans the history of the photographic medium from 1930-2007 and includes works by many of modern photography’s greatest image-makers. In this selection of approximately 150 images, artists include Howard Chen, Barbara Crane, Jonathon Gitelson, Jin Lee, Laura Letinsky, and Cecil McDonald, Jr. Organized by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Bank of America Corporation.
Opening: October 16, 6 – 8 pm
Panel discussion: October 18, 2 pm, moderated by Whitney Bradshaw, Curator of Photography, Bank of America Collection
Gallery Talk: October 29, 12:15 pm
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street
312.744.6630
www.chicagoculturalcenter.org
11. Hyde Park Mural Walk (Art Walk/Tour)
October 25, 11 am – 1 pm
Visit new and restored murals featuring Hyde Park residents' artistic heritage. These stunning artworks are a testament to the times and record issues of concern for posterity. Artists include: Mirtes Zwierzynski, Margaret Burroughs, Calvin Jones, Terry Evans, John Himmelfarb, Caryl Yasko and Albert Zeno, and Olivia Gude. Presented by Chicago Public Art Group.
Hyde Park
Start at 5600 S. Lake Park Avenue
312.427.2724
www.cpag.net
12. Current Concerns: Contemporary Artists and Issues (Other)
October 30, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Inspired by themes in the Smart Museum’s exhibition "Displacement: The Three Gorges Dam and Contemporary Chinese Art," artists Geof Oppenheimer, Deb Sokolow, and Tony Tasset discuss their approaches to contemporary social and political topics. Through photography, installation, text-driven drawings and humor, these accomplished artists take on topics ranging from fascism and detention, to the current American condition. Moderated by Stephanie Smith, Director of Collections and Exhibitions and Curator of Contemporary Art.
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
773.702.0200
www.smartmuseum.uchicago.edu
