West Town, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, Kinzie Corridor, Humboldt Park

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West Loop, Fulton Market, East Garfield Park

West Loop and West Side

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Suburbs

Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville, Rogers Park

North Side

Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, The Gold Coast, The Loop, and South Loop

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Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, plus Hyde Park, Jackson Park/Dorchester, and Bronzeville

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Superior and Franklin streets, West Chicago Ave, and down to Merchandise Mart and the River

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Sanctuary Hall GalleryInspired by the universal language of music, George Tonyi’s exhibit&nbsp;TUNES IN ART&nbsp;is a visual symphony of rhythms, patterns, and colors that reflect his emotions, experiences, cultural beliefs and traditions. Through his art and music themes, Tonyi aims to transcend boundaries, inviting viewers to feel connected, while weaving together the diverse threads of human experience.For more information, go to: www.epiphanychi.comPhoto credit: Epiphany Center for the Arts

George Tonyi: TUNES IN ART

ENGAGE Projects is pleased to present&nbsp;This Is Post Theory Art, a solo exhibition by painter, performance artist, and art theorist&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://link.engage-projects.com/ls/click?upn=u001.vyvtB1j8AoZoi7VAnFZHD1O9SccHpbf-2BQxR-2FROacQNyBRFUYpnMBQrNXtrrzFMkWfrfc3-2F9m6lzj1bkF6-2FlmQzk-2FVtuqIaiUhGjV0NYxMd4-3D5Vcx_F-2B18IOO1ZU6iY4K-2F9Q9GBGu5rvP-2BL20ZUrVQMSgnAy2dkeZXZkSsnZVlr-2Bsr2mNTrrX1Su-2BlhTy9s-2FYv05MbNV0YKgkfhgCV8h-2FDBddyOVA4tOkKVxgk3NE8nlqw29045o1-2FWdOEbdSjP-2BqEPm9gE-2FnoPoPoXc8ERgj92SSO0Q2p-2BUke0UFCpPOflGiflXcwHtAmE1PGYw30G-2BXWxJH1UMnt6ef31MhDQdd3VWeTNQHLHuaSj-2BEdz1nn1mOPUJ277cySYcTwupDyVmDYZukshijc4AtLyyutMuJkgbhVxqCrNQ-2BFxrECO4iFtJUlA-2F6p-2BDG8G-2BN1wE-2BUmXP9iokzXTihQlPsbgGrjU88VSDc4eo2Pldw83oC-2Fcc2TDngtCfdk3zOId3pFzttprYUnfoEkwaa4PThkwq9zKXdWv6uT847LWoHxMBXGag9r4r7hfvilhz8c0HOKyNd2tw7RgbFizPGo3h3r2yETZ9tyGcixqPriEQF4eG6he2wQTo2xgl6AM-2F6T9FpdlOUhjn6REliu25Uu4nomduiNkeulcrjlNgGejdzVBOdgHpn1Mo8mdc9GKF3KIbEbqGV3PWgoTbwmO3Un46iAK6lnvlilQvh33PToa-2FvQqD3Vp66bnIud-2Bt6LdrWNmPKu09CePSFFk2h-2FW75U3VZGk201n7NhNyEBJj42FeBXJsYvJTpjnOu5Z0AHllYE0wKXSorSzFsj1eHfHnzpOwk0fsCl0ylHSfOD8YrSyU249Cc4h3w-2B8knuh8xyQ-2BQEF-2FRdrWCIe4Uf15y4zWaA-2Bv9jLNsaiPouLnn2IeGYFZAWVRtrS3PfZqneZm3kmswdGf7fVY0F-2BKmNuTYsA-3D-3D" target="_blank">Adam Daley Wilson</a>. The show’s visual and text-based pieces propose—first—that such a thing as Post-Theory Art may be seen in relation to conceptual art—and second—it can be defined as theory-making by an artist that is not just cognitive but also emotional and sensory-felt—landing in a viewer’s head, heart, and body all at once. Please join us on Friday, June 6th, 5-7pm, for the opening of&nbsp;This Is Post-Theory Art.The show also proposes that one example of possible art practices in Post-Theory Art is “artist-placed public document art”—an artist creates a theory of public interest, places it into a court—art-as-law—and the court’s response lands not just in the heads, hearts, and lived experiences of the participants, but also in members of the public, if the public issue resonates.In all of this, Post-Theory Art is proposed as human: When an artist makes a work with their head, heart, and body—all three—and when a viewer then experiences it themselves through all three, then perhaps this is a special human connection that AI is unable to do. If so, Post-Theory Art, by communicating theories through the emotional and sensorial, may be a way to preserve our human theory-making in this new time when AI can now make theories too.The exhibition traverses styles including large-scale inscription paintings composed of scrawling, layered text as well as precision paintings that pair serene landscapes with the artist’s own truisms. Wilson’s work oscillates between poise and purposeful disruption to keep the viewer on their toes all the way through the gallery.<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://link.engage-projects.com/ls/click?upn=u001.vyvtB1j8AoZoi7VAnFZHD1O9SccHpbf-2BQxR-2FROacQNyBRFUYpnMBQrNXtrrzFMkWfrfc3-2F9m6lzj1bkF6-2FlmQzk-2FVtuqIaiUhGjV0NYxMd4-3DhtR2_F-2B18IOO1ZU6iY4K-2F9Q9GBGu5rvP-2BL20ZUrVQMSgnAy2dkeZXZkSsnZVlr-2Bsr2mNTrrX1Su-2BlhTy9s-2FYv05MbNV0YKgkfhgCV8h-2FDBddyOVA4tOkKVxgk3NE8nlqw29045o1-2FWdOEbdSjP-2BqEPm9gE-2FnoPoPoXc8ERgj92SSO0Q2p-2BUke0UFCpPOflGiflXcwHtAmE1PGYw30G-2BXWxJH1UMnt6ef31MhDQdd3VWeTNQHLHuaSj-2BEdz1nn1mOPUJ277cySYcTwupDyVmDYZukshijc4AtLyyutMuJkgbhVxqCrNQ-2BFxrECO4iFtJUlA-2F6p-2BDG8G-2BN1wE-2BUmXP9iokzXTihQlPsbgGrjU88VSDc4eo2Pldw83oC-2Fcc2TDngtCfdk3zOId3pFzttprYUnfoEkwaa4PThkwq9zKXdWv6uT847LWoHxMBXGag9r4r7hfvilhz8c0HOKyNd2tw7RgbFizPGo3h3r2yETZ9tyGcixqPriEQF4eG6he2wQTo2xgl6AM-2F6T9FpdlOUhjn6REliu25Uu4nomduiNkeulcrjlNgGejdzVBOdgHpn1Mo8mdc9CE1Ti313wdZVfjX3Ss5-2BysLlFdoAIQ4LKLgoLubOo2iplrqQ7GXDnEKzWxD1l4mci3TQksqR80zjVUZo-2Fnz4Jz2tqSYA-2FJnXZrTrfmMX3Eb-2BA-2FTrve-2Bi04q-2BlotUQuh8i1rsblAgHfPPwM3dhjWuyjLZXYLopsvxO28mV9Om4p4yUVhsP50S8pHye-2Brs6Iw4n62Z1-2Bo-2BOYqUocB2nLGJ-2BXBAD3MpL3yMqO46B8D1KZVD3SI6Pz56otgAEolGgyZjQQ7hML4AtaQklPxjxXsojw-3D-3D" target="_blank">Daley Wilson</a>’s work is held in private and corporate collections in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Miami, and Chicago. His solo exhibitions have been recognized as “Must See” by&nbsp;Artforum&nbsp;(Chicago, 2021, 2023). More recently, he was selected for EXPO Chicago’s public art programming (2025) and published an initial paper on art theory in the Fine Arts, Aesthetics, and Philosophy Journal of SSRN (2024). Daley Wilson has also served on the Board of Trustees of the Institute for Doctoral Studies in Visual Art (IDSVA), an international PhD program for artists, and he is also a practicing appellate lawyer specializing in Art Law, Constitutional Law, and the Visual Artists’ Rights Act. He also provides pro bono services to artists.Image: Adam Daley Wilson, Only Some Species Unmarred, 2021, artist's text on collage of appropriated images on aluminum, 82 x 58 in, 208.3 x 147.3 cm

Adam Daley Wilson: This Is Post-Theory Art

Chimeras are hybrid creatures combining different animals into one creature, some examples which are combined with humans are a centaur (half horse, half human), a mermaid (half human, half fish), Anubis (half human, half jackal). Ganesha (half elephant, half human). Then there are creatures combining different animal parts, like Akhekh - A creature from Egyptian mythology with the body of an oryx and the wings and snout of a bird, and Hieracosphinx – A type of Sphinx that had a hawk head.We are expanding the definition of Chimera for this exhibition to include any combining of two of more of inanimate or biological objects, such as household objects, machinery, animal, botanical, fungal, or microscopic organisms that normally do not go together, but when combined become a hybrid.This also has a reference to Dada and Surrealism, described very well with the famous line from Les Chants de Maldoror by the Comte de Lautréamont/Isidore Ducasse: “beautiful as a chance encounter on a dissecting table of a sewing-machine and an umbrella."Exhibiting Artists: Lilly Allan, Nicole Beck, Sharon Bladhom, Robin Carlson, Helen Dannelly, Doug DeWitt, Ted Sitting Crow Garner, Set Gozo, Carol Hammerman, Yvette Kaiser Smith, Fred Klingelhofer, John Kurman, Kim Laurel, Beatriz Ledesma, Gina Lee Robbins, Micki LeMieux, Norbert Marszalek, Angela McElwain, Howard Russo, Dominic Sansone, Krissy Schwartz, Marvin Shafer, Rich Stewart, Yi Sun, Cheuk Yan Cherry Tung, Roberta Ulrich-de Oliveira, John T. Upchurch, Nancy Van Kanegan, Bruce Webber, Lillian Wilkie-Jones, and Shencheng Xu.&nbsp;Curated by Victoria Fuller CSI Project Space1912 N. Damen Ave.Chicago, IL(at the corner of Cortland and Damen avenues) Gallery hours:Fri. 2-6 pm*Sat. 12–8 pmSun. 1-5 pmor by appointment*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First FridaysFor more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org Image credit: Lilly Allan, Take on Me, Mixed media, 16 x 9 x 16 in.

Chimera Summer: Members Exhibit at CSI Project Space

Monthly Screenings at the Chicago Grand GalleryThis summer, our gallery is thrilled to launch Movie Club, a new monthly series dedicated to international, independent, and cult classic films. Each month, our space transforms into an intimate screening room where art lovers and film fans alike gather to experience thoughtfully selected movies that spark conversation and connection. Screenings are followed by open discussions and opportunities to linger, reflect, and connect. Membership is $15/month and supports the continuation of this program. All members are welcome to attend each screening, with snacks and drinks available for purchase with the option of BYOB. Proceeds from concessions are donated to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.Our next screening is The Living Fire (2016). A documentary filmed over he course of four years. This project captures the lives of three generations of shepherds in the Ukrainian Carpathians, highlighting their efforts to preserve a centuries-old tradition amid the pressures of modern life.&nbsp;Join us as we bring cinema into conversation with art—one film at a time.To become a member and attend the screening, visit&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ko-fi.com/chicagograndgallery" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/chicagograndgallery</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Living Fire, July 18th at 7:00 pm2842 W. Chicago, Chicago IL 60622

Movie Club: The Living Fire

Want to learn more about the artists and stories behind Art Encounter's Evanston murals? Executive Director and mural program co-founder Lea Pinsky will take you on a mile-long guided walking tour of the large-scale artworks that have transformed the center of Evanston. We will look closely at pieces by Shawn Bullen, Ruben Aguirre, Jeff Zimmermann, Anthony Lewellen, Molly Z., Max Sansing, and Sholo Beverly. Hear stories about the artists, the artworks, and how the mural magic happens. We'll also share what's next for our mural program! Link to Register: <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.artencounter.org/weekend-art-walk" target="_blank">https://www.artencounter.org/weekend-art-walk</a> Image Credit: Mural by artist Max Sansing in Downtown Evanston

Weekend Art Walk: Downtown Evanston Mural Tour

<a href=https://4ltow9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sI1hs0mBFP1tRvHggTVYJb1S00q4x7rcAG-tvRNtR7P-JI4a1PbJpzq2O1GgfbJBxtfrCmh3LujvbL36QVFthNmhK6nJhHuAIC0c13e8eWQeYLtQxl6fl53xl1mk8CIv3QU_hUEt6tgCCEIQ2LndqYuDxly4_FHou0yrwRNqKSmqkEn0ggSylsCDp99khqjL&amp;c=pjFXsgYG1ZLc-Ee94CGUz02xlgGZETUsNFh1P07cQDT4qauXRDhODQ==&amp;ch=76Zoq1xTlvnbWa68UGsqjdx3865_CIKstNuxswiAUantj6UvCsw87A==>Low: René Amado</a>—opening at RAM on Friday, August 2—explores the creativity and community of lowrider culture through the photography and video of Racine-based <a href=https://4ltow9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sI1hs0mBFP1tRvHggTVYJb1S00q4x7rcAG-tvRNtR7P-JI4a1PbJp6UYmQmI-wo-7hFNb2dqOxEvR3GmMPbh_08cUtFUJPKeLFvpnM_LiRMW8AbHTU0ewbcupbzG5IaFBbZcFERmvHpwbskC_6Kz6g==&amp;c=pjFXsgYG1ZLc-Ee94CGUz02xlgGZETUsNFh1P07cQDT4qauXRDhODQ==&amp;ch=76Zoq1xTlvnbWa68UGsqjdx3865_CIKstNuxswiAUantj6UvCsw87A==>René Amado</a>, alongside custom bicycles and small vehicles by various builders.On display in RAM's Windows on Fifth Gallery, this installation will be available to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week—a point underscoring both the value of the ideas and the desire to make the work accessible to anyone on the street, not just those who go into the museum building.

Low: René Amado

Entwined: Banner Making&nbsp;with Kathryn Hempel, Bishal Manandhar, Lori Kaplan, and Tamara Wasserman&nbsp;Kathryn Hempel, Bishal Manandhar, Tamara Wasserman, and Lori Kaplan welcome you to participate in the Culture Flow Entwined fabric and mixed media workshop at Oliva Gallery, 3816 W. Armitage Ave in Chicago, on Monday, July 21st, 2025, from 6 - 8 pm. A variety of textiles, fabric paint, and art supplies will be available for use. Participants are encouraged to bring a piece of fabric representative of their culture, ancestry, homeland, or neighborhood to add to our collaborative work or their individual artwork. We look forward to ripping, weaving, painting, knotting, and possibly sewing together.

Entwined: Banner Making with Kathryn Hempel

Join artist Tom Burtonwood in conversation with arts writer and critic Susan Snodgrass, as they discuss Burtonwood’s current installation at 21c Chicago, Recurring. In Recurring, Tom Burtonwood presents three elements of his ongoing project “A Cube is a Rectangle”, featuring a large-gridded wall installation of over 200 of Burtonwood’s signature “Würfel” drawings. Adjacent to the gallery, two large “Würfels” crafted from mixed media materials, including hydrocal, paint, soil, and natural fibers, hang side by side. Accompanying these two-dimensional works is a new single-channel stop-frame animation of his unfolding cube motif.

On Creative Practice: Tom Burtonwood and Susan Snodgrass

Since 1851, Wisconsin has embraced the word "Forward" as its state motto, a simple yet powerful declaration of progress and positivity. At Lily Pad | West, we have embodied this spirit for the past eight years, consistently advancing our vision of showcasing world-class art through a dynamic mix of local, national, and international artists. As the gallery expands its horizons, we are proud to remain deeply rooted in supporting the vibrant community of contemporary Wisconsin artists. We are thrilled to present "Forward," our fourth annual group exhibition featuring an impressive lineup of Wisconsin-based artists: Marc Anderson, Steve Gerhartz, Robert M. Girsh, Michael Guinane, Shelby Keefe, Bruce Niemi, Antwan Ramar, John Waite, and Diane Washa. This year, we are especially excited to welcome Mutópe Johnson, Jolanta Kinga Rose, Michael Sutton, and Alan Eickberg. Runs July 16 - August 31, 2024•&nbsp;VIP and Press Preview Night: Thursday, July 17th from 6 to 8 pm•&nbsp;Gallery Night MKE Receptions: Friday, July 18th from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, July 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

Gallery Night MKE Reception for Forward

Enjoy sunshine, sculpture, and support small-town artists with Krasl Art Center this summer! KAC’s Summer Art Market on the Green is a free community event featuring different artists each month.The event is from 10am-5pm on July 19, 2025.Each market features 12 regional artists, including one Emerging Artist vendor. Purchases made support the artists directly, and guests are encouraged to explore KAC’s&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://krasl.org/krasl-art-centers-new-biennial-2022-invitational/" target="_blank">sculpture</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://krasl.org/art/current-exhibitions/" target="_blank">gallery exhibitions</a>&nbsp;during their visit.

2025 Summer Art Market

Monthly Creative Workshops in a Relaxed Setting Looking for a fun way to tap into your creativity? Join us each month for Sip &amp; Paint, an intimate evening of art-making, drinks, and great company—all set inside our gallery space. These guided painting sessions are designed for all skill levels—whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or you're a practicing artist looking to unwind. Materials are provided, and a local artist leads each session with step-by-step guidance or creative prompts, allowing you to follow along or break the mold. This event is BYOB, and all participants leave with their own original piece to take home. Sip &amp; Paint is not just about the painting—it’s about gathering, connecting, and reclaiming creativity in a joyful, low-pressure environment. Tickets are $45 and include all supplies. We also have a 2 for 1 deal available. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Sessions occur every third Saturday 5pm-7pm. Visit&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-sip-and-paint-tickets-1429365824659?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-sip-and-paint-tickets-1429365824659?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>&nbsp;to sign up and join our next session on&nbsp;July 19th at 5pm&nbsp;at 2842 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622.

Monthly Sip and Paint Workshop

This July 19th please join us in welcoming Tomo Mori, Marie Kirk Burke, and Jill Hackney for an inspiring evening of art, spirits, and appetizers at our artists' reception and celebration!16 S. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI 49128<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://judyferraragallery.com/" target="_blank">www.judyferraragallery.com</a>

Three Ways of Seeing: Tomo Mori, Marie Kirk Burke, and Jill Hackney

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.jmkac.org/exhibition/sam-barsky-its-not-the-same-without-you/?utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--2eRtzZ4fxqVYfxThdS7P7ijOSB6jCTJ-G1ZJpJa5dTARVzQPkenI2ExLWno3o1eEsTUL0hAsvQJBz0koFrnQ0VWZBT394GhA1j1uot1yjgjMmiqQ&amp;_hsmi=343424237&amp;utm_content=343424237&amp;utm_source=hs_email" target="_blank">Sam Barsky: It’s Not the Same Without&nbsp;You</a> represents the artist’s first museum show, featuring over twenty of his signature sweaters. Barsky has been knitting since 1999 and has received acclaim for his wearable art, which features various landmarks and monuments. He has become “internet famous” for the photographs he posts of himself wearing these sweaters at the various locations depicted. Barsky doesn’t sell his sweaters and has rarely shown them outside of his photographs and at the workshops he hosts around the country. The sweaters are both aspirational and nostalgic. Like postcards, they are a way for Barsky to connect with places he enjoys, or those he wants to visit. Once worn, they hold memories of his time there. They also act as a point of connection–a way for Barsky to build a community, to share his experiences of travel and invite others to share theirs. In this vein, Barsky will knit a sweater featuring the Arts Center for the exhibition. Visitors will be able to borrow this sweater and photograph themselves wearing it, a la Barsky’s internet practice. See JMKAC <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.jmkac.org/exhibition/sam-barsky-its-not-the-same-without-you/?utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--2eRtzZ4fxqVYfxThdS7P7ijOSB6jCTJ-G1ZJpJa5dTARVzQPkenI2ExLWno3o1eEsTUL0hAsvQJBz0koFrnQ0VWZBT394GhA1j1uot1yjgjMmiqQ&amp;_hsmi=343424237&amp;utm_content=343424237&amp;utm_source=hs_email" target="_blank">website</a> for upcoming dates.

Sam Barsky: It’s Not the Same Without You

<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.jmkac.org/exhibition/recent-acquisition-donald-pfister/?utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Eo4SFHtrBKWEnkXwmalJ2hU97MCHRo3n1daFBiRWsoER6RUUjGVt73TbBrc_pXK-fF6X9VMfrgl7VlwtTqbOqmbpF-4fcmHRs_IxF_7ZypkKSBAc&amp;_hsmi=343424237&amp;utm_content=343424237&amp;utm_source=hs_email" target="_blank">Details</a> Donald Pfister (1930–2024) was a self-taught artist who grew up on a dairy farm in rural Lafayette County, Wisconsin. His parents were first-generation Americans, descended from Swiss and Norwegian immigrants. In 2006, at age 76, he constructed a wooden model of the East Wiota Lutheran Church—the church he attended as a child. He then completed ten more Wisconsin church models, in addition to a model of the farmhouse he grew up in and the parsonage of the East Wiota church. Each was made to-scale, done through a process of “foot-pacing” (measuring the building’s size with his feet). The models are constructed of repurposed and found materials, including wood, gift wrapping paper, photographs, and paint.Now in the collection of the Arts Center, this exhibition represents the first public showing of these works. ImageL Donald Pfister, Gospel Hall; Brodhead, Wisconsin, 1872 (detail), 2006–24; wood, paint, paper, and plastic; 9 3/4 x 9 x 11 1/2 in. John Michael Kohler Arts Center Collection, gift of the artist's children.

Recent Acquisition: Donald Pfister

ABOUT THE DRIEHAUS MUSEUMThe Driehaus Museum engages and inspires the global community through exploration and ongoing conversations in art, architecture, and design of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are presented in an immersive experience within the restored Nickerson Mansion, completed in 1883, at the height of the Gilded Age, and the Murphy Auditorium, built in 1926. The Museum’s collection reflects and is inspired by the collecting interests, vision, and focus of its founder, the late Richard H. Driehaus. For more information, visit<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.driehausmuseum.org/" target="_blank">driehausmuseum.org</a>&nbsp;and connect with the Museum on&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Driehaus-Museum/362867207176025" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/DriehausMuseum" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/driehausmuseum/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. ABOUT THE CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA&nbsp;&nbsp;Founded by Theodore Thomas in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is consistently hailed as one of the world’s great orchestras. In April 2024, Klaus Mäkelä was named the Orchestra’s 11th music director, and&nbsp;he&nbsp;will begin an initial five-year tenure as Zell Music Director with the 2027/28 Season. Riccardo Muti, the Orchestra’s&nbsp;distinguished 10th music director from 2010 until 2023,&nbsp;became Music Director Emeritus for Life at the beginning of the&nbsp;2023/24 Season. Daniil Trifonov is the CSO Artist-in-Residence for the 2024/25 Season.The CSO commands a vast repertoire, from baroque through contemporary music. Its renowned musicians perform more than 150 concerts annually, in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center in downtown Chicago and each summer at the Ravinia Festival in suburban Highland Park. The ensemble regularly tours nationally, and since 1892, has made 64 international tours, performing in 29 countries on five continents.&nbsp;&nbsp;Patrons around the globe enjoy weekly radio broadcasts of CSO concerts and recordings via the WFMT Radio Network and online at&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/experience/csoradio/" target="_blank">cso.org/radio</a>. Launched in 2007,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/experience/curation/cso-resound/" target="_blank">CSO Resound</a>&nbsp;is the ensemble’s Grammy Award–winning independent record label, featuring live performances with world-class conductors and guest artists. Since 1916, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus have amassed an extensive discography that has earned 65 Grammy awards from the Recording Academy.&nbsp;The CSO is part of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA), which also includes the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Symphony Center Presents, and the Negaunee Music Institute. The&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/about/chicago-symphony-chorus/" target="_blank">Chicago Symphony Chorus</a>, founded by Margaret Hillis in 1957, is the country’s largest professional chorus. Founded by second music director Frederick Stock during the 1919/20 Season, the&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/education-community/musician-training/civic-orchestra-of-chicago/" target="_blank">Civic Orchestra of Chicago</a>&nbsp;is a training ensemble for emerging professionals with Ken-David Masur serving as its principal conductor.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/about/scp/" target="_blank">Symphony Center Presents</a>features guest artists and ensembles across an expansive array of genres, including classical, jazz, world and contemporary. The&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cso.org/education-community/negaunee-music-institute/" target="_blank">Negaunee Music Institute</a>&nbsp;offers community and educational programs that annually engage more than 200,000 people of diverse ages and backgrounds throughout the Chicagoland area.&nbsp;Through the Institute and numerous other activities — including annual free community concerts in Chicago neighborhoods — the CSO is committed to using the power of music to strengthen bonds with its longtime patrons and create connections with new audiences.&nbsp;The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is supported by thousands of patrons, volunteers and institutional and individual donors. The Negaunee Foundation provides generous support in perpetuity for the work of the Negaunee Music Institute.&nbsp;For more information, visit<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.cso.org/" target="_blank">&nbsp;cso.org</a>.

CSO Chamber Music: Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature

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The Summer Edit: Jewelry and Luxury Handbags

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The Summer Edit: Watches and Luxury Accessories

Fine Books &amp; Manuscripts, featuring Mystery &amp; Detective Literature Absentee bids are now being accepted. Live bidding for this session begins on 7/24/2025 at 10:00 AM CDT

Fine Books & Manuscripts, featuring Mystery & Detective Literature

Please join MoCP for a lecture by acclaimed artist Alfredo Jaar, followed by a wine reception in the museum. Jaar’s installation, Caritas, Real Pictures (1995) is on view in the current exhibition&nbsp;Collaboration: A Potential History of Photography in Dialogue with the MoCP Collection.Alfredo Jaar is an artist, photographer, architect, and filmmaker who lives and works in New York. His work has been shown extensively around the world. He has participated in the Biennales of Venice (1986, 2007, 2009, 2013), Sao Paulo (1987, 1989, 2010, 2021) as well as Documenta in Kassel (1987, 2002).Over eighty monographic publications have been published about his work. He became a Guggenheim Fellow in 1985 and a MacArthur Fellow in 2000. He received the Hiroshima Art Prize in 2018 and the Hasselblad Award in 2020. In 2024 he was awarded the IV Albert Camus Mediterranean Prize. He was recently selected as the recipient of the 2025 Edward MacDowell Medal. Stage 2618 S. Michigan Ave., Floor 2Chicago, IL 60605 *Registration is required Please register by clicking the button below.<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mocp.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e4250b7536dc23e9352b28ee&amp;id=26e3cec141&amp;e=62775191de" target="_blank">Register for Lecture</a>

Lecture with Alfredo Jaar

<a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/M3sCoPTIQLuhQYPomKPUiw" target="_blank">Register here!</a> The 8th annual Chicago Vicinity Exhibition opens noon July 3rd at Perspective Gallery in Evanston.&nbsp;The opening reception and award announcements will be on July 12th, 5-7 p.m. followed by a virtual artist talk on July 24th, 7.&nbsp;The Vicinity 2025 juror is Erin Hoyt, an arts administrator specializing in contemporary photography. She is the Executive Director of Filter Photo, a non-profit arts organization based in Chicago that focuses on professional development practices for fine art and documentary photographers.&nbsp;Each of the exhibiting artists has a different take on the theme HOME.&nbsp;There is a wide range of visual interpretations on the idea of what represents home.&nbsp;Congratulations to 23 artists who will be showing their work:Pamela Allen, Elijah Barnes, Reeves Beckley, John Bolin, David Brodsky, Sam Burzak, Larry Chait, Stephen Clay, Amanda Colon, Riley Curtis, Maria Finitzo, Alan Leder, Lucy Mueller, Patrick Pagnono, Warren Perlstein, Dorothy Perry, Darlene Poloniak, Carolyn Potts, Joan Tortorici Ruppert, Ryan Searl, Claire Shoolin, Benjamin Tholotowsky, and Becki Utigard.Perspective Gallery is celebrating its 15th year. Vicinity 2025 will have a Closing Reception on Sunday, July 27th from 3&nbsp;- 5 p.m. This reception also will be a fifteen-year gallery anniversary party and public reception for Perspective Gallery.Image:&nbsp;David Brodsky -&nbsp;"The Party's Over"

Virtual Artists’ Talk: The 8th annual Chicago Vicinity Exhibition

The beloved outdoor concert series returns for its third year at RAM’s Wustum Museum on&nbsp;Thursday, July 24, 6:00 – 9:00 pm.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ramart.org/events/groovn/" target="_blank">Groov’n in the Garden</a>&nbsp;is a collaboration with&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.blackartsandculture.org/" target="_blank">Mahogany Black Arts and Culture Center</a>&nbsp;that brings live music, food trucks, and more to some of the most beautiful gardens in Racine. This year’s event features soul-stirring performances by multiple acts:<ul><li>Crowd-favorite&nbsp;VersaTile Band&nbsp;will bring the heat with smooth R&amp;B, sultry neo-soul, and just the right dash of funk to get you on your feet.</li><li>New this year is&nbsp;The Stone Jam Band&nbsp;and their captivating blend of blues, R&amp;B, and jazz.</li><li>Plus, the night keeps moving with an electrifying&nbsp;DJ set, spinning grooves that blend genres and generations.</li></ul> Food and beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, will be available to purchase throughout the event. Enjoy hot, savory sandwiches from&nbsp;The Bomber Company&nbsp;and grab a drink from Chicago craft beer enterprise&nbsp;Moor’s Brewing Company. Or, bring your own food for a picnic if you prefer!For the first time in the event’s history, live art making will also be on display. Guests will see multiple creatives capturing the event in their own style, including&nbsp;Dee Hutch&nbsp;whose live painting will be auctioned off during the event.Early bird discounted tickets are available through July 1, so don’t hesitate to reserve your spot for the musical extravaganza today!<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ramart.org/events/groovn/" target="_blank">Learn more</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/groovn-in-the-garden-tickets-1409353447099" target="_blank">Buy tickets</a>This event is sponsored in part by:&nbsp;Butter Buds, Family Power Music, Jaeded Styles, Moor’s Brewing Company, Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation, Prince Hall Council of Past Masters, Racine Theatre Guild, Southgate Lodge #6, and Visit Racine County

Groov’n in the Garden 2025

“Biomythography” is a term coined by Audre Lord defined as “combining elements of history, biography and myth” within literature. My exploration of this idea is a continuation of the ongoing series of paintings, collages and poetry in my Mythical Memory series. This body of work combines Afro-surrealism, abstraction, and elements of pop art aesthetics. This overlap and intersection of genres is used to create a dialogue around the abstract qualities of time and memory, the liminality of the dream space and the way in which personal narratives can create a mythology. Time and memory are components of history.&nbsp;The mythology enters as the realm where the dream space and memory coincide. Love is the enduring force that weaves it all together. <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.arcgallery.org/exhibitions-archive/monica-j-brown-5" target="_blank">https://www.arcgallery.org/exhibitions-archive/monica-j-brown-5</a>

Monica J. Brown: The Biomythography of Jaybird & The Queen of Hearts

A Personal Remembrance from Tom McCormick about the show: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1994 I was exhibiting in an art fair in San Francisco when a fellow named Barry McMullen strolled into my booth and asked if I knew of the artist Jan Matulka. Somewhat taken aback, (Matulka was not exactly a household name), I replied I did, but why was he asking? His brokerage firm, E.F. Hutton, represented a Matulka relative, Martha Van Loan, who owned the artist’s estate. Apparently, she was not happy with her current dealer in New York. Now, I didn’t know a ton about Matulka except he was a major Modernist figure&nbsp;in American art. You don’t have to call me twice for lunch so I said to Barry (my new best friend), please sit down and let’s chat. A year later he finally arranged for me to meet Mrs. Van Loan in Connecticut... and so began a thirty-year journey. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over these past three decades the Van Loan family has entrusted us to promote Matulka and I hope we have met the challenge, with numerous gallery exhibitions, both in Chicago and elsewhere. In 2004 we organized a museum exhibition with the Montclair Art Museum in New Jersey: Jan Matulka – The Global Modernist. The exhibition of 60 paintings, drawings, watercolors and prints&nbsp;traveled for two years to six venues and we produced a major catalog with essays by Patterson Sims and Whitney Rugg. Additionally, we have published a number of other catalogs, often with the help of art historian Henry Adams, a most helpful Matulka booster writing extensively on the artist. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A prodigious worker, Matulka left a large estate and even after all this time we are still blessed with a good number of A+ examples from the early years of the Modernist movement. Many of the works here have been languishing in our storage for years and I have wanted to organize a show like this for a long time. A Note on the New Mexico Works In 1917 Matulka finished his studies at the National Academy of Design on a high note,&nbsp;winning the $1500 Joseph Pulitzer Traveling Scholarship. He wanted to use the windfall to visit Spain but passport issues kept him home so he went instead to New Mexico, which offered much the same landscape and primitive locales he sought in Spain. There, he received permission to visit and make live sketches at&nbsp;the Hopi Pueblo where he witnessed the Antelope Society’s annual&nbsp;Snake Dance,&nbsp;a sacred ceremony praying for rain. This resulted in many powerful works, both large (finished later in his studio) and 9 x 12 inch panels, painted on-site.&nbsp;The haunting and sometimes disturbing imagery&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Snake Clan dancers wielding live snakes&nbsp;and wearing&nbsp;their&nbsp;fantastic, Kachina inspired masks and costumes, continues to show up in his work over the next three&nbsp;decades. Top image: Moulin Rouge&nbsp;Conté crayon on paper,&nbsp;192115 x 12 inches

Jan Matulka: The Modernist Eye

Mau Mau is a renowned British urban graffiti artist who’s gained an international following with his humorous street, print and graffiti work. He incorporates political, environmental and cultural commentary to his work – often with his trademark character of a mischievous and fun loving Fox. With roots planted in surf and country vibes of the North Devon coast, Mau Mau brings an air of rural sophistication to the art he has been creating for twenty years. He has painted his way around the world, his artwork appearing on everything from shipwrecks to surfboards and billboards to city walls. Mau Mau has produced work for World Land Trust, Greenpeace, Surfers Against Sewage and the Glastonbury Festival, and for record companies such as Ninja Tunes and Lowlife Records. He is the architect of cult brands Sewerside Boardwear and Fear Trade. His street work can also been seen all over the world including the UK, Jamaica, Thailand and Australia. He has had sold out exhibitions in the UK, Japan and Thailand.

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