<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419167/hquuy0y1oxufztmkj3l7.jpg"><figcaption>Set design by Jaume Plensa. Photo: David Ruano</figcaption></figure>Jaume Plensa Creates Set Design and Costumes for Spanish Production of MacbethGRAY announced Jaume Plensa’s re-envisioning of Giuseppe Verdi's opera, Macbeth. The artist's inspired set designs, costumes, and stage direction bring a new shape to this production of Shakespeare's tragedy. Verdi and Plensa’s Macbeth premiered on February 16 and runs through March 3, 2023, at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona.Originally staged in 1847, Macbeth was the first work by Shakespeare adapted by Giuseppe Verdi for the opera. Verdi’s aim was to turn Shakespeare’s tragedy into “something out of the ordinary.” To honor the continuity of Verdi's vision, the Liceu invited Jaume Plensa to again make the production of Macbeth out of the ordinary. In addition to sets, costumes, and staging, the artist incorporated his own sculpture into the production, redefining the performance space and creating a dynamic visual world for Verdi's opera. The recording of the opera will be available for viewing one month after the live-streamed performance. A forthcoming Special Edition will be available for purchase.<a href="https://ennouncement.exhibit-e.com/t/y-l-nudhjlk-sykijfhl-i/">Learn More</a>Read CGN Publisher Ginny Van Alyea's 2017 interview with Jaume Plensa <a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/news/2017/11/an-interview-with-artist-jaume-plensa">here</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://news.wttw.com/2023/02/24/chicago-art-curators-stumbled-mystery-was-unusual-salvador-dal-painting-actually-his">Chicago Art Curators Stumbled on a Mystery. Was an Unusual Salvador Dalí Painting Actually His?</a>Caitlin Haskell and Jennifer Cohen were stumped.The curators, both working on the Art Institute of Chicago’s first show dedicated to Salvador Dalí, were researching his painting “Visions of Eternity,” which was dated to 1936 and had been held in the museum since the late 1980s. A vertical composition, “Visions of Eternity” depicts an enigmatic, blue-ombre landscape with a shadowy, humanoid figure perched on top of a single arch to the viewer’s left and a pair of beans in the foreground.But red flags were mounting; the painting seemed out of place in Dali’s larger body of work in that period, Haskell and Cohen explained during a joint call.Via WTTW&nbsp;<a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/02/27/renowned-artist-kay-smith-turns-100-monday-shes-spent-the-past-century-depicting-us-history-in-watercolors/?utm_source=Pico&amp;utm_campaign=4e14eb5723-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_2_27_morninglist&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_b6b84a5cee-4e14eb5723-127143461&amp;mc_cid=4e14eb5723&amp;mc_eid=9fac193df8">Renowned Artist Kay Smith Turns 100 Monday. She’s Spent The Past Century Depicting US History In Watercolors</a>&nbsp;Watercolors have brought Kay Smith from the hills of Mount Rushmore to the stall of the esteemed racehorse Secretariat, as she’s spent her life depicting U.S. history with her paintings.&nbsp;But, one of the first times Smith wielded the power of her paintbrush was during her senior year of high school. In the one-room schoolhouse she’d grown up in, she sketched a portrait of a boy who’d been picking on her since they were kids.&nbsp;“I could’ve gone right to the teacher, but I didn’t,” Smith said. “Instead, I finally drew him and said, ‘Be careful or I’ll put your funny-looking face on this paper again.’ And it shut him right up.”Smith, of Lincoln Park, spent the next decades carving out a life for herself through painting, with little regard for the men who dared to say something against her.&nbsp;Now, Illinois’ artist laureate is celebrating her 100th birthday Monday — and it will be Kay Smith Day in Chicago.&nbsp;Via Block Club Chicago&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

CGN Art World Recap: 2/27/23

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419167/chtkoglisvoms0s8iniy.jpg"><figcaption>"Cosmic Returning" painting from Quantum Chandelier 21-D-02, 2021, oil on canvas,42 x 34 in.</figcaption></figure><a href="https://www.jeanalbanogallery.com">Jean Albano Gallery Now Representing Michiko Itatani</a>Michiko's work was recently highlighted in a solo exhibition, Celestial Stage, at Wrightwood 659. The work from this show, as well as Michiko's other work, is now available at the gallery.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/black-history-month-youth-and-gun-violence?source=ppaction">Weinberg/Newton to Present Gun Violence Panel&nbsp;</a> Planned Parenthood Illinois Action’s Black Organizing Program and Young Adults for Planned Parenthood are hosting a community conversation on the impact of gun violence in Illinois: Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis and Racial Justice Issue, Feb 23, 6:30–7:30pm. RSVP <a href="https://weinbergnewtongallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=13d5172bf37bbf601de9678f4&amp;id=00a5f21afb&amp;e=15280a40b5">here.</a>There is no doubt that gun violence is a public health issue, but its racial justice implications disproportionately affect Black communities throughout the state. Our panel of community leaders and experts will discuss community-based solutions to ending gun violence and provide resources for processing gun violence trauma.&nbsp; Panelists: Yolanda Androzzo, Executive Director of OimAim Illinois, Rev. Brenda K. Mitchell, State Chapter Co-Leader of Moms Demand Action in Illinois and a Fellow with the Everytown Survivor Network, and Stephanie Love-Patterson, Executive Director of Connections for Abused Women and Children This is program&nbsp;is part of the exhibition <a href="https://weinbergnewtongallery.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=13d5172bf37bbf601de9678f4&amp;id=1a4771dfda&amp;e=15280a40b5">For Those Without Choice</a> which is presented in partnership with Planned Parenthood of Illinois.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=YLj2Y0YM-0uJIpMvI2iH7fe0RzUTkX1DqHvz5clIdUZUQjlNRlJLVzdTUldNU0s0N1lTOEtTOVdLUC4u">Inspiration Corporation Issues Call for Art. Firecat Will Host Solo Exhibition for one Competing Artist&nbsp;</a>Inspiration Corporation's annual art auction,&nbsp;One Inspired Evening, will be held on Friday, April 14th, 2023 at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago.&nbsp;All art submissions for this upcoming One Inspired Evening will be reviewed by a blind jury prior to the event. The deadline is February 28. All selections will be auctioned off at the event with proceeds benefiting Inspiration Corporation.&nbsp;Benefits include the opportunity to participate in a juried art auction and the chance to compete for the top prize of your own gallery showing, as well as runner-up cash prizes.Inspiration Corporation enables the less fortunate among us to learn and acquire skills to work in the restaurant industry. The art auction is their major fundraiser of the year. Firecat Projects is offering a solo exhibition to one of the submitting artists.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hydeparkart.org">Hyde Park Art Center Announces 2023 Calendar. Highlights Include Shows by Edra Soto and William Estrada.</a>Hyde Park Art Center has announced its full exhibition schedule for the 2023 calendar year. Under the new leadership of Co-executive Directors Jeanette Tremblay Chambers and Aaron Rodgers, highlights include Destination/El Destino: a decade of GRAFT is the largest exhibition to date of the prolific Puerto Rican artist, educator, and community organizer Edra Soto. A highlight of the exhibition is a new, large-scale commission of the artist’s GRAFT series with porous sculptures, documentary photographs, drawings, and games that activate the Art Center’s indoor/outdoor main gallery. On view&nbsp;April 22- August 6, 2023Also coming this summer is William Estrada: Multiples and Multitudes, on view July 22 - November 19, 2023. Multiples and Multitudes&nbsp;is the first solo exhibition of artist and educator William Estrada, whose socially engaged practice has been rooted in Chicago neighborhoods for over twenty years.&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

CGN Art World Recap: 2/22/23

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419167/xqxo57udbxmemk7cqtkq.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/not-all">not all realisms: photography, Africa, and the long 1960s</a>Opening: Thursday, February 23, 5 – 7&nbsp;pmSmart Museum of Art&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419168/wzyx0xdqy2tl35cqylpd.png"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/magic-the-gathering-auction-preview-reception">Magic: The Gathering, Auction Preview Reception</a>Opening: Thursday, February 23, 5 – 7&nbsp;pmHeritage Auctions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419168/rqeukzjphdrfzwhainl2.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/fabrizzio-subia-ano-nuevo-2023">Fabrizzio Subia: Año Nuevo (2023)</a>Opening: Friday, February 24, 6 – 8&nbsp;pmInternational Museum of Surgical Science&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419169/kaz2ppyaowdog8xfaqgm.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/aira-dean-abattoir-u-s-a">Aria Dean: Abattoir, U.S.A.!</a>Opening: Saturday, February 25, 4 – 7&nbsp;pmThe Renaissance Society&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419170/kmrrqukmqssejtjr4zj5.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/the-particle-series-by-kendra-kett">The Particle Series, by Kendra Kett</a>Opening: Saturday, February 25, 6 – 9&nbsp;pmBlue Moon Gallery&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

New Exhibitions February 23 - 25

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419167/xckyuqo7gofj7avqfasq.jpg"><figcaption>COURTESY OF MARIANE IBRAHIM GALLERY &nbsp;</figcaption></figure><a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a42793257/gallerist-mariane-ibrahim-broadens-her-roster-with-a-mexico-city-outpost/">Gallerist Mariane Ibrahim Broadens Her Roster With a Mexico City Outpost</a>Can a gallery successfully navigate the global art market without a presence in New York or London? It’s a question <a href="https://marianeibrahim.com/">Mariane Ibrahim</a> has simultaneously asked herself and answered. Having established her eponymous gallery in Seattle in 2012, the Somali-French art dealer, known for championing young artists of the African diaspora, moved her business to <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a41931381/0146-0157-the-chicago-school-december-2022/">Chicago</a> in 2019 and added a Parisian outpost in 2021. This week, her gallery’s third location opens in Mexico City, which she believes will comprise her ideal trilogy. “I’m very happy in Chicago. I’m very happy in Paris, and I’m even happier to be in Mexico,” Ibrahim, who considers herself an “adopted Chicagoan,” tells Harper’s Bazaar. While the choice of Mexico City may come as a surprise compared to more conventional global art destinations, Ibrahim shares the decision was anything but impulsive. “I actually thought Mexico would happen before Paris.”Via Harper's Bazaar&nbsp;<a href="https://news.wttw.com/2023/02/13/chicago-audubon-society-scrub-audubon-name-saying-naturalist-s-troubling-history-doesn-t">Chicago Audubon Society to Scrub ‘Audubon’ From Name, Saying Naturalist’s Troubling History ‘Doesn’t Work For Us’</a>The Chicago Audubon Society announced Monday that it intends to drop “Audubon” from its name, and is encouraging the National Audubon Society to do the same.“Audubon is not an appropriate standard-bearer for our organization,” the Chicago chapter stated in a letter to the national organization. (Audubon chapters are individual entities; regional offices like Audubon Great Lakes are affiliates of the national parent.)Via WTTW&nbsp;<a href="https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/mowa-10?utm_source=OnMilwaukee.com+Newsletters&amp;utm_campaign=a9d698120a-EMAIL_DAILY_DIGEST&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_ecd5e3eef5-a9d698120a-200932933">Museum of Wisconsin Art celebrates its 10th birthday</a>MOWA will mark the birthday with talks by 10 Wisconsin artists throughout 2023. The so-called TENtalks will feature lectures by Brennen Steines (Feb. 25), David Lenz (March 18), Della Wells (May 20), Michelle Grabner (June 17), Tom Uttech (July 15), Jason S. Yi (Aug. 5), Fred Stonehouse (Sept. 23), Vaughan Larsen (Oct. 7) and Lon Michels (Nov. 18).Via On Milwaukee&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

What We're Reading: 2/20/23

<figure class="image"><img src="http://i7.cmail20.com/ei/i/88/56B/3B6/041044/csfinal/CAC23HATCHPhotoGrid1-9900000000079e3c.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>CAC HATCH 2022-23 Residents</figcaption></figure>HATCHCAC is pleased to announce HATCH 2022-23 Residents.&nbsp;HATCH is a juried program for emerging and mid-career Chicago visual artists and curators. It offers the opportunity to produce collaborative exhibitions and strives to support an ecology of curatorial and artistic practice.Curators<a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-h/">Sophie Buchmueller</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-k/">Sofia Sanchez&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-u/">Denny Mwaura</a> Artists<a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-o/">Armando Roman</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-b/">Alex Kostiw</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-c/">bARBER</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-q/">Michelle Chun</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-a/">Molly Blumberg</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-f/">Nicole Leung</a><a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-z/">Ruby Que</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-v/">Shonna Pryor</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-e/">Sophia English</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-s/">Sungho Bae</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-g/">Vincent Phan</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-w/">Youree Kim</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;BOLT<figure class="image"><img src="http://i8.cmail20.com/ei/i/88/56B/3B6/041044/csfinal/CAC23BOLTPhotoGrid-9900000000079e3c.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>CAC BOLT 2023-24 Residents</figcaption></figure>&nbsp;CAC is pleased to announce BOLT 2023-24 Residents.&nbsp;BOLT is a juried program for emerging and mid-career Chicago visual artists. BOLT focuses on helping artists advance their career in an environment that allows for expansive thinking and opportunities to engage with co-residents in a group setting.&nbsp;Artist<a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-yd/">Abraham Cone</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-yh/">Ale Campos</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-yk/">Alexis de Chaunac</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-yu/">Ebere Agwuncha</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-jl/">Olya Salimova&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-jr/">Salvador Andrade&nbsp;</a> &nbsp;Learn more about our current community of artists&nbsp;<a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-jy/">here</a><a href="https://news.chicagoartistscoalition.org/t/i-l-qduhddd-dlvzir-jj/">.&nbsp;</a>*Contact Erol Scott Harris, <a href="mailto:erol@chicagoartistscoalition.org">erol@chicagoartistscoalition.org</a>, for questions about the BOLT &amp; HATCH Residency.&nbsp;

Chicago Artists Coalition welcomes HATCH and BOLT 2023-24 Residents

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419167/gjaarteaxhkijb8fap7m.jpg"><figcaption>Susann Craig’s collection at her Chicago loft designed by Jeanne Gang</figcaption></figure>Via PR<a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/organizations/leslie-hindman-auctioneers--3">Hindman</a> announced they will present art from the estate of Susann Craig, esteemed outsider art collector and a founder of Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art in Chicago, in a single-owner auction on March 9th. A champion of boundless creativity, Craig’s legacy cannot be understated. Roadside Attractions: The Susann Craig Collection, Chicago, IL will showcase her personal collection of more than 300 paintings, mobiles, and statues occupying her Logan Square loft designed by Jeanne Gang. The auction will be presented at a significant time of growth for Intuit, with the museum currently in the midst of planning for an expansion project. A portion of the proceeds of the auction will benefit Intuit.“Susann was a beloved force in the Chicago art world. Not only did she have a foundational role at Intuit, but she also cultivated incredible friendships and brought her creative spirit to all aspects of her life,“ commented Zack Wirsum, Hindman Director &amp; Senior Specialist of Post-War &amp; Contemporary Art. “It is Hindman’s great pleasure to bring Susann’s passionately curated collection to market, and to share with the world her visionary life’s work.”Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Craig made her way to Chicago following her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. From an early age, Craig had an entrepreneurial spirit, which led her to open multiple stores, beginning with The Gallery, Ltd in the Champaign area. Upon moving to Chicago, Craig worked as director of The Dorothy Rosenthal Gallery and taught at Columbia College, Chicago. In the1980s, Craig opened and managed The Susann Craig Showroom in Apparel Center. During her 30 years operating the Showroom, Craig represented a range of emerging designers.With a strong sense of whimsy and a generous spirit, Craig was most passionate about meeting people and discovering unique art wherever she went. From an early age, she demonstrated an eagerness to connect with and learn about others, which may have led her to seek out overlooked arts voices. In 1991, this passion led her to assist in founding Intuit, where she would serve on the board of directors for 29 years before being named as a life trustee in 2020. Craig was also awarded the museum’s highest honor in 2018, the Visionary Award. Since its founding, the museum has played a critical role in the promotion of folk and outsider art.<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419168/cnwgc6hzu9hzkdhzxwfc.jpg"><figcaption>Middle &amp; far right images: Susann Craig’s collection at her Chicago loft designed by Jeanne Gang &nbsp;</figcaption></figure>“Susann was incredibly passionate about Intuit from its very beginning, and she made it her mission for 30 years to use her powers as a people connector to introduce and engage all kinds of folks across the city and country with the museum. Her energy and enthusiasm for the organization were boundless—part of the personality of the place—and the staff and board team miss her smiles and laughter every day,” said Debra Kerr, Intuit President and CEO.&nbsp;Craig developed an impressive collection of folk and outsider art. Showcasing the breadth and depth of her collection, this sale will feature art highlights such as Roger Brown’s 1989 Crossing the Bandiagara Escarpment With Baobab Trees and Dogon Dancers (estimate: $60,000-80,000), Sister Gertrude Morgan’s Untitled (Lazarus) (estimate: $5,000-7,000), Jesse Howard’s A Man Said... (estimate: $2,000-4,000), and much more. Celebrated Chicago artist names in the collection also include Gladys Nilsson, Lee Godie, Nick Cave, and Wesley Willis. An eclectic mix of folk art and craft highlights, including textiles and carved wood figures, will also be presented.“My mother was always on the hunt, and her collection is the result of a lifetime of adventure,” shared Craig’s daughter Amy Coleman.“Her favorite way to roll was ‘off the beaten path,’ and she never returned empty handed. More importantly, she wanted everyone to delight in her discoveries too. She described her Logan Square loft as a ‘beautiful memory jar’ full of magnificent stories, each reminding her of the creative and peculiar people she’d met and the hilarity of her collecting escapades.”Craig’s daughter Jennifer Knight expands on how her mother took every opportunity possible to uncover distinct items: “One summer in Northern Michigan, my sister and I got strep throat, so, mom cracked the windows, flattened the back seat of our station wagon and headed for the county hospital. Per usual, there had been a ‘slight detour.’ We were at the Chippewa reservation miles off route, where the annual Powwow was in full force. As the car door slammed shut, we heard, ‘I’ll be right back!’ She eventually returned with quite a haul and packed the car with her newly acquired treasures exclaiming with delight to her two highly annoyed and feverish daughters, ‘how lucky are we?!’”&nbsp;New York Preview | How to BidA New York preview of the auction will take place at High Line Nine Galleries (507 West 27th Street, Gallery 1) from March 2-5, coinciding with the Outsider Art Fair, which Hindman is pleased to be sponsoring this year. A selection of works from the collection will be available for preview on Outsider Art Fair’s digital platform.Bidding for the auction will begin at 10am CT on March 9th, and will be available in-person at Hindman’s Chicago saleroom, and online via Hindman’s <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=hnPLvXwoDtjwatEtUAiy3sReLYWm8cY0wnfRFqINrjTJqWdyEMNDoLrIaOinZsEVelUX_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZoMAr5L94H4J-2FbA66xqDP-2BH3fkCHFOW06BQOSli-2Fm9mez1eEKf7Qqc3DL-2BOqtUPvuFo-2ByfzLR6EN7RkMfT8f5nh-2Bd5mnNmRNmrdIo8yQHt3MIHdSJLcxxEBfnRA1zTuv8FsHZJZxsRBafsBDD-2Fz7EHuykMm1iPjWFZkpcpcPICN-2FpDEz8LZbbFG7RC7FPyca5PzTahB91KDFH6EPsKM7q4-2B4teWFLmRDGYa-2BCjXY0Qm96QXNL66C7L589zlIvnTZa-2FV7MFp35db8NvedefvP1Zacvc7Cg5ycfvWaaF4c7-2FwW8nMkPNo-2FIrUI-2F8O06R8bjg-3D-3D">Digital Bid Room</a>. Additional information about the auction can be found <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=hnPLvXwoDtjwatEtUAiy3kbEarr97QLH7FctEJGC8n5QAvR4kWaRRet6UA3j0X3js2-2BGpWDGD3aVP-2FPNTHqhGB5t1NFFow-2Fhpp0Z1-2B-2BCOL8h70KL6oU9nEM6-2Bmdcbpxxs0Wb_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZoMAr5L94H4J-2FbA66xqDP-2BH3fkCHFOW06BQOSli-2Fm9mez1eEKf7Qqc3DL-2BOqtUPvuFo-2ByfzLR6EN7RkMfT8f5nh-2Bd5mnNmRNmrdIo8yQHt3MIHdSJLcxxEBfnRA1zTuv8FsHZJZxsRBafsBDD-2Fz7EHsMqshtHmHaVuOSUsaQ8-2BxNY9e6fiqGo7sw7DCZVaS-2Bb232M4NuphAzvXDSZnNyOPLWvfMkUjuKyts2GvN6spdYpXvec7-2FIDM7t3APGF9M0dTVpMVJ96YtG5E94KkA3JdyXV9Dhh3eSFhRgfNM14trVV70pL9P1Kko7z9hMdOpWZQ-3D-3D">here</a>.&nbsp;About IntuitFounded in 1991, Intuit is a premier museum of outsider and self-taught art, defined as work created by artists who faced marginalization, overcame personal odds to make their artwork, or who did not, or sometimes could not, follow a traditional path of art making, often using materials at hand to realize their artistic vision. By presenting a diversity of artistic voices, Intuit builds a bridge from art to audiences. The museum’s mission is grounded in the ethos that powerful art can be found in unexpected places and made by unexpected creators.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419169/i528smwume7ybbemev1e.jpg"><figcaption>Susann Craig’s Chicago loft designed by Jeanne Gang, with Roger Brown’s Crossing the Bandiagara Escarpment With Baobab Trees and Dogon Dancers, 1989. &nbsp;</figcaption></figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

Hindman to Auction Outsider Collection of Intuit Co-Founder Susann Craig

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419167/oma1c3dtfqge4vasovpf.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/jessi-reaves-all-possessive-lusts-dispelled">Jessi Reaves: All possessive lusts dispelled</a>Opening: Thursday, February 16, 6 – 8&nbsp;pmThe Arts Club of Chicago&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419168/l2f7ugltwy8xninbugga.png"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/3rd-fridays-open-studios-11f2b53d-afe4-42ad-a27f-ca8b6524eb28">3rd Fridays Open Studios</a>Friday, February 17, 7 – 10&nbsp;pmBridgeport Art Center&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419168/diksv3vhw68xq9ohfjxo.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/alex-katz-collaborations-with-poets">Alex Katz: Collaborations with Poets</a>Begins February 18Poetry Foundation&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419169/itylsjlezewsztrhuakg.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/aesthetics-of-loss">Aesthetics of Loss</a>Opening: Saturday, February 18, noon – 4&nbsp;pmUkrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419170/s10satk8dqdsgn3eymnm.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/light-beyond">Light &amp; Beyond</a>Opening: Saturday, February 18, 7 – 9&nbsp;pmZhou B Art Center&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419171/ntih8sxs6imik7qd7wwv.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/of-portals-and-pathways-ii-fiscal-frontiers">Of Portals and Pathways II: Fiscal Frontiers</a>Opening: Sunday, February 19, 1 – 4&nbsp;pmEvanston Art Center&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

New Exhibitions February 16 - 19

<html><head></head><body><a href="https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/02/14/banksy-stands-up-to-domestic-violence-with-new-valentines-day-mural-in-coastal-kent-town">Banksy stands up to domestic violence with new Valentine’s Day mural in coastal Kent town</a>Banksy has taken a stand against domestic violence with a new mural painted in the UK coastal town of Margate in Kent to mark Valentine’s Day.Titled Valentine’s Day Mascara, the work shows a woman in a 50s-style gingham checked dress, complete with apron and yellow marigolds, smiling and winking with a swollen, bruised eye. Arms outstretched, she appears to have just disposed of her abusive husband inside a large chest freezer—his legs can be seen sticking out from the kitchen appliance.Via The Art Newspaper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-chatgpt-dall-e-microsoft-rutkowski-github-artificial-intelligence-11675466857?mod=wsjhp_columnists_pos3">AI Tech Enables Industrial-Scale Intellectual-Property Theft, Say Critics</a>Grzegorz Rutkowski has studied the great masters of texture and light—Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Vermeer—and his ability to mimic their techniques has made him an in-demand painter of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greg_rutkowski/?hl=en">fantastical beasts and landscapes</a> for the videogame industry.&nbsp;But these days, instead of devoting all his time to painting in his sun-dappled studio near the picturesque medieval square in the town of Pieńsk, Poland, he’s spending ever more of it on Zoom calls, talking to lawyers, artists and others about the strange reason he is suddenly far more famous than he ever thought possible.Via WSJ&nbsp;<a href="https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/emerging-class-shaping-future-black-art/">An Emerging New Class Of Creators Are Shaping The Future Of Black Art</a>“I truly believe that art, at the heart of it, is a tool of expression. As artists, it’s natural that our art reflects our lives, values, and interests. Whether we create art that holds a mirror up to the world or as an attempt to shape it into a new one, these are the tools we can use to navigate these thoughts and feelings,” artist and illustrator <a href="https://www.sabrenakhadija.com/about">Sabrena Khadija</a> told ESSENCE. Khadija is among a new class of artists seeking inclusive spaces to explore creativity.&nbsp;Via ESSENCE&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419167/pdepvwaichbq32zizjfc.jpg"><figcaption>MSCHF's Big Red Boots are stomping across your social media feed.MODEL: SARAH SNYDER/PHOTO GARRETT BRUCE/COURTESY MSCHF</figcaption></figure>Art Collective’s ‘Big Red Boots’ Flood Social Media&nbsp;FeedsThe impish, Brooklyn-based art collective <a href="https://www.artnews.com/t/mschf/">MSCHF</a> has spawned yet another flurry of social media engagement, this time in the form of a pair of sleek, rubbery red boots that would be home in Astro Boy’s wardrobe.Set to be released on February 16&nbsp;(just in time for <a href="https://www.artnews.com/t/new-york-fashion-week/">New York Fashion Week</a>), the “<a href="https://mschf.com/">Big Red Boots</a>” have already been the subject of numerous posts on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/share/video/7194106381090311430?referer_url=www.businessinsider.com%2Fmschf-red-boots-are-all-over-your-social-media-2023-2&amp;refer=embed&amp;embed_source=121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_card_play&amp;referer_video_id=7197455788917460229">TikTok</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/nicekicks/status/1622659910214328338?s=20&amp;t=I82s_UFNnEXAzr1aoLHDvQ">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSfsWoqyLx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading">Instagram</a>.&nbsp;The boots have a TPU shell that renders them soft but sturdy, like an iPhone case, and pairs are set to go for $350 when they drop. They’re likely to sell quickly, as most items by the collective often do.Via Artnews&nbsp;</body></html>

What We're Reading: 2/14/23

<html><head></head><body>There is no shortage of love and heart-themed art in the world, and we're leaning into the sweetest of days by sharing the following works of art with you today on Valentine's Day!&nbsp;XO<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419167/pkkswqchesks4sfowsfr.webp"><figcaption><a href="https://tonyfitzpatrick.co/collections/store/products/the-heart-of-chicago">Tony Fitzpatrick</a>, The Heart of Chicago Poster</figcaption></figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419167/tci3crszpyypbouz1snt.jpg"><figcaption>Margaret Wharton, Valentine, 1978, chairs in snow. <a href="https://jeanalbanogallery.com/artists/margaret-wharton/">Jean Albano Gallery.</a></figcaption></figure>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419168/jtlwwylx4jms5rhjdc5t.jpg"><figcaption>SAORI AND MOSSIMO HOLDING HANDS, AMALFI, ITALY, 2007archival pigment print 20” x 20”. &nbsp;<a href="http://loucksgallery.com/artists#/rodney-smith/">Anne Loucks Gallery</a></figcaption></figure>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419169/gfw0xsn2gntzpdjcelb5.jpg"><figcaption>The National Museum of Mexican Art's Gift Shop, <a href="https://national-museum-of-mexican-art.square.site">The Tienda Tzintzuntzán</a>, has an array of unique gifts perfect for your best friend or loved one.&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419170/geobmwpixf3q3gobgqzz.jpg"><figcaption>James Tissot, How Happy I Could be with Either,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.expressiongalleries.com/19th-century-artists/tissot"> Expression Gallery of Fine Art</a></figcaption></figure>&nbsp;</body></html>

Happy Valentine's Day to Art Lovers

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419167/pl6g3ptexxqnmyrlqv32.jpg"></figure>Chicago Park District Issues Call for Artists at Hamilton Park Cultural Center&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoParkDistrict?__cft__[0]=AZXod3ngl2B-jDooIKQ4XxMdKv2hEzTH_ZU32BicPkmZ_fv-l3BwwhqtaJx9EJ01d2o6g4fJArNF-NNKFxFwTnEZXIG8BK4kmv7srjz_inv_Bkto6LJxiASoLGoMSzRXwsEwUkWR4FUt-8i01oZoUy4dU0vD7WdSwzRH7_61RVqYC14hjWPaNGlGLaMQBdig5L8&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Chicago Park District</a> is seeking a community-oriented, socially-engaged creative who would like to pursue a deep, embedded engagement at Hamilton Park Cultural Center this year. Englewood-based artists highly encouraged to apply!The residency will start in Spring and run through the end of this year and include $20,000 in artist fees and material expenses. Applications are due through Submittable by March 3rd. There is no fee to apply and you can access the application portal at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FPublicStudio2023%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR29_Iut-CAWS54bh5SQIxAoB0i2AZ7Iu615kyZj7oQWlxhVPQ7llpa-7Ow&amp;h=AT0g0ytCpJkgKZTs4qkvQ4y4x6_pjK6VI5BOlHpPstxTF0UI5QBi0Jqv2P4bWjhifgI8nc-n4t8NbbvwrbN_cjYBvrbFIvNg_dVo307SSR6wF5bYUQwD-5pJ1IDx7W_OgnRDQubHGOHc8pfXmP2HKmg&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT3hmUvcmgu310zIdDjz9m_ZdOsygRWSb9XLLHjv82AMm43aCVYoFKWj8x76onBtEDaqEzu-mLcY68Egztx0a6QGd-zxhTxTM4f61cWusXpzAIGln-fWPAQawqUwtmHwW6Xxl_Re7dm9W-4iR87PJEcJpvt2lksSd9SyQyr0EH1FRHSz5ZPJEsKbRq7HDAwaxyjamk9lmAZ6CtbROyM">http://bit.ly/PublicStudio2023</a>.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419168/l6xzt1zqoqfcfqvc1bwd.png"></figure><a href="https://www.artencounter.org/kaleidoscope">Art Encounter Names 2023 Awardees and Annual Benefit in June</a>Art Encounter has announced they will present Tony Karman, President | Director of EXPO CHICAGO, as their 2023 Art Impacts Honoree.&nbsp;A their annual benefit Art Encounter will also recognize Jeff Morthorst, Activities Director, and his team at the Center for Independent Futures as Community Partner of the Year. CIF is a local organization working to give individuals with disabilities the necessary skills and support to realize full, independent lives.&nbsp;Art Encounter's annual spring benefit and art auction, Kaleidoscope, supports our broad menu of art education and engagement initiatives, including in-school and after-school programs for public school students; workshops for residents of senior living facilities and neuro-diverse adults; interactive art tours for the general public; and large-scale, transformative murals for the entire community. It will take place on June 1, 2023.&nbsp;<a href="https://evanstonmade.org/event/evanston-plein-air-festival-2023/">The Evanston Plein Air Festival to Take Place July 9–16, 2023&nbsp;</a>Evanston Made presents the Second Annual Plein Air Festival: July 9-16, 2023.Plein Air Painters will descend on the city to compete for Best in Show. The juried invitational will be judged by Plein Air Painter, Nancy King Mertz.Artists of all ages and levels are invited to paint in the Plein Air style, all over Evanston, capturing the beauty of Evanston’s natural environment, favorite landmarks and built environment.&nbsp;The festival’s grand finale on Sunday, July 16,&nbsp; is an exhibit of one piece from each artist submitted for judging for Best of Show, 4 Honorable Mention awards, and a community vote for Festival Favorite.&nbsp;&nbsp;The July 16th exhibit and judging is complemented by an open air art exhibit of the participating artists’ additional work for sale.&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

CGN Art World Recap: 2/10/23

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419162/rl2sjguwtlxdlfnxfshy.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/robin-malpass-wastes-of-wanderings-sustainable-elegance">Robin Malpass: Wastes of Wanderings: Sustainable Elegance</a>Opening: Friday, February 10, 5 – 9&nbsp;pmRobin Malpass Art&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419163/cas7pqfuggxcwrkcwiks.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/carey-watters-sharp-points">Carey Watters: Sharp Points</a>Opening: Saturday, February 11, 1 – 3&nbsp;pmOS Projects&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419164/gtuslrkdx7e8kwz02oqy.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/miller-shellabarger-photography">Miller &amp; Shellabarger: Photography</a>Opening: Saturday, February 11, 5 – 8&nbsp;pm(northern) Western Exhibitions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419164/s4xqk1sq5ekx1snld7ui.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/gathering-voices-at-ram-20-years-of-building-america-s-largest-contemporary-craft-collection">Gathering Voices at RAM: 20 Years of Building America’s Largest Contemporary Craft Collection</a>Begins February 8Racine Art Museum&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419165/gnytuobraohsclprbyxi.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/fractured-systems-phoenix-brown-and-claire-smith">Fractured Systems: Phoenix Brown and Claire Smith</a>Begins February 10Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

New Exhibitions February 8 - 11

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419162/gzcycogxlj6yg3g5eo5o.png"></figure>&nbsp;Via PRMayor Lori E. Lightfoot Announces $11M in DCASE Grants for Chicago Nonprofit Arts Organizations—Including New “Chicago Arts Recovery Program”CHICAGO – Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the 2023 DCASE Cultural Grants Program plans, including $11M to be distributed to Chicago nonprofit arts organizations through the new “Chicago Arts Recovery Program,” providing $4.5M in project grant funding to aid arts organizations in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic; and the annual “CityArts Program,” which grew by 223% last year and continues in 2023 with $6.5M in general operating support for nonprofits of all sizes and artistic disciplines. These two programs are among the first to be released in 2023; the full list of annual Cultural Grant opportunities is below. &nbsp;&nbsp;“Nonprofit arts organizations are essential to the fabric of our city," said Mayor Lightfoot. "The 2023 Cultural Grants program will support the nonprofits that empower artists and creative workers and ensure their continued recovery from the pandemic. This latest program builds upon our ongoing commitment to revitalize and strengthen our city's diverse arts community.”&nbsp;Applications are now open for the new “Chicago Arts Recovery Program” with $4.5M available in support of marketing and audience development, facilities, technology, planning, and workforce development for nonprofit arts organizations. Supported by funds from the city’s American Rescue Plan (ARP), this program will provide resources to arts organizations to examine and address ongoing challenges brought on or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants will range from $50,000 - $250,000 and include participation in learning cohorts. Applications are open now through February 28; register for webinars and apply at <a href="file://dc07nas02-smb/DCASE/SHARED/MKTNG%20COMMUNICATIONS/Cultural%20Grants/ChicagoCulturalGrants.org">ChicagoCulturalGrants.org</a>.Additionally, the 2023 “CityArts Program” will administer its full $6.5M budget in general operating support for local arts and cultural organizations of all sizes.&nbsp;In 2022, “CityArts” general operating grant sizes increased significantly and will continue in 2023 with one-time renewable awards of $10,000 - $50,000 for each recipient. These renewal grants introduce multi-year organizational support as a new standard practice for “CityArts.” Organizations not previously awarded support in 2022 will be eligible to apply for funding in 2023. Applications open February 10; to learn more, attend a webinar and apply, visit <a href="file://dc07nas02-smb/DCASE/SHARED/MKTNG%20COMMUNICATIONS/Cultural%20Grants/ChicagoCulturalGrants.org">ChicagoCulturalGrants.org</a>.DCASE held a series of convenings and input sessions over the past two years alongside public surveys to help determine funding allocations for existing programs and areas of focus for new strategies in the Cultural Grants program.“Arts organizations across all disciplines are still reporting decreases in operating revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We listened to our cultural community and developed our funding programs in direct response to the needs expressed,” shared DCASE Commissioner Erin Harkey. “These new programs are part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure that Chicago remains an innovative and thriving cultural hub.”Over the past two years, DCASE’s budget has provided $36M in new arts and culture investments, including a $10M annual increase to the Cultural Grants Program and $16M in American Rescue Plan funds, signifying Mayor Lightfoot’s commitment to the reinvigoration of Chicago’s cultural sector.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419163/fhnmewbiakcs5k3ely9w.png"></figure>Following is the full calendar of 2023 annual Cultural Grants Programs:<ul><li>The rolling application for “Chicago Presents” will open in February 2023, offering presenting support for free, public programs.</li><li>DCASE will begin accepting ideas for the “Neighborhood Access Program” in April 2023, providing support for all types of community-based arts and culture activities.</li><li>The next “Individual Artists Program” cycle will open in November 2023, providing project-based funding for practicing artists.</li><li>As announced, the “Chicago Arts Recovery Program” is currently open and the “CityArts Program” opens February 10, 2023.</li><li>To learn about DCASE Cultural Grants and recent grantees, visit <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=Fx6ZlfogyykExOP4a2vWQ-2BYoADnFZ1-2FkCd-2Fs-2BmWJ8jJm2UkzsvzFn4KaW1rmEWAFLkic_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZksYe5OIXa5kf5eLUqZODuRSP9aq4SJ-2B49W0jH0wJ361bxTlVvSJOPsz0o7fGsqpLKs5m-2F0xWf2AcZIAsgGO-2F0K72Gm4tG4nOwf19TF-2BxqkXh7MuWtsI3H8WA7RGokFXHjcYikU83ypttzjddy3zUVO9davYF84tiyAJ2iuXGgbkrjn-2BQKlQKnhdKEFXPcL8sk7e4OWt8-2BSzvFma9TIZCY68D0XHlo97uhPq-2FeVnHacHluMezUH5plR83ZpwqNIpDWUNDZNt5OfwXV7AZGBs3MhD6Kpbl7BOA6o1imdOBWf9hOzAyP-2FwgggB9ZRQbpCtlA-3D-3D">chicagoculturalgrants.org</a>.</li></ul>&nbsp;DCASE is committed to strengthening the capacity of Chicago’s arts and culture sector through connecting artists and arts organizations with City of Chicago grants and resources. Together, these programs provide a range of funding opportunities to bolster artists’ livelihoods as part of Chicago’s thriving arts economy and to bring enriching and impactful arts activities and services throughout Chicago’s communities.&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=jd8-2BsLkKeKzJJH-2F5YciLh-2BdE-2B7EBzBHO2B-2FGeaUzWA-2FjN6Pcvk0L4rcjBoDybGU2Y4H9_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZksYe5OIXa5kf5eLUqZODuRSP9aq4SJ-2B49W0jH0wJ361bxTlVvSJOPsz0o7fGsqpLKs5m-2F0xWf2AcZIAsgGO-2F0K72Gm4tG4nOwf19TF-2BxqkXh7MuWtsI3H8WA7RGokFXHjcYikU83ypttzjddy3zUVPj35QUu03ClG8iuk7H7oMi3EEsRNbRutzTcAGZe4D3QYVatU2SiPCZxqwBk-2BXejy4Fbombl0sGmxjEpgf2SZA-2FW5Hp4ZvjRWJytuZr4-2BffpZEfQZJsNHb2AX26G4mWe8YE9HPwtbyWe4V3zqJCPpO2Agi7I8xKc70wKL37bQrG5Q-3D-3D">2022 DCASE Impact Report</a> ReleasedIn 2022, a transformational $10M increase to the Cultural Grants budget, from $2.7 million to $12.7M, empowered DCASE to award more than 630 grants across seven programs, a 25% increase over the previous year.There was a 60% increase in average grant size through “Individual Artists Program,” 60% of which were made to BIPOC artists and grants awarded in all 50 wards, compared to only 35 wards in 2016. The “Neighborhood Access Program” provided $1M in funding to 33 organizations and artists leading arts and culture projects in their neighborhoods, 85% of which are located on the South and West Sides and the “Together We Heal Creative Place Program” awarded $5.5 million to 48 grantees to support artists in designing and implementing art projects that promote healing and transformation in Chicago’s neighborhoods.2022 was also the Year of Chicago Dance, which spotlighted and supported the dance sector with more than 80 grants to artists and dance organizations and a direct investment of over $2.2 million. In 2023, six dance artists have received an award of space, time, and funding for the development of new dance work in the Chicago Cultural Center dance studio, with support from the Walder Foundation.At a reception last night celebrating DCASE 2022 grantees, Commissioner Harkey shared, “The $10 million increase in DCASE’s 2022 budget was historic, but also significant because it is intended to continue well into the future, no longer requiring that DCASE rely solely on the hotel occupancy tax to fund arts and culture. I’d like to take a moment to thank Mayor Lightfoot and her team – as well as First Lady Amy Eshleman – for their unprecedented support for Chicago’s arts and culture, both downtown and in diverse communities across our city. In 2023, DCASE will continue to position Chicago’s cultural vitality as a driving and defining part of our city.”&nbsp;Visit the recently released digital <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=jd8-2BsLkKeKzJJH-2F5YciLh-2BdE-2B7EBzBHO2B-2FGeaUzWA-2FjN6Pcvk0L4rcjBoDybGU2TpvZ_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZksYe5OIXa5kf5eLUqZODuRSP9aq4SJ-2B49W0jH0wJ361bxTlVvSJOPsz0o7fGsqpLKs5m-2F0xWf2AcZIAsgGO-2F0K72Gm4tG4nOwf19TF-2BxqkXh7MuWtsI3H8WA7RGokFXHjcYikU83ypttzjddy3zUVO3YydX9QcIvx-2B9jjaFEKdwHkSDtJGuAysccrO96uFsdDvWpnNnU-2B1GFAvNC-2BcviAmSNJu91sTdj75z33u9KoV9uc5QIu-2BSdZFb66BZf-2BFy-2FgH9-2BYvkjPRgGLuhXHn-2B8pMn3N7Nfz9zmNE858Go7RR9t-2B8DxftW-2F21JMV4ff8Vdfg-3D-3D">DCASE 2022 Impact Report</a>.&nbsp;Chicago Recovery PlanThe Chicago Recovery Plan is the City’s plan to amplify once-in-a-generation federal funding to create an equity-based investment strategy to catalyze a sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding under the Chicago Recovery Plan, which includes funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) and over $600 million in local bond funds, is allocated alongside all other available resources in the City budget to maximize this opportunity over the next 3-5 year funding period. The initiatives and strategic priorities that make up the Chicago Recovery Plan were a result of several stages of community engagement and input during the 2022 budget development process.&nbsp; View the City’s complete <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=jd8-2BsLkKeKzJJH-2F5YciLh6tttf-2B1J48YQf9-2F23T8GrCRf4AHAFlPtJ22IyD5HdzfmL4bA5UfwxKdK40nNIhDBeJnIVRYeicmytYCqkQ31EDnHfLxWZij3GM6RmyvB-2F70nC2xaUty1G3YI2rR9OEWwg-3D-3DuW3d_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZksYe5OIXa5kf5eLUqZODuRSP9aq4SJ-2B49W0jH0wJ361bxTlVvSJOPsz0o7fGsqpLKs5m-2F0xWf2AcZIAsgGO-2F0K72Gm4tG4nOwf19TF-2BxqkXh7MuWtsI3H8WA7RGokFXHjcYikU83ypttzjddy3zUVPWRPDmfUFveQ-2BLSgPEoxQL1bvqHYxsoGyrkHsqdBbmxRjH9noat-2BfKe2jB5O1N4ixcBgcknW-2BtuvvnMNTUPCzwV27oJqjzIu-2F5B-2FfcNhtfyCJqSc5xrIyfQUqCt97GoD7-2Fc-2F9R1MuyEVB0-2Fqt8Wlcj561ruMCdOg5GW4y5RwFIXg-3D-3D">Chicago</a> Recovery Plan.&nbsp;</body></html>

Mayor Lightfoot Announces $$$ for Chicago Arts Recovery Program

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419162/oem6nb83ycmnnk2crwfo.jpg"></figure>Call for Artists: ART 64 in Wauwatosa, WIART 64 is a two-day bracket-style tournament taking place in The Village of Wauwatosa just outside of Milwaukee. In four rounds, 64 artists from across the country get matched up in a head-to-head competition and given 60 minutes to create a work of art on a predetermined theme on canvas. Members of the public, both in-person and virtually, are invited to watch the paintings come to life and vote for their favorite artists to advance online.All participants receive money for participating, but the sole winner of ART 64 receives $20,000 in total.<a href="https://www.art64tosa.com">Apply here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/01/31/promontory-point-reinforcements-get-5-million-from-city/">Promontory Point Repairs Get $5 Million Boost From City As Officials Pledge To Preserve Its Iconic Limestone</a>The city has committed $5 million to design reinforcements to Promontory Point that preserve “its historic nature” and iconic limestone steps, officials announced this week.The city, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Chicago Park District will seek design proposals for Promontory Point later this year.The agencies will use $5 million in city capital bonds for the planning and design phases of Promontory Point reinforcements, <a href="https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3281986/usace-chicago-district-the-city-of-chicago-and-the-chicago-park-district-announ/">officials announced Monday</a>. They’ll aim to reduce erosion and storm damage “while preserving the historic nature of the existing structure” through the project.Via Block Club&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419163/y6wgp1xactgzpq8ickhr.jpg"><figcaption>Ebony G. Patterson (Photo:&nbsp;Frank Ishman)</figcaption></figure><a href="https://www.moniquemeloche.com/news/49-high-museum-announces-driskell-prize-winner-ebony-g./">Ebony G. Patterson Receives David C. Driskell Prize from High Museum of Art&nbsp;</a>Monique Meloche Gallery celebrates the The High Museum of Art's announcement awarding&nbsp;Ebony G. Patterson the 2023&nbsp;David C. Driskell Prize in recognition of her contributions to the field of African American art. Awarded annually by the Museum since 2005, the prize demonstrates the High’s ongoing dedication to furthering artistic innovation and promoting research of African American artists and scholars.Based in Kingston, Jamaica, and Chicago, Patterson is known for her multilayered works in a variety of media that contrast beautiful, lush imagery, color and texture with darker underlying themes addressing societal and political injustices. Her complex compositions, which at first may appear celebratory, draw the viewer in to discover deeper truths relating to race-based class issues, social division and political violence. These interrogations explore the legacies inherent in postcolonial spaces, often memorializing and honoring the lives of those who have been deemed socially invisible or “unvisible.”Read CGN's 2020 interview with Patterson <a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/news/2020/5/ebony-g-patterson-the-interactivity-of-visual-appeal">here</a></body></html>

CGN Art World Recap: 2/1/23

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419162/pcgmdsuahfn1pvsvmdpl.jpg"><figcaption>Artist Bernard Williams</figcaption></figure>Via PRThe American Writers Museum (AWM) is celebrating the vast and important contributions of Black writers all February long during Black History Month with <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=7JKrm0yNesU5jeC2Z-2BMuXUo1LOz2td47ehbEnV2PNYx4fZk9hRiRLsVuT2lzO-2BBJrGTru3N3HSkXDcpvkNek0f4VPlr1nmi4pzK8OYM96Wu64hN6XhjMG9hOdNDjkbynxwLLCo3wdcB0RguzE79L-2BA-3D-3DZdbM_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZhmJajaEMvhatqwUCKJql6U-2FgldlJE3R6WwG9-2Fn1SvGG-2FIAr-2BxroOCJU7odE1zxuPSzSLJvAor4tBNyWpiXY2esG8rRxV86MkUWcyAmPDbUL-2FaO3hI34L-2BM9sRixi-2FsqaT-2B-2BVZ0ToyYT4YkL0VhbpfInxMqdLyYPnK393egGLFpsoQ8L0Zdul4Ih9xOVsLIDRmyO2cejrxGkTB9TIuxYrXvggHdUYb8ihAY0l-2BpErow33hSji2Rkl-2BwY5WuvlwI1LZL1xk-2FPoptNqK0SvGL5CnhzpYKnxGeu5gh5Feog73gr3slwOhzHeE8kJrsY0Zb4gw-3D-3D">Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice</a> and related author programs. General museum admission includes access to the special exhibit and a complimentary tour focused on Frederick Douglass, offered daily at 3 p.m. Thursday-Monday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.The centerpiece of Dark Testament are 16 large multicolored portraits by local Chicago artists that were commissioned for the exhibit exclusively. These paintings and quilts—which commemorate the likes of Ida B. Wells, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou and more—were created by painters <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=7JKrm0yNesU5jeC2Z-2BMuXTLvIWPRTsgEFig31MdH6FdBHQsg6mp7nwTb3QndlN3QULIr_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZhmJajaEMvhatqwUCKJql6U-2FgldlJE3R6WwG9-2Fn1SvGG-2FIAr-2BxroOCJU7odE1zxuPSzSLJvAor4tBNyWpiXY2esG8rRxV86MkUWcyAmPDbUL-2FaO3hI34L-2BM9sRixi-2FsqaT-2B-2BVZ0ToyYT4YkL0VhbpfKd2wOr1Y4SKzNh9UNazH010n0mE9hcwL9Iq3JUy4y02gEhHx6K-2F9j1JEIEAv-2FEj1LPAybv5n0tNJdRo49zHt0lWa1tOZvBx94ZUQAJG81a6VvO13-2FEKmEYe5mlbhjRiE75icIzgwWx1M2I76X-2FEdAA-2FmkP8XW4i-2FZ2Y5KOU0gckA-3D-3D">Damon Reed</a>, <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=7JKrm0yNesU5jeC2Z-2BMuXR8czMmfSE6tkLWcOVZQrzI75-2FYZPLYpIl9c4gz1Iy0jCTxq_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZhmJajaEMvhatqwUCKJql6U-2FgldlJE3R6WwG9-2Fn1SvGG-2FIAr-2BxroOCJU7odE1zxuPSzSLJvAor4tBNyWpiXY2esG8rRxV86MkUWcyAmPDbUL-2FaO3hI34L-2BM9sRixi-2FsqaT-2B-2BVZ0ToyYT4YkL0VhbpfIde8-2Bu4PfSs4yjyCI0JrNvxc8nc8msdcs5SrwgmsRxrVN8gYtS-2BWIQsVU7MED1pi5DLRFm4RZufQDtJKTG2E50ohx12ovjj0QoXoEgLcSB8I9QuQ9mxbG71T8NISATFa-2BQdblFNrlA7c8BgdX-2F4iz1xHEvc2kll7oALI5h0Y7CeQ-3D-3D">Dorian Sylvain</a> and <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=7JKrm0yNesU5jeC2Z-2BMuXdTOMwJaMElyTYJwAEspwGl81udASkBw6cC9Tzizsyz90MLfdL-2BahGSl85FOI2twNw-3D-3Dxvlq_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZhmJajaEMvhatqwUCKJql6U-2FgldlJE3R6WwG9-2Fn1SvGG-2FIAr-2BxroOCJU7odE1zxuPSzSLJvAor4tBNyWpiXY2esG8rRxV86MkUWcyAmPDbUL-2FaO3hI34L-2BM9sRixi-2FsqaT-2B-2BVZ0ToyYT4YkL0VhbpfLCUvLrvnnZ6r8kPslzrrAH4SQtcurl23t0-2BREqeUjFz9FF1pAAb-2B6-2F1Z0uQVP1fXOHp8tfKMvqKpWiBP3cDg3zfy8z21Whu0V-2BXbhiqX8t4pLOZ3Nxq48YMl8VfqJyp6OvlbALnx-2BHplBgY7yjmsjmksvo7iqzbpBHiwI8ZjEwmQ-3D-3D">Bernard Williams</a> and fabric artist <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=7JKrm0yNesU5jeC2Z-2BMuXcWkHObPKX-2FcKAN9267uNKR8v2fxLurrDfN6pcYPI62U8ks6_BYLPtpUivDHORxxkVXshLCRT3wjV7CgXbLJWP9J5MP9LJ6jv7-2Bb0c97UF1yE1XeiKasl3Q0KHAlfCn9N7XONZhmJajaEMvhatqwUCKJql6U-2FgldlJE3R6WwG9-2Fn1SvGG-2FIAr-2BxroOCJU7odE1zxuPSzSLJvAor4tBNyWpiXY2esG8rRxV86MkUWcyAmPDbUL-2FaO3hI34L-2BM9sRixi-2FsqaT-2B-2BVZ0ToyYT4YkL0VhbpfJMHxMymqH3xpLSJ3AE0G7-2F-2FcIkdugy79IzhUFOJf-2BlpM4EAW9k-2F5qDaBeBDYUYh0EDqOzJleEtiUvX2a3vwXlJYCM1svqBwYqSkV0NBMF1aJJmHC179RSnOmshtjI7ZSMhey-2FKzAMYYzgcgjaRPkrZuOwTJXbL4On1-2FOKzZEhl3w-3D-3D">Dorothy Burge</a>. The works of art include augmented reality elements that bring these writers to life and allow visitors to dive deeper into the exhibit content.“[Dark Testament] is a celebration of the power and impact of these writers. It is about their fortitude and resilience and the impact their work still has, which is why the large portraits make them bigger than life,” said AWM President Carey Cranston.The selected artists for the project not only specialize in the vibrant use of color, but they share many commonalities when it comes to their art. Williams creates projects which investigate the complexities of American history and culture through painting. Sylvain has devoted her work to building the next generation of “cultural keepers” and has worked extensively on the South Side of Chicago on projects that empower community and expose children to art making. Reed is a true believer in the power of art and its ability to bring about positive change. Burge is inspired by history and current issues of social justice and uses her medium as a tool to teach history, raise cultural awareness, and inspire action.More information and events may be found <a href="https://americanwritersmuseum.org/dark-testament-a-century-of-black-writers-on-justice/">here.</a>&nbsp;</body></html>

American Writers Museum Commissions Large Scale Portraits by Chicago Artists for Black History Month

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419162/oilpvj119njorihf8hun.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/lavar-monroe-sometime-come-to-someplace">Lavar Monroe: Sometime Come to Someplace</a>Opening: Friday, February 3, 5 – 7&nbsp;pmmoniquemeloche&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419163/sgbdnbkz4uftxciljf5g.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/liat-yossifor-life-against-itself">Liat Yossifor: Life Against Itself</a>Opening: Saturday, February 4, 5 – 7:30&nbsp;pmPATRON&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419164/y4gwdhjf4mhyqalmizg2.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/robert-hutchison">Robert Hutchison: Draw Your Own Conclusions</a>Opening: Saturday, February 4, 7 – 10&nbsp;pmFirecat Projects&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419164/fxfsrdojsaekv6y4rom7.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/beyond-representation-seeking-new-forms">Beyond Representation: Seeking New Forms</a>Begins February 6Wadsworth Family Gallery at Lewis University&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

New Exhibitions February 4 - 6 (Part II)

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419162/on2vfpeg3aba06wqyqdi.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/steve-geer-paula-shur">Steve Geer &amp; Paula Shur</a>Opening: Saturday, February 4, 5 – 7&nbsp;pmPerspective Photo Gallery&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419163/j6hn8nx3s4fipsaybjng.png"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/pattern-and-process">Pattern and Process</a>Begins February 2Krannert Art Museum, University of Illinois&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419164/ncquo5tbmewq7de6gtfc.png"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/color">COLOR</a>Opening: Friday, February 3, 5 – 8&nbsp;pmARC Gallery&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419165/i6nv5hryntvekcbofnw3.png"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/off-white-perceptions-of-color">Off-White Perceptions of Color</a>Opening: Friday, February 3, 5 – 8&nbsp;pmCircle Contemporary (Arts of Life)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419166/kquistjk8nocdxr4cmze.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/outer-harmonies-thirteen-themes-from-the-permanent-collection">Outer Harmonies: Thirteen Themes from the Permanent Collection</a>Opening: Friday, February 3, 7 – 8&nbsp;pmRockford Art Museum&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

New Exhibitions February 4 - 6 (Part I)

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419162/lsrzivsjyd0wq45wrtcx.png"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/hauntology-ghostly-matters">Hauntology: Ghostly Matters</a>Opening: Thursday, January 26, 6 – 8&nbsp;pmMariane Ibrahim Gallery&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419163/bkpuhtcmuuek1udyanyr.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/deborah-simon">Deborah Simon</a>Opening: Friday, January 27, 6 – 8&nbsp;pmInternational Museum of Surgical Science&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419164/ggjgfbaonxumabqwq2qe.png"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/roe-2-0-it-ain-t-over-yet">Roe 2.0 – It Ain’t Over Yet! (Virtual Exhibition)</a>Opening: Saturday, January 28, 4 – 7&nbsp;pmWoman Made Gallery&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419165/bctuxnpkqxad7c5bc0xg.jpg"></figure><a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/events/sub-urban-warrior">Home Sweet Home: Nostalgia...ish</a>Opening: Saturday, January 28, 4 – 8&nbsp;pmChicago Truborn&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

New Exhibitions January 26 - 28

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419155/jxk46iqxdjct90heymof.jpg"><figcaption>Installation view of The Observers featuring John Opera at DOCUMENT, 2023. Image courtesy of the artist and DOCUMENT, Chicago, IL.</figcaption></figure>&nbsp;By BIANCA BOVABuying art—despite what the instagram art market “gurus” that seem to proliferate by the day would have you believe—is not a privilege reserved for the moneyed few. Certainly if your ambition is to own a Gerhard Richter or a Claude Monet (or, for now, an Anna Weyant), you will be boxed out unless your checkbook, your existing collection, and your connections all pass inspection. If your ambition is to simply build a meaningful collection of works that reward you for living with them, that remains achievable. Determining an overall budget for collecting and a spending ceiling for individual acquisitions is a practical first step, as this will be invaluable in determining where you can realistically expect to acquire work.&nbsp;If your range falls at $5,000–$10,000, the good news is that most mid-size galleries will have some work in their inventory that fits in your budget. The work you acquire will have a reasonable likelihood of appreciation, and you will be supporting a living artist whose career you will have the pleasure of following for years to come.&nbsp;If you plan to buy from galleries, the first order of business is identifying what galleries in the appropriate tier of the market have a program that suits your interests. By way of recommendation, in my view the best gallery in Chicago is DOCUMENT, led by its founder Aron Gent and gallery partner Sibylle Friche. The smartest, chicest program in town by a mile, it encompasses energizing young artists like Kiah Celeste and Gordon Hall alongside artists whose careers have grown during their tenure with the gallery including John Opera and Sara Grenberger Rafferty, while still creating opportunities for experimentation by established artists like Barbara Kasten, and space for market darlings like Paul Mpagi Sepuya. The start of the year also marked the opening of a second DOCUMENT location in Lisbon, Portugal, one of the most undeniably intriguing market expansions of a gallery its size globally.&nbsp;You might also get into the habit of browsing fundraising auctions. It has become increasingly common in the past few years for institutions and nonprofits to partner with both major houses (Sotheby’s, Christies, Phillips) as well as independent platforms (Bidpal, Artsy, and once upon a time, Paddle8). Oftentimes the works in these auctions have expansive value ranges, with some lots starting bidding at under $1,000 and others starting bidding at over $100,000. Depending on where the auction is administered and by whom, as well as the nonprofit status of the beneficiary, you may also find that the price you pay remains lower than in a traditional auction, as buyer’s premiums and some taxes may be waived. Doing your due diligence will pay off in this area.&nbsp;If you have social relationships with artists, or you are interested in one sufficiently enough to request and be granted a studio visit, you might also acquire works directly from an artist’s studio. Pricing may be more discretionary in this area. That said, I do not condone acquiring works directly from artists when it is done to intentionally circumvent their galleries. Art dealers work incredibly hard and bear the burden of ever-increasing overhead, and they do not deserve to be cut out of sales in the name of anti-market moral righteousness or by cheapskate collectors. Proceed with caution.&nbsp;Art fairs are another area of the market that is often miscategorized as inaccessible to collectors with modest budgets. When attending major fairs, be on the lookout for young gallery and emerging artist focused segments; Art Basel’s Statements section, or EXPO Chicago’s EXPOSURE section, for instance. Smaller fairs–frequently held as satellites to major fairs–like those put on by the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) are often excellent, and you’ll find the dealers are apt to engage in conversation and invest time in getting to know new collectors in this setting.&nbsp;If your budget and individual acquisition ceiling hew closer to $5,000 and under, editions can be an excellent entree into collecting. Editioned artwork is typically priced at a fraction of the market value of primary artwork by the same artists (take note, this is naturally reflected in its value retention and appreciation as well). Editions may be available through an artist’s gallery, through nonprofit organizations (often as a fundraising endeavor) or through publishers.&nbsp;Printed Matter’s current catalog is a reputable and expansive resource for this type of acquisition. It includes works from such art historically important artists as Lawrence Weiner, Jenny Holzer, and Sterling Ruby beginning at a couple hundred dollars. Their overall inventory of editioned works ranges from as little as $5 (a snap-bracelet by Taiwanese artist Son Ni) to $15,000 (a print by Richard Prince). If you’re in New York, a browse around their primary location in Chelsea or their publication-focused second location on St. Mark's Place can make for a satisfying afternoon, and you’re unlikely to leave empty-handed.&nbsp;“I don’t have a budget for acquiring art” is one of those beguiling phrases that contains a polarity when invoked by those at the very top of the market and those at the very bottom. For those in the latter category, don’t despair. If you have a sufficiently developed eye and are willing to put in the legwork, there are always thrift stores, garage sales, and church rummage sales. I’ve come across works by Richard Haas, Peter Sarkisian, and Morris Barazani in just this fashion. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, you get a thrill and a bargain.&nbsp;For the more intrepid, there are also the depths of internet sale-by-owner sites. A habitual 2am trawler of the “art” categories on eBay and Craigslist myself, my sleepless efforts have yielded everything from a Sophie Grinbarg painting bearing labels from inclusion in a 1937 exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, to a full mint-condition Meissen Porcelain Monkey Band, to a print of a tiger–from an edition of 100!–released by Tony Tasset at the age of 12 (of the aforementioned, I only acquired one, but a desire to maintain some pretense of financial responsibility and good taste prevents me from revealing which).&nbsp;There is a great deal of art in the world, and always more being made. Paying attention, learning your own taste, and knowing your place in the market remain a solid foundation for building a collection that, at any price point, can hold great personal and artistic value.&nbsp;#&nbsp;Completely new to collecting? Have a very modest budget? Start here:• <a href="https://hi-buddy.org">BUDDY</a>A storefront offering editions, publications, and art from predominantly Chicago-based emerging artists, located on the ground floor of the Chicago Cultural Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;• <a href="https://www.saic.edu/life-at-saic/campus-life-and-involvement/student-art-sales">SAIC Biannual Art Sales</a>We all have those friends who purchased work from Sterling Ruby’s graduate studio, and later sold it to put their kids through college. If you have a great eye, you might acquire work by an artist you will never again be able to afford. At the very least, you’ll be supporting the next generation of artists.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</body></html>

In Search of Art Between $5,000–$10,000

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419162/cnozwwdjtczyds22fvvi.jpg"><figcaption>Aron Packer</figcaption></figure><a href="https://www.potterauctions.com">Aron Packer Joins Potter &amp; Potter Auctions</a>Potter &amp; Potter Auctions announce that Aron Packer has joined the company as a Director and Specialist for the company's Fine and Outsider Art department. This department was recently established after Potter &amp; Potter's successful debut December, 2022 Fine and Outsider Art Sale which realized $155,000. With Packer's appointment, the company plans to grow its art offering into several premier events per year, establish in-house expertise and thought leadership, and be top of mind for collectors and sellers looking to buy or deaccession quality fine and outsider art and related materials.<a href="https://www.potterauctions.com">Potter &amp; Potter</a>, founded in 2007, is a Chicago area auction house specializing in paper Americana, vintage advertising, rare books, playing cards, gambling memorabilia, posters, fine prints, vintage toys, and magicana&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419163/htgkn0wav9flvkptdfro.jpg"><figcaption>Daniel Greene and Gail Kern Paster</figcaption></figure><a href="https://www.newberry.org/news/daniel-greene-to-depart-the-newberry-gail-kern-paster-named-interim-president-and-librarian">Newberry Library Director Change</a>The Library announced that Daniel Greene, President and Librarian of the Newberry since 2019, will depart the library for the US Holocaust Memorial Museum this spring. Gail Kern Paster, a Newberry Board member since 2013 and Director Emerita of the Folger Shakespeare Library, will become interim President and Librarian while the Newberry conducts a national search to fill the position.&nbsp; “We are grateful to Daniel Greene for all he has done to advance the Newberry’s mission during his time as President and Librarian,” said Robert&nbsp;Holland, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “Under his leadership, the Newberry has navigated the challenges of the pandemic while pursuing new, innovative ways to serve its many audiences. Dr. Greene departs the Newberry after guiding the library on a path to expanding its role as a civic and cultural institution in the city of Chicago.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419164/mfjzin5slc9iqrez3fqp.jpg"><figcaption>From Children of War at UIMA</figcaption></figure>UIMA Releases 6 Digital Prints from "Children of War"Due to popular demand, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art has released 6 digital prints of works featured in “Children of War,” which are for sale here: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fuima-chicago.org%2Fchildren-of-war-sale%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1QAbFDK25heor9V-xlYfiwh2Sv6CerkCqkQwfsDxxrpa8JyBDti9pnZ4Q&amp;h=AT0Anegx_cN-bJcfBIIG4s4FQU-TpvIRpR1Q7b2R79rOFTMon3FsY2gnEwsMfTSGS4HO3lpHgC-C2s3rHIqr6_8nNd36NQCQ5wHyqnKLxxA4raFgkpnmfNC7bYgkI98UtZtDCGQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0r9j2tNivrUjlZz4rSvUj7iyZ1-yzxPbmgqvBTdi1xC5GnfHQhqoXFn2xz47JelK5mY_Mi-fP8JQiD7467hCn1HCjDis3pczC9iei8ke6ynx8c59dqZrPBkaPI4-u9eDgPrbbGytmZJq97mIx_OXIkG81dkWhcykhubgolB6ExniNJTWLayHTNA7fblce_ViC-ZJghZHfD64-u8Vc">https://uima-chicago.org/children-of-war-sale</a>Customers receive a secure link to the file lasting 24 hours after the first download.Proceeds of the sales of these works will be earmarked for the expansion, supplies, and facilities hosting the Art Therapy Project facilitated by Nataliia and Yustyna Pavliuk. Portions of the proceeds will also be going to Lviv Oblast Children’s Clinical Hospital for the Protection of Women and Children, Lysenko Street 31, Lviv Ukraine, Львівська обласна дитяча клінічна лікарня Охматдит.&nbsp;</body></html>

CGN Art World Recap: 1/26/23

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419162/xiknlqq14oakwflnqc4p.png"></figure>&nbsp;Via PRArt on THE MART Foundation announces that applications are now open for a new guest digital art curator program. The selected curator will contribute to programming through commissioning new work and advising on the long-term curatorial strategy for Art on THE MART, the world’s largest digital art experience that transforms an iconic architectural landmark into a 2.5-acre outdoor canvas along Chicago’s vibrant Riverwalk. The program is an 18-month position and will help integrate new global perspectives into the platform while continuing Art on THE MART’s trajectory of bringing dynamic and engaging visual art to downtown Chicago residents and visitors using state-of-the-art technology.Curators specializing in time-based media art with a background in site-specific video, video projection mapping and audio components are invited to apply. Following a jury selection process by the Art on THE MART Foundation and its Curatorial Advisory Board, one winning curator will be awarded a 40,000 USD prize to assemble a major new commission that will be revealed during the 2024 programming season. In addition, the Art on THE MART Foundation will provide a separate commissioning fee for artwork recommended by the guest curator and confirmed by Art on THE MART.“The diversity and trajectories of digital art are at an all-time high and as important as ever. The role of public art programs – and Art on THE MART in particular – is to present and promote access to progressive, community-facing art experiences. We look forward to this next chapter for Art on THE MART and the exciting possibilities a new voice can bring to the landscape of digital art,” said Art on THE MART Executive Director Cynthia Noble.Further details on the application and proposal process can be found here. Applications for the inaugural guest curator position will close at 9:00 AM CT on Monday, March 6, 2023.&nbsp;About Art on THE MARTArt on THE MART, presented in partnership with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), is an innovative digital art project that transforms a Chicago architectural landmark into a larger-than-life canvas, spanning over 2.5 acres of THE MART along the city’s Riverwalk. Founded in 2018, Art on THE MART is a platform for cutting-edge moving image work by renowned local, national and international interdisciplinary artists. Under the direction of Cynthia Noble, the program has commissioned work by celebrated names like Nick Cave, Barbara Kruger and Charles Atlas, along with projections by Chicago-based artists and local organizations that elevate voices and artists from underrepresented communities.The program is a result of a 30-year commitment by THE MART owner Vornado Realty Trust, in close collaboration with the City of Chicago, with a shared goal to provide public access to innovative contemporary digital art for thousands of visitors traversing the Chicago Riverwalk each day. The project marks the first time a projection of its size and scope is completely dedicated to digital art with no branding, sponsorship credits or messaging. The permanent projection system illuminates THE MART with 34 state-of-the-art projectors totaling almost one million lumens. The program content rotates seasonally and is selected with the assistance and expertise of the Curatorial Advisory Board, along with the support of a guest digital art curator initiative that was founded in early 2023.Projections are visible to the public from Wacker Drive and along the Chicago Riverwalk. The platform is free and open to the public nightly, nine months per year, from April through December.For more information, visit artonthemart.com or follow us on social media: Instagram: @artonthemart Facebook: @artonthemart Twitter: @artonthemart#ArtontheMART&nbsp;About THE MARTTHE MART (formerly The Merchandise Mart), located in the center of the sought-after River North submarket, is interwoven into the fabric of Chicago as an innovator in business, technology, culture, art, media and more. As the largest privately owned commercial building in the United States, it is also one of the world’s leading commercial buildings, wholesale design centers and the preeminent international business location in Chicago. Encompassing 4.2 million gross square feet, THE MART spans two city blocks, rises 25 stories, and is visited by an average of 30,000 people each business day and nearly 10 million people annually. Offering continuous innovation and creativity from leading manufacturers and design forward showrooms, THE MART serves as the home to Chicago's most creative and technologically innovative companies including Motorola Mobility, 1871, Yelp, PayPal and MATTER, as well as Fortune 500 companies ConAgra Brands, Allstate, Medline Industries, Beam Suntory and Grainger. For more information, visit themart.com.&nbsp;About the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsThe City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city — to strengthen and celebrate Chicago. DCASE produces some of the city’s most iconic festivals, markets, events, and exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in communities across the city — serving a local and global audience of 25 million people. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and film production and other creative industries, and permits special events throughout Chicago. For further details, visit Chicago.gov/DCASE and stay connected via our newsletters and social media.Image: Nick Cave, Ba Boom Boom Pa Pop Pop, 2022. Courtesy of Art on THE MART.&nbsp;</body></html>

Art on THE MART Foundation Launches First-Ever Initiative For Guest Digital Art Curator

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419155/wowkvz6n7ktm6duvoadk.png"></figure>&nbsp;By CGN StaffThe MCA's latest exhibition Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today opened in November and runs through April 2023.&nbsp;Taking the 1990s as its cultural backdrop, <a href="https://visit.mcachicago.org/exhibitions/art-in-the-caribbean-diaspora-1990s-today/">Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today</a> is the first major group exhibition in the United States to envision a new approach to contemporary art in the Caribbean diaspora, foregrounding forms that reveal new modes of thinking about identity and place. It uses the concept of weather and its constantly changing forms as a metaphor to analyze artistic practices connected to the Caribbean, understanding the region as a bellwether for our rapidly shifting times.The museum asks visitors and online shoppers to immerse themselves into Forecast Form by shopping the collection, ranging from luxurious scarves, colorful stationery, beautiful jewelry, and more! Items feature art and designs from artists such as Candida Alvarez and Firelei Baez.<a href="https://mcachicagostore.org/collections/forecast-form?utm_source=MCA+General+List&amp;utm_campaign=b65a24b745-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_11_16_09_16_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_-614c1bc232-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&amp;mc_cid=b65a24b745&amp;mc_eid=95b957c616">View items here</a>&nbsp;</body></html>

MCA Store's New Collection Inspired by Forecast Form 

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419162/mchbmpmgfbqp7c2bechy.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;Via PRSculpture Milwaukee today announced John Riepenhoff will serve as curator for the 2023 exhibition, which will open this summer and be on view through October 2024. Now in its seventh year, Sculpture Milwaukee is an annual outdoor exhibition of public sculpture in downtown Milwaukee. The organization serves as a catalyst for community engagement, economic development, and creative placemaking.John Riepenhoff is an internationally renowned artist, curator, and gallerist who lives and works in Milwaukee.“I'm thrilled to join the succession of artist-curators at Sculpture Milwaukee,” Riepenhoff said. “After watching the organization innovate exhibition-making and engage the local and international scenes over the past six years, I am honored to help continue to grow its legacy with a new cohort of contemporary artists and community.”A complete list of artists and artworks from Sculpture Milwaukee’s 2023 exhibition will be released in Spring 2023.“Bringing on board an influential artist, one who embraces the abstract conditions of time and attention underscores Sculpture Milwaukee's belief in artists, art, and the cultural issues shaping our time,” added Michelle Grabner, who is a member of the organization's board of directors and executive committee. “John's proven investment in localized communities and his experience in the contemporary art market will advance Sculpture Milwaukee's reach and distinguished reputation.”In addition, Nature Doesn’t Know About Us, which was curated by Ugo Rondinone, is on view now through October 2023.&nbsp;About John RiepenhoffJohn Riepenhoff was born in 1982 in Milwaukee, WI, where he still lives and works.Riepenhoff is co-owner of The Green Gallery in Milwaukee and runs The Open Fund and the Beer Endowment. He has also co-organized Milwaukee International and Dark Fairs, is an inventor of artistic platforms for the expression of others, and is a regular food ideator.His exhibitions and curatorial projects have been presented at Various Small Fires, Dallas (2023); Broadway, New York (2022); John Michael Kohler Art Preserve, Sheboygan, Wisconsin (2021); the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (2017); The Suburban, Milwaukee (2007, 2008, 2017); Marlborough, New York (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017); Poor Farm, Wisconsin (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016); Minneapolis Institute of Art, MN (2016); Nathalie Karg, New York (2015); Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta (2015); Inova, Milwaukee (2010, 2015); 356 Mission Rd, Los Angeles (2014); Crystal Bridges, Bentonville, Arkansas (2014); Lynden Sculpture Garden, Milwaukee (2011, 2013); Tate Modern, London (2010); Swiss Institute, New York (2008).He also continues a program of the John Riepenhoff Experience at various locations around the world, including at Misako and Rosen, Tokyo, Night Gallery, Los Angeles; and Good Weather, Arkansas. He was the 2015 Milwaukee Arts Board Artist of the Year.&nbsp;About Sculpture MilwaukeeSculpture Milwaukee is an annual outdoor exhibition of public sculpture in downtown Milwaukee that serves as a catalyst for community engagement, economic development, and creative placemaking. Free, public, and outdoors, Sculpture Milwaukee honors the arts and celebrates the community with pieces that spark inspiration, conversation, and captivates residents, tourists, students, and art lovers alike to experience sculpture in new and profound ways. Sculpture Milwaukee is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization funded through private grants, donations, and sponsorships. All of the artworks are available for acquisition. For more information, visit www.sculpturemilwaukee.com&nbsp;</body></html>

John Riepenhoff Named Sculpture Milwaukee’s 2023 Curator

<a href="https://www.terraamericanart.org/what-we-offer/grant-fellowship-opportunities/chicago-art-design-initiative-grants/art-design-chicago-2024-exhibitions-grants/?utm_source=EXPO+Master+%7C+Main+List&amp;utm_campaign=73e7555f42-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_ODLVII&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_5e6f73ac04-73e7555f42-58709297">Art Design Chicago 2024 Exhibitions Grants</a>Art Design Chicago is a platform for collaboration and exchange developed with cultural practitioners throughout Chicago. The initiative seeks to catalyze transformative approaches to co-creation and community engagement and stimulate expansive narratives of Chicago art and design, past and present. The Terra Foundation invites proposals for exhibitions to be presented as part of Art Design Chicago. Recognizing current and historical inequities in presentations and understandings of American (and Chicago) art history, the Terra Foundation encourages exhibitions that address these disparities and exclusions.To be considered, programs should focus on the <a href="https://www.terraamericanart.org/what-we-offer/grant-fellowship-opportunities/chicago-art-design-initiative-grants/art-design-chicago-faqs/">visual arts and/or design of Chicago</a>, whether historical or contemporary, including Native American arts of the region. Contemporary art projects should offer a reflective and critical engagement with histories, arts, and/or art histories associated with Chicago contexts.More information <a href="https://www.terraamericanart.org/what-we-offer/grant-fellowship-opportunities/chicago-art-design-initiative-grants/art-design-chicago-2024-exhibitions-grants/?utm_source=EXPO+Master+%7C+Main+List&amp;utm_campaign=73e7555f42-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_ODLVII&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_5e6f73ac04-73e7555f42-58709297">here</a>&nbsp;Chicago Printmakers is Selling Printmaking Care Packages Again&nbsp;For $75 CPC will send a beautiful printy fun pack from you to a recipient anywhere in the U.S. that features a print of your choosing (from 8 possible choices), along with a hand made card to the recipient (that we'll hand write and "sign" for you) plus a bunch of other fun arty goodies. Shipping is included! It's like a BIG GIANT SMALL PRINT HUG in the mail. Take care of your friends and loved ones (and yourself) with uplifting art. The theme here is WELLNESS.<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EbVuQl3oNAx1iQVf9iB_862STFhNvp3UgGLcYhsNEuGG6l6OovGeOzDfn41PSIfsb8meHuhcn19iGWjqCJwo0zM05MIvGqiDxfJk7sHTxxNuC4LK89Or2mI68VSflcNdKjXVycueCl5SLIaNoDscoXaebWNcHxpT2giLWHeIIp7-s49IC6GBWMbWcAIau6HTMN-KotxjXvbr3K7GjdYYTTQ4crxo1ZLZh6EErs90lD6k8PfEko0yRF12VhcoZexEnq9Bh9mJTsOv7fZK53eJfyowp692ovPa3s6TParXEN8=&amp;c=DZkHeiCwEyGSfbZibGA1LnXsRPMEIVCTblZ6_ktmwzJ9Z7Udd6ykog==&amp;ch=jc1oeclXEcw2RmmNe7BpyQVXzvosG1bvlEGx4uWLNgxe5mx-p9rSuA==">SHOP CARE PACKAGES</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EbVuQl3oNAx1iQVf9iB_862STFhNvp3UgGLcYhsNEuGG6l6OovGeO30v0F_CzPQeE9GGHhKjHcbTp-GD5ZJc5gH8dB2GtRyRoYhiaRbUrRuMoHJE7ZfCrEx2h-gmt0oIMrYM-Y56H7B4XGmeqPbv1KsxqSnquPiYNKOOnm7F9woGjv1ITsOBEonYxCypddnO&amp;c=DZkHeiCwEyGSfbZibGA1LnXsRPMEIVCTblZ6_ktmwzJ9Z7Udd6ykog==&amp;ch=jc1oeclXEcw2RmmNe7BpyQVXzvosG1bvlEGx4uWLNgxe5mx-p9rSuA==">SHOP PRINTS</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artnews.com/list/art-news/artists/who-is-theaster-gates-1234651543/#recipient_hashed=613539a43568c1a47820906c3033d813b063aa31da08d3bcc613f3b3d1248578&amp;recipient_salt=57f1da2200d56c9894b7bf21313727239bef88b323c1daff7d2f6c86ce2069bd">From Pottery to Real Estate: Six Essential Works by Artist and Activist Theaster&nbsp;Gates</a>Few artists make work as wide ranging as that of the Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist Theaster Gates, whose art encompasses ceramics, sculpture, music, performance, film, and land development. It also includes what art historians generally call social practice—a medium that focuses on art as a means of social or political engagement—although Gates resoundingly rejects the term.Gates’s projects may at times seem unrelated to one another; what connects classic clay vessels, canvases covered with roofing material, a Black Madonna figure, the revival of neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, and a neon sign reading “Burn Baby Burn” emblazoned above 5,000 records from the personal vinyl collection of a legendary DJ? In fact, there are identifiable threads running through the whole of his oeuvre.Via ARTnews&nbsp;

CGN Art World Recap: 1/24/23

<html><head></head><body><figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419155/jltd1feferyh1gpdomee.jpg"><figcaption>Artist and writer Audrey Niffenegger is the founder of the Artists Book House. Photo by Anna Dobrowolski</figcaption></figure><a href="https://evanstonroundtable.com/2023/01/12/artists-book-house-opts-out-of-harley-clarke-mansion/">Artists Book House opts out of Harley Clarke Mansion</a>The Artists Book House informed the city it is leaving the Harley Clarke mansion, bringing an abrupt end to the group’s dream to create a book and literary center in the long-shuttered lakefront building, its founder said Thursday, Jan. 12.The decision was reached reluctantly, after consulting with four fundraising firms, who, while agreeing it was possible to raise the money required to restore the mansion, concluded that it would take eight to 10 years, far beyond what the group had committed to originally, said Audrey Niffenegger, the founder of the Artists Book House, confirming the decision.Note: CGN profiled Niffenegger and the project in the <a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/news/2021/9/inpursuit-of-bookish-things-audrey-niffenegger-on-building-artists-book-house-a-home-in-evanston">Fall 2021 issue of CGN</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2023/1/17/23530987/notre-dame-cathedral-restoration-chicago-carla-knoorowski">Chicagoan awarded high honors from France for work rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral ravaged by fire</a>Carla Knorowski cried as she sat on the couch at her Lake View home and watched news coverage of a fire tearing through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.It was April 2019. The smoke and flames struck a nerve.Several weeks earlier, Knorowski, a professional fundraiser who’s raised millions for her alma mater, the University of Illinois at Chicago, began working with Friends of Notre Dame de Paris on the organization’s board of directors.Via Chicago Sun Times&nbsp;Elmhurst Art Museum Receives $150K NEA GrantEAM announced they have been awarded a $150,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and they are the only museum in the State of Illinois to win this national award.This nationally recognized award will aid future renovations to the museum's roof to protect its permanent collections and sustain our humanities programming.&nbsp;</body></html>

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