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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Yurii Bandera’s exhibition\, “Crossroads of Worlds” (Перехрестя світів)\, will be on display May 30 to June 22 at the Ukrainian National Museum.His work invites viewers into a space where multiple realities converge: cultures\, memories\, and inner and outer landscapes. Each work is born from the artist’s encounter with these dual realms\, forming a visual dialogue between the seen and unseen. The “crossroads” becomes not just a motif but a philosophical meeting place—one where every viewer is invited to interpret the experience uniquely.The artistic journey of Yurii Bandera began in childhood.He graduated from Lviv Polytechnic University with a degree in Architecture. For over two decades\, he taught at the Stryi Higher Art Vocational School\, continuing to shape generations of young artists.In 2017\, Yurii Bandera’s contribution to Ukrainian art was officially recognized with his acceptance into the National Union of Artists of Ukraine. Now\, in his new world — the United States — he continues to explore and expand his creative vision.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/crossroads-of-worlds/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stitching Stories: The First Thread
DESCRIPTION:Stitching Stories: The First Thread is a pop-up exhibition that brings together Asian and Black artists whose works explore cultural exchange\, storytelling\, and visions of shared futures through textile arts. This exhibition marks an inaugural step toward building a coalition of artists and community members committed to cross-cultural connection and solidarity. \nThe project grew out of an extended planning process and a series of six community workshops\, where Asian and Black artists engaged directly with participants through textile-making\, storytelling\, and relationship building. These collective efforts reflect a broader vision of collaboration\, mutual support\, and cultural exchange. \nStitching Stories is also an open invitation—for artists\, organizers\, and all who believe in bridging communities—to take part in deepening understanding across racial and cultural lines. \nThis pop-up exhibition is free with museum admission. Admission can be purchased online or at the front desk. With purchase of admissions ticket\, you are able to view the pop-up exhibition as well as the three open exihibits at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art! \nOrganizers and Partners \nHeritage Museum of Asian Art\, Needles and Threads Quilters Guild\, HerArt Foundation\, and the Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education \nSupported by Healing Illinois \nEvents \nOpening Reception: June 14\, 2–4 PM \nJuneteenth Special Activation: June 19\, 2–4 PM \nClosing Artist Conversation: June 22\, 2–4 PM \n  \nAccessibility: The museum is wheelchair accessible. Audio Description will be available for those who need it during events.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/stitching-stories-the-first-thread/
LOCATION:3500 S Morgan Street\, 3500 S Morgan St 3F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk\, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. \nThis Friday at 7-7:40 PM\, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.  \nAbout the Tour –  \nLearn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights\, information\, and stories. During this participatory experience\, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nAbout the project –  \nIF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism\, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity\, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAbout Irene Hsiao \nIrene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces\, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists\, institutions\, and the public. Find out more through our website. \nAccessibility \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3rd-fridays-free-admission-museum-night/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Tour
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SUMMARY:Artecito in the Community: Opossums and Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:What makes opossums marsupials?\n\nJoin us as we explore more about Opossums with the Artecito Team!\n\nIn person at OPEN Center for the Arts!2214 S. Sacramento Ave.Chicago\, IL 6062310AM-1PM\, materials will be provided.____________________________________\n\n¿Qué hace que las zarigüeyas sean consideradas marsupiales?\n\n¡Acompáñanos mientras exploramos más sobre las zarigüeyas con el equipo de Artecito!\n\n¡Presencialmente en OPEN Center for the Arts!2214 S. Sacramento Ave.Chicago\, IL 6062310AM-1PM\, se proporcionarán materiales.\n\n\n\nWhat is Artecito?\n\nArtecito is a free workshop by OPEN Center for the Arts and Lincoln Park Zoo that uses the arts to engage families with nature in ways that resonate with local holidays\, culture\, and wildlife. With a related art activity\, workshops highlight wildlife and nature to encourage children and families to think about nature and their relationship to it in creative ways.\n\n\n\n¿Qué es Artecito?\n\nArtecito es un taller gratuito desarrollado por OPEN Center for the Arts y Lincoln Park Zoo que utiliza las artes para involucrar a las familias con la naturaleza de maneras que resuenan con las festividades locales\, la cultura y la vida silvestre. Con una actividad artística relacionada\, los talleres destacan la vida silvestre y la naturaleza para alentar a los niños y las familias a pensar sobre la naturaleza y su relación con ella de manera creativa”
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/artecito-in-the-community-opossums-and-sculpture/
LOCATION:2214 Sacramento Ave\, 2214 Sacramento Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Courage of a Nation
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in the United States\, the photo exhibition Courage of a Nation by Howard G. Buffett will be open to the public in Chicago. \nThe extraordinary photo exhibition Courage of a Nation\, by Howard G. Buffett\, Ukraine’s largest private donor\, will be on display at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago from July 2 to September 7\, 2025. Following its museum debut\, the exhibition will relocate to a downtown Chicago location\, where it will remain on view for several months\, offering the public insights into three years of documentation of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Mr. Buffett’s visual journey. \nThe photo exhibition is a selection of images that show the courage\, resiliency\, and commitment of the Ukrainian people as they stand strong for democracy and freedom\, taken by Howard G. Buffett\, photographer and chairman and CEO of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. The images were taken between April 2022 and January 2025\, including more than 63 days along the front lines. \nMr. Buffett crossed the border into Ukraine\, camera in hand\, about six weeks after Russia began its February 2022 full-scale invasion. Since then\, Mr. Buffett has made more than 20 trips to Ukraine\, including trips to Bucha\, Kharkiv\, Sumy\, Kherson\, Vuhledar\, Slovyansk\, and Bakhmut. \n“I want to thank the hundreds of Ukrainians from all walks of life I have met over the past three years who have so generously allowed me to take these images and tell their stories. I am regularly awed by their courage and resiliency–on the front lines\, on the home front\, and everywhere in between. I have had incredible support from many people\, and I have been embraced by individuals who have lost everything they have\, including\, in some cases\, their families. I hope this exhibit allows you to join me to bear witness to their struggle\, recognize their courage\, and offer our collective support as Ukrainians continue to fight for their freedoms.” Said Howard G. Buffett. \nThe exhibition is curated by the world-renowned photographer and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and changemaker\, Muhammed Muheisen. \n“I am honoured to be the curator of this powerful and moving photo exhibition by my friend Howard\, captured with both his heart and camera. It takes courage to capture courage in a single moment in time. This photo exhibition is all about courage\, the courageous people seen in the photographs\, and the courage of the photographer who captured the photographs.” Said Muhammed Muheisen.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/courage-of-a-nation/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
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SUMMARY:Divine Love (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion at the intersection of romance and religion! \nThree writers of romance—Sajni Patel\, Scarlett St. Clair\, and Helene Wecker—talk about incorporating religion into their work in the genre\, retelling myth and tradition\, and dealing honestly with their characters’ spiritual beliefs. \nThis is the livestream of an in person program at the American Writers Museum. When you register for this event\, you will receive access to the livestream link. If you would like to attend the program in person at the AWM\, get your tickets here. \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the AWM’s forthcoming special exhibit American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture\, opening November 2025. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/divine-love-online/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T200000
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SUMMARY:3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk\, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. \nThis Friday at 7-7:40 PM\, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.  \nAbout the Tour –  \nLearn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights\, information\, and stories. During this participatory experience\, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nAbout the project –  \nIF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism\, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity\, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAbout Irene Hsiao \nIrene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces\, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists\, institutions\, and the public. Find out more through our website. \nAccessibility \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3rd-fridays-free-admission-museum-night/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T190000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: "The Invisible Spy" by Thomas Maier (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Author\, television producer\, and former Chicago Sun-Times journalist Thomas Maier visits the American Writers Museum to discuss his new book The Invisible Spy. It is the untold WWII story of Ernest Cuneo\, a former NFL player turned White House insider who worked with Churchill’s undercover agents in New York City to conduct the biggest foreign spy operation ever within the US and how Cuneo later helped inspire Ian Fleming’s James Bond. The Invisible Spy has been praised by The Wall Street Journal and selected in April as an Amazon Editors’s Best Book in History. \nAs an award-winning author and journalist\, Maier will also talk about how his previous books were translated into primetime television shows—Showtime’s Emmy-winning Masters of Sex and Paramount’s Mafia Spies\, both praised by The New York Times. \nThis is the livestream of an in person program at the American Writers Museum. When you register for this event\, you will receive access to the livestream link. If you would like to attend the program in person at the AWM\, get your tickets here. \nMore about The Invisible Spy: \nAs a tough but smart Italian American kid\, Ernest Cuneo played Ivy League football at Columbia University and was in the old Brooklyn Dodgers NFL franchise before becoming a city hall lawyer and “Brain Trust” aide to President Roosevelt. He was on the payroll of national radio columnist Walter Winchell and mingled with the famous and powerful. But his status as a spy remained a secret\, hiding in plain sight. \nDuring this time\, Cuneo began a close friendship with British spy Ian Fleming and helped inspire Fleming’s James Bond novels. He also began a love affair with one of Churchill’s agents at Rockefeller Center—Margaret Watson\, a beautiful Canadian woman with a photographic memory ideal for spycraft. In one nighttime attack\, Watson was nearly smothered to death by a Nazi assassin inside her women’s dormitory near Rockefeller Center. Cuneo’s transformation from a gridiron athlete into a high-stakes intelligence go-between and political influencer is one of the great untold stories of American espionage. He has remained “invisible” in the public eye—until now\, with this unveiled look into his life. \nFrom the bestselling author and producer of two hit TV series\, Mafia Spies and Masters of Sex\, Thomas Maier delves into the little-known tales behind the Rockefeller Center spy operation and the origins of American intelligence. The Invisible Spy weaves Cuneo’s remarkable personal story with vivid insights about many top twentieth-century figures\, including Churchill\, FDR and later JFK. Full of action and fascinating characters\, this untold history reveals how Cuneo\, as America’s first WWII spy\, helped the British launch a covert campaign against Nazi conspirators hidden in America\, an espionage war unbeknownst to many.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-talk-the-invisible-spy-by-thomas-maier-online/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Na'wa'hIs' Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibit by the Levi Family. Step into a visual journey of family\, heritage\, and the sacred bond between Native people and animals\, told through the eyes of three Native artists. Visit this collection of ledger art\, paintings\, textile and photography.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nawahis-our-relations/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:Constructing Ecological Landscapes: Ukraine [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion for the closing of the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine. This program is hosted in collaboration with the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine which is currently on view at the CAC through September 1\, 2025. \nFree with Advanced Registration \nThis panel\, the closing event of the public programming for the Constructing Hope: Ukraine exhibition\, will feature speakers Asia Bazdyrieva and Darya Tsymbalyuk\, whose research and creative practices engage with the environmental\, cultural and political dimensions of war and recovery in Ukraine. \nIn dialogue with the exhibition\, the conversation will explore how both natural and built landscapes are shaped by imperial histories\, extractive infrastructures\, and ongoing ecological violence. It will also reflect on the role of cultural knowledge\, grassroots recovery and interdisciplinary research in shaping resistance and imagining more just and resilient futures. \nThe event will include presentations by the speakers\, followed by a conversation with exhibition curators Betty Roytburd\, Ashley Bigham\, and Sasha Topolnytska\, and conclude with an audience Q&A.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/constructing-ecological-landscapes-ukraine-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Na'wa'hIs' Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibit by the Levi Family. Step into a visual journey of family\, heritage\, and the sacred bond between Native people and animals\, told through the eyes of three Native artists. Visit this collection of ledger art\, paintings\, textile and photography.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nawahis-our-relations/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T173000
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Drawn to Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of creativity\, color\, and animated magic at Get Lit: Drawn to Life. We’re diving into the vibrant world of animated movies and TV shows\, spotlighting the storytellers who bring these beloved characters and worlds to life. This is your chance to geek out over your favorites\, learn something new\, and connect with fellow animation lovers. \nGET TICKETS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlex your cartoon cred in a animated trivia competition\, with fun prizes for the top team.\nUnleash your inner animator with hands-on art activities\, from flipbook stations to sketching opportunities.\nEnjoy beer\, wine\, and the night’s specialty cocktail\, the Storyboard—an animated twist on a ranch water cocktail! Non-alcoholic options are also available.\n\nGet ready to laugh\, color\, and cartoon your heart out—because at the American Writers Museum\, we’re all about stories that move. \nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-drawn-to-life/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
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SUMMARY:Na'wa'hIs' Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibit by the Levi Family. Step into a visual journey of family\, heritage\, and the sacred bond between Native people and animals\, told through the eyes of three Native artists. Visit this collection of ledger art\, paintings\, textile and photography.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nawahis-our-relations/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
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SUMMARY:3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk\, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. \nThis Friday at 7-7:40 PM\, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.  \nAbout the Tour –  \nLearn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights\, information\, and stories. During this participatory experience\, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nAbout the project –  \nIF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism\, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity\, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAbout Irene Hsiao \nIrene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces\, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists\, institutions\, and the public. Find out more through our website. \nAccessibility \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3rd-fridays-free-admission-museum-night/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
CREATED:20250807T013712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T013712Z
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SUMMARY:Na'wa'hIs' Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibit by the Levi Family. Step into a visual journey of family\, heritage\, and the sacred bond between Native people and animals\, told through the eyes of three Native artists. Visit this collection of ledger art\, paintings\, textile and photography.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nawahis-our-relations/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
CREATED:20250807T013712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T013712Z
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SUMMARY:Na'wa'hIs' Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibit by the Levi Family. Step into a visual journey of family\, heritage\, and the sacred bond between Native people and animals\, told through the eyes of three Native artists. Visit this collection of ledger art\, paintings\, textile and photography.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nawahis-our-relations/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T013712Z
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SUMMARY:Na'wa'hIs' Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibit by the Levi Family. Step into a visual journey of family\, heritage\, and the sacred bond between Native people and animals\, told through the eyes of three Native artists. Visit this collection of ledger art\, paintings\, textile and photography.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nawahis-our-relations/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
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SUMMARY:Na'wa'hIs' Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibit by the Levi Family. Step into a visual journey of family\, heritage\, and the sacred bond between Native people and animals\, told through the eyes of three Native artists. Visit this collection of ledger art\, paintings\, textile and photography.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nawahis-our-relations/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
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SUMMARY:New Architecture in a New World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with international architects as they reflect on the amazing breadth of contemporary architecture in the Americas and the pronounced impact of the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) on diverse stakeholders and communities of practice. \nInspired by the exhibition\, The Prize is the Beginning\, on view at the Chicago Architecture Center through late October\, this discussion will reveal what sets MCHAP apart from other established awards programs. \nThe program will survey prize-winning and finalist projects as they relate to several broad themes: \n\nDoing More With Less\nWorking with What We Have\nGenerosity\nAgents of Change\nLearning from Each Other\n\nOur panelists bring strong ties to the awards\, as past honorees or jurors. Hear unique insights from Stanley Allen\, FAIA\, Founder of Stan Allen Architect\, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the School of Architecture\, Princeton University; Sol Camacho\, Founder and Director of Sao Paolo- and Mexico City- based RADDAR; Juan Carlos Bamba Vicente\, Founder of Madrid-based BAMBA Studio\, Partner with Natura Futura\, and Professor at FAD-UCSG\, Ecuador; and Michael Maltzan\, FAIA\, Founder of Los Angeles-based Michael Maltzan Architecture. MCHAP Director Dirk Denison\, FAIA\, Professor\, IIT College of Architecture and Founder of Dirk Denison Architects\, will moderate the conversation. \nTicket holders are invited to enjoy a pre-program reception in CAC’s Usher Lambe Gallery with light bites and refreshments from 5 to 5:45 p.m. The program begins promptly at 6 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. This program is presented in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Biennial.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/new-architecture-in-a-new-world/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
CREATED:20250828T185933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T185933Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Nicholas Meyer (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with acclaimed screenwriter and director Nicholas Meyer\, who is also the author of several novels in the Sherlock Holmes universe. In his latest book\, Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing\, Holmes and Dr. Watson delve into the world of art forgery. Books will be available for purchase and Meyer will sign them following the program. \nThis is the livestream of an in person program at the American Writers Museum. When you register for this event\, you will receive access to the livestream link. If you would like to attend the program in person at the AWM\, get your tickets here.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-talk-nicholas-meyer-online/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T160401Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Nicholas Meyer (IN PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with acclaimed screenwriter and director Nicholas Meyer\, who is also the author of several novels in the Sherlock Holmes universe. In his latest book\, Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing\, Holmes and Dr. Watson delve into the world of art forgery. Books will be available for purchase and Meyer will sign them following the program. \nThis is an in person program at the American Writers Museum. This program will also be livestreamed\, and you can register for the link to the online broadcast here.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/author-talk-nicholas-meyer-in-person/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
CREATED:20250807T013712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T013712Z
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SUMMARY:Na'wa'hIs' Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibit by the Levi Family. Step into a visual journey of family\, heritage\, and the sacred bond between Native people and animals\, told through the eyes of three Native artists. Visit this collection of ledger art\, paintings\, textile and photography.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nawahis-our-relations/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
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SUMMARY:3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk\, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. \nThis Friday at 7-7:40 PM\, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.  \nAbout the Tour –  \nLearn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights\, information\, and stories. During this participatory experience\, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nAbout the project –  \nIF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism\, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity\, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAbout Irene Hsiao \nIrene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces\, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists\, institutions\, and the public. Find out more through our website. \nAccessibility \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3rd-fridays-free-admission-museum-night/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
CREATED:20250903T163949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T163949Z
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SUMMARY:All About Oktoberfest! | Oktoberfest History Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the world’s largest folk festival started as a royal wedding celebration? Every year\, Munich’s Oktoberfest draws million of visitors from across the globe\, and its traditions have crossed the Atlantic\, becoming a beloved part of American culture. \nJoin us for an insightful and entertaining presentation as we explore the rich history\, unique traditions\, and the global impact of Oktoberfest–from its roots in Munich to the vibrant celebrations here in Chicago. Whether you’re a longtime festgoer or just curious to learn more\, this interactive talk will leave you with a new appreciation for one of the world’s most iconic festivals!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/all-about-oktoberfest-oktoberfest-history-presentation/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
CREATED:20250807T013712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T013712Z
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SUMMARY:Na'wa'hIs' Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibit by the Levi Family. Step into a visual journey of family\, heritage\, and the sacred bond between Native people and animals\, told through the eyes of three Native artists. Visit this collection of ledger art\, paintings\, textile and photography.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/nawahis-our-relations/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Trickster Cultural Center\, 190 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
CREATED:20250729T202116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T222221Z
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SUMMARY:Get Lit: Blood Suckers
DESCRIPTION:Get Lit: Blood Suckers\n\n\n\nSink your teeth into a night of spooky fun at Get Lit: Blood Suckers. This vampire-themed event will celebrate the fanged and fearless from your favorite works of American writing. \n\n\n\nTest your knowledge of vampires in film\, tv\, books\, and more in our Bloody Bloody Trivia Challenge.\nPut on your best vampire-inspired fit for the Vampire Costume Contest.\nVisit our friends from the Horror & SciFi Prop Preservation Association (HSPPA)\, a traveling museum of screen-used and production-made props\, costumes\, and film relics.\nFlex your artistic side with vampire inspired crafts.\nGet your Halloween reads from our friend from Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records\, a Chicago store highlighting sci-fi\, fantasy\, & horror\, plus indie rock\, punk & metal records.\nEnjoy beer\, wine\, and the night’s specialty cocktail\, The Blood Bag\, a blood red drink served in a unique container. Non-alcoholic options available as well.\n\nWhether you’re a Dracula devotee\, a Buffy buff\, or a Twilgiht fanatic\, this is sure to be a BLOODY good time. \n  \n\n\nThis is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/get-lit-the-case-of-the-book-club-butcher/
LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTSTAMP:20260404T222059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T155949Z
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SUMMARY:Daughters of Anacaona: A Groundbreaking Art Exhibition Celebrating Feminine Strength\, Resilience\, and Integrity
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance Française de Chicago\, in partnership with Partners In Health\, proudly announces the opening of Daughters of Anacaona. This groundbreaking art exhibition in celebration of feminine strength and integrity will be on display in the Alliance’s Eleanor Wood Prince Salon. \nThis compelling exhibition invites audiences to reflect on the legacy of Anacaona\, the legendary Taíno cacica (chief)\, poet\, and composer whose resistance and sacrifice symbolize the strength and dignity of Caribbean women across history. Curated by three dynamic exhibiting women artists from the Haitian diaspora—Chantal Bethel\, Véronique De Mesmaeker\, and Persida Louison—this exhibition is a convergence of ancestral memory\, historical truth\, and contemporary creative expression. Their work spans mixed media\, acrylic\, fiber\, ceramics\, and poetry. A special grand opening will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday\, October 9 at AF-Chicago in River North. The program will feature a moderated conversation with the artists led by Chantal Bethel and a presentation by Partners In Health\, as well as light refreshments\, drinks\, and cultural exchange. \n$10 Suggested Donation
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/daughters-of-anacaona-a-groundbreaking-art-exhibition-celebrating-feminine-strength-resilience-and-integrity/
LOCATION:Alliance Française de Chicago\, 54 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs,Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Member Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk\, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. \nThis Friday at 7-7:40 PM\, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.  \nAbout the Tour –  \nLearn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights\, information\, and stories. During this participatory experience\, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nAbout the project –  \nIF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism\, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity\, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAbout Irene Hsiao \nIrene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces\, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists\, institutions\, and the public. Find out more through our website. \nAccessibility \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3rd-fridays-free-admission-museum-night/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Tour
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SUMMARY:Paul Marushka's book presentation
DESCRIPTION:Paul Marushka\, a proud Ukrainian American and accomplished business leader as founder\, CEO and president of Chicago-based Sphera\, a sustainability and operational risk software company\, will present insights from his book\, Sustainable Success: How Businesses Win as a Force for Good\, during a special 30-minute session at the Ukrainian National Museum on October 24. \nThis presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from Marushka as he explores how organizations can leverage sustainability to drive meaningful change\, foster resilience\, and create long-term value. Drawing from his extensive experience in leadership and data-driven transformation\, he will share strategic frameworks and real-world examples that have shaped his approach. \nAttendees will also gain insight into Marushka’s personal journey as the son of Ukrainian immigrants and the cultural influences that inform his work\, making this session especially relevant for professionals\, students and community members interested in leadership\, innovation and the role of heritage in shaping impactful business practices. \nJoin Paul at the Ukrainian National Museum to engage in an inspiring conversation that bridges tradition and transformation.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/paul-marushkas-book-presentation/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Soif Solstice: Photography Exhibition\, Wine Tasting\, and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join ART WORKS Projects (AWP) and Easy Does It for a special Soif Solstice event\, in collaboration with local wine fair Third Coast Soif\, featuring the debut of AWPs’ Emerging Lens Chicago exhibition\, alongside a wine tasting that further connects us to people and places around the globe. \nAWP is a Chicago-based visual advocacy organization that advances engagement through human rights-based storytelling\, utilizing powerful documentary photography and film-based projects. Last shown at the 2024 Photoville Festival in Brooklyn\, NY\, “Emerging Lens: Safety\, Visibility\, Justice\, and a Hope for the Future\,” features eight global storytellers supported through AWP’s flagship fellowship program\, Emerging Lens. Each of the artists (listed below) represents early-career documentary photographers who cover underrepresented stories across the globe\, pushing the boundaries of traditional photojournalism and storytelling. \nEasy Does It will lead a curated wine tasting of 12 wines\, illuminating the enduring connection between land\, identity\, and resilience. The concept of terroir resonates uniquely in many of AWP’s visual stories\, where natural elements like soil and climate shape and preserve cultural heritage. Photography and wine are living records\, carrying layers of meaning that reflect the past and inform the present. This connection becomes the foundation of artists’ and winemakers’ narratives\, as their resulting works remind us that land is more than just terrain\, but a cultural identity. \nThis is a ticketed event\, from which a portion from each ticket sold will support AWP’s Emerging Lens Fellowship\, providing unrestricted grants\, production support\, and professional mentorship for new and early-career documentary photographers worldwide. During the event\, guests will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items that will help AWP meet critical funding gaps. \nWhile the challenges of our current politically charged environment seem insurmountable\, our stories\, though personal\, often traverse borders and understanding. Join us for an afternoon of building community as we share stories of the people\, the places\, and the wines that connect us all. \nTicket Prices: \nGeneral Tickets: $35 \n\nPhoto exhibition and tasting of 12 wines\n\nVIP Tickets: $75 \n\nWelcome glass\nPhoto exhibition and tasting of 12 wines\n5 Raffle Tickets\n\n*For guests who do not want to partake in the wine tasting\, that’s okay! Please attend\, browse raffle and silent auction items\, and enjoy non-alcoholic and low ABV beverages available for purchase at the bar. Food by Motorshucker will also be available for purchase. \nFor event questions or sponsorship inquiries\, please contact Bora Un\, Managing Director\, AWP: bora@artworksprojects.org \n\n\n\n\nHost Committee: \nIvan Arenas \nMeghan Bourke \nKelly V. Carter \nAlex Cuper \nErin Kohn \nMark Lindzy \nElena Seligson \nFeatured Artists: \nAstrig Agopian (2023-24 Fellow) is a French-Armenian reporter\, photojournalist and documentary filmmaker based in Paris. Her work focuses on the intersection between geopolitics\, territory\, marginality\, and memory. Agopian was a featured journalist in UNESCO’s 2023 exhibition: Safety of women journalists: the stories behind the faces of women journalists. Astrig’s project “Like There’s No Tomorrow” is featured in this exhibition. \nMark Anthony Brown Jr.(2021-22 Fellow) is a journeyman of sorts. Mark’s art practice is research-driven and interdisciplinary\, utilizing photography\, sculpture\, drawing and painting with an interest in vernacular aesthetic practices and sensibilities\, the manifestation of African retentions in the diaspora\, semiotics\, and archival practices. His work has been exhibited nationally and has received various fellowships and awards including the Nexus Grant from Atlanta Contemporary (2022)\, and a Visiting Researcher Fellowship at Wilson Special Collection Library at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2023). Mark’s project “Forest Cove: All of the Above” is featured in this exhibition. \nMegan Farmer (2019-20 Fellow) is a visual journalist at Seattle’s NPR affiliate station\, KUOW Public Radio. She previously worked at the Omaha World-Herald. Megan’s work has appeared in NPR\, The Associated Press\, The New York Times\, Science Magazine\, Bleacher Report\, The San Francisco Chronicle\, The Omaha World-Herald\, and The Seattle Times. Megan’s project “Life After a Hate Crime” is featured in this exhibition. \nBrittany Greeson (2020-21 Fellow) is a Detroit\, Michigan based photographer and grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and in Western Kentucky. Her work examines the consequences of economic divestment and the daily life of the American working-class through long-form visual narratives and portraiture. Prior to working independently\, she interned at The Oregonian\, The Roanoke Times\, The Flint Journal\, The Washington Post\, and the San Antonio Express-News. Brittany’s project “A City in Limbo” is featured in this exhibition. \nIsadora Kosofsky (2016-2018 Fellow) is a documentary photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. She began photographing at the age of fourteen\, documenting individuals in hospice care. Isadora often takes an immersive approach to visual storytelling\, spending months and years embedded in the lives of the people she shadows. She is a recipient of a 2018 Grant from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting and the Royal Photo Society named her one of one hundred “heroines” in photography worldwide. Isadora is a TED Fellow\, part of a network of 450 global change makers\, and gave a talk at TED 2018 in Vancouver. Isadora’s project “Vinny and David” is featured in this exhibition. \nEmmanuel Guillén Lozano (2016-17 Fellow) is a Mexican photographer and photo editor currently based in New York City. His work focuses on social issues\, human rights\, and the effects of violence. His long-term projects in Mexico document the toll of the Drug War and the consequences it has brought to communities around the country that have suffered forced disappearances and killings\, both at the hands of the cartels and the Mexican state security forces. He currently works as a photo editor on projects for Google at Blink Media\, and has taught photojournalism at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Emmanuel’s project “43: The Aftermath of a Disappearance” is featured in this exhibition. \nMustafa Saeed (2022-23 Fellow) is a Somali-born artist based in Hargeisa\, Somaliland. His work combines different mediums including photography\, graphics\, and sound to explore socio-political issues including war\, conflict and the environment. He is a contributor to Everyday Africa and the founder of Fankeenna\, a youth-led art platform that houses a studio\, gallery and workspace for local artists. His work has been exhibited at Addis Foto Fest (Addis Ababa)\, Lumières d’Afriques (Paris)\, and UNSEEN Photo Fair (Amsterdam). Mustafa’s project “Heavy” is featured in this exhibition. \nRachel Woolf (2018-19 Fellow) is a Denver-based independent visual journalist. She specializes in documentary photography\, videography\, and portraiture. Her work aims to intimately show aspects of humanity intersecting with economic and social issues. She has been published in The New York Times\, CNN\, US News and World Report\, Bloomberg\, Education Week\, Detroit Free Press\, and The Detroit News. Rachel’s project “Deported: An American Division // A Family Divided” is featured in this exhibition.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/soif-solstice-photography-exhibition-wine-tasting-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Easy Does It\, 2354 N Milwaukee AVE\, Chicago\, 60647
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Food and Drink
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