2020 Individual Artists Program grants recipients announced
The recipients of the 2020 Individual Artists Program grants announced by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs …
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Terra Foundation for American Art appoints new President & CEO
Sharon Corwin has been appointed the new President and CEO of Terra Foundation for American Art. The foundation announced the …
Andrew Grams to depart from Elgin Symphony Orchestra Conductor Post
It has been an amazing seven years for Andrew Grams with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra but he has decided to …
Second NADA Chicago to take place in Chicago in September
The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) announced the dates of the second NADA Chicago. According to the announcement, the second …
First Fridays is back in downtown Aurora on Feb. 7 with theme of love
First Fridays is a popular monthly event and it is back in downtown Aurora. The event will kick off on …
Stephenson County Visitor Center brings Illinois Freedom Project
The Illinois Freedom Project (ILF) is coming to the Stephenson County Visitor Center. The project will exhibit the historic stories …
Hyde Park Art Center commissions Faheem Majeed to create a monumental artwork
The 2020 Joyce Awards have been awarded to four collaborations between the artists of color and arts and culture organizations, …
List of 2020 events and exhibitions in museums of Chicago area
The museums of Chicago area are going to host several events and exhibitions in 2020. There will be mega-events as …
New openings will take place in Chicago galleries this Friday and Saturday
Several openings are going to take place in the galleries around the city this Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November …
The Art Institute of Chicago to host Andy Warhol-From A to B and Back Again
Andy Warhol is known for changing the cultural icons into high art. The Art Institute of Chicago will exhibit the …
SOFA Chicago announces list of exhibition galleries for 26th annual edition
The 26th annual edition of SOFA Chicago will take place between Oct. 31, 2019, and Nov. 3, 2019. SOFA Chicago …
Surdna Foundation awards $1.2 Million to ThreeWalls
ThreeWalls, a non-profit organization, announced that it received a $1.2 million award from Surdna Foundation. The organization will now be …
Open House Chicago 2019 opens new spaces for the visitors
Open House Chicago (OHC) has become a major highlight of the cultural calendar in the fall. OHC has allowed visitors …
Chicago Imagists break global records at Hindman Auction
The Post War and Contemporary Art sale of Hindman realized over $3.4 million on September 26. The Hairy Who? led …
EXPO Chicago shares eighth edition’s facts and figures
A record attendance of the international collectors and curators concluded the EXPO Chicago on Sep. 22. At least 38000 people …
The true story of ‘Newsies’ kicks off in Paramount Theatre, Aurora
Aurora, IL – The true story of Newsboys’ strike of 1899 produced by Disney has been kicked off in the …
Get Ready Chicagoans: Tony award-winning ‘Oslo’ comes to town
The Tony – award-winning play ‘Oslo’ is coming to Chicago as it will run through Oct.20 at Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse. …
Richard Hull: Chicago’s Lasting Impression on an Artist
Richard Hull may not be from Chicago but his art surely reflects the City. He was encouraged by a professor …