Mission: The Art Institute of Chicago collects, preserves, and interprets works of art of the highest quality, representing the world's diverse artistic traditions, for the inspiration and education of the public and in accordance with our profession's highest ethical standards and practices.
Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free music, dance and theater events, films, lectures, art exhibitions and family events. Completed in 1897 as Chicago’s first central public library, the building was designed to impress and to prove that Chicago had grown into a sophisticated metropolis. The country’s top architects and craftsmen used the most sumptuous materials, such as rare imported marbles, polished brass, fine hardwoods, and mosaics of Favrile glass, mother-of-pearl and colored stone, to create an architectural showplace. Located on the south side of the building, the world’s largest stained glass Tiffany dome ― 38 feet in diameter with some 30,000 pieces of glass ― was restored to its original splendor in 2008. On the north side of the building is a 40-foot-diameter dome with some 50,000 pieces of glass in an intricate Renaissance pattern, designed by Healy & Millet. In 1991, the building was established as the Chicago Cultural Center by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the nation's first and most comprehensive free municipal cultural venue. Every year, the Chicago Cultural Center presents hundreds of free international, national, regional and local artists, musicians and performers, providing a showcase where the public can enjoy and learn about the arts. Come for the beauty, stay for the events.
The ten-story Fine Arts Building, also known as the Studebaker Building, is located at 410 S Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park in Chicago in the Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard District. It was built for the Studebaker company in 1884–5 by Solon Spencer Beman, and extensively remodeled in 1898, when Beman removed the building's eighth (then the top) story and added three new stories, extending the building to its current height. Studebaker constructed the building as a carriage sales and service operation with manufacturing on upper floors. The two granite columns at the main entrance, 3ft in diameter and 12ft high, were said to be the largest polished monolithic shafts in the country. The interior features Art Nouveau motifs and murals dating from the 1898 renovation.Currently, true to its name, it houses artists' lofts, art galleries, theatre, dance and recording studios, interior design firms, musical instrument makers, and other businesses associated with the arts. It also holds offices of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Jazz Institute of Chicago, the Grant Park Conservancy, the World Federalist Association, the Chicago Youth Symphony, the Boitsov Classical Ballet School and Company, and the venerable Artist's Cafe, known to generations of late-night diners. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on June 7, 1978.
Artists include: Jaime "Ames" Navarro, Ralph Corona, BJ Storms, Jake Ames and Bryan Ortega * Walk In's Welcome*
Please note the Sullivan Galleries will be closed December 22, 2012—January 1, 2013. The Sullivan Galleries represent 32,000 square feet of exhibition space-the only single contemporary gallery site of its size in the Chicago Loop. Located in the Sullivan Center at 33 South State Street, the historic site of Louis Sullivan's masterpiece Carson Pirie Scott & Co. building, the galleries feature exhibitions, performances, lectures, and screenings by SAIC students, faculty, and guest artists. Recently relocated to 33 South State Street, the Betty Rymer Gallery features a range of exhibitions of work by SAIC students, faculty, and international artists. The Sullivan Galleries brings to Chicago audiences the work of acclaimed and emerging artists, while providing the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and the public opportunities for direct involvement and exchange with the discourses of art today. With shows and projects often led by faculty or student curators, it is a teaching gallery that engages the exhibition process as a pedagogical model and mode of research.
Founded in 1976 as the Chicago Center for Contemporary Photography, the museum collaborates with artists, photographers, communities, and institutions locally, nationally, and internationally. As the leading photography museum in the Midwest, presenting projects and exhibitions and acquiring works that embrace a wide range of contemporary aesthetics and technologies, the museum offers students, educators, research specialists, and general audiences an intimate and comprehensive visual study center. The Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) is a stimulating and innovative forum for the collection, creation, and examination of contemporary imagemaking in its camera tradition and in its expanded vocabulary of digital processes. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the museum considers all elements of our mission to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the artistic, cultural and political implication of the image in our world today, within the context of public service and responsibility to the community and museum profession. The Museum is committed to broadening the visual arts by constantly searching for new national and international talent to exhibit rather than simply following suit established by larger institutions. To this end, the museum’s programming guides the public to a greater understanding of thought-provoking contemporary photography as well as an appreciation for traditional work that has not yet received critical acclaim. Admission is always free for visitors.
Elephant Room is a contemporary art space based in Chicago that focuses on presenting a diverse selection of emerging artists across a range of mediums.
As the Gallery celebrates its 30th anniversary, we continue to pursue our mission of presenting and supporting the leading edge of contemporary art, architecture, and design through compelling exhibitions, dynamic programs, and multifaceted support for arts practitioners. An integral part of both the University of Illinois at Chicago's and the city of Chicago’s vibrant contemporary arts scene, Gallery 400 is uniquely poised to offer innovative programming that connects the art of today to scholarship and debate. Gallery 400 has presented more than 1,000 artists in its exhibitions and programs since its founding in 1983. In so doing, we strive to make complex works and ideas accessible to a broad spectrum of the public, advance and cultivate a variety of cultural and intellectual perspectives, and foster an interdisciplinary understanding of the visual arts.programming that connects the art of today to scholarship and debate.
Our store, where a centuries-old Chinese Wedding Cabinet sits comfortably beside a modern sofa, intertwines global and local design. Every inch of our 18,000 square foot store is designed to inspire. Curated vignettes mix imported antiques and vintage finds from around the world with custom pieces handcrafted in Chicago. Come discover a whole new world of decorating...with free parking
The Averill and Bernard Leviton Gallery is part of the School of Fine and Performing Arts at Columbia College Chicago. The gallery's mission is to present professional exhibitions and educational programming that encompasses the broadest possible definition of visual art, photography, fashion, and design. This is a direct reflection of the pedagogical diversity of the SFPA and the vast array of ideas, media, and techniques explored by artists today. The gallery presents emerging and established artists whose work reflects any of the disciplines taught in the School.
Brando's Speakeasy & Dead 2 Me Records pres. SWING DE VILLE! With resident DJ FactorySettings. Joined weekly by a rotating selection of guest DJs, including Vourteque, Mr. Automatic, Pete Augusta, Chrissy Guns, and Alex D-Struct. $6 specialty cocktails! 9pm - 2am 21+ Say "Swing De Ville" at the door for NO cover ($5 otherwise) Saturdays at Brandos Speakeasy! 343 S. Dearborn Ave. Chicago, IL
Contact Information: Producer/Designer/Sound: Katryna Check [email protected] Lead Designer/Programming: Corey Kuchynka [email protected] Lead Programmer: Sutas (Kenny) Nakasawek [email protected] Lead Artist: Deandre Crenshaw [email protected] Artist: Joshua Servin [email protected]
Welcome to Fun Time Express - Americas Premiere Trackless Train Ride. Fun Time Express is more than just a typical Mall attraction. Gone are the days of endless loops and boring, stationary rides. Fun Time Express is a shared experience the ENTIRE FAMILY can enjoy, appealing to both children, and the inner child in all of us.... Our trackless trains are built right here in America, and the craftsmanship is second to none. Green Technologies power our environmentally friendly, all electric system with silent movement. Other Features of Fun Time Express: * Ride time is 7-10 minutes * Train moves at Walking Speed * Route covers the first level of shopping center * Relax and enjoy a scenic view of stores and attractions * Dad’s can take a break * Moms can window shop * Can hold up to 27 passengers * Can operate both indoors and outdoors. * Affordable fun for the whole family Nostalgia buffs will love the meticulous detail. Our exclusive manufacturer has recreated the American 4-4-0 steam locomotive, which linked the industrialized east coast to the freedom of the west. Fun Time Express trackless trains are a phenomenon sweeping malls across the nation. Currently, we own and operate the largest independent trackless train business in North America operating in several states including Indiana, Illinois, Florida, Louisiana and Ohio. Interested in bringing a train to your mall or venue? Call me for business opportunities or contact me at [email protected] Make your next family outing a fun and memorable experience with a trip on Fun Time Express *Each station is independently owned and operated
My name is Alannah Courtney, and I am located in downtown Chicago. I am currently a fourth year undergraduate student at Columbia studying Comedy Writing & Performance. Under my belt, I have over nine years stage experience. This is my second year doing these princess parties, and it’s just as fun for me as it is for the kids! Right now, due to my full school schedule, appearance availability checks must be made three weeks before your desired event date. At the time, I do not require a money deposit to secure your date. Just send me an e-mail ([email protected]) or a phone call (815-719-3930) to start planning!
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Artology is the study of art. This page will showcase fine, urban, contemporary and street art and artists behind it as well as give insight on many of the fine art classes taught here. Here you will be updated on artist showings/receptions, see pictures of their work, get invites to activities and view photos from events.
The newest spin-off of the legendary Lincoln Park flagship has garnered media buzz for stellar service and knowledgeable staff, and the top-notch food earned it 2013’s “Best New Restaurant” award from the River North Business Association. The gorgeous bi-level venue boasts a stunning interior designed by Rocco Laudizio of slick+designusa and features a warm-and-woody nautically-inspired main floor and a visually-striking second floor fitted with an eye-popping 75-foot retractable glass roof and an enormous 12-panel video wall. The venue offers something for everyone from a conversation-friendly business lunch to weekend brunch with the family to a private event in the atrium with all the amenities. Expect a lineup of gourmet burgers and American fare with a full bar specializing in craft beers and handcrafted cocktails. Sports fans will appreciate the 80 HDTVs and five video panel walls showing the day’s top games and acclaimed local and national DJs perform every weekend on the second floor.