Cuts in Spending Don’t Mean Cuts in Demand for Nonprofits
The last five years of economic turmoil have rattled America’s nonprofits. While funding for these organizations has been slashed, the demand for them has been steadily growing, advocates said Wednesday. “Cuts in spending do not mean cuts in demand for social services,” said Delia Coleman, Donors Forum executive director of public policy. “These cuts affect […]
Details of Design: Chicago exhibit includes treasured traces of Northwest Indiana : Arts-and-theatre
Continuing now through Aug. 17 in the Chicago Rooms at the Chicago Cultural Center at 78 E. Washington, is a new exhibit “Modernism’s Messengers: The Art of Alfonso and Margaret Iannelli.” The show tells a love story with a lasting impression on modern art design. There are wonderful items on display that were brought from […]
Talk about Chicago fashion
Fashion Focus Chicago is upon us once again for its eighth year, and Chicagotalks will be bringing you an inside look of the fiercest forerunners in Chicago fashion. With runways and galleries scattered throughout the city, this week-long event (Oct. 15 – Oct. 21) will feature designers, trunk shows and boutiques that are staples in […]
See Documentary ‘As Goes Janesville’ For Free Saturday Oct. 20
America’s middle class is dwindling, and the debate over how to save it is nowhere fiercer than in the normally tranquil state of Wisconsin. In Janesville, as jobs disappear and families are stretched to their breaking point, citizens and politicians are embroiled in an ideological battle about how to turn things around. See the movie […]
Help Chart Roadmap for Future of Culture in Chicago
Chicago is creating a new cultural plan that will chart a roadmap for Chicago’s cultural and economic growth and become the centerpiece for building Chicago’s reputation as a global destination for creativity, innovation and excellence in the arts. You joined us for town hall meetings and Neighborhood Cultural Conversations this spring, now help us to […]
Portraits, Books, Ornaments: Just In Time for the Holidays
Lots of people have heard of poetry slams — but what about a portrait slam? The Chicago Cultural Center hosted Portrait Slam! last weekend to showcase the talents of artists with disabilities. Customers could buy portraits for as little as $20 in the slam, which was organized by Project Onward. “I can almost promise I […]
Chicago Cultural Center Offers Art For Good Holiday Staycation
Formerly known as Chicago’s first public library, the Chicago Cultural Center was converted in 1991 to provide free art, film, literature, music and theatre.
Artists Push Onward Despite Challenges
Artist David Jarmon is one of 30 artists in Project Onward, a gallery dedicated to displaying artwork by adults with mental and developmental disabilities. Founded in 2004 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. in the downtown Loop, the gallery provides a workplace for the artists.
The Heart and Soul of Pilsen: An Artist Stands Up for Hard-working Latinos
There is a lot of heart and soul painted onto the bricks that build Pilsen. Local artist Jeff Zimmermann’s four large-scale murals in a two-block span between 19th and Cullerton streets may not be the only works of art that color the neighborhood, but they stand out for their realism. When you look upon the […]
A Free Film Series Looking at the Lives, Issues Affecting Women
Escape the heat of August, and empower yourself with two days of films about the empowerment of women. These films will highlight a myriad of issues that affect women in the U.S. and across the globe. The films are free and open to the public, and after each film their will be an opportunity for […]
Chicago Cultural Center Showcases the Artwork of Adults with Disabilities
Bright colors and distinctive murals greet visitors as they walk through the big glass doors into the gallery inside the Chicago Cultural Center. Inside, the walls are decorated with eye-catching artwork that represents an individual’s identity. One painting that immediately catches the eye is of a Mayan princess with a long snake twirled around her […]
