Art in Alternative Spaces

What is Anatomically Correct?

Mission Statement:

Anatomically Correct is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing work by visual artists in alternative spaces in a combined effort to diversify, educate and promote community awareness of the visual arts.    

Since its inception in 1991, Anatomically Correct has presented over 200 innovative exhibitions, showcasing work by over 1,200 talented visual and performance artists and musicians, reaching a combined audience of over four million.   The exhibitions are free to the public and opening receptions often include performances by poets, musicians and performance artists.   It is through this outreach that artists are exposed to a wider audience and audiences are exposed to new and exciting artists.   

EXHIBITIONS

Anatomically Correct's exhibitions are unique as they are held in complement to community events and/or theatrical productions.   Anatomically Correct has presented exhibitions at the Apollo Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, Emily Oaks Nature Center, Gilda's Club Chicago, The Goodman Theatre, Lake Bluff/Lake Forest Historical Society, Northlight Theatre/North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Paramount Arts Centre, Skokie Public Library, Steppenwolf Theatre, and The Theatre Building to list only a few.   Anatomically Correct has collaborated with local non-profits to present exhibitions and participated in fund-raising events for the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, Help Hospitalized Veterans, Residents for Emergency Shelter (R.E.S.T.), Women for Women Foundation, Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks. 

Artists' On-Line Gallery & MEMBERSHIP

Our on-line gallery provides a marketing tool for artists to promote their work.  Our foster program shows artists how to market their work, develop a portfolio and prepare their work for public exhibition.   Anatomically Correct also provides exposure for its Artists through its arrangements with publishing companies, online media sources, and music and television corporations.

ART WALKS

Our Art Walks are juried exhibitions of artwork by Illinois artists displayed in local businesses.    Since 2006, Anatomically Correct has presented the annual Highland Park Art Walk in Highland Park, IL; and the Evanston Art Walk in Evanston, IL since 2008.  Our Inaugural Southport Art Walk will be held July 2010.  

VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM

Anatomically Correct also brings art into the classroom.   Our experienced and professional Visiting Artists work with students in elementary, middle and high schools in the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs, providing them with a fun and educational art experience through workshops, demonstrations and video presentations using a variety of art mediums.   Our Programs are designed to nurture their creative spirit while boosting their self-esteem.

AWARDS

Anatomically Correct has honored the following individuals for contributing and dedicating themselves to the arts community:

2009

Joanna Pinsky, Founder/Artistic Director of  Art Encounter, Evanston - Outstanding Contributions to the Arts, presented at 2nd Annual Evanston Art Walk Award Ceremony

Ann Rosen, Former Director of The Arts Center, Highland Park - Outstanding Contributions to the Arts, presented at 4th Annual Highland Park Art Walk Award Ceremony

2008 

Alan Leder, Evanston Art Center - Supporter of the Arts Award, presented at Inaugural Evanston Art Walk

Wendy Abrams, Cool Globes Initiative - Tribute Award, presented at 3rd Annual Highland Park Art Walk

Alfred Klairmont, Imperial Realty Co. - Highland Park Supporter of the Arts Award, presented at 3rd Annual Highland Park Art Walk

Who is Anatomically Correct?  

Anatomically Correct has a volunteer working Board of Directors who assist with the functions and events of the organization. Anatomically Correct was founded by Executive Director Debra Hatchett in 1991 in an effort to help artists find alternative spaces to display their artwork and to de-mystify the art viewers experience.   In 2002, Debra was presented with an award from the Friends of the Arts (FOTA) for her "Outstanding Service to the Arts Community in the City of Chicago".   Debra was acknowledged by the Steppenwolf Theatre Company with an autographed Victor Skrebneski photograph in appreciation of Anatomically Correct's seven consecutive years of free visual art exhibitions at Steppenwolf Theatre.  Debra authored The Artist's Gallery Guide to Chicago and Surrounding Areas; and served as the Director of the Chicago Art Open - the largest exhibition of artwork by Chicago artists under one roof in 2003 and 2004.   Debra has served as a juror for the Wells Street Art Fair, Hinsdale Fine Art Festival, Naperville Women's Club Fine Art Fair, Northbrook Public Library, The Art Center in Highland Park and the Long Grove Art Fest.

Debra is also a licensed realtor with Koenig & Strey/GMAC and in addition to providing professional services to buyers and sellers of real estate, Debra helps artists find studio and gallery space.

Anatomically Correct, 858 W. Armitage #354, Chicago, IL 60614

Phone (312) 514-1802           anatomically@ripco.com