Art in Alternative Spaces

HISTORY (Since 1991)

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• 12/12/2024 - 1/24/2025 - 8 Nights, 8 Lights - Art by Jewish Artists - Artists TBA - Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076

• 10/1/2024 - 11/24/24 - Came up the Hard Way - a Visual Tribute to Grammy Award nominated blues musician Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater from Skokie, IL celebrating Illinois Arts & Humanities Month - Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076. Photography by Renee Greenman-Clearwater, Chicago Blues Photography (Karen Murphy), Peter M. Hurley, Roman Sobus, Lynn Orman Weiss, Chuck Winans , Allen Winkler and Steven I. Wolf, with a painting by Kay Silva.. and an Original Painting by Kay Silva.
• October 6, 2024 - Skokie Rocks! A family friendly make and take, social media rock painting event during Devonshire Park's County Fair, 4400 Greenwood St., Skokie, IL 60076
• 5/28/2024 - 6/30/2024 - Equality - Artwork celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ and non-binary individuals in our Pride community - Artists Ken Ellis,Tom Eslinger, Joe Foust, Alan Emerson Hicks, Chris O’Connell - Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076
• 3/11/2024 - 5/19/2024 - My Voice - Art by Women and Gender Non-Conforming Artists (She/Her/They/Them) - Artists Laura Cerf Dahl, Tiger Lily Cross, Karen Dawson, Melanie Deal, Maria Gedroc, Amy Hanks, Pauline Kochanski, Itala Langmar, Carol Luc, Anita Ivy Miller, Sara Peak Convery, Sonia Sanchez, Grishma Shah,  Sholo, Linda Ann Weber and Lisa Zane - Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076
• 1/29/2024 - 3/2/2024 - Art & Soul - Art by Black Artists in celebration of Black History Month - Artists Asha Amore Brown, Ken Ellis, Howard Heath, Alan Emerson Hicks, Clarence Lindsey and Tasha Nemo  - Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076

• 11/4/2023 - 1/21/2024 - Call to Duty, Artwork by Veterans and their family members - Artists Larry Greenberg, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, Jerry Kykisz, Juan Roman - Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076

• 10/8/2023 - Skokie Rocks!  A family friendly make and take, social media rock painting event during Devonshire Park's County Fair, 4400 Greenwood St., Skokie, IL.

• 10/3/2023 - 10/31/2023 - No Place Like Home - Art by Skokie Artists celebrating Illinois Arts & Humanities Month - Artists Caryl Carlsen, Patrick Carr, Larry Greenberg, Misha Livshultz, Angelo Mantas, Jacqueline Moses, Leonid Osseny, Naomi Pollak, Pamela Sloan, Sharon Swidler, Dessi Vasevski, Vassilen Vasevski and Kate Wyatt.   Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076

• 9/1/2023- 9/30/2023 - Efecto Mariposa, Butterfly Effect - Art Celebrating Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month - Artists Martha Alvarado, Montserrat Alsina, Rene Arceo, Dana Bloede, Alex Velazquez Brightbill, Paulo Carvalho, Roberto Ferreyra Lorenzo & Juan Roman.  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076

• 7/16/2023 - Brush With Nature - 13th Annual Plein Air Painting Festival and Skokie Rocks! - Over 40 Chicago area Plein Air Painters create paintings on the grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 12/6/2022 - 1/21/2023 - Here Comes the Sun - Artists support orphans in Ukraine. Featuring photographs printed on sheet metal of orphaned Ukrainian children and refugees by Ukrainian photographers Vera Blansh, Yuliya Bulgakova, Andriy Dubchak, Maks Levin, Grzegorz Litynski, Ruslan Lytvyn, and Anatolii Stepanov, along with paintings and mixed media images of Sunflowers by local artists Alexa Frangos, Aruna Sarode, Kathryn Gauthier, Laura Frisch, Tiger Lily Cross, Kuhn Hong, Marsha Ercegovic, Itala Langmar, Iliana Cordona, Debra Nichols, Louie Laskowski, and Leonid Osseny, representing the global symbol of resistance, unity and hope for the Ukrainian people. Exhibit proceeds will go to a Ukrainian orphanage.  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076

• 6/18/2022-7/30/2022 - Juneteenth 2022 - Black Artists Commemorate the Anniversary of Juneteenth, 1865 - Artists Ken Ellis, Alan Emerson Hicks, Fran Joy, David Niari, Cheryl Toles.  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076.  In collaboration with the Skokie Park District's Juneteenth activities.

• 3/1/2022 - 4/3/2022 - Courage - Artworks by First Responders, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Health Care Workers and Veterans in tribute to the 2 year anniversary of the Covid pandemic.  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076. Exhibiting Artists: Pate Conaway, Randolph Evans, Diane Hensen, Dr. Kuhn Hong, Jerry Kykisz, Evgeniy Maloteka, Leonid Osseny, Patrick Panizo, Mary Porterfield, Juan Roman, Robert Schoenecker, Catherine Schwalbe and Spencer Vassel; Musical Guest Wabi Sabi.

• 2/01/2022 - 2/26/2022 - OutLoud - Art by Black Artists for Black History Month - Paintings, Photography, Sculpture and Mixed Media by Bryanna Adams, Bryana Bibbs, Ken Ellis, Howard Heath, Alan Emerson Hicks, Fran Joy, Cherie Lockett, Cabria McCraney, Tasha Nemo, SHOLO, Jevoid Simmons, Cheryl Toles.  Magic by WHOSAY.

• 1/09/2022 - 1/30/2022 - Home - Art by Skokie Artists - Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076  - Paintings, Photography, Sculpture and Mixed Media by Skokie Artists: Susan Baim, Bluma Herman, Pauline Kochanski, Misha Livshultz, Boruch Lev, Jacqueline Moses, Leonid Osseny, Sonya Osseny, Naomi Pollak, Pamela Sloan, Sharon Swidler, and Vassi Vasevski

2021 

• 6/13/2021 - Brush with Nature - 12th Annual Plein Air Painting and Sketching Festival - Chicago area plein air painters and sketch artists create paintings and drawings on the grounds of the Skokie NorthShore Sculpture Park (along McCormick Blvd between Dempster and Touhy Avenues), Skokie, IL.   Our 2021 Brush with Nature Event is dedicated in remembrance of our artist, friend and volunteer David S. Denman.

• 6/13/2021 - Skokie Rocks 2021 - rock painters are invited to hide their colorful painted river rocks along the walking paths of the Skokie NorthShore Sculpture Park, located along McCormick Blvd (between Dempster and Touhy Avenues) in Skokie, IL, while enjoying over 65 beautiful sculptures in the Park.

• 10/25/2020 - 11/2/2020 - Skokie Rocks!   For Hallo-Week! rock painters were invited to hide their colorful painted river rocks along the walking paths of the Skokie NorthShore Sculpture Park, located along McCormick Blvd (between Dempster and Touhy Avenues) in Skokie, IL, while enjoying over 65 beautiful sculptures in the Park.

• 10/25/2020 - Brush With Nature - 11th Annual Plein Air Painting  Festival - Close to 50 Chicago area Plein Air Painters create paintings on the Grounds of the Skokie NorthShore Sculpture Park (along McCormick Blvd between Dempster and Touhy Avenues), Skokie, IL.

• 12/6/2019-3/1/2020 - Brush with Nature Gallery Exhibition - Artists Tiger Lily Cross, David Denman, Robert Kameczura, Debra Nichols, Naomi Pollak, Margo Robinson, Amanda Roman and Jill Zylke at Emily Oaks Nature Center Gallery, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL.

• 11/10/2019 - 1/12/2020 - Spirit of Africa - Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076 - Exhibiting Artists:  Amani Borah, George Keaton, Boruch Lev, Robert Kameczura, Jackie Moses, Paul Sager and Maureen Warren

• 11/1/2019 - 11/6/2019 - Day of the Dead Día de los Muertos Exhibition and Community Ofrenda - Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076 - Exhibiting Artists:  Tiger Lily Cross, Fletcher P. Hayes, Kim Laurel, Debra Nichols, Yvonne Pitts, Jan Repa, Juan Roman and Christopher Schneberger

• 9/19/2019 - 10/24/2019 - Home is Where the ART Is...Art by Residents of Skokie, IL -  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076  - Exhibiting Artists:  Caryl Carlsen, Patrick Carr, Pauline Kochanski Boruch Lev, Jackie Moses, Charlene Moy, Leonid Osseny, Naomi Pollak, Hope Salmanoff, Sharon Swidler, and Vassi Vasevski

• 5/26/2019 - 9/8/2019 - All the World's a Stage II - Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076  - Exhibiting Artists:  John Baker, Zhanna Biletska, Don Elmi, David Floodstand, Ted Gordon, Howard Heath, Sandra Holubow, Robert Kameczura, Debra Nichols, Herb Nolan, Lisa Zane, Suzala Zahler, and Jill Zylke

• 7/14/2019 - Brush With Nature - 10th Annual Plein Air Painting Festival and Skokie Rocks! - Over 40 Chicago area Plein Air Painters create paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 7/14/2019 - Skokie Rocks! rock painters were invited to paint their rocks during the Brush with Nature Art Festival at Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 3/3/2019 - 5/19/2019 - 5, 6, 7, 8!  An Art Exhibition Celebrating Dance and Movement, Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL 60076  - Exhibiting Artists:  Tiger Lily Cross,  Jan Flapan, Robert Kameczura, Kathryn Kucera, Itala Langmar, James Merriner, Debra Nichols, Constance Vepstas, Samantha Younis and Jill Zylke

• 11/16/2018 - 2/24/2019 - Brush with Nature Gallery Exhibition - Artists Zhanna Biletska, Laura Frisch, Steve Johnson, Debra Nichols, Naomi Pollack, Amanda Roman and Aruna Sarode - at Emily Oaks Nature Center Gallery, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 7/8/2018 - Brush With Nature - 9th Annual Plein Air Painting  Festival - Over 40 Chicago area Plein Air Painters create paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 7/14/2018 - Skokie Rocks! rock painters were invited to paint their rocks during the Brush with Nature Art Festival at Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 1/5/2018 - 2/24/2018  - Brush With Nature Gallery Exhibition - at Emily Oaks Nature Center Gallery, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL.   Artists:  Zhanna Biletska, Kraig Hogan, Anne Farley Gaines, Steve Johnson, Debra Nichols, Didier Nolet

• 10/21/2017 -   Brush with Nature Workshop - A plein air painting workshop for artists at Emily Oaks Nature Center Gallery, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 7/9/2017 - Brush With Nature - 8th Annual Plein Air Painting  Festival - Over 50 Chicago area Plein Air Painters create paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 11/4/2016 - 1/2017 - Brush With Nature Gallery Exhibition - Artists:  Adrienne Aaronson, TigerLily Cross, Jan Flapan, Steve Johnson, Mary Longe, Debra Nichols, Fred Polito, Naomi Pollak, Amanda Roman and Ray Vlcek at Emily Oaks Nature Center Gallery, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL 

• 11/4/2016 - 1/2/2017 - Brush With Nature Gallery Exhibition - Artists:  Adrienne Aaronson, TigerLily Cross, Jan Flapan, Steve Johnson, Mary Longe, Debra Nichols, Fred Polito, Naomi Pollak, Amanda Roman and Ray Vlcek at Emily Oaks Nature Center Gallery, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL 

• 7/10/2016 - Brush With Nature Plein Air Painting  - Over 50 Chicago area Plein Air Painters create paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 12/13/2015 - 1/15/2016 - Sights of Evanston Exhibition- Chicago area artists exhibit at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St, Evanston, IL.

• 11/6/2015 - 2/28/2016 - Brush With Nature Exhibition  - Chicago area Plein Air Painters exhibit their artworks that they created in 2015 on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 7/12/2015 - Brush With Nature Plein Air Painting  - Watch Chicago area Plein Air Painters create paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 11/4/2014 - 1/2/2015 - Brush With Nature Exhibition  - Chicago area Plein Air Painters exhibit their artworks that they created in 2014 on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 11/7/2014 - 1/5/2015  Brush With Nature Exhibition  - Chicago area Plein Air Painters exhibit their artworks that they created in 2014 on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 10/5/2014 - Brush With Nature Plein Air Painting  - Watch Chicago area Plein Air Painters create paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 7/13/2014 - Brush With Nature Plein Air Painting  - Watch Chicago area Plein Air Painters create paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 1/10/2014 - 2/28/2014 - Brush With Nature Exhibition  - Chicago area Plein Air Painters exhibit their artworks that they created in 2013 on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 10/13/2013 - Brush With Nature  - Chicago area Plein Air Painters Create Paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 5/1/2013 - 5/31/2013 Skokie Art Walk - Illinois artists works featured in downtown Skokie businesses.

• 5/18/2013 - Art Beat - Open Mic performances at Gorilla Tango Theatre in Skokie.

• 4/20/2013 - Brush With Nature  - Chicago area Plein Air Painters Create Paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

2012

• 12/2012 - 1/2013  Nancy Rosen  - Solo Exhibit of Paintings by Nancy Rosen - Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago, IL

• 8/2012 - 12/2012  Jim Lange - Solo Exhibit of Paintings by Jim Lange - Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago, IL

• 6/2012 - 8/2012 - Lewis Rice - Solo Exhibit of Paintings by Lewis Rice - Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago, IL

• 6/2012 - 7/2012 - 7th Annual Highland Park Art Walk- Illinois artists works displayed in businesses in Highland Park, IL.

• 4/2012 - 6/2012 - Paul Sierra - Solo Exhibit of Paintings by Paul Sierra - Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago, IL

• 1/2012 - 3/2012 - Pixelations - A Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Erin Waser at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago, IL

• 11/2011 - 1/2012 - Portrait of Trees - Solo Exhibit of Paintings by Piotr Wolodkowicz - Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago, IL

2011

• 11/2011 - 12/2011 - Wild in the City - Photos and Paintings of wildlife in an urban setting - Artists:  Vic Berardi, Kathryn Born, Bart Harris, Howard A. Jacobs, Steve Huggins, Jim Lange, William Purvis, and Ron Rutkowski - Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 6/2011 - 7/2011 - 6th Annual Highland Park Art Walk- Illinois artists works displayed in businesses in Highland Park, IL.

• 1/2011 - 7/2011 - quARTet - Art  by Jon Langford, Don Elmi, Walter Fydryck, Rick "Fish" Janes, George Lindmark, with a Tribute to Howard Finster - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 

• 7/2010 - 8/2010 - Southport Art Walk 2010- Illinois artists works displayed in businesses along Southport Ave. in Chicago, IL.

• 6/12/10 - Brush With Nature - Chicago area Plein Air Painters Create Paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• 6/1/2010 - 7/31/2010 - 5th Annual Highland Park Art Walk- Illinois artists works displayed in businesses in Highland Park, IL.

• 6/18/2010 - 8/15/2010 -  We Got The Beat -  Art by Students from The British School of Chicago - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 

• 1/2010 - 12/2010  quARTet - Art  by Don Elmi, Walter Fydryck, Rick "Fish" Janes, George Lindmark, with a Tribute to Howard Finster - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 

• 12/1/2009 - 4/29/2009 -  quARTet - Art  by Rick "Fish" Janes and Don Elmi - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 

• 10/2009 - 11/2009 - "Evanston Art Walk 2009" - Second Annual  - Artwork by Illinois artists exhibited in businesses along Central Street in Evanston, IL.

• 6/2009 - 8/2009 - "Viewpoints of Emily Oaks - Essence of Nature" - Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St., Skokie, IL - Artwork by Chicago Area Plein Air Artists - Clark Bending ,Laura Coyle, Kathryn 6/12/09 - "Brush with Nature" - Chicago area Plein Air Painters Create Paintings on the Grounds of the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel, Skokie, IL

• Gauthier, Ann Haberl, Howard A. Jacobs, Robert J. Johnson, Pauline Kochanski, Gregory Mejia, Carol Qualkinbush, Karen Vierneisel, Piotr Wolodkowicz, Jill Zylke

• 6/2009 - 7/2009 - 4th Annual Highland Park Art Walk"- Illinois artists works displayed in businesses in Highland Park, IL.

• 3/2009 - 11/2009 -  "Roots of Rock" - A solo exhibition of mixed media art  by Chicago artist/musician Rick "Fish" Janes - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 

• 11/2008 - 3/2009 -  "Reclaimed" - Artwork made from Found Objects - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Artist:  James Paradiso

• 10/2008 - 11/2008 - "Evanston Art Walk 2008" - Artwork by Illinois artists exhibited in businesses along Central St in Evanston, IL.

• 09/2008 - 1/2009 -" Eco-Art" - Artwork made from Recycled & Found Objects - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Artists:  Helena Engel, Deb Flagel, James Paradiso, Karen Rechtschaffen, Julie Wishmeyer

• 8/2008 - 9/2008 - "Taxi Cab Diaries:  Photos by William Purvis" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 

• 7/2008 - 8/2008 - "All The World's A Stage" - Paramount Arts Centre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL - Artwork by Bruce Cutter, Don Elmi, Thomas Gessner, Bart Harris, Howard A. Jacobs, Russell Phillips and Jack Siegel

• 6/2008 - 7/2008  "Highland Park Art Walk 2008" - Illinois artists works displayed in businesses in Highland Park, IL.

•  3/1/2008 - 6/22/2008 - "Fairy Tale Friends" -  Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Quilts by Ken Ellis.

• 1/3/2008 - 2/28/2008 -  "Sentimental Journey" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Artwork by Don Elmi

2007

• 10/2007     "All The World's A Stage" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Artwork by Don Elmi, Thomas Gessner, Bart Harris, Barbara Herring, Howard A. Jacobs, Debra Paulson, Bruce Sharp and Jack Siegel

• 10/2007   "Sum of the Parts"  - Part of Ravenswood Art Walk, 2156 W. Montrose, Chicago, IL.    Drawings by Judith Roth & Sandra Bacon.

•   7/2007    "Syncopated Art"  -  Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Paintings by Howard Jacobs & Jack Siegel & Drawings by Yelena Klairmont.

• 5/2007    "Highland Park Art Walk 2007"  -  Illinois artists works displayed in downtown Highland Park, IL merchant windows and events throughout May  

• 3/2007     "Visions of Chicago" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Paintings and Mixed Media on Handmade Paper by Lynn Merel.

• 2/2007    "Art of the Landscape, A Historical Retrospective on Landscape Architect Jens Jensen II" - Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society, 361 East Westminster, Lake Forest,  IL.   Artists:  Arie S. Friedman, Yelena Klairmont & Lecture by Dr. Arthur Miller at Lake Forest College.

• 12/2006   "Cityscapes" - Apollo Theater.  2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Paintings by Karenas Nizamas.

• 9/2006    "The Female Spirit"  - Apollo Theater.  2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Photographs by Ted Preuss.

• 9/2006    "Art of the Landscape, A Historical Retrospective on Landscape Architect Jens Jensen" - Anatomically Correct Gallery, 1946 First St, Highland Park, IL.   Artists:  Arie S. Friedman, Yelena Klairmont & Historian Elliott Miller.

• 8/2006   "In the Garden" - Anatomically Correct Gallery, 1946 First St, Highland Park, IL.   Artists:  Tricia Koning & Benjye Troob.

• 8/2006   Summer Art Mart - Anatomically Correct Gallery, 1946 First St, Highland Park, IL.   Over 20 artists sell their work art fair style.

• 8/2006  "High School Sweethearts" - Anatomically Correct Gallery, 1946 First St, Highland Park, IL.   Artists:   Paula & Karenas Nizamas.

• 6/2006  "Music in Me" - Anatomically Correct Gallery, 1946 First St, Highland Park, IL.   Artists:   Betty Becker, Z. Sam Bernstein, Laura Coyle, Patrice Curry, Sue Gabriel, Howard Jacobs, Rick Janes, Kermit Kelly, Yelena Klairmont, James Mesple, Sheila Miller, Olea Nova, Linda Nye, Ted Preuss, Enrique Suarez, Michelle Whitcomb, Chuck Winans and Jill Zylke.

• 6/2006   "Women of Courage"  - Apollo Theater.  2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.  Paintings of courageous woman w/their stories by Andrea Harris

• 5/2006   "Highland Park Art Walk"  - downtown Highland Park, IL merchant windows and in Gallery 60035.   Over 75 Illinois artists. 

• 3/2006   "Souls:  Beneath & Beyond Autism" - Apollo Theater.   2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Photographs by Thomas Balsamo

• 1/2006   "Change of Heart"  - Apollo Theater.   2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Paintings by Andrea Harris

• 12/2005   "Chicago!"  - Apollo Theater.   2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   Photographs by Bart Harris

• 7/2005   "Transitions"  - Apollo Theater.   2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   In complement to the production Menopause The Musical.    Artist:   Beth Laurin.

• 8/2004   "Pioneers"  - Apollo Theater.   2540 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.   In complement to the production Menopause The Musical.    Artist:   Lesley Schiff.

• 6/2004   "Remembrances"  - Gilda's Club Chicago, 537 N. Wells, Chicago, IL.    Memorial Boxes by Jacqueline Moses. 

• 5/2004    "Heroines:  Artists Pay Tribute to Their Personal Heroines"  - Apollo Theater.   2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL.   In complement to the production Menopause The Musical.    Artists:   Bruce Brown, Joe Chovan, Gail Flack Crandus, Julia DelNagro-Oehmke, Ann Haberl, Andrea Harris, Renee McGinnis, Christine Milostan, Tracy Ostmann and Rachel Weaver Rivera.

• 2/2004   "Still Myself"  - Gilda's Club Chicago, 537 N. Wells, Chicago, IL.    Artwork created for this exhibition by Midori Tajiri as she recovers from colon cancer. 

• 11/2003 "40 x 40" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL.    In complement to the production Menopause The Musical and Women for Women Foundation.   Self Portraits by Betty Becker, Janet Bloch, Catherine Cajandig, Tiger Lily Cross, Marlene Diamond, Rita Dianni-Kaleel, Beverly Ellstrand, Alli Farkas, Barbara Grant, Kathy Karp, Sandi Kozlowski, Beatriz Ledesma, Jacqueline Moses, Marilyn O’Bryant, Julia Oehmke, Cindy Patriquen, Melissa Pierson, Molly Schiff and Jill Zylke.

• 9/2003   "Metamorphosis" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL.    Artist:   Cheryl Holz. 

• 7/2003   "The Change" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL.    Artwork by Judith Joseph. 

• 6/2003   "Curiously Strong Women" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL.     Paintings by Fletcher Hayes, Renee McGinnis & Bill Moran.   Exhibition held in complement to Apollo's production of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler.

• 5/2003  "Fairy Tales" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL.     Paintings by Elisa R. Boughner.  Exhibition held in complement to Apollo's production of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler.

• 3/2003   "Going to Pieces" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL.     Watercolor on Eggshell and Glass on Wood by Stacey Previn.    Exhibition held in complement to Apollo's production of The Vagina Monologues. 

• 1/2003    "Chicago - Then and Now" - Lakeshore Athletic Club, 441 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL.    Paintings by Don Elmi, Melanie Moore and photos by Robert Kameczura.

• 1/2003   "Grace" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL.    Mixed Media by Grace Cole.   Exhibition held in complement to Apollo's production of The Vagina Monologues. 

• 12/2002  "My Flower" -  Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL.   Acrylic paintings by Barry Grose.  Exhibition held in complement to Apollo's production of The Vagina Monologues. 

• 11/2002 "Oh, You Beautiful Doll!"  - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL   Color Photography by Kristine Brailey, Digital Photography by Mayumi Hamanaka, Mixed Media by Sandi Kozlowski, Screen Prints on Paper by Aemin Annie Lee, Video by Lisa Ruth, and Mixed Media by Julie Wishmeyer.   Exhibition held in complement to Apollo's production of The Vagina Monologues. 

• 10/2002  "Tools for Living" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL    Artwork by Deborah Maris Lader.  Exhibition held in complement to Apollo's production of The Vagina Monologues. 

• 9/2002   "Female Intuition" - Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave,  Chicago, IL   Photography by Tricia Koning, Acrylic Paintings by Amy O. Woodbury.     Exhibition held in complement to Apollo's production of The Vagina Monologues. 

• 7/2002   "Nam:  Art by Vietnam Veterans" - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL    Artists include John McManus, John Laemmar, Jerry Franks, Stan Gillett, Phong Tran Huu, David Sessions, Richard Yohnka, Timothy Hildebrandt, Randolph Evans, Karl Michel, Richard Yohnka, Cao Ninh, John Miller, Dale Samuelson, Jerry Kykisz, Rus Elder, Lazlo Kondor, Ken Moses, Doc Cook, Dean Sharp, Jim McJunkin, Joe Fornelli, Ray Burns, and John Hosier.   Exhibition held in complement to Steppenwolf's production of Purple Heart.

• 4/2002    "Seduction" - Apple Tree Theatre, 595 Elm Place, Highland Park, Illinois.    Oil Paintings by Frank Fitzgerald.   Exhibition held in complement to Apple Tree's production of  Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

• 4/2002    "Star Struck:  An Exhibition of Celebrity Portraits"  - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL - Acrylic Paintings by Dennis McCann, Drawings by Renee McGinnis, Oil Paintings by Robert Pogatetz and Photography by Philin Phlash.    Exhibition held in complement to Steppenwolf's production of The Royal Family. 

• 2/2002   "One World" - Apple Tree Theatre, 595 Elm Place, Highland Park, Illinois.    Paintings by Judith Raphael.  Exhibition held in complement to Apple Tree's production of Incognito and Black History Month.

• 1/2002    "Bed of Roses"  - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL - Photographic works by Erica Erdmann, Sandra Frank, Jim Newberry, Carrie Notari and David Solzman.   Musical Guest:  Fish Triad.    Exhibition held in complement to Steppenwolf's production of Maria Arndt.

• 12/2001   "Happy Un-Birthday To You" - Apple Tree Theatre, 595 Elm Place, Highland Park, Illinois.    Paintings by Sean Hopp and Lois Keller.    Exhibition held in complement to Apple Tree's production of The Birthday Party.

• 11/2001  "Under Contract:  Artists Look at Chicagoland Real Estate"  - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL  - Featuring Artists:  David Derr, William Dolan, Margaret Derwent Ketcham, Melanie Moore, Scott Parker, David Solzman, and Charlie Thorne.   Musical Guest:  Thingfish    Exhibition is in complement to Steppenwolf's production of Glengarry Glen Ross. 

• 10/2001    "The Ideal Woman and Other Myths"  - Paintings by Amy Osgood Woodbury -  Apple Tree Theatre, 595 Elm Place, Highland Park, Illinois.    Exhibition held in complement to Apple Tree's production of Pygmalion.

• 9/2001   " Finders Keepers:  Art Made From Recycled & Found Objects "  - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL     Artists:  Betty Becker, Sylvia Edstrom,  Grace Amandes Gaceta,  Andrew Gregg,  Rick Janes, Maggie Joyce, Jennifer Meyer,  Kristen Neveu, and Jere Van Syoc.   Musical Guest:  Thingfish - Exhibition held in complement to Steppenwolf's production of Mother Courage and Her Children.

• 6/2001   " Femme Fatale:  Exploring the Female Psyche Through Women Artists"  - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL     Artists:  Sharon Bladholm, Christine Duke, Renee McGinnis, Kristen Neveu, Szofia Otvos, Sasha Rubel, Midori Tajiri and Amy O. Woodbury.   Exhibition held in complement to the theatre's production of Hedda Gabler.

• 5/2001 " Virgins II" - Mixed Media on Ironing Boards by Debra Bosio Riley -  Northlight Theatre/Northshore Center for Performing Arts, Skokie, IL   In complement to Northlight's production of The Last Five Years.

• 4/2001   A historical retrospective on the life and times of Tennessee Williams featuring paintings and photography by Lee Tucker.   -  Bailiwick Arts Center,  1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL    Exhibition held in complement to Bailiwick's Tennessee Williams' Play Festival.

• 4/2001   "Stars & Stripes:  Art by Veterans of War" - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL  - Artwork by George C. Clark, John W. Kearney, Josef Metz, Dean P. Wessel and in and out-patient artists from Help Hospitalized Veterans.  Exhibition held in complement to the theatre's production of The Drawer Boy.

• 3/2001  "Games People Play"  Paintings by Laura Lee Junge  - Northlight Theatre/Northshore Center for Performing Arts, Skokie, IL  - Exhibition held in complement to the theatre's production of The Camester.

• 3/2001  "Sewing the Seeds"  A Look at Violence in American History" - Bailiwick Arts Center,  1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL - Quilts by Ken Ellis.   In complement to the Bailiwick Repertory Theatre's production of Bonnie and Clyde. 

• 2/2001  "Then and Now:  A Look at Black History"  - Northlight Theatre/Northshore Center for Performing Arts, Skokie, IL  - Oil Paintings & Poetry by Louise Cutler; Paintings & Drawings by Doris Malcom.     In complement to the theatre's production  of Bee- Luther-Hatchee.

• 12/2000   "Kite Nite"   Bailiwick Arts Center and The Theatre Building, 1225 and 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL

  100 Kites created by Chicago's professional artists.

• 12/2000  "Ethereal Threads"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL  Fiber Art Sculpture by Adrienne Outlaw and Photography by Christopher Schneberger.    In complement to the theatre's production of The Weir.

• 9/2000  "Lone Rangers:  Art by Outsider Artists"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL  - Works by Howard Finster, Wesley Willis and others.    In complement to the theatre's production of The Ballad of Little Joe.

• 9/2000   "Celebs After Dark"   Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL - Photography by Philin Phlash.

• 8/2000  Pride 2000:   Works on a Gay Theme -  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL - Solvent Transfers by Ed Burgess, Photography by Kyle Richards & Drawings by Ron Rock.   In complement to the theatre's producton of Party.

• 7/2000   "Nude Angels"   Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL - Photography by Geoffrey Nelson.

• 7/2000  "The Closer We Get"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL  - A photography exhibit exploring couples and their relationships. Photographers:  Selima Ani, Doug Felde, Stephanie Howard, Tricia Koning, Jim Newberry, Carrie Notari and Ken Mierzwa.   In complement to the theatre's production of Closer.

• 5/2000  "The Magic of Chemistry in Modern Living"  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL - Found Object Collages by Kristen Neveu.

• 5/2000   "Freak Show"   Northlight Theatre/Northshore Center for Performing Arts, Skokie, IL - Sideshow Banners by  Amy Johnquest   & Mixed Media Portrait Photography by Tom Gustafson in complement to Northlight's production of the musical Sideshow.

• 4/2000  "Through a Mind's Eye:  Artists with Mental Illness"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2nd Flr Gallery, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL  - Presented in cooperation with Willpower Threshold's (a Mental Health Facility) Expressive Arts Program and in complement to Steppenwolf's production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

• 4/2000    "A Day in the Life of Bronzeville"  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL - A photographic exhibition by ten youths (ages 11 - 13) from the historic Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago.   This exhibition is in complement to Bailiwick's production of the Jeff-Recommended musical Stones by John Reeger & Julie Shannon.

• 3/2000  "Faith"   Northlight Theatre/Northshore Center for Performing Arts, Skokie, IL - Artists:  Mark Dobrzycki, Susan McMillen, Jim Newberry, Charlotte Segal, Dan Thomsen,  and Ray Vlcek.  This exhibition is in complement to Northlight's production of God's Man in Texas.

• 3/2000  "Big Business"  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL -  Photos by Bobbe Wolf.      This exhibition is in complement to Bailiwick's production of 42 Riverside Drive. 

• 2/2000   "Door to Door to Door" Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL  - Mixed Media works by James Leonard.    This exhibition is in complement to Steppenwolf's production of Valparaiso.

• 12/99  "Someone to Watch Over Me"  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL.  - Artists:   Robert Kameczura, Bert Menco, Mary Palidofska and Jill Zylke.

• 12/99  "Mind Over Matter:   A Look at Surrealist Art"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL   -  Artists:  John Kurtz,  Renee' McGinnis, Jacqueline Moses,  Robert Panzullo, Tony Phillips, & Ray Vlcek.     In complement to the theatre's production of Hysteria by Terry Johnson, Directed by John Malkovich.

• 11/99   "The Journey:  Art by Jewish Immigrants"  Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton, Skokie, IL - Artists:    Group Exhibition.   Artists:    Paintings & Etchings by Bert Menco, Watercolor by Hannah Messinger,  Watercolor & Acrylic by Irene Poll, Watercolor, Oil & Collagraphs by Ruth Wassermann Segal.  Guest Speaker Joe Kraus.

• 10/99  "Growing Old Gracefully:  Art by Seniors"  Northlight Theatre/Northshore Center for Performing Arts - Artists:  John Kurtz, Hannah Messinger, Ruth Segal & Joe Steiner. In complement to the theatre's production of Visiting Mr. Green  by Jeff Baron

• 9/99  "Art 'N All That Jazz"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL - Artists:   Rick Janes, Javet Kimble, Jerry Landsman, Walter Moskow, Myles Rothstein, Shari Swartz and Chuck Winans.   In complement to the theatre's production of Side Man  by Warren Leight.

• 8/99 - 12/99   "1999 Photography Festival" Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL

"Memories"   Yvonne Gajewski and Tom Gustafson 

"Flesh & Stone"   Photography by  Ellin Beltz, Kristine Easton,  Ken Mierzwa, Carrie Notari 

"Take Me Out to the Ball Game"   Photography by Javet Kimble, Jim Newberry and Chris Schneberger

"One World"   Photography by Philip Jones, Stephanie Howard, and Susan McMillen.

• 7/99 "Rock, Paper, Scissors"   Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL.    

Works on Stone, Paper, and Metal.    Artists:  Walter Arnold, Bob Bellio, John Kearney, Elyn Koentopp, Nicole Macaluso, Jenny Schelewitz, Midori Tajiri Schleitwiler, and Glenn Wexler.    In complement to the theatre's production of "Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Martin McDonagh. 

• 6/99  "Skin"   Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL.   -  Paintings by Renee' McGinnis, drawings by King Velveeda, and photography by Alexandra Blunt.   In complement to the theatre's productions of  Just Say No by Larry Kramer and Prop Theatre's production of  Annie Sprinkle.

• 5/99      "Celtic Visions"  Northlight Theatre/North Shore Ctr for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

In complement to the theatre's production of "The Old Neighborhood" by David Mamet.

• 2/99      "In the Fast Lane"   Northlight Theatre/North Shore Ctr for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

• 2/99     "Art by Architects"   Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL

  

   

   

Group Exhibition. Digital photography by Yvonne Gajewski, watercolor paintings by Paul Gozar, furniture by Jim Massa, and watercolor by Margaret Derwent Ketcham.

In complement to the theatre’s production of Three Days of Rain by Richard Greenberg.

1998

• 12/98   "Through the Looking-Glass of Art"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL

  

  Group Exhibition. Transparent works of art by artists Sharon Bladholm, Walter Fydryck, GARTH, and Glenn Wexler, along with jewelery and paperweights by Portia Gallery.   Special jazz performances by B.A. Rosenblum and Nicholas Markos.

  In complement to the theatre’s production of   The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams.

   

   

• 12/98     "Silver Lining"  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL

• 10/98      "Ich bin ein Berliner: Art by Artists from Berlin"    Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago

Group Exhibition. Photography, paintings and etchings by Helma, Wolfgang Petrick & Hubertus von der Goltz.

In complement to the theatre’s production of  The Berlin Circle by Charles L. Mee.

• 7/98         "Prints and the Revolution"    National Pastime Theatre, 4139 North Broadway, Chicago, IL - Solo Exhibition. Linocuts and photography by Joel Hansen. In complement to Clock Productions’ "The Visit" by Friedrich Durrenmatt.

• 7/98         "Irish Eyes: Art by Artists of Irish Descent"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL -

  Group Exhibition. Jewelry, charcoal drawings, paintings, mixed media and photography by artists John Hayes, Tom Joyce, Patrick Kennedy, Tim Leeming, Bill Mowle and Richard Painter. Exhibition also included performances by Irish musicians Brian Ralph and Ken Pelletier.   In complement to the theatre’s production of "The Playboy of the Western World" by John Millington Synge.

• 5/98     "It’s Greek to Me: Mythology in Art"  Northlight Theatre/North Shore Ctr for the Performing Arts,   9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  Solo Exhibition. Egg Tempera and Oil Paintings by James Mesple’. Also included private tour/lecture by Mesple’ on mythological figures. In complement to the theatre’s production of "The Wound & The Bow" by Sophocles.

• 4/98    "Feast for the Eyes: Food in Art"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL

  Group Exhibition and Moveable Feast. Paintings, mixed media, sculpture and photography by artists Tim Anderson, Tom Billings, Patty Carroll, Donald Stahlke, Glenn Wexler, Elaine Wyder-Harshman and Ben Fink, famed photographer of InterCourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook. In complement to the theatre’s production of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" by Kaufman & Hart.

   

   

                             

• 3/98    "Like Wildfire: Fire in Art"  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL

  Group Exhibition. Oil paintings by Chicago Fire Fighter (Hook & Ladder #16)  Lee J. Kowalski, photography by volunteer fireman David Berger, acrylic paintings by Berthold Boone and mixed media on wood (burned using flame-retardant paint) by Richard Painter.  Also featured performance artist Shreeyash Palshikar juggling flaming torches, eating and spitting fireballs. In complement to the theatre’s adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s "Fahrenheit 451".

        

• 3/98     "Survivors: Artists Examine the Holocaust"  Northlight Theatre/North Shore Ctr for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  

   

  Group Exhibition. Photography by famed documentary photographer Jeffrey Wolin and mixed media reliefs by Lois Horowitz. In complement to the theatre’s production of "The Last Survivor" by Eleanor Reissa.

   

• 2/98      "Next of Kin: Artwork by Sisters"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL

  Group Exhibition. A visual arts documentary of the Johnson sisters (Amy, Heather, Sarah and Lori) featuring paintings, mixed media, photographs, letters and memoirs. In complement to the theatre’s production of "The Memory of Water" by Shelagh Stephenson.

• 1/98    "And Art Made Tongue-Tied by Authority: Shakespeare in Art"  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago

   

  Solo Exhibition of ink, watercolor, acrylic works and poetry based on the Bard by Robert Kameczura (R).  In complement to  Jeremy Wechsler's adaptation of Henry VI, Parts I, II and III, by William Shakespeare, entitled "Henry VI: Blood of a Nation."

1997

• 12/97     "Spaced Out: A Voyage Into Sci-Fi Art"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL

  

   

   

  Group Exhibitions: Paintings, mixed media and a sound installation. Artists: Charlie Athanas, Chris Chaudruc, Dave Denman, Brian Miller, Shane Swank, King VelVeeda, Ray Vlcek, Alex Wald and Bill Talsma. In complement to the theatre’s production of "Space" by Tina Landau.

• 11/97     "Infusions"  Strawdog Theatre and Wax Lips Theatre Company, 3829 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL - Solo exhibition of acrylic works fused into plexiglass by Walter Fydryck.  In complement to the Wax Lips’ production of "Navy Pier" by John Corwin.

• 11/97     "Puppets are People Too: An Interactive Exhibition of Puppets"  National Pastime Theatre, 4139 North Broadway, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition featuring marionettes from the National Marionette Company of Chicago and puppets by Puppet Makers Margaret Nelson and Alex Wald.   Also included masks created by artists in Anatomically Correct Gallery’s mask-making workshop, along with masks and puppets from previous productions by National Pastime Theatre and Defiant Theatre Company.

• 9/97    "Blue Thunder: Artwork by Blues Musicians" Northlight Theatre/North Shore Ctr for the Performing Arts, Skokie, IL - Group Exhibition of artwork created by blues musicians/artists Gary Borremans, Rick Janes, Brad Miller, Pete Nemec, Kyle Stone, & Wayne Kusy. In complement to the theatre’s blusical "Thunder Knocking at the Door" by Keith Glover and Keb’ Mo’.

• 9/97     "Horsin’ Around"  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL

Group exhibition of etchings by Carol Kaeser Taylor and hand-carved wooden horses by Pete Nemec. In complement to the theatre’s production of "Equus" by Peter Schaffer.

• 9/97    "Head of the Class: Art by Inner-City Teachers"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL

• 7/97    "Shades of South Africa: Artwork by South African Artists"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL - Paintings by South African Artists Father Frans Claerhout and Garth Berlowitz.  In complement to the theatre’s production of "A Fair Country" by Jon Robin Baitz.

• 6/97    "Heart of the Bayou: Artwork by New Orleans Artists"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition. Paintings, prints and mixed media by Artists: Marsha Ercegovic, James Michalopoulos, Brad Miller, Lee Tucker and serigraph by playwright Thomas Lanier ("Tennessee") Williams. In complement to the theatre’s production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams.

• 6/97    "The Hot Seat: An Exhibition of Unconventional Chairs"  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago

  Group Exhibition. Chairs by Artists: David Denman, Dick Detzner, Kristine Easton, Andrew Gregg, Eliot Irwin, Terese Jungle, Jim Massa & Kendall Polster.  

  Also included "Have An Artist Paint Your Chair" a Community Outreach Workshop for all ages where members of the community were encouraged to participate and create works alongside local artists.    

                     

         

• 3/97    "Apart at the Seams: Women in Textiles"  Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL

   

   

  Group Exhibition. Mixed Media and Sculpture by Artists: Lois Horowitz, Joan Levergood & Adrienne Outlaw. In complement to the theatre’s production of "Dark of the Moon" by Howard Richardson & William Berney.

   

• 2/97     Address Unknown: Art and Chicago’s Homeless -  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL

  Group Exhibition of paintings and drawings by residents of Residents for Emergency Shelter, photos taken at the Olive Branch Mission by Sharon Smith and Wally Wright and paintings by volunteer art instructor for the homeless, Sandra Manesky. Silent Auction held with proceeds going to the art therapy program at Residents for Emergency Shelter. In complement to the theatre’s production of "Time to Burn" by Charles L. Mee.

1996

• 12/96    "Art ‘N Soul: Art by Chicago Musicians"  Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL

  Group Exhibition. Paintings, drawings, mixed media and sculpture by Artists: Rick Janes, George Hansen, Preston Klik, Wayne Kusy, Pete Nemec, Luke Rothschild & Alex Wald. In complement to the theatre’s production of "Mojo" by Jez Butterworth.

            

• 11/96     "Festival of Trees"   Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition. Paintings, drawings and mixed media by Artists: Kris Cahill, Kathie Applebaum, Kirby Briske and Jim Taranto. In complement to the theatre’s production of "The Christmas Schooner" by John Reeger and Julie Shannon.

• 11/96     "Dia de los Muertos"  National Pastime Theatre, 4139 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition celebrating Day of the Dead Festivities by artists Saul Aguirre, Jesus Oviedo and Israel Romero.

• 11/96     "Redemption: Artists Examine Life and Death"  National Pastime Theatre, 4139 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition. Paintings and reliefs by Sam Leopold, Dan Wilder and Lois Horowitz. In complement to the theatre’s production of "The Adding Machine" by Elmer Rice.

• 7/96     "Through a Mind’s Eye: Artists Struggling with Mental Illness" Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition held in cooperation with WilPower Thresholds, a mental health facility in Northfield, IL. Paintings and drawings by Artists: Matthew Bettridge, Howard Kane, Allan Lipton & Nancy Tudor. In complement to the theatre’s play series "Crossing Boundaries III: The Life of the Mind."

• 6/96    "My Kind of Town: Art in Chicago Architecture"  Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition.   Photography and mixed media by artists: Camilla Chasteen, Jill Dryer & David Solzman. In complement to the theatre’s production of "Criminal Hearts" by Jane Martin.

• 5/96    "My Babysitter Was a Television: Exploring Pop Culture in Art"  Transient Theatre, 1222 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition: Paintings and mixed media by Bret Devine, Ed Diamond & Jill Dryer.  In complement to the theatre’s multi-media adaptation of "Kaspar" by Peter Handke.

• 3/96     "Through Irish Eyes: An Irish Festival"  Transient Theatre, 1222 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition: Paintings by Irish Artists: John Hayes, Tom Joyce, Patrick Kennedy, Abby Ripstra & Dara Vallely. Exhibition also featured entire month of performances by various musicians, step-dancers & poets. In complement to the theatre’s Irish play festival.

Group Exhibition of paintings, kites, and tapestry by Latino artists: Oscar Luis Martinez, Michelle Martinez, Lourdes S. Guerrero, Julio Flores and Jorge Felix. Opening reception included Latin-American cuisine prepared by the artists. In complement to the theatre's production of "Mariposa" by Jeffrey Lieber.

• 8/95    "House of Masks"  Transient Theatre, 1222 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition - Masks made of paper mache', plaster casting, clay fired and metal. Artists: Dan Cascardo, Liz Crugar, Rick Gleeson, Leslie Gore, Anne Hollenbeck, Heather Hug, Andrea Kelton, Kendall Polster and Joe Steiner. Coincided with the theatre's improvised Commedia del Arte production "Commedia Smacks".

• 7/95     "Pushin’ Up Daisies"  Genesis Artists Village Cafe, 2417 N. Western, Chicago, IL - Paintings by Tim Miura and Peter Rosenbloom examining death.

• 6/95    "Can I Get A Window Seat, Please?"  Transient Theatre, 1222 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL - One Man Show - Paintings by William Dolan which captured the essence of Transient's production of the play "Providence" by David Gill and combined it with a sense of the undeniable "fork in the road" through images found in different forms of transportation.

• 5/95     "Hand Me That Universe!"  Genesis Artists Village Cafe, 2417 N. Western, Chicago, IL - One Woman Show - Paintings by Amy Johnson exploring women in the 20th century.

• 5/95     "Under The Gun"  Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition - Artwork exploring the influences of guns in modern culture. Additional materials provided by the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, the NRA, Gangs Against Guns, Murder & Drugs, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. Artists: Chris Dalenberg, Pete Kaestner, Brian Miller & Glenn Wexler. A counter-point to the theatre's production of "A Mother, A Daughter & A Gun" by Barra Grant.

• 5/95    "Dance of the Fireflies"  Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition - Paintings, drawings and mobiles celebrating movement. Artists: Rick Gleeson, Robert Prichard, Mary Selfridge and Dan Wilder. In complement to the theatre's production of "Burn This" by Lanford Wilson.

• 3/95    "Add Water & Stir"  Transient Theatre, 1222 West Wilson, Chicago, IL - Group Exhibition - A whimsical look at water in art. Artists:  Diana Kincaid, Tim Miura, Derek Moore, Mike Winn, and Peter Rosenbloom. In complement to the theatre's production of "Ondine" by Jean Giraudoux.

Various exhibitions at Anatomically Correct Gallery, formerly located at  2046 North Damen, Chicago, IL

 

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Our Artists Featured in Documentaries...

 

 

 

Hidden Chicago, a PBS Documentary, features photos by Bruce Sharp from our touring exhibition All the World's A Stage...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debra Paulson's piano photograph from our touring exhibition All the World's A Stage is featured in Thirteen/WNET's PBS American Masters documentary Jerome Robbins, Something to Dance About  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/jerome-robbins/something-to-dance-about/437/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Artists Featured in Publications ...

 

Rick Janes' Bluesman image was recently selected for the cover of musical arranger Karen MacIver's Kiss Me Goodnight collection of music.

Through Anatomically Correct, the following artists' work were placed on the cover of the monthly theatrical publication Footlights.  

The publication is distributed to thousands of patrons of over 50 performing arts organizations.

Howard A. Jacobs image was selected for the June/July 2008 cover and... also for the Nov/Dec 2007 cover  celebrating their 20th anniversary!	Chris Zonta's image appeared on the April/May 2008 cover	Fred Deasis' image appeared on the Feb/March 2008 cover
Judy Sklar's image appeared on the May-June 2007 cover	Jan Flapan's image was featured on the cover of the spring 2007  issue of Footlights(Whitewater/Janesville, WI edition)	Olea Nova's image was selected for the February/March 2007 cover
Cherie Salerno's image was selected for the December 2006 cover and for their holiday cards and ... Cherie Salerno's image was selected for the January 2007 cover	Michelle Whitcomb's image was selected for the Sept. 2006 cover

Covers from Previous Years...

Kathryn Appelbaum	John Kurtz	Kris Cahill	Mike Munoz
Dean Wessel	Amy Woodbury	Bert Menco	Teresa Mucha

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