Art in Alternative Spaces
Art in Alternative Spaces
What is Anatomically Correct?
Mission Statement/Short History:
Anatomically Correct is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing communities together by showcasing artists, in a combined effort to diversify, educate, and promote community awareness of the visual and performing arts.
HISTORY
Founded in 1991, Anatomically Correct began by creating art outreach exhibitions inside Chicagoland theaters, and community and nature centers. It is through our outreach that artists’ works have been viewed by a wider audience. We bring art to new audiences, many of whom may never have ventured into a museum or gallery. Our events provide audiences with an opportunity to meet talented artists and often include performances by musicians, poets, and storytellers. Anatomically Correct is proud to have presented over 500 events, showcasing the works of over 2,500 artists, and reaching a combined audience of over five million people.
Anatomically Correct partners with cultural and performing arts institutions, along with parks and recreational institutions. Our partner facilities are ADA compliant. Anatomically Correct continues to engage new audiences through its programs and workshops while providing FREE access for communities to meet talented artists.
AWARDS
In 2021, Anatomically Correct was presented with the 2021 AWARD FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE from the Village of Skokie's Skokie Fine Arts Commission in recognition for our "tireless dedication to promoting arts in Skokie and the surrounding area, and for supporting local artists in their work". The plaque is on permanent display inside the NorthShore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL.
In 2002, we received the award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts from Chicago's Friends of the Arts organization; and also in 2002, Anatomically Correct received an award (signed by Victor Skrebneski) from the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, in thanks and recognition for our 7 consecutive years of arts programming in the theater's gallery.
Anatomically Correct's exhibitions are unique as they are held in complement to community events and/or theatrical productions. Anatomically Correct has collaborated and presented exhibitions in Chicago at the Apollo Theatre, Athenaeum Arts Complex, Chicago Dramatists, Gilda's Club Chicago, The Goodman Theatre, and Steppenwolf Theatre. We have also presented exhibitions, workshops and events in the following Chicago area suburban venues: Devonshire Cultural Center and Emily Oaks Nature Center (Skokie), Northlight Theatre/North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Skokie), Skokie Public Library, Noyes Cultural Arts Center (Evanston). Lake Bluff/Lake Forest Historical Society (Lake Bluff), and the Paramount Arts Centre (Aurora). Anatomically Correct has collaborated with and supported the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, Help Hospitalized Veterans, FirstRespondersArt.org, Spartan Sword, Women for Women Foundation, Cure Autism Now, Autism Speaks and the City of Goodness Orphanage in Chernivtsi, Ukraine.
In 2006, Anatomically Correct was the first non-profit organization in Illinois to organize publicly accessible Art Walks where local artists displayed and sold their artworks in the windows of merchant spaces in Chicago and suburban storefront businesses including Highland Park, IL (HP Art Walk) from 2006-2012; Evanston, IL (Evanston Art Walk from 2008-2009); Chicago, IL (Southport Art Walk in 2010); and Skokie, IL (Skokie Art Walk in 2013). Through these Art Walks, businesses were able to support local artists by displaying their artworks in storefront windows, and in turn, these artists received immense exposure from street traffic (in a socially distanced outdoor setting).
Our Art Walks are juried exhibitions of artwork by Illinois artists displayed in local businesses. Events include Make and Take art workshops for kids and performances by musicians, singers, dancers, poets, and comics. Since 2006, Anatomically Correct has presented the annual Highland Park Art Walk (HP Art Walk) in Highland Park, IL (2006-2012); Evanston Art Walk in Evanston, IL in 2008 and 2009 and Southport Art Walk in 2010; and the Skokie Art Walk in 2013.
A variety of singers, musicians, dancers, poets, comedians and magicians are often included in Anatomically Correct's events.
BRUSH WITH NATURE PLEIN AIR PAINTING and SKETCHING
In 2010, Anatomically Correct continued its efforts to find new and creative outlets for Illinois artists to show their works by launching our Brush with Nature Plein Air Arts Festival bringing artists and visitors together in an outdoor setting. Our ongoing events are held in forest preserves, nature centers, parks, zoos, beaches and private gardens. The program gives visitors a chance to watch Illinois artists create art in an outdoor setting, while providing increased exposure for our artists to market and sell their artworks. Media coverage can be seen in the video of our July 9, 2017 event by WGN Television: http://wgntv.com/2017/07/09/fundraiser-serves-up-pancakes-with-a-side-of-nature/
We also offer instructional plein-air painting workshops and demos where artists can further their techniques in outdoor observations.
Our Skokie Rocks program began in 2018. It is an ongoing community-wide, diversity based, outreach arts program where families and persons of all ages and abilities are invited to design, paint, hide and seek painted river rocks. In direct complement to Skokie's slogan "Skokie Welcomes Everyone" and with the help of social media and language translation apps, our program is intended to build bridges between different communities helping those who speak different languages to connect and communicate through art. “Rock Hunters” are invited to seek out the painted rocks, post images and share their found rocks on social media, with the hashtag #SkokieRocks. Images can be shared on Anatomically Correct's Skokie Rocks Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/337581650006202
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS
Out of the Box - Our program is designed to help students learn to think "out of the box", nurture their creative spirit and boost their self-esteem. The program brings portable art exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations into K-8 and High Schools in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Programs often include a professional "Visiting Artist" who will work with students on a specific art project.
FEATURED ARTIST - ONLINE GALLERY
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, music and television corporations.
Anatomically Correct is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. ©2024 Anatomically Correct. No text or photograph contained in the pages of this website may be reproduced without the expressed written permission of the artist and/or Anatomically Correct.
