Art Institute of Chicago group opens new season of programs
The Fox Valley Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago has announced its new program schedule for the 2009-10 season.
The locally presented programs cover a wide range of artistic interests from arts in the courtroom to the School of the Art Institute. The year starts in September with a presentation on satire and censorship. In December, they hear about Frank Lloyd Wright's scandalous love affair with the wife of one of his clients. The New Year starts with a January program on art in the courtroom from the 17th century to modern times. In February, the study series considers various aspects of the School of the Art Institute. The final local program, at the annual meeting, considers the Art Institute's tapestry collection.
The other programs involve bus trips to Chicago or elsewhere. Due to changes in Art Institute policies, programs involving travel are restricted to members. For membership details, call Pam at (630) 443-0313. The Fox Valley Associates also supports arts in the Fox Valley. In mid-October, there is a training program for Arts Volunteers in the Classroom, formally known as "Picture Lady." In late winter, there is a Portfolio Night for senior high school students providing professional critiques to them on their portfolios. Further information will be forthcoming closer to the dates of these events.
It also provides presentations up to one hour on a series of art topics, based on the Art Institute's collections, for seniors agencies including residencies, club and day programs. For information on these programs, call Anne at (630) 584-9352 or Jody at (630) 377-1228.
September program: The first program of the season will be Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Dunham Woods Riding Club in Wayne. The topic will be "It Only Hurts When You Laugh: Satire and Censorship." Throughout history, artists have expressed political opinions and made caustic social observations through the use of satire, in symbol both subtle and crude, in caricature, and in the pairings of word and image. Drawing from the rich collection of the Art Institute, Annie Morse, senior lecturer in museum education at the Art Institute, examines topical commentary by Thomas Rowlandson, William Hogarth, Honore Daumier and others. This lecture is free to members and guests of the Fox Valley Community Associates.
Guests are welcome to this program, the lecture fee is waived. The cost of lunch is $25. Coffee is served at 10 a.m., the lecture is at 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be held following the lecture. For reservations, call Vee at (630) 377-1800 by Wednesday, Sept. 9.