By example, Ellis shows what is possible if one not only lives long and ages well, but also lives with pride. A 60-minute documentary, presented at the Block Museum, gives a rare look at 100 years of our history. Filmmaker Yvonne Welbon will be present for a discussion. Admission is free. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Admission is free.
The Dittmar Memorial Gallery opened in 1972 to enhance the mission of Northwestern University by utilizing visual art as a vehicle for transmitting culture and knowledge. The gallery places emphasis on ethnic cultural art, art by emerging artists, art by or about women, artwork by Northwestern undergraduate and graduate art students and traveling art shows. Contemporary quilters from Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana comprise PAQA, the Professional Art Quilters Alliance. The works of these fiber artists run the gamut of techniques employed by present day quilters. Included are works by more than 40 PAQA members.