This event is co-sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Alumni Association of the School of the Art Institute. The Visiting Artists Program lecture series provides a forum in which the public can hear a diverse group of artists, critics and scholars speak about their work and issues of national and international relevance to contemporary art. Lectures usually include visual presentations of work followed by discussion. For more information, call 312.443.3711. The project, which was developed by the Visiting Artists Program, features five African artists and scholars who will participate with students, faculty, staff and the public in studio programs, seminars, panel discussions and lectures at the School as well as other host sites including the University of Illinois at Chicago's Gallery 400, the Renaissance Society, Columbia College and Northwestern University.
Admission is free.
The partnership, which reflects the two organizations' commitment to increase understanding and appreciation of the world's finest contemporary artists, enhances the School's academic programs and campus life while enabling PAC to further develop its programming and audiences. The collaboration between the School of the Art Institute and PAC, who share a history of introducing international artists to Chicago audiences, provides both organizations with the opportunity to broaden their programming. The first phase of the partnership, which is being introduced this fall with pilot programs at the School, includes master classes, performances and workshops for School of the Art Institute students taught by artists who are part of PAC's presenting season of theater, music and dance. The second phase provides collaborative educational opportunities such as internships for School of the Art Institute students, and an array of educational activities for children, young adults, college-age students, and the public. Our partnership with Performing Arts Chicago enables us to expand our public programs and provide additional opportunities for our students to be exposed to major, international artists who are experimenting with new forms.