The Sculpture Garden contains one of the major sculpture collections in this region and offers visitors an opportunity to view 20th century sculpture by well known artists such as Henry Moore, Joan Miro, Jacques Lipchitz, Jean Arp, Barbara Hepworth, Jean Ipousteguy, Arnoldo Pomodoro, Virginia Ferrari and Antoine Poncet. Each work is situated in a landscaped setting so that it can be appreciated alone or in relation to the surrounding landscape. It provides a creative way in which to become more familiar with some of the masterpieces of the visual arts. The Sculpture Garden is open year-around and admission is free. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily unless otherwise noted.
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. The gallery currently places emphasis on ethnic cultural art, art by emerging artists, and art by or about women, as well as artwork by Northwestern University undergraduate and graduate art students. Opens Sept. 15 and continues through Oct. 10. An interactive multi-media exhibition by Louisville, Ky., visual artist Suzanne Adams involves a high degree of participation from the gallery visitor. It features audio, text and visuals in the form of eight sculptures and 15 to 20 drawings.