Summer Art Fun

Looking to supplement arts education over the summer?  We have some great opportunities right out our back door (or straight from your computer).

Chicago's largest-ever public art installation, Color Jam, was unveiled Tuesday in the heart of the city's Loop -- covering various surfaces of the intersection of State and Adams with multihued, geometric shapes. Created by multimedia artist Jessica Stockholder, Color Jam "wraps" the intersection with color in a three-dimensional homage to fabric artist Christo commissioned by the Chicago Loop Alliance's Art Loop.  

Curious Corner:  The Chicago Art Institue's interactive website where learning about art has been turned into a fun online gaming experience.  We have also set up a rolling blog list to the right of the blog that offers other great opportunities to explore art and art activities online.

The Art Institute of Chicago:  

Monday–Wednesday, 10:30–5:00
Thursday, 10:30–8:00
Friday–Sunday, 10:30–5:00

Free Family Wednesdays
Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free to Illinois residents the first and second Wednesday of every month.Admission to the Ryan Education Center is free. Admission to the museum is free for kids under 14*. 

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago:  Summer studio for families.  Create amid the sights and sounds of the MCA Farmers’ Market and Tuesdays on the Terrace while drawing inspiration from artwork in MCA exhibition. Join us each week for these hands-on art activities—a great opportunity to collaborate as a family.

Activities are inspired by Rashid Johnson: Message to Our Folks and Skyscraper: Art and Architecture Against Gravity.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra:    Great family friendly programming all summer long featuring members of the world renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Millenium Park Family Fun Festival:  The Family Fun Festival returns to Millennium Park this summer, making the Park the place to be for kids of all ages. Every day, from July 2 - September 2 between 10 AM and 3 PM, family performances and hands-on activities will take place in the Family Fun Tent, located on the Park’s Chase Promenade North. The Family Fun Festival is sponsored by Target and presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture. 

“There is no test for the future that we can teach to.  What we do know, however, is that being able to make new things is still going to be the way to succeed.  Creativity is a skill that never goes out of style.”   Larry Rosenstock who leads High Tech High, a San Diego school started by a group of local tech executives frustrated by a lack of skilled workers.