Mar
31
12:00 PM12:00
Mar
29
12:00 PM12:00
Mar
17
12:00 PM12:00
Opening Reception & Presentation: Confronting Catastrophes
UIMA is delighted to collaborate with the Kyiv Mohyla Foundation in presenting the opening of "Confronting Catastrophes," an exhibition by Dr. Yohanan Petrovsky Shtern, a multifaceted artist, historian, and author. Dr. Shtern will also deliver a compelling presentation titled "Living through the war: an artist's endeavor." Join us to listen to his insights on the themes depicted in his paintings, particularly as they resonate with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its global implications. The presentation will be conducted in English.
Opening Reception is from 12-4 p.m.
Presentation will begin at 2 p.m.
Mar
10
1:00 PM13:00
The Village Strings Conert
Join us Sunday, March 10th at 1:oo pm at Saint Nicholas Cathedral for a concert of great Ukrainian music, from the dramatic to the sublime, all performed by gifted musicians to stimulate your senses and bring you joy!
Featuring performance of Yevhen Stankovych, Third Chamber Symphny for Strings, Anastasia Squires, Oleh Kyva, Chamber Symphony for Voice and Strings, Vira Boychuk, Jurie Shevchenko, Ennio Morricone, Gabriels Oboe, Wayne Ryerson, Myroslav Skory, Nazar Dzhurin, cello and more!
Tickets are $20 and all funds will be donated to Ukrainian War efforts.
Mar
9
12:00 PM12:00
In Control Opening Reception
Join us Saturday, March 9th (12-4 p.m.) for the opening of In Control, featuring works by Katrina Majkut!
The exhibition, In Control, surveys a plethora of modern medical products and prescriptions as they relate to contemporary reproductive justice issues, family planning, health needs and bodily autonomy. Responding to cur rent events as early as 2009, the series’ concept relates to many new (or resurgent) U.S. civil rights movements, intersectional feminist concepts, social traditions, the history and impact of embroidery, and first and foremost, the experience of those who use these products.
Mar
8
7:30 PM19:30
Harmony in Motion: An Evening of Flute and Piano
Join us for a riveting concert Friday, March 8th at 7:30 p.m. featuring flautist Anastasiya Squires and pianist Giacomo Franci!
Anastasiya Squires, flute
Since beginning her flute studies at the age of four and winning her first international competition at the age of seven, Anastasiya Squires (Ganzenko) has blossomed into a young artist with continued successes in international performance venues and competitions. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees (cum laude)from the National Music Academy of Ukraine (named after Tchaikovsky) in her native Ukraine. Mrs. Squires received her post-masters Solo Performance Diploma, under the tutelage of Richard Graef (former Associate Principal Flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Mimi Tachouet (Lyric Opera Orchestra), and Eugenia Moliner (Cavatina Duo) at the Chicago College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University.
Anastasiya is a recent winner of the Aeolian Classics Emerging Artists Competition. As a part of her winnings, she performed numerous recitals at various venues in Illinois, and has had her debut CD produced on Aeolian Classics. Her recent CD, currently in final editing, will be released in 2024 by Petrichor Records.
She has appeared as concerto soloist and recorded with numerous orchestras, including the Lviv Symphony Orchestra, the Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine, the Symphony Orchestra of the National Music Academy of Ukraine, the Lviv Chamber Orchestra, and Illinois orchestras. Special honors include performances for the President of Austria, the Ukrainian Minister of Culture, the Prime
Minister of the State of Kuwait, and at the Palace of Wilanow, Poland.
Recent winner of the Luminarts Cultural Foundation Classical Music Fellowship, the CCPA Concerto Competition and the Evanston Music Club Scholarship Competition, Mrs. Squires also counts among her many competition credits Grand Prizes at International Competitions in Europe and numerous national competitions in her home country. She was invited to be a member of the jury for the 2020 Luminarts Competition and was a finalist in the 2022 Petrichor International Solo Competition. In January of 2021, Anastasiya had the distinct honor of performing on the Dame Myra Hess Concert
Series in Chicago, broadcast on WFMT. In 2023 she won the progressive musicians, resulting in a concerto performance at Carnegie Hall with the New York Chamber
Players.
Giacomo Franci, Pianist and Conductor
Giacomo Franci, a distinguished Maestro Pianist, not only founded The New York Chamber Players in 2004 but also serves as its Artistic Director and Conductor. His musical journey has been marked by remarkable achievements and international acclaim.
During the 2010-11 season, Franci was honored to be elected as Guest Maestro of Escuela de Direccion de Orquesta in Cordoba, Spain. However, it is his unparalleled expertise as an interpreter of Aaron Copland's music that truly sets him apart. This reputation was solidified by his world premiere recording "The Complete Edited Piano Works by A. Copland," released by Fone’ Classics, which garnered widespread acclaim.
In 2000, Franci performed at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, for the centennial celebration of Copland's birthday, earning rave reviews for his stellar performance. He further cemented his status with the release of "Igor Stravinsky: The Complete Published Piano Works" in December 2010, praised by Audio Review Magazine.
Continuing his musical journey, Franci embarked on recording "The Complete Piano Sonatas by Beethoven" in 2016. Despite his demanding schedule, he finds time to share his expertise with aspiring musicians at The Tribeca Music Studio in New York City.
Franci's concert career began in Italy, where he graced renowned venues such as Teatro Comunale “Guglielmi” and Teatro San Filippo di Torino. He has since become a sought-after soloist, captivating audiences across the globe with his virtuosity.
His dedication to musical excellence led him to study under esteemed mentors, earning accolades and scholarships along the way. Over the years, Franci has been featured as a soloist with prestigious orchestras worldwide, showcasing his versatility and passion for music.
In addition to his remarkable performances, Franci has been featured in esteemed radio programs hosted by David Dubal, as well as various television shows. His inclusion in the Cambridge Who's Who Registry further underscores his status as one of the most accomplished professionals in the U.S.
Feb
18
1:30 PM13:30
Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond Artist Talk
Join us Sunday, February 18th at 1:30 pm for Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond Artist Talk with Melissa Jay Craig, Lisa A. Frank, and Anne Hughes. This artist talk will be moderated by Alexandra Senycia.
Melissa Jay Craig, Lisa A. Frank, and Anne Hughes lead lives rich in creative experiences informed by nature. Day by day, art practice and the natural world awaken shoots of imaginative reflections and actions. This exhibition brings together varied, visual art forms to stand on their own and resonate off the others through surprising interconnections (just like nature itself). A purposeful confluence provides many pathways into appreciation of process and range. It allows for thoughtful exploration of the infinite ways in which nature affects our lives and we affect nature. Presented here are works by three artists who, over decades, have embraced the wonders of nature and witnessed results of human actions and inactions. Deepfelt desires, to share their personal artworks and stir the passions of others to engage, reside at the heart of this exhibition. There is no one-way in. Creativity and nature inspire, confound, amaze, and amuse.
Feb
7
5:00 PM17:00
Radius- Art Workshop/Радіус громадський проек
Join us for another wonderful Radius workshop Wednesday, February 7th at 5pm!
Please bring items or objects that are related to Ukraine or Ukrainian culture that are important and inspire you. (copies of photos, letters, poems or songs, art to name a few)
Приєднуйтесь до чудового семінару! Yкраїнці віком від 14 років і старше запрошуються на безкоштовний громадський проект мистецтва під назвою Радіус. Будь ласка, приносьте такі речі, як фотографії, листи, вірші, які представляють Україну"
This project is supported by the Terra Foundation for American Art.
Jan
21
12:00 PM12:00
Radius Opening Reception
Experience the UIMA Radius project's exhibition, designed to foster the creation of new intergenerational friendships within the Ukrainian community through art. Led by artist and educator Elena Diadenko, each workshop was crafted with this goal in mind. Join us Sunday, January 21st, 2024 and witness the culmination of our community's artistic expressions in this unique exhibition. Elena will be facilitating a workshop during the run of the show. If you would like to join and participate, bring Items or objects that are related toUkraine or Ukrainian culture that are important and inspire you. Duplicates of photos, letters, songs, poems, newspaper or memes to name a few.
Julia is a freshman at Benet Academy in Lisle and studies violin at Music Institute of Chicago. She has won prizes at numerous competitions, including DePaul Concerto Festival, Sejong, Granquist, Society of American Musicians, American Protégé, Ukrainian Music Festival in Canada.and the talent competition of the USA Ukrainian Diaspora. She has been featured on WFMT’s Introductions and given numerous performances for Ukrainian festivals and cultural events. She plays in CYSO Symphony orchestra. In her free time she likes drawing, singing and reading.
Jan
20
12:00 PM12:00
Postponed Opening Reception: Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond
Due to upcoming weather conditions, UIMA will be postponing this Saturday’s opening to the following weekend. Join us Saturday, January 20, 2034 for the opening reception!
Melissa Jay Craig, Lisa A. Frank, and Anne Hughes lead lives rich in creative experiences informed by nature. Day by day, art practice and the natural world awaken shoots of imaginative reflections and actions. This exhibition brings together varied, visual art forms to stand on their own and resonate off the others through surprising interconnections (just like nature itself). A purposeful confluence provides many pathways into appreciation of process and range. It allows for thoughtful exploration of the infinite ways in which nature affects our lives and we affect nature. Presented here are works by three artists who, over decades, have embraced the wonders of nature and witnessed results of human actions and inactions. Deepfelt desires, to share their personal artworks and stir the passions of others to engage, reside at the heart of this exhibition. There is no one-way in. Creativity and nature inspire, confound, amaze, and amuse.