Agency: Craft in Chicago from the 1970s-80s and Beyond
"'Agency: Craft in Chicago from the 1970s-80s and Beyond,'" generously supported by the Terra Foundation through Art Design Chicago 2024. This upcoming exhibition aims to spotlight artists historically marginalized within mainstream art narratives, while acknowledging the enduring influence of white male dominance without excluding it entirely. Themes of colonialism, oppression, discrimination, and racism permeate societal structures and institutional art norms, positioning craft as an outsider within "high art."
2024 UIMA Winter Maker’s Market
This December, we are thrilled to host our 4th makers market featuring local creators of all mediums. This market will platform emerging and established creators to sell their work, grow their business, and join our community. It will be a celebration of all the forms that art takes and the perfect time to shop locally for holiday gifts for loved ones and to view our exhibition "Agency: Craft in Chicago from the 1970s-80s and Beyond."
We are requesting a $5 donation upon admission to the market, which includes complimentary water donated by Open Water and beer or hard seltzer donated by Solemn Oath Brewery. Visitors will also enjoy DJ sets by Stafford.
We will also be offering $5 raffles with prizes from local stores and restaurants.
Check out the list of participating vendors:
Color is My Dopamine
Considered Cloth
Elena Diadenko
Jolanta Nawrocka
Karla Crochets
michelle nia
Miskowski Ceramics
NGBPottery
Nuirdtzy Gissel
PIKA
SSONIXO
Tertulia
West End Candle
Weaving Stories: a Workshop for Craft in Chicago from the 1970s-80s and Beyond
Presented in partnership with The Jane Addams Hull-House, Intuit: the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, and the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture with generous funding and support from the Terra Foundation for American Art, visitors to UIMA will be encouraged to both weave on small hand looms as well as contribute to a collaborative tapestry woven on a loom that will travel among the four partner institutions.
Saturday, November 16 · 1 - 4pm CST This event will be family-friendly and open to the public of all ages. This program and Weaving Stories are presented through funding by the Terra Foundation for American Art. Learn more and RSVP here.
Chicago Narratives: Finding a Creative Home
Chicago Narratives: Finding a Creative Home
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT THE SOUTH ASIA INSTITUTE, NOT UIMA
Join Art Design Chicago exhibiting artists Vida Sačić, Melissa Leandro, Indira Freitas Johnson, and Carlos Barberena for an in-depth conversation about their journeys of immigration and migration, and ways in which those life experiences have shaped their work. In this panel moderated by Hyde Park Art Center ‘s Mariela Acuña, the artists discuss how Chicago and its culture have affected them and their art practices.
Intuit Art After Work: Crocheted Tapestries with Lourdes S. Guerrero at UIMA
Join Intuit at The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Thu, Oct 17 5:30-7:30pm for a crocheted tapestry workshop facilitated by Lourdes S. Guerrero, a featured artist in UIMA’s current exhibition, Agency: Craft in Chicago from the 1970s-80s and Beyon d.
Artist Lourdes S. Guerrero will introduce the foundations of crochet and guide participants through stitching their own granny squares. More experienced crocheters will explore techniques for making a tapestry or crocheted bag using nylon rope.
CURATOR’S TOUR: Agency: Craft in Chicago from the 1970s - 80s and Beyond
Join the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art for a tour of Agency: Craft in Chicago from the 1970s-80s and Beyond with curator Adrienne Kochman.
UIMA: Screening of the Film "Bucha"
Experience the Power of Culture with UIMA: Screening of the Film "Bucha"
"Without its culture, there is no nation."
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) continues to champion this powerful message by presenting the critically acclaimed filmBucha. This screening, with English subtitles, underscores the indispensable role of culture—especially film—in resisting the aggression from Putin’s regime.
OPENING RECEPTION Agency: Craft in Chicago from the 1970s-80s and Beyond
"'Agency: Craft in Chicago from the 1970s-80s and Beyond,'" generously supported by the Terra Foundation through Art Design Chicago 2024. This upcoming exhibition aims to spotlight artists historically marginalized within mainstream art narratives, while acknowledging the enduring influence of white male dominance without excluding it entirely. Themes of colonialism, oppression, discrimination, and racism permeate societal structures and institutional art norms, positioning craft as an outsider within "high art."
OPENING RECEPTION: SEPT. 21, 11AM-6PM
Ukrainian Classical Music Recording Project Fundraiser: Markiyan Melnychenko and pianist Peter de Jager Perform Ukrainian Composers
Join us for a riveting concert Sunday, July 28th at 1:00 p.m. Ukrainian-Australian violinist Markiyan Melnychenko and pianist Peter de Jager perform at UIMA, as part of their national tour which will be giving the American premiere of virtually unknown miniature works by Ukrainian composers such as Barvinsky, Lyatoshynsky and more. The concert will be a fundraiser and donations will go to the Ukrainian Classical Music Recording Project.
The Ground of Things: Aleksander Najda & Vasyl Savchenko
The Ground of Things began in 2019 from a chance meeting between Aleksander and Vasyl in Gdansk, Poland. Aleksander revealed himself to be a poet to Vasyl after seeing his artwork, and further conversation between the two sparked an idea to collaborate. The Ground of Things is not what one might think of as a traditional collaboration, where both consult with each other, see each other’s work, then have more conversations about what their contribution will be.
Annual Benefit Gala
UIMA has shifted the season for our Annual Benefit Gala. The new date for our Gala is June 22, 2024.
Please join us for another unforgettable evening at UIMA, filled with elegance, entertainment, and a chance to connect with friends and new acquaintances.
Tickets are now SOLD OUT, but you can still bid on art in our first-ever online silent art auction, hosted live now through the end of the Gala at 10pm, Saturday, June 22 on Galabid!
BENEFIT GALA DONORS
Blue Diamond Level
Heritage Foundation of First Security Federal Savings Bank
Diamond Level
Selfreliance Foundation of Selfreliance Federal Credit Union
Platinum Level
Bohdan and Dr. Vira Bodnaruk
Harbortown
Mark and Terry Wyshnytzky
Fine Silver Level
Irka Tkaczuk and Alan Golub
Silver Level
Orysia Kossak-Cardoso
Andrew and Vera Eliashevsky
Dr. Andrew & Christine Gorchynsky
Michael Holian and Dr. Oksana Holian
Dr. George Hrycelak and Dr. Sophia Welykyj
Dr. Maria Hrycelak
Harry and Daria Kuchma
Dr. Andrew and Motria Melnyk
Ihor and Olenka Pryma
Tom and Liz Pryma
Nestor and Olya Popowych
Bronze Level
Team Acevedo
Marta Farion
Dr. Evhen and Maria Kovalsky
Mark Rozdolsky
Lydia Tkaczuk
Friends
Kim Kerbis
Lialia Kuchma
Ihor and Olenka Matwyshyn
Meena Group LLC - Ukrainian Village
Wasyl and Roma Wowchuk
BENEFIT GALA SPONSORS
THE CHICAGO WOLVES
Batik Silk Workshop
We invite you to join us for another engaging workshop with local artists Erika Komoni, Elena Diadenko, and Elena Pach. The workshop centers around painting suncatchers on silk using the batik technique. All proceeds will go toward aide in Ukraine.
You can register for the workshop today by emailing elenadiadenkoartist@hotmail.com
Young Ukrainian Talent Concert
Come and support our young talented musicians.
Indulge in an afternoon of beautiful melodies from a variety of instruments.
Будь ласка, приходьте і підтримайте наших молодих талановитих музикантів.
"SECRET INGREDIENTS" Opening Reception
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is thrilled to present “SECRET INGREDIENTS: Marking Time and Memory with Material,” featuring works by Ginny Krueger and Bryan Northup. We invite you to join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, May 11th from 12 p.m. through 4 p.m.
In this exhibition, Krueger and Northup showcase mixed-media works that explore personal memory, human existence, and material encounters. Through a blend of natural elements and human-made artifacts, the artists blur the boundaries between organic and synthetic, inviting viewers to contemplate the interplay of these elements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Festival Of Carols
Come and listen to beautiful carols sung by the St. Ignatius Choir and Orchestra, Lithuanian, Polish and Ukrainian choirs, as well be surrounded by the melodious sounds of the bandura, performed by the Chicago Bandura Ensemble. Each country has its own rich musical heritage, and hearing carols from different regions can be a gratifying way to appreciate the varied expressions of joy and devotion associated with the holiday season.
Carols convey a universal sense of wonder and awe, celebrating the birth of Christ in different cultural contexts. The power of music to transcend language and convey the spirit of the season is truly special. Enjoy the beauty of the carols and the cultural tapestry they represent! Proceeds will go to UMANA, Illinois for medical equipment to Ukraine
Tickets are $20 and will be available on Eventbrite and at the door the day of the concert.
Watch last years Festival of Carols here.
Winter Makers Market
This December, we are thrilled to host our third makers market featuring over 30 local creators of all mediums. This market will platform emerging and established creators to sell their work, grow their business, and join our community. It will be a celebration of all the forms that art takes and the perfect time to shop locally for holiday gifts for loved ones.
We are requesting a $5 donation upon admission to the market, which includes complimentary water donated by Open Water and beer or hard seltzer donated by Solemn Oath Brewery. Visitors will also enjoy DJ sets by Stafford.
We will also be offering $5 raffles with prizes from local stores and restaurants.
Winter Makers Market
This December, we are thrilled to host our third makers market featuring over 30 local creators of all mediums. This market will platform emerging and established creators to sell their work, grow their business, and join our community. It will be a celebration of all the forms that art takes and the perfect time to shop locally for holiday gifts for loved ones.
We are requesting a $5 donation upon admission to the market, which includes complimentary water donated by Open Water and beer or hard seltzer donated by Solemn Oath Brewery. Visitors will also enjoy DJ sets by Stafford.
We will also be offering $5 raffles with prizes from local stores and restaurants.
Radius: Free Art Workshop (14+)
Усі українці віком від 14 років і старше запрошуються на безкоштовний громадський проект мистецтва під назвою Радіус.
Цей проект запрошує українців усіх професій і всіх хвиль імміграції. По закінченню цього проекту відбудеться виставка робіт усіх учасників в Українському Інституті Модерного Мистецтва в січні 2024 року.
Учасники будуть виготовляти мистецькі колажі або малюнки на три різні теми: Українці Хто Ми Є, Війна В Україні та Українське Чикаго. Для цього проекту від учасників будуть потрібні різні фотографії або вирізки з газет, журналів або фото видруковані з інтернету на ту тему яку вони оберуть. Всі інші матеріали: папір, ножниці, фарби та клей будуть надані.
Можна принести з собою різні сувеніри які відображають українську культуру.
Ціль цього проекту - обєднати УкраЇнську громаду в Чикаго.
Radius: Free Art Workshop (14+)
Усі українці віком від 14 років і старше запрошуються на безкоштовний громадський проект мистецтва під назвою Радіус.
Цей проект запрошує українців усіх професій і всіх хвиль імміграції. По закінченню цього проекту відбудеться виставка робіт усіх учасників в Українському Інституті Модерного Мистецтва в січні 2024 року.
Учасники будуть виготовляти мистецькі колажі або малюнки на три різні теми: Українці Хто Ми Є, Війна В Україні та Українське Чикаго. Для цього проекту від учасників будуть потрібні різні фотографії або вирізки з газет, журналів або фото видруковані з інтернету на ту тему яку вони оберуть. Всі інші матеріали: папір, ножниці, фарби та клей будуть надані.
Можна принести з собою різні сувеніри які відображають українську культуру.
Ціль цього проекту - обєднати УкраЇнську громаду в Чикаго.
Radius: Free Art Workshop (14+)
Усі українці віком від 14 років і старше запрошуються на безкоштовний громадський проект мистецтва під назвою Радіус.
Цей проект запрошує українців усіх професій і всіх хвиль імміграції. По закінченню цього проекту відбудеться виставка робіт усіх учасників в Українському Інституті Модерного Мистецтва в січні 2024 року.
Учасники будуть виготовляти мистецькі колажі або малюнки на три різні теми: Українці Хто Ми Є, Війна В Україні та Українське Чикаго. Для цього проекту від учасників будуть потрібні різні фотографії або вирізки з газет, журналів або фото видруковані з інтернету на ту тему яку вони оберуть. Всі інші матеріали: папір, ножниці, фарби та клей будуть надані.
Можна принести з собою різні сувеніри які відображають українську культуру.
Ціль цього проекту - обєднати УкраЇнську громаду в Чикаго.