Opening Reception & Presentation: Confronting Catastrophes
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.

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The Village Strings Conert
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. 

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In Control Opening Reception
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. 

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Harmony in Motion: An Evening of Flute and Piano
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.

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 Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond Artist Talk
Feb
18
1:30 PM13:30

Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond Artist Talk

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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.

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Radius- Art Workshop/Радіус  громадський проек
Feb
7
5:00 PM17:00

Radius- Art Workshop/Радіус громадський проек

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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.

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Radius Opening Reception
Jan
21
12:00 PM12:00

Radius Opening Reception

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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. 

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Postponed Opening Reception: Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond
Jan
20
12:00 PM12:00

Postponed Opening Reception: Immense Journeys: Art, Nature, Science and Beyond

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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.

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Festival Of Carols
Dec
17
2:00 PM14:00

Festival Of Carols

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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.



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Winter Makers Market
Dec
3
12:00 PM12:00

Winter Makers Market

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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. 

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Winter Makers Market
Dec
2
12:00 PM12:00

Winter Makers Market

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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. 

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Radius: Free Art Workshop (14+)
Nov
30
5:30 PM17:30

Radius: Free Art Workshop (14+)

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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.

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Radius: Free Art Workshop (14+)
Nov
19
1:00 PM13:00

Radius: Free Art Workshop (14+)

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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.

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Radius: Free Art Workshop (14+)
Nov
17
5:30 PM17:30

Radius: Free Art Workshop (14+)

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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.

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The Art of Resilience: UIMA Benefit Gala
Nov
11
6:00 PM18:00

The Art of Resilience: UIMA Benefit Gala

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SAVE THE DATE FOR WHAT WILL SURELY BE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, OUR ANNUAL UIMA BENEFIT GALA

Sponsorship Levels 

$500 BRONZE LEVEL

Mention in the Program

100% Tax Deductibility

$1,000 SILVER LEVEL

Promotion Across All Digital Platforms

All Previously Mentioned

$2,500 GOLD LEVEL

2 Gala Tickets Included

Additionally Promotion Across All Digital Platforms
All Previously Mentioned

$5,000 PLATINUM LEVEL

Name/Logo Featured Year Long on Marketing Materials For UIMA

All Previously Mentioned

$10,000 SAPPHIRE LEVEL

An Exclusive Gift for You and Your Guest (limit one per pair)

VIP Seating at the Event

All Previously Mentioned

$20,000 DIAMOND LEVEL

Free Access to Institute Sponsored Events All Year For 2 Guests

An Additional 2 Gala Tickets

All Previously Mentioned

$50,000+

A Table at The Gala

All Previously Mentioned

As Russia’s barbaric war enters its second year, and despite tremendous loss of life, infrastructure, as well as eradication of culture, the Ukrainian nation continues to show an indomitable spirit of resistance, courage and resilience. Ukraine is truly fighting this war for all Western nations.  

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art stands in solidarity with Ukraine by promoting our national heritage and culture. This sends a powerful message and refutes Russian disinformation that seeks to deny Ukraine’s unique culture and sovereignty.

As a significant cultural landmark in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village, we are reaching out to you foryour generous support of UIMA and its programs. Please join us at our annual gala fundraiser, The Art of Resilience, on November 11, 2023. We will host an exceptionally riveting program, cocktails, dinner, and an online auction, including musical performances by Flautist Anastasia Squires and pianist Stephen Squires, Liza Romanyuk, and Ukrainian-American artist and educator Yulia Gasio, keynote speaker. 

Please consider supporting UIMA's efforts by coming to our event, or making a donation, so that we can continue guarding and preserving  Ukrainian culture and heritage. 

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Unbreakable Opening Reception
Oct
28
12:00 PM12:00

Unbreakable Opening Reception

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The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Presents Unbreakable: Ukrainian Contemporary Art created during the russian-Ukrainian war (2022-2023) and brought directly from Ukraine. On view from October 28 - December 30, 2023.  

Khrystyna Chemeris was born on June 11, 2015 in Lviv, where she currently lives. She studies in the 3rd grade of the Lviv Music School named after V. Stus. Since 2022, she has been studying at the Lviv State Children's Music School #1 named after A. Kos-Anatolsky in the class of piano and solfege.

Additionally, she is engaged in: vocals, piano, mental arithmetic, chess, dancing, swimming, rollerblading in summer and skiing in winter, drawing, her favorite subject at school is English. Since the age of 3.5 years she has been singing in the studio "Golden Voice" and at the age of 8 she is already a laureate of All-Ukrainian and International festivals where she received 1 prize.  Since the beginning of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she has been singing at charity concerts and festivals in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 

She dreams of studying and living in a free and independent Ukraine!

She loves his homeland and constantly repeats: Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Nation!! Ukraine!

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Krispy Creme Fundraiser: Digtital Dozens
Oct
26
12:00 PM12:00

Krispy Creme Fundraiser: Digtital Dozens

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Today's the day! Join UIMA for the Digital Dozens Weekly Campaign Kickoff Fundraising Challenge happening right now! Help UIMA soar to the top by ordering dozens of Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts. Don't forget, you can also opt for a monthly subscription and enjoy a delightful dozen each time! Every purchase counts, and the top 10 organizations with the most dozens sold today (Thursday, October 26th) will receive a bonus donation! This special offer ends tonight at 11:59 PM PST! Guarantee your doughnuts here: https://www.groupraise.com/oc/15070-krispy-kreme/5T6TX0

#GRkickoffchallenge #groupraisegiveaway #fundraising #groupraise #krispykreme

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OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO 2023
Oct
15
10:00 AM10:00

OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO 2023

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On October 14–15, we’re participating in Open House Chicago with the @Chicago Architecture

Center! We’re one of more than 170 sites in 20+ neighborhoods welcoming visitors for this FREE

annual architecture festival.

See this year’s site list at OpenHouseChicago.org #OHC2023

UIMA will have extended hours both Saturday and Sunday. We will be open between 10am- 5pm.

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OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO 2023
Oct
14
10:00 AM10:00

OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO 2023

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On October 14–15, we’re participating in Open House Chicago with the @Chicago Architecture

Center! We’re one of more than 170 sites in 20+ neighborhoods welcoming visitors for this FREE

annual architecture festival.

See this year’s site list at OpenHouseChicago.org #OHC2023

UIMA will have extended hours both Saturday and Sunday. We will be open between 10am- 5pm.

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Ukrainian Folk Glass Painting Workshop Hosted by Elena Diadenko
Oct
7
4:00 PM16:00

Ukrainian Folk Glass Painting Workshop Hosted by Elena Diadenko

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Join us October 7th , 2023 at 4pm for a Ukrainian Folk Glass Painting Workshop hosted by artist and educator, Elena Diadenko. No skills required. This style of Glass painting is a traditional form of folk art and is an intrinsic part of Ukraine’s culture and heritage.

The workshop cost $60 (cash) and all funds will be donated to animal rescue and medical aid for combat soldiers in Ukraine. Supplies are included in the cost of the workshop. The workshop will last roughly 3 hours. To RSVP, email elendadiadenkoartist@hotmail.com to reserve your spot!

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Gravity Artist Talk with Tom Torluemke
Sep
16
1:00 PM13:00

Gravity Artist Talk with Tom Torluemke

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CHICAGO, IL–The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is thrilled to announce our artist talk with Tom Torluemke. His solo exhibition Gravity, features paintings of landscapes and portraits and began this body of work in 2021 when he pursued landscapes as a focused theme, approaching it with more seriousness as our environment becomes more impacted by climate change year after year. To get some relief from the environment as subject matter and the isolation of the pandemic, Torluemke also began a series of portraits of friends and family, which revealed a connected between the two bodies of work: as the natural environment and social and civic unrest become more contentious, how can people help each other and the environment?

Artist Talk will begin at 1pm.

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Threads Opening Reception
Aug
26
12:00 PM12:00

Threads Opening Reception

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Please join us for the opening reception of Threads, a group show where art and poetry respond to one another and intertwine. Although the international artists come from diverse backgrounds (Columbia, the Philippines, The United States and Ukraine) their work is connected through their use of fiber and textile techniques to make the poems come to life.


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