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.