Upcoming Events
Lichen & Coral Open Through June 29th
Sandra Wilcoxon's and Margot McMahon's paintings portray symbiotic relationships that encourage the resilience of coral and lichen. Lichen and coral—seemingly worlds apart—share a vital connection: both depend on a symbiotic relationship with algae to survive. Lichens thrive in harsh environments on land, while corals form the vibrant, life-giving ecosystems of the ocean. Yet both are endangered by the same forces: climate change, carbon emissions, habitat destruction, and human activity.
Nature Journaling: Observation and Detail, May 17, 2025 1:00 pm
Learn how to look, sketch, and arrange images to tell the story of where you've been, along with impressions, ideas and inspirations found in the natural world. There are wondrous, amazing—often little—things all around us! Sketching plants and found nature is a great way to document your life and our environment. You'll be amazed at how differently you look at details and view the world around you. Learn to observe, draw and use watercolor to create a page that flows and informs. Suitable for teens and adults who doodle or draw—beginner to advanced. Materials provided.
Crocheting Coral in Plastic Yarn, June 7th, 2025 1:00 pm
Over 25,000 “reefers” have crocheted coral worldwide for more than 50 crafted reefs that are a plea for sustaining eco-systems of our “rainforests of the sea.” Reefs are threatened by warmer oceans and struggling in their fourth global bleaching event. Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, during Lichen and Coral: Algae Symbiosis Exhibition by Sandra Wilcoxon and Margot McMahon, offers a workshop: Crocheting Coral in Plastic Yarn. No experience is needed. Bring your own hooks, we’ll supply the plastic. Participants will make plastic yarn from single use plastic bags and crochet coral polyps. Recycling plastic brings awareness of how plastic waste affects life on land and sea. Crocheters are invited to contribute to the Plarn Coral Reef during a July Spiral Exhibition at Oak Park Art League. FREE!
Intro to Bookbinding, June 14th, 2025 1:00 pm
Make your own small sketchbook or journal as you practice the basics of bookbinding. You’ll learn what tools and materials to use, how to fold paper, and stitch pages into a booklet. Then create a beautiful cover and put it all together! Materials provided.
Motanka Doll Making Workshop, June28th, 2025 1:00 pm
Join UIMA and Olga Verbitska for another art workshop! The motanka doll is an object of Ukrainian culture, which symbolizes well-being, goodness and hope for the best, is a strong sacred object for the Ukrainian people. Learn how to make your own on Saturday, June 28th at UIMA. All materials are provided.
About Olga: Olga is an artist of decorative and applied arts and a teacher in higher education. She works to popularize Ukrainian decorative art, the Ukrainian toy doll, and creates space for the development of future artists. She is a Member of the National Union of Designers of Ukraine, a master of the National Union of Masters of Folk Art of Ukraine, a Member of the Ukrainian women's social and educational organization, the Union of Women of Ukraine, and a Member of the Union of Ukrainian Women of America
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2320 W Chicago Ave,
Chicago, IL 60622
773 227-5522
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Open Hours
Wednesday – Sunday
12:00PM – 4:00PM