Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
773-702-8670
renaissancesociety.org
Founded in 1915, the Renaissance Society is a non-collecting museum that presents contemporary art exhibitions, performances, events, and publications. Since its inception, the Renaissance Society’s mission has been to work with artists on their most ambitious projects, together pushing the boundaries of what art can be and what it can do.
Art Barn School of Art
Valparaiso, Indiana
219-462-9009
www.artbarnschool.org
Founded in 1969 by artist and educator Jan Sullivan, the Art Barn School of Art is a creative haven set on nearly 70 acres of tranquil woodlands and pastures. Originally a small farm with a big vision, it has grown into a nature-based retreat that welcomes individuals of all ages and artistic abilities to explore, experiment, and grow through the arts.
Art Barn offers a diverse range of programs, including adult & youth classes, various workshops, and rotating exhibitions of regional art,
fostering creativity, diversity, and connection. In Spring, Art Barn's walls fill floor to ceiling with artwork from all over the country for the annual Juried Art Exhibition. In September, Art Barn hosts its annual outdoor Art Blitz which engages thousands of visitors in art-making, demonstrations and fun for the whole family.
Tarble Arts Center
Charleston, Illinois
217-581-2787
www.eiu.edu/tarble
The Tarble Arts Center is the teaching museum on the campus of Eastern Illinois University (EIU). With an artist-centered approach, the Tarble presents an annual program of rotating exhibitions that provide experiential encounters with art of international significance and local relevance. An onsite Collection Lab, Design Lab, and Education Lab are hubs for transdisciplinary activity,
positioning art as a primary tool for research, advancing knowledge, and interpreting the world we live in. The mission of the Tarble Arts Center is to engender appreciation for and involvement in the arts, especially the visual arts, as a major arts resource for the people of east-central Illinois and the EIU campus community.
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