June 2007

June 22 – September 2, 2007
Women Artists of Modern Mexico: Frida’s Contemporaries
Mujeres artistas en el México de la modernidad: Las contemporáneas de Frida

This exhibition showcases and brings to light the artistic works of nearly 25 women that were producing art since the beginning of the twentieth century.  All of these women utilized different artistic languages, providing a view of modernity through different proposals and approaches.  Known among themselves as
contemporaries, they were both muses and creators. They were painters, photographers,printmakers, sculptors and active in the political world.  They were exceptional women whose expressions were not limited to the visual arts, but rather, included literature, music, dance, theater and cinema.

June 22 – September 2, 2007
Nahui Olin: A Woman Beyond Time/Nahui Olin: una mujer fuera del tiempo
   
This exhibit will showcase the artwork of Nahui Olin, a woman of great intellectual and creative capacity. These qualities quickly made her a prominent figure in the 
course of a Mexico that was headed toward modernism. These pieces will help the public gain a better
understanding of how Nahui Olin opened the roads to freedom for other women artists and allowed them to walk freely and with great dignity throughout the 20th century within Mexico’s cultural scene.
   
VISUAL ARTS

De la Tierra y Los Cielos

Contemporary Icons, Works by Javier Chavira

March 15 - July 8, 2007

Using a fusion of Mexican catholic iconography and other aesthetic and cultural influences, Javier Chavira connects viewers with the mission of humanitarian visionaries through contemporary portraiture. Curated by the Kraft Foods Chicago Gallery Committee: Silvia Rivera, Oscar Sánchez and Gabriel Villa.

 
EDUCATION
On-Going Registration for Bilingual Summer Camp
During the month of July, children ages 7 to 11 have an opportunity to spend their summer learning about the diversity in the arts. This past year's Summer Camp  schedule included Spanish, yoga, traditional games, theatre, art history and photography. Fees are $250 per child. For reservations, and a full class schedule, please call 312-433-3950

On-Going Registration for Children’s Summer Art Classes
Basic art classes for children 4-6 years old, will be offered  July 30th  to August 10th, Monday thru Friday, 10-12 pm.  For reservations and more information,  please call 312-433-3950