Friday, November 9, 2007

End of Show/Looking Ahead


November marks the end of GERMANS IN MIND at the DANK-HAUS in Chicago. It's a beautiful show with over 170 pieces of art,sculpture and furniture in three newly renovated galleries. In the Scharpenberg and Rough Space galleries you can see rooms of art designed to please and interest. The end-of-show party is November 17th so please come before it's all gone.
November also finds the end of the first block of children's art classes taught by Cyd Smillie at August House Studios in Chicago. There has been some amazing and beautiful work and a show is being planned for the new year--too many holiday shows already in the works!

Chicago is now colored in the flat stark light of winter. Carmels and orchres are creeping into the palette of unfinished works. Obsidian waits for the rain. Grab a book, find your slippers and settle in.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Germans In Mind



DANK-HAUS PRESENTS PREMIER ART EXHIBITION GERMANS IN MIND

DANK-HAUS, German Cultural Center, presents a premier exhibition, "Germans in Mind; A Celebration of German Thought Through Art", October 13th-November 17th in both the Scharpenberg and Rough Space Galleries. Featuring the work of 23 international and local artists, the exhibition focuses on unique and original visual perspectives inspired by prominent German philosophical themes, prose and iconic figures. Chicago artist, Cyd Smillie, presents over 15 paintings inspired by German artists and german culture.

The Scharpenberg and Rough Space Galleries are located on the 4th floor of the historic DANK-HAUS, German Cultural Center, 4740 North Western Avenue, in the heart of Lincoln Square. The venue is free and open to public, Saturdays, from 11-3pm, with additional viewing times available by appointment.

DANK-HAUS, German Cultural Center is part of Chicago Artists Month, the twelfth annual celebration of Chicago's vibrant visual art community. In October, more than 200 exhibitions of emerging and established artists, openings, demonstrations, tours, open studios and neighborhood art walks take place at galleries, cultural centers and arts buildings though out the city. For further information, call 312/744-6630 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs, or www.chicagoartistmonth.org
Chicago Artists Month is coordinated by the Chicago Department of Tourism with additional support from 3Arts. This project is partially supported by a City Arts Program I grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Illinois Art Council, a state agency.

Amidah: Is Art an Act of Devotion?


Shaare Tikvah B'nai Zion presents a fine art exhibition featuring the art of 12 local Chicago artists responding to the question, "Is Art an act of Devotion?". Cyd Smillie curator and artist offers 6 paintings of her own which express the patience and quiet of devotion.