John Weber Exhibition
Gallery CPAG 3314 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL, United StatesOpening Reception Friday April 1st, 5pm-8pm Gallery CPAG, 3314 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608 "My last major public commission was completed in early 2016, though I have put some energy since then in repairing a few major pieces. My recent work has focused on painting and printmaking. The most recent paintings are on board, and
Pioneering Women Muralists of Hyde Park Documentary Screening
FACETS 1517 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesScreening April 14th 6pm-9pm FACETS, 1517 W Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 Chicago Public Art Group is proud to present a second film within a series of documentaries, featuring women muralists in CPAG's history and the history of public art in Hyde Park. Program of Events: 6:00-6:45pm Happy Hour 6:45-7:00 Introduction by Chantal Healy
Unveiling: The History of the Packinghouse Worker
History of the Packinghouse Worker Mural 4859 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, United States4859 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago The History of the Packinghouse Worker is one of the few remaining exterior murals by William Walker, renowned African-American artist, and co-founder of the Chicago Mural Group (now CPAG). This is the mural's second restoration, completed in December, 2021 by Bernard Williams and Damon Lamar Reed. The event will feature music
Chicago Public Art Group’s 50th Anniversary Exhibition
Chicago Art Department 1926 S Halsted St, Chicago, United StatesFor the month of October, we will be celebrating Chicago Public Art Group's incredible 50 years with an expansive exhibition that will take you back in time! We will be showcasing some of our amazing murals over the past 5 decades and dive into the history and mission of our organization. Opening Reception is Thursday
Chicago Public Art Group’s 50th Anniversary Gala
Chicago Art Department 1926 S Halsted St, Chicago, United StatesJoin us for our 50th anniversary celebration gala with Host Maggie Brown. Featuring live music from Sadie Woods. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE GALA HERE
Private Notes, Public Rhythms / Interior Works by Public Artists Celebrating 50 Years of CPAG
Zolla Lieberman Gallery 325 W Huron St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome explore the private work of some of our CPAG artists in this collaborative group showcase between Chicago Public Art Group and the Zolla/Lieberman Gallery to celebrate CPAG's 50th Anniversary. Artists represented include John Weber, Bernard Williams, Sonja Henderson, Ruben Aguirre, Cynthia Weiss, Gabriel Villas, Ginny Sykes and Mirtes Zwierzynski. This exhibit will run from November 11th-December
“Tres: Triptychs and Clay Sculpture” by Gabriel Villa – Opening Reception
Gallery CPAG 3314 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease join us to celebrate the opening of Gabriel Villa's exhibition "Tres: Triptychs and Clay Sculpture." Villa's work engages conversation around class and Mexican American culture. He approaches ideas connected to family, religion, desire, surveillance, and greed. The exhibition is on view March 1-31, 2023. Gallery Hours: Tue-Thu: 10am - 3pm Sat-Sun: 11am - 1:30pm
“Story of Polyvocality” – Artist Talk
Please join us Sunday, June 25th from 3-4pm for a moderated talk featuring artists Justin Cooper and Haerim Lee, in conversation with curator Sandy Guttman. Register for the event here. This event is in conjunction with the “Story of Polyvocality” exhibition closing reception at Chicago Public Art Group. “Story of Polyvocality” investigates the excavation of
HOLO_augment earth – Private Reception
Chicago Public Art Group invites you to HOLO_augment earth, a pop-up exhibition by CPAG Artist X. RSVP HERE. This exhibition is in connection with Coiled Serpent Mound and Augment Earth, which pay homage to the transportation crossroads of the Great Lakes and Mississippi waterways used by residents for thousands of years. The virtual experience firmly situates Indigenous perspectives, histories,
The Recovery Drawings – Opening Reception
Gallery CPAG 3314 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago Public Art Group is proud to present The Recovery Drawings, an exhibition by CPAG Artist Ginny Sykes. Sykes’ 2020 series, The Recovery Drawings, are a reflection on her journey through pain, healing and recovery. Sykes works with symbol and myth to assert and affirm the complexity of identities women negotiate. Her layered and visceral aesthetic suggests