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Chicago Art Museums
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The David & Alfred Smart Museum of Art [ http://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/ ]
PR: 6
The scope of its permanent collections, combined with groundbreaking special exhibitions, a focus on research and teaching by University of Chicago scholars, and distinguished outreach and educational programs geared to both adults and school age children, make the Smart one of the Midwest's most dynamic and innovative educational institutions in the visual arts. [ Read more ] |
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Museum of Contemporary Photography [ http://www.mocp.org/ ]
PR: 6
The Museum of Contemporary Photography is a stimulating and innovative forum for the creation, collection, and examination of photographically related images, objects and ideas. By presenting projects and exhibitions that embrace a wide range of contemporary aesthetics and technologies, the museum promotes a greater understanding of and appreciation for the cultural, social and political implications of the image in our world today. [ Read more ] | |
Museum of Contemporary Art [ http://www.mcachicago.org ]
PR: 6
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One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, the Museum of Contemporary Art offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. The Museum documents contemporary visual culture through painting, sculpture, photography, video and film and performance. [ Read more ] | |
Chicago Cultural Center [ http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/attractions/dca_tourism/Chicago_Cultural_Center/History/Architecture.html ]
PR: 5
Preston Bradley Hall at the south end of the building is the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome, valued at an estimated $35 million.
As one of the most comprehensive free arts showcases in the United States, this landmark building is the setting for hundreds of programs and exhibitions presented annually by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. [ Read more ] | |
Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows at Navy Pier [ http://www.navypier.com/things2do/rides_attract/smith_museum.html ]
PR: 5
Located at Navy Pier, the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows is a permanent display of 150 stained glass windows housed in an 800 foot long series of galleries along the lower level terraces of Festival Hall. [ Read more ] | |
Evanston Art Center [ http://www.evanstonartcenter.org ]
PR: 4
The Evanston Art Center encourages and supports the creation of new work by both established and emerging artists through its art classes and outreach programs. Housed in a beautifully restored mansion next to the Grosse Point Lighthouse, the Evanston Art Center offers over 90 art classes for children and adults. Courses include: ceramics, drawing and painting, fiber, jewelry, metal sculpture, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Please check the Center's website for its current exhibits. [ Read more ] | |
Latvian Folk Art Museum [ http://www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1165392 ]
PR: 3
This museum is dedicated to the hard work and contributions made to Chicago and the world at large by the Latvian people. It has a long standing exhibit of traditional Latvian clothing and toys. You will see antique wedding outfits, celebration and dancing costumes and many types of toys that were traditionally used by Latvian children around the turn of the 20th century. Handmade dolls that were loved by little girls to rolling toys and simple throwing toys are part of the collection. [ Read more ] | |
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