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Art Loop 2010 – Chicago

Zeb Resman — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:22:15 +0000

Art Loop is back for another summer filled with exciting displays throughout the downtown area. A big part of this year’s event is Pop Up Art Loop, which transforms empty storefronts in the Loop into a movable feast of public art galleries, exhibits and studios. Enjoy photography, sculpture, 2D art, video and new media, installations and more. Don’t miss Tony Tasset’s latest EYE piece on permanent display at Pritzker Park as well.

We will be distributing CLA’s brochures on Art Loop throughout the city. Each brochure has a list of attractions, events, and maps of locations for key points of interested for Art Loop. Be sure to grab one for yourself and plan your visit today.

Art Loop 2010 runs through October. Please visit www.chicagoloopalliance.com for more information.

Lillstreet 2010 Summer Camp

Zeb Resman — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:56:08 +0000

Everyone knows that Lillstreet Art Center is the place to go for all your artistic endeavors. But, they also offer great classes and camps for kids! Offering everything from clay, to painting and drawing, Lillstreets is the perfect launch pad to launch your youngster’s creative talents.

We love working with Lillstreet, and are in the middle of distributing catalogs for their Kids Camp courses. These catalogs list the complete schedules and times for camp courses, so be sure to pick one up, and enroll your child today!

Please visit www.lillstreet.com for more information.

Theaster Gates @ Milwaukee Art Museum

Zeb Resman — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:55:06 +0000

In this exhibition, contemporary Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates Jr. explores the history and legacy of Dave Drake aka Dave the Potter. A slave in antebellum South Carolina, Drake produced stoneware pottery and famously adorned his pots with poetic couplets. Though art historians have explored Drake’s career in detail, Gates is the first artist to reinterpret his work and to make it pertinent to a broader set of concerns about the place of labor and craft in present-day America.

We worked with MAM last month promoting their Raphael: The Woman with the Veil, and ae excited about their latest exhibit which will be in place throughout the summer. Be sure to check it out.

Theaster Gates’ exhibition will be at the Milwaukee Art Museum through August 1st. Please visit www.mam.org for more information.

Raphael: The Woman with the Veil @ Milwaukee Art Museum

Zeb Resman — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:58:01 +0000

Rahael’s La Donna Velata (The Woman with the Veil) makes it’s way to Milwaukee for a very rare appearance. Responding to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Raphael developed in this portrait his own idea of female beauty and deportment. Art historians have variously identified this beautiful woman as a patron’s bride and as the artist’s lover and muse; she appears as a model in many of Raphael’s most important works.

It’s been a while since we have worked with our friends at the Milwaukee Art Museum, so needless to say, we are very excited to be part of this project. We’ll be distributing promotional materials in Chicago in support of the exhibit. Be sure to take advantage, and check out Raphael’s masterpiece while you can.

Raphael: The Woman with the Veil is at the Milwaukee Art Museum through June 6th. Please visit www.mam.org for more information.

2010 Creative Chicago Expo

Zeb Resman — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:31:49 +0000

The 2010 Creative Chicago Expo at the Chicago Cultural Center is a highly successful event that connects artists and art organizations in all disciplines. The Creative Chicago Expo is free and open to the public. Last year, over 5,000 people connected with vendors, workshops, and consultants, taking advantage of Chicago’s top resources, services and expertise for individuals and organizations in all the arts.

Not only will direction tour marketing be promoting the 2010 expo, but we will have a booth as well! We’ll be checking out tons of booths of clients and friends. Be sure to come by our table and say hello !

The 2010 Creative Chicago Expo is at the Chicago Cultural Center on April 10th. Please visit www.chicagoartistsresource.org for more info.

The DNA Trail @ Pierce Hall

Zeb Resman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:38:53 +0000

Two years ago, seven of our country’s most eminent Asian-American playwrights were invited by Chicago’s Silk Road Theatre Project to take a voyage through their own pasts, via a simple test of their DNA. The results of those journeys, and the questions that arose concerning heritage, ancestry, identity and the perils of such explorations, are the basis of a fascinating evening of new short plays.

We’re very excited to be a part of this very original production, and are working with the Silk Road Theatre Project in conjunction with the Goodman Theatre distributing promotional materials as part of our street marketing campaign. Be sure to get your tickets for these exciting events!

The DNA Trail is at Pierce Hall at the Historic Chicago Temple Building March 2nd through April 4th. Please visit www.srtp.org and www.goodmantheatre.org for more information.

Celtic Woman, Songs From the Heart @ Rosemont Theatre

Zeb Resman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:38:00 +0000

Celtic Woman makes its way to the Rosemont Theatre next month for two live performances of Songs From the Heart. Join musical director David Downes and the cast as they perform selections from the acclaimed CD/DVD.

Last year, Celtic Woman performed two shows at the Chicago Theater. Those in attendance were treated to amazing performances, and are surely looking forward to the latest tour. We are doing our part to help spread the word on the upcoming performances by distributing handbills and posters to Irish neighborhoods and locations in Chicago. If you have the album, you’ll surely want to get your tickets to the real thing before they are gone!

Celtic Woman is at the Rosemont Theatre April 9th and 10th. Please visit www.celticwoman.com for more information.

Lillstreet – Spring 2010

Zeb Resman — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:48:56 +0000

We can’t say enough great things about Lillstreet. They offer adult classes and workshops for all skill levels in ceramics, metal works, jewelery, painting & drawing, printmaking, textiles, and glass. Each department offers first time artist classes that help beginners to explore a new medium in a relaxed environment. They also offer camps and classes for children of all ages.

Spring classes for Lillstreet start up at the end of March, so you should be sure to pick one of their brand new course catalogs! We are set begin bringing these to all corners of the city. If you have ever wanted to learn an artistic craft, or hone your already developed artistic abilities, now is the time to sign up!

Spring classes begin March 22nd. Please visit www.lillstreet.com for more information.

Old Town School of Folk Music – Spring Festival of African Music

Zeb Resman — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:20:26 +0000

Our friends at the Old Town School of Folk Music are very excited to bring this year’s Spring Festival of African Music to life! Starting this month and running through April, the festival will bring some of the finest talent to the city of Chicago. Acts include Baaba Maal, Tinariwen, and Bela Fleck’s The African Project.

We’ll be executing a special distribution in support of the festival bringing brochures and posters to various neighborhoods in the city. Be sure to pick one up to find out more about other shows coming up, in addition to all that the OTSFM has to offer!

Please visit www.oldtownschool.org for more information.

Koosil-ja Hwang @ The Dance Center of Columbia College

Zeb Resman — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:48:31 +0000

New York based performance artist Koosil-ja Hwang will present a new multimedia performance piece at The Dance Center of Columbia College. Using dance, electronic music, and live camera work, Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image, and Algorithm tells three simultaneous stories simulating the coexistence of the digital and flesh worlds. Koosil-ja Hwang will only be giving 3 performances at the Dance Center, so be sure to reserve your tickets right away. This is an exciting performance you won’t want to miss.

Koosil-ja Hwang is at the The Dance Center of Columbia College February 4th, 5th, and 6th. Please visit www.colum.edu/dance_center/performances/ for more information.

The Artist's Studio As Party @ the MCA

Zeb Resman — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:19:52 +0000

The Artist’s Studio As Party is a three-floor fundraiser that honors the artists, the spaces, and the creative spirit of contemporary art. The event includes live music, food, artist guests, and interactive entertainment.

Utilizing our various distribution methods, we’ll be targeting retail routes in addition to several special events in the city including Arianna Huffington @ Columbia College Chicago, and the After Dark Series at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Artist’s Studio As Party is an exclusive event, so tickets are limited. Be sure to pick your tickets as soon as possible.

The Artist’s Studio As Party takes place at the Museum of Contemporary Art on February 4th. Please visit www.mcachicago.org for more information.

Tuesdays @ the Museum of Contemporary Art

Zeb Resman — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:19:24 +0000

As most folks in Chicago know, Tuesday means free admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Now in addition to viewing the galleries for free, the MCA also offers a range of free events in Puck’s Cafe almost every Tuesday evening through the month of April. Events include Doodleganza: The Drawing Extravaganza, UBS 12 X 12: The After Party, Cabinet of Curiosities, and Magical Mystery Showcase.

The MCA has given us a variety of handbills advertising each of the mentioned events, complete with list of dates that we’ll be distributing all over the city. Keep an eye out for them and be sure to pick one up!

Tuesday Evenings in the Cafe at the MCA occur every Tuesday through April. Please visit www.mcachicago.org for more information.

January @ Lillstreet Art Center

Zeb Resman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:20:24 +0000

As the holiday’s come to an end, Lillstreet gears up for a new year, and the start of a new semester. Offering an array of classes including metal work, sculpting and printmaking. For the professional artist and the rookie, Lillstreet offers a whole gamut of classes for all skill levels.

We’ll be starting our citywide distribution of the 2010 Winter brochures, placing them in stores, galleries, and many other locations. If you’ve got creative talent that you wish to hone, be sure to grab a brochure, and sign up today!

Lillstreet Art Center’s 2010 Winter Semester beging in January. Visit www.lillstreet.com for more information.

34th Annual Holiday Show @ Lillstreet Art Center

Zeb Resman — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:13:38 +0000

I’m sure I’m starting to sound like a broken record but Lillstreet Arts Center is such a great place to take a call and try your hand at ceramics, painting, printmaking or metalsmithing. Classes aren’t only fun but an inspiration to releasing some of that creative energy. Take a class over the holidays or give a class as a gift to friends and loved ones.

The winter season not only ushers in a new semester at Lillstreet, but their 34th Annual Holiday Show as well. Between November 16th and December 31st, stop by Lillstreet to view and purchase the wares of Lillstreet alums. These unique items make great holiday gifts and proceeds support independent artists!

Lillstreet Arts Center is located at 4401 N. Ravenswood and the 34th Annual Holiday show is open through December 31st. An Open House featuring free workshops for adults and kids’ activities is on December 5th from 12PM through 5PM.

Did you know?

Micah Taylor — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:31:24 +0000

Our Family and Children’s route is quickly becoming our most active specialty route that we offer here at direction tour marketing. Our family and children is an excellent opportunity to reach moms, dads, and children to promote family oriented events and programs. Our route coverage includes day care centers, park districts, retail boutiques, kid friendly restaurants, and activity centers. Our coverage includes over 100 locations and ranges from from Hyde Park to Lake Forest. Currently, we have a number of clients reaching out to our family and children route including Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago Children’s Theatre, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA).

Give us a call for a quote to reach children and families in the chicago area.

Family Days at the MCA

Micah Taylor — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:51:11 +0000

MCA Family Days kicked off last weekend and I took the opportunity to take my son for an afternoon of art appreciation and stimulating activities. Needless to say, it didn’t work out that way and I spent most of the afternoon trying to explain to a two year-old that he can’t eat Goldfish snacks in the galleries. Otherwise, we had an excellent time. On Family Days, the MCA sets up a number of creation stations throughout the museum to allow children and parents to interact and create works of artistic genius. The teachers at each station are great fun and Family Days allows for a fun , affordable (read: Free) day with the family.

MCA Family Days are the second Saturday of the month and the next upcoming date is Saturday, December 12th. Keep an eye out at your favorite family destination as we’ll be distributing magnets with all of the dates listed.

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Zeb Resman — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:29:02 +0000

Coming up in September, The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce presents the 5th Annual Lakeview East Fine Art Festival. With over 130 artists showcased, including Thomas Yano, Sharon Goddard, and Cathy A. “Cat” Clausen, LEFA offers a variety of activities for attendees to enjoy. We did a quick poster distribution to put the event up on people’s radar last week. Admission is free, and this year the event has been expanded from Roscoe to Hawthorne. Mark your calenders!

The 5th Annual Lakeview East Fine Art Festival takes place September 26th & 27th.

The Modern Wing @ The Art Institute of Chicago

Zeb Resman — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:44:39 +0000

It’s been a long time coming, but this Saturday, the highly anticipated Modern Wing of the Art Institute opens to the public. If you live in the city, then you’ve watched as the construction took place right before your eyes. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the Modern Wing provides a new home for the museum’s collection of 20th- and 21st-century art. Nearly a decade in the making, this 264,000 square-foot building increases the size of the Art Institute by a third, making it the second largest art museum in the United States. Be sure to check it out!

The Modern Wing of the Art Institute opens on May 16th.

Lillstreet Spring & Summer Classes

Zeb Resman — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:32:11 +0000

Lillstreet is all about dropping knowledge on new and experienced artists. The spring semester is right around the corner, and there are a wide variety of classes being offered at Lillstreet. Whether you’re an adult that wants to be a 1st time jeweler, or want to get your child on the multimedia art kick, they offer it all. If you can’t get your child signed up for the spring classes, Lillstreet also has their summer camp 2009 program coming up. Camps include Wheelthrowing, and Egyptian Camp.

Lillstreet spring classes begin March 23rd, summer camps start June 8th.

Jan Lievens: A Dutch Master Rediscovered @ the Milwaukee Art Museum

Zeb Resman — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:36:28 +0000

Not many people have heard of Jan Lievens. An art prodigy, Lievens was popular during his early life. but became overshadowed by Rembrandt throughout history. Fortunately, Lievens early work is now being recognized, and the Milwaukee Art Museum is proud to unveil it’s latest exhibit. Presenting an overview of the full range of Lievens’ career, it will include almost 50 of his finest paintings.

Jan Lievens exhibit will be at the Milwaukee Art Museum February 7th-April 26th.

Ars Scientia @ Chicago Cultural Center

Zeb Resman — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:44:24 +0000

What happens when you combine art and science? Ars Scientia of course! For the next few months, the Cultural Center will be hosting this new series made up of Conversations and Salons which explore collaborations between artists and scientists. Topics include Exploring Environmentalism, Structuring Change, and The Magic of Perception.

Ars Scientia takes place every other Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm through March 23rd.

Frozen Fun Fest @ Millennium Park

Zeb Resman — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:22:45 +0000

Usually February is a month reserved for staying indoors to hide from the intense, brutal cold Chicago offers. But, for one weekend, Millennium Park will coax families out of their homes in order to attend Frozen Fun Fest. Featuring a wide range of activities including ice skating and theatrical performances, Frozen Fun Fest is intended for families who are sick of being cooped up during the winter, and are looking to have some fun in the cold. And while the kids are making their way through the Ice Maze, parents can enjoy a warm beverage courtesy of Starbucks while they have their Ice Portraits taken. Frozen Fun Fest has something to offer for all members of the family.

Frozen Fun Fest takes place at the Chase Promenade at Millennium Park February 7th-8th 10am-4pm.

Act/React Interactive Art @ Milwaukee Art Museum

Zeb Resman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:56:13 +0000

At direction, we work with many local businesses, venues, and theaters in Chicago. But, we are a nationwide company, so our business reaches all across the country. Currently, we’re working with some of our neighbors to the north in Wisconsin. From now until early next year, the Milwaukee Art Museum presents Act/React, an interactive art event that focuses on “motion-dependant” art. We always enjoy working with unique artistic events, and are very excited to be a part of this exhibit. Milwaukee Art Museum wishes to expand it’s promotional reach to the northshore suburbs of Chicago, and we feel confident that we can help them in accomplishing this goal. Keep an eye out for the brochures, which will be distributing at various retail outlets.

Act/React Interactive Art is at the Milwaukee Art Museum until January 11th.

Lillstreet Art Center's Winter Classes and Workshops

Zeb Resman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:54:56 +0000

Ever wanted to sign up for an art class or workshop, but been to self concious about your own artistic ability? As stated in their mission, Lillstreet Art Center prides itself on being a lively community of artists working in a non-competitive environment which encourages and inspires artistic growth in the individual. Lillstreet offers a wide variety of courses from screenprinting to painting to metalsmithing for all experience levels and ages. As a special holiday offer, if you registar for any five or ten week classes by December 10th, you will receive a 10% discount.

Lillstreet Art Center’s winter classes and work shops run January 5th-March 15, 2009.

MCA's Family Days

Zeb Resman — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:52:27 +0000

We are very excited to be a part of MCA‘s Family Days, happening every second Saturday through January. Each Family Days allows parents and children to interact and participate in art related activities that vary from month to month. We will be distributing promotional magnets for these events at the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Be sure to come out and grab a free magnet from one of our dedicated staffers.

Saturday Nov. 8th Find Your Voice-Coinciding with the exhibition, Jenny Holzer: PROTECT PROTECT, Find Your Voice asks kids to consider what freedom of expression means to them through posters, peace panels, and more.

Saturday Dec. 13th ‘Tis the Season-Celebrate the holiday season MCA-style by helping to let it snow — paper snowflakes, that is — while decorating cupcakes and sipping delicious hot chocolate.

Saturday Jan. 10th Found in Translation-Jenny Holzer and Joseph Grigely explore the relationship between art, language and ideas. Families draw inspiration from these artists and create word art such as poems that create animal shapes, and more.

If you’re a proud parent, be sure to set some family time aside for one or all of those Saturdays!

Second Saturdays, 11 am – 3 pm, Admission=free!
MCA, 220 East Chicago Avenue