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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.