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Fear No Art Chicago

flatironed — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:16:14 +0000

discovering the artists behind the art

Chicago Has A Fresh New Take on the Arts!

Join host Elysabeth Alfano for Fear No Art Chicago as she goes behind the scenes, where the public is never allowed, to discover what is involved, mistakes and all, in making of sculpture, painting, fashion, music, theater, and food of all types in the back studios, kitchens and stages of Chicago’s artists.

Focusing on artist success stories in this first 30 minute show, Elysabeth discovers the soul of blues and folk musician Nicholas Barron, changes things up with fashion designer Lauren Lein, and delights in the MOTO madness with chefs Omar Cantu and Ben Roche.

Fear No Art Chicago airs on WTTW11

http://fearnoartchicago.com/

ART on TRACK

flatironed — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:08:59 +0000

Saturday AUGUST 7th 2010

Boarding the train is simple. Entrance and ticket booths are located at both the Adams/Wabash and Washington/Wells CTA ‘L’ stations (Washington/Wells is handicap accessible). Once your ticket has been purchased, you will be given an official AoT wristband. Simply show your wristband at either of the official entrances, and you will be able to board Art on Track without paying the normal CTA fair.

Art on Track will make four stops on its circuit around the loop, allowing passengers enough time to switch cars. The train usually takes fifteen to twenty minutes per round trip, so viewing each train car once will take you about forty minutes in total. Of course, you are welcome to spend as much time aboard AoT as you like, and you are free to come back later in the evening.

(note: While Art on Track tickets grant access the ‘L’ Platform, and the ability to board the chartered Art on Track train, they do not replace regular CTA fair. The purchase of a CTA fair is required in order to ride any of the regularly scheduled CTA trains.)

GET INVOLVED Apply now to be part of the Third Annual Art on Track.
Download the application here.

Please send the completed application to apply@chicagoartontrack.com.

All applications are due by June 1, 2010.
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by June 11, 2010.

http://www.chicagoartontrack.com/

Check out the ART on TRACK from 2008

Fine Arts Building

flatironed — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:10:49 +0000

The Fine Arts Building , an historic artist’s haven since 1898, continues to draw local inspiration in one of the few remaining Chicago buildings designed specifically for working artists. Visual artists work in a variety of contemporary and traditional styles. Musicians practice, teach and audition with both the classical and jazz tradition well represented. Musical instruments are refurbished, bought and sold. Dance and drama companies plan and hold performances on site and around the city. Notable architectural and graphic design firms add their unique character to the mix. Several types of bodywork as well as yoga attend to physical needs, while dance instruction in ballroom styles adds a lighthearted air of romance to the building after dusk.