mardi 9 septembre 2014

Tips On Finding Chicago Artist Resources

By Kerri Stout


For people who live in the windy city, there is plentiful help available when it comes to finding out about the local arts scene. In fact, from museums to galleries to art schools, Chicago boasts a great deal of support for the creative community. This guide to Chicago artist resources shows some easy ways to go about finding out more about the local scene.

One of the most well known museums in the city is The Chicago Art Institute which has a very well known school and museum. The latter which is open to the public, has a wealth of world class treasures. The collection ranges from Impressionist painting to Greek sculpture to contemporary art. It unsurprisingly has visitors who flock to it from around the globe.

Check out the museum's website for a schedule of public events. These include gallery tours and talks. Many offerings are free and geared towards family. This provides a great opportunity to interact with the world class art collection while expanding your knowledge.

In addition, the local community of art students has resulted in many helpful resources. Check out the Art Institute website for listings of events which the public can attend. Examples are public lectures about artists and art history. This can be a useful way to learn something about an area which you have never encountered before. The time investment does not have to be very big. For instance, some workshops and lectures are one off events that only last an hour or two.

These types of events appeal to those with little experience of art as well as artists who want to immerse themselves in a community of like minded people. For example, many people whose art school experience was a long time ago find it useful to get back into the setting. It can be very useful to refresh one's knowledge and skills. After all, learning about art is a lifelong pursuit.

Another very handy resource which is often used by artists in the local area is more grass roots. Loose collectives of artists have joined together to provide events and tools to help the creative community. Events may include gallery tours, coffee mornings and professional training workshops. In fact, many of these groups produce websites and newsletters.

You can find this type of networking event at coffee shops and workshops, among other settings. In addition, some groups sponsor online forums for exchanging ideas and tips. The key is to create a comfortable environment for the free exchange of ideas.

For more help with this subject, there are many art guides to be found at local libraries and book stores. In addition, you can find a number of well known blogs and websites which are dedicated to providing help with art resources. As well, do not forget the wide range of local galleries. They often provide publications and newspapers which are aimed at the local creative community. One fun idea is to spend an afternoon completing a gallery tour. This is a good way to enjoy some time with your like minded art enthusiast friends. In addition, it is a chance to learn about local artists and resources.




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