Posts — Arts For Illinois

COVID-2020

Just trying to make y’all laugh during these strange times. All digital done in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Visual ArtsSandra FarrellMarch 24, 2020Visual Art, Gallery, Comedy

Engaging in A Midsummer Night's Dream - at Home or School

Each of Chicago Shakespeare's teacher handbooks offers context and historical background--plus dozens of pages of creative activities that actively engage readers with Shakespeare as a theatrical script to be played with and enjoyed.

EducationalChicago Shakespeare TheaterMarch 24, 2020Theater, All Ages

Engaging with Shakespeare's Macbeth - at Home or School

Each of Chicago Shakespeare's teacher handbooks offers context and historical background on each play--plus dozens of pages of creative activities that actively engage readers with Shakespeare as a theatrical script to be played with and enjoyed.

EducationalChicago Shakespeare TheaterMarch 24, 2020Theater, All Ages

Video Access Project, Dance Presenting Series

During this unprecedented time, we are sharing full-length performance videos from our archives -- making them available to students, educators, and dance lovers everywhere. With very special thanks to the artists and companies that have shared their work, the videos will be viewable here until the end of May 2020.

PerformanceDance Center of Columbia College ChicagoMarch 23, 2020Dance, All Ages

Vicki Kunz Solo Sketch Clip

Comedic relief from Lake of the Hills-based performer and comedian, Vicki Kunz!

PerformanceStage 773March 23, 2020Theater, Made From Home, Comedy, All Ages

Light in Winter: Dance & Music at Unity Temple

I do live streams improvising music and songs on the piano, taking inspiration from the comments. Including, live improvised underscore of YouTube videos of TedTalk or Standup playing on the TV behind me.

PerformanceWinifred Haun & DancersMarch 23, 2020Dance, All Ages

Focal Point Podcast Episode 3: Dawoud Bey and Teju Cole

In this special extended episode, photographer Dawoud Bey and writer, critic, and photographer Teju Cole are in conversation with MoCP’s curator of academic programs and collections, Kristin Taylor.

Visual ArtsMuseum of Contemporary PhotographyMarch 23, 2020Podcast, Interview, Conversations

A Quarantined Lover

It's Demetrius' monologue at the end of a Midsummer Night's Dream; once the spell has worn off of the others, he realizes he actually loves Helena. I put this monologue on tape for this project!

PerformanceXavier RoeMarch 23, 2020Theater, Poetry, Made From Home, All Ages

A Memo to the Mayor from the West Side

On May 14, 2019, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (JAHHM) gathered partners to craft "A Memo to the Mayor from the West Side," prompted by the Chicago Community Trust's "On The Table" discussions and inspired by JAHHM's project "Making the West Side: Community Conversations on Neighborhood Change.

PerformanceJane Addams Hull-House MuseumMarch 23, 2020Documentary, Music, Theater, Storytelling, Current Events, Youth, All Ages

Central School Mural

Original mural by the artist, on view at Central Elementary School (Plainfield) in the school library.

Visual ArtsKevin LuthardtMarch 23, 2020Painting, Mural