Project Location/Destination: In town
Faculty Leaders: Christine Holloway
Dates: Monday March 13 - Friday March 17
Cost: $310
Special Considerations:
See below.
Objective
To expose students to the lesser known visual art venues in and near the school's neighborhood.
Description
Where are some of the lesser known visual arts venues? What kinds of collections are hidden in or near the area? How do these institutions function in the artworld and how can they be accessed? See a range of modern and contemporary art in chicago. Students will prepare research material and participate in reflective journals and group discussions after each exhibit. In addition to learning about this neighborhood's artistic culture, students will be empowered to share their city with others in a meaningful way.
Student Requirements and Expectations
Students will need comfortable shoes and need to walk long distances. We will be using the CTA for transportation. We will need to stand for extended periods of time to observe art carefully. In addition to looking carefully at art, students must be willing to thoughtfully reflect in writing and have a civil discussion about the work. Students are required to participate fully for all five days of the project.
About the Faculty
Led by Ms. Holloway, Visual Arts Teacher. She has been living and teaching in Chicago for decades. She is passionate about local arts in the city.
Special Considerations
COVID related information - Some venues may require proof of COVID vaccination or negative test. Students are encouraged to travel with this information and provide it, if required. Please contact the project leaders or school nurse with any questions or concerns.
Food limitations and allergies - Students with food allergies and food sensitivities should understand that there may be times that food options will be limited. In addition, there may be cross contamination risk of allergens, as there will be times where outside food vendors will prepare our meals. Please contact the project leaders or School Nurse with any questions or concerns.
Sensitive Topics - Students will be exposed to sensitive topics.
Supervision during the day - Students might be unsupervised for short periods of time during the course of the day.
Transportation considerations: CTA - Students will take the CTA with faculty.