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Lillstreet Art Center
Lillstreet's 2013 Summer Class Catalogue Cover
Map
Established1975 (1975)
LocationChicago, Illinois, US
TypeArt Center
DirectorJessica Mott Wickstrom
Public transit accessMontrose and Ravenswood stop, Chicago Transit Authority
Websitewww.lillstreet.com

Lillstreet Art Center is an arts center in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its facilities include arts education for different skill levels, a gallery, an artist residency program, studio space, and a community outreach program.[1] With the recent launch of the Ignite program, Lillstreet also supports local businesses through arts-based professional development.[2]

History

The center was originally established in 1975.[citation needed] In 2003, Lillstreet relocated from a converted horse barn on Lillstreet to a former gear factory on Ravenswood. The new facility is a beautiful, spacious center with state-of-the-art equipment and expanded course offerings.[3]

2013
  • February 1 – March 10, 2013. Neat: The Art of the Whiskey Vessel [4][5]
  • March 29 – May 19, 2013. 100 Acts of Sewing [6][7]
2012
  • November 2 – 25, 2012. Graphic Noise: Gig Posters from the Chicago Printers Guild [8]

Department chairs

The following are directors of departments:[citation needed]

  • Karen Avery, Director, Ceramics Department
  • Pam Robinson, Director, Metalsmithing & Glass Departments
  • Patrick Miceli, Director, Painting & Drawing Department
  • Camille Canales, Director, Textiles Department
  • Melanie Brown, Director, Children's Program
  • Christopher Schneberger, Director, Digital Arts & Photography
  • Kimberly Pancoast, Technical Director, Children's Program

References

  1. ^ Monitz, Lauren. "Chicago Guide Editor". Haute Living. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  2. ^ Hawkins, Margaret. "Hangs-On Chicago". American Craft Council. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
  3. ^ Viera, Lauren (March 17, 2011). "Tribune Reporter". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
  4. ^ Thiel, Julia. "Staff Writer". Chicago Reader. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
  5. ^ Cavanaugh, Amy. "Staff Writer". The Chicagoist. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
  6. ^ Pierson - Cox, Haley. "Writer". MAKE Magazine.
  7. ^ Hunt, Drew. "Editorial Assistant". Chicago Reader. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
  8. ^ Hoekstra, Dave. "Staff Reporter". Sun Times. Retrieved March 31, 2012.