October 2022 Newsletter
Welcome to CSI’s October Newsletter. In this issue you will find:
News from the CSI Committees
Show opportunities
Ongoing member exhibitions
News from the Board
Responding to Rhythms: 2022 Chicago Sculpture International Juried Exhibition
Simmerling Art Gallery at Beverly Arts Center
November 11 - December 2
The Beverly Art Center invites all current members of Chicago Sculpture International to submit work for a November Exhibition titled Responding to Rhythms. Members are encouraged to interpret the theme directly or indirectly. Work will be selected for exhibition at the Beverly Arts Center's Simmerling Art Gallery by Professor Nathan Peck.
Please visit our website for submission DETAILS.
Timeline:
October 7: Entry Deadline
October 14: Notification of Acceptance
November 4-8: Delivery of accepted work
November 11: Exhibition opening
December 2: Exhibition closes
December 8: Last day to pick up work
News from the Indoor Exhibitions Committee
2023 Chicago Sculpture International
Juried Exhibition
Jack Olson Gallery, NIU School of Art & Design
January 23 - March 2, 2023
Sculptors are invited to enter up to three works in the 2023 Chicago Sculpture International Juried Exhibition at the Jack Olson Gallery, NIU School of Art & Design. The Olson Gallery's Coordinator, Peter Van Ael, will jury the exhibition.
Please visit our website for submissions DETAILS.
Timeline:
December 1: Entry Deadline
December 10: Notification of Acceptance
January 10-12: Delivery of accepted work
January 23: Exhibition Opening
March 2: Exhibition Closes
March 3: Last day to pick up work.
News from the Education Committee
Wooden Ships Workshop
On September 22nd, Kara Johnson worked with a new organization for CSI called Arts of Life, where she facilitated a workshop with 5 participants on-site, an additional 3 from their homes via Zoom, and 7 more in Chicago at large (also via Zoom). The participants responded to the workshop saying, "It is so beautiful!" "Look at the sky above my boat." "I want mine with the three pieces too!" Kara said, "This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain such insight about the work that happens at Arts of Life!" Participants asked, "What are we doing next week?" at the end of the workshop, which leads to a question for CSI members. In contribution to success of CSI's education outreach program:
What ideas do YOU have for a workshop that you would like to lead?
Please reach out to Anthony at anthonyheinzmay@chicagosculpture.org with your ideas.
Thank you to those who have shown interest and keep up the great work!
Member News
Exhibition: Drawing You Outside
Sculpture, drawing, poetry and video inspired by nature walks in the Sourwood Forest, Amherst, Virginia and Jackson Park's Wooded Island, Chicago, Illinois.
Where: Mana Contemporary Chicago
4th Floor Studio #421
2233 South Throop Street
When: October 16th, noon-4pm
Images from: In Place: Drawing You Outside by Irene Hsaio and Christine Forni at Jackson Park Wooded Island this past September in Chicago.
Irene Hsiao and IN PLACE: DRAWING YOU OUTSIDE are supported by the Illinois Arts Council, Chicago DCASE, Jackson Park Advisory Council, and High Concept Labs. Special thanks to Louise McCurry and Karen Szyjka.
Nashville Tree Foundation
Tree sculpture by Anthony Heinz May
CSI member and CSI Vice President/Education Committee chair Anthony Heinz May created this tree sculpture as a response to the devastation of ash trees by the Emerald Ash Borer across the country. Anthony was invited, along with a few other CSI members and other artists across North America to transform diseased trees. Anthony was the first to complete a tree sculpture for this project, and his tree is in Nashville's Centennial Park. The Nashville Tree Project is based on CSI's Chicago Tree Project and was created with our help.
Anthony was also interviewed on the local news in Nashville, on Channel 5.
Read more about the project here.
. . . And the Pursuit of
CSI member Bobbi Meier's work is feature in . . . And the Pursuit of. This group exhibition exploring the feminine expanse is a collaboration between Co-Prosperity and the Research House for Asian Art." Show runs until October 19. Look HERE for more information.
You can also find Bobbi's work in Emotional Respositories at Skylight Gallery, GSU Library. The exhibit runs until November 18 with an artist talk at 3:30 on Tuesday, October 25.
reefscollapse
CSI member Toby Zallman’s reefscollapse is at Ignition Project Space, 3839 W. Grand Ave., from October 2-29 (extended hours possible by appointment October 30-Nov 8). Gallery hours are Saturdays from 12-5pm, or by appointment.
Click here for more information about Ignition Project Space
Click here to visit the artist’s website.
Doug DeWitt, Distance Equals Speed Times Time, 5' h x 29'w x 3"d, Wood, metal, rubber
CSI member Doug DeWitt’s solo exhibit at
runs through November 17th at Lee E. Dulgar Gallery in South Holland, Illinois.
Lee E. Dulgar Gallery
South Suburban College
15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois 60473
Closing Reception: Thursday, November 17th at 11 a.m.
Gallery Hours: M-Th, 9am-4pm
Closed Fri-Sun and holidays.
For additional information, contact Eric Tucker at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2300.
Project Onward celebrates an exciting event! The non-profit studio, a leader in disability arts, is opening a new ceramic studio in October on the fifth floor of the Bridgeport Art Center. Project Onward is seeking talented artists with developmental disabilities or mental illness to participate in the ceramics program. The additional workspace will provide ceramists who have developmental disabilities or mental illness with workspaces and creative tools at no cost. This opportunity is made possible by the generous three-year grant contribution from the Virginia A. Groot Foundation, a non-profit organization that celebrates artists in the field of sculptural and three-dimensional art. If you or someone you know would like more information about the requirements to join the program, please visit our eligibility page and contact: info@projectonward.org
The Bridgeport Arts Center is located at 1200 W 35th Street in Chicago.
Wood available from the Chicago Park District
Want some wood? The Chicago Park District will be sawing good-sized slabs - 2", 3", 4", 5" - at Big Marsh on October 27 and giving them to interested people for a suggested donation. Whole logs will be available as well. Great old, seasoned woods such as elm, ash, black walnut, and oak. Most of the wood will predominately be Ash, Locust (honey and black) and Elm. possibly a Silver Maple, but not Alder, Aspen, Box Elder, Butternut, Pine or White Willow. If you have a special request, let us know: info@chicagosculpture.org .
Some has been season naturally and summon still green it’s going to require ‘seasoning’. Most of the artist stock we are cutting from formerly seasoned log sections from Jackson Park. Artist can come anytime after 1 on Thursday which is when we will designate cutting for those slabs. They should be prepared to either make a cash or a check donation for the FCEC at that time.
The artist should drive to the south entry of the park. Upon entering take an immediate right turn onto the gravel access road and follow it back to the cutting area about a quarter mile in.
Work Opportunity
Harper College in Palatine has several sculptures that need maintenance. The Gerard Singer ferro-concrete, modular sculpture needs to be sealed as a basic preventive maintenance measure. The sculpture has some deterioration of the surface of the modules. The concrete pad would need to be cleaned/power washed before sealing. The sealer would prevent more deterioration.
The Robert Stackhouse wood sculpture on campus has sustained some wear and tear since a complete restoration in 2016. The deck screws have rusted, especially on the deck itself. Some black spots or fungus have developed on the surface of the painted wood, and some paint is chipping off. The sculpture will need to be treated and repainted and the screws replaced with stainless steel screws.
Please contact Margaret Buchen at mbuchen@harpercollege.edu for more information.
While you're here...
Have any news to share? Shows, awards, residencies et al.? Send the particulars along to info@chicagosculpture.org, and we'll include them in an upcoming newsletter.
While you're at it, your profile and images on CSI’s website are important. When CSI applies for grants and upcoming shows, images are solely chosen from those you have uploaded to our website. Please take a minute to look over what you have posted and make sure you are presenting the best work. CSI member Shelley Gilchrist sgilchristart@gmail.com has volunteered to help you if you need it, so feel free to contact her.
