Shared Wonder, Sponsored by Chicago Art Leasing
11/18/2011-01/09/12
Artist: Fanta Celah, Kristin Bruni, Bill Moran, Christine Sanderson and Randall Stringer.
Phone: 773.281.8140
Email: josh@chicagoartleasing.com
Shared Wonder is a compilation of artists sourced through Chicago Art Leasing. While the artist’s work varies in medium the message is the same, reminding adults and children alike of the joy of the first snow fall, that moment when the world seems magical and beautiful. These artists work reminds us of the beauty and magic of winter, of that moment when you see the lights glisten on the freshly fallen snow. It’s a season when the impossible seems possible and love hangs in the air.
The Featured non-profit for evening will be Reading In Motion. Reading In Motion’s mission is to get every at-risk student reading at or above grade level within the first years of school through the power and discipline of the arts.
Artist Submission:
Envision Gallery at Flourish Studios® is looking for artists whose work speaks to the process of personal change and/or promotes dialogue on community and world issues. Applications are currently being accepted and we encourage submissions from seasoned and emerging artists. All applications and questions should be directed to Sara Perez at 773.281.8140 or sarap@icanflourish.com
About Envision Gallery at Flourish Studios®
The Envision Gallery at Flourish Studios® aims to highlight artists whose work depicts or represents part or all the process of self-transformation and create dialogue on personal or community issues. Artists and their art represent much of what it means to work towards a goal using only one’s personal talents, resources, inner thoughts, and emotions. Art embodies what it takes to make one’s thoughts; conscious and unconscious, talents, history, and self all work together to bring about a piece of art. This “bringing about” is a true metaphor for personal change and bring an idea from within out into the world. Art give us proof that what we think and dream about can be made into reality. At Envision, we believe that each individual person is an artist creating their one way in the world using their own artistic mediums, resources, and talents. We also believe that art one of the key ingredients to helping us all Live, Learn, & Love.
The gallery is approximately 400 square feet (see attachment for actual measurements of available wall space). Walls are painted off-white and have modern track lighting with 14 moveable arms of light. In addition to the gallery space being used in typical art gallery fashion, this space is also available to rent to outside groups for fundraiser, networking, and social events. Furthermore, the following ongoing programs are offered in the gallery and re-highlighted through our marketing efforts as each new art show is installed:
- Take an Art Break – a bona-fide stress management intervention for the community
- Artist Receptions – to highlight and celebrate artists’ creative achievements
- Flourish Studios Speaker Series – experts from the community share what they know to help individuals and families to flourish