The Art Institute of Chicago
Fox Valley
Originally formed as the Wayne-Geneva Associates in 1958, the group changed its name to the Fox Valley Community Associates in 1965, reflecting a broad base of membership from several communities along the Fox River, especially the towns of St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia.

With a membership of over 200, Fox Valley Community Associates works in close association with the Art Institute to provide comprehensive programs which promote an appreciation of the visual arts. Trips to the Art Institute, as well as to other regional cultural venues are highlights of the program year. Additionally, the group also supports local outreach programs in art education.

Members reside in the following zip codes: 60174, 60134, 60175, 60510, 60184, 60119, 60543, 60124, 60115, and 60554.


Unless otherwise noted, programs are for Community Associates members only.
(g) Program is for Community Associates members and their guests.
(p) Program is open to the public.

For more information, e-mail CAcoordinator@artic.edu.


Changing Fashions during the Life of Jane Austen and Her Time  (g)
September 14, 2011

Lecture by Jeff Nigro
Lunch at Dunham Woods Riding Club


Bertrand Goldberg: Architecture of Invention  (g)
October 12, 2011

Lecture by Margaret Farr
Bus to the Art Institute of Chicago
Lunch at Gibson's


Jeanne Gang, Visionary Architect
November 10, 2010

Combined Community Associates Lecture
Lecture by Jeanne Gang, Studio Gang Architects
Art Institute of Chicago
Tour of the Aqua Tower
Lunch at Osteria via Stato


The Spirit of the Holidays  (g)
December 14, 2011

Lecture by Annie Morse
Lunch at St. Charles Country Club


Anti-Art: Caravaggio, His Followers and Rivals  (g)
January 15, 2012

Lecture by Terah Walkup
Dinner at The Hotel Baker


Lecture Series: Degenerate Art  (g)

Modernism, Identity, and Reform in Early 20th-Century Germany
February 8, 2012
Lecture by Ginny Voedisch
Lunch at Dunham Woods Riding Club

Madness Becomes Method: The Nazis Take on Modernism
February 15, 2012
Lecture by Ginny Voedisch
Lunch at Dunham Woods Riding Club

German Expressionism: Art Institute Modern Wing
February 22, 2012
Tour with David Stark and Kate Moioli
Lunch at Mirabella


The Garden in Art  (g)
March 23, 2012

Lecture by Debra Mancoff
Lunch at Dunham Woods Riding Club


Italian Day: Casa Italia Museum, Little Italy, Our Lady of Pompeii Church  (g)
April 11, 2012

Bus tour
Lunch at Tuscany on Taylor


Michigan Meander: Saaugatuck, Grand Rapids, Holland  (g)
May 9–10, 2012

Bus trip from Batavia, IL to Michigan
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