The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Community Associates was formed in 1964 and has a current membership exceeding 325 members.
Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Community Associates works closely with the Art Institute of Chicago to identify topics of interest for programs, trips, seminars, study groups, and extended tours, all focused on appreciation of the visual arts. The group offers extensive and diverse opportunities for its members to grow in the knowledge of art.
Members reside in the following zip codes: 60137, 60189, 60187, 60148, 60190, 60143, 60523, 60174, 60126, and 60532.
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.
The Fine Art of Wine from Ancient to Modern Times (p) September 14, 2011
Welcome coffee and dessert at Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn, IL
Wright's Wisconsin: Celebrating 100 Years of Taliesin September 27–29, 2011
Three-day bus trip to Wisconsin Tour guided by About Tours
Art in the Garden and Garden in Art October 5, November 2, 2011; February 1, March 7, and April 4, 2012
Study group lectures provided by members Oak Brook Public Library
Great American Houses (g) October 6 and 13, 2011
Tour of Driehaus Museum Lunch at Il Mulino
Sanfilippo Mansion Tour (g) October 25, 2011
Lunch at Chessie's Grill
November 10, 2011
Community Associates Combined Lecture Lecture by Jeanne Gang, Studio Gang Architects Art Institute of Chicago
Spirit of the Holidays (g) December 7, 2011
Lecture by Annie Morse Holiday luncheon at Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn, IL
Bertrand Goldberg: Architecture of Invention (g) January 11, 2012
Cutting Edge Jewelry Design (g) February 15, 2012
Coffee and dessert at Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn, IL
March 15, 2012
AIC/CSO Education Seminar Lecture by Suzanne McCullagh Symphony Center
Tours of the House of Blues and the Center for Intuitive & Outsider Art (g)April 2, 2012
Lunch at the House of Blues
Passage to Pasadena: Five-Day Trip to Pasadena and Los Angeles, CATour guided by About Tours
Conserving the Collection (g) April 17, 2012
Tour of the Conservation Center, Chicago Lunch at Gibsons
Stealing Culture: The Looting of Iraq's Past (g)May 16, 2012
Lecture by Katharyn Hanson, co-curator, Oriental Institute Luncheon and program at Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn, IL
Great Chicago Fountains and Gardens (g)June 5 and 7, 2012
Al Walavich, tour guide Lunch at Riva on Navy Pier
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