The Art Institute of Chicago
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Community Associates was founded in 1969 and today draws a membership of over 250 predominantly from Chicago's northern suburbs.

Diverse creative programs, including art lectures at the Art Institute of Chicago, regional trips, historic home and architectural tours, and the occasional viewing of private art collections combine to enhance each member's appreciation of the visual arts. Programs are designed with the assistance of the Art Institute.

Members reside in the following zip codes: 60045, 60044, 60035, 60048, 60015, 60093, 60069, 60040, 60022, and 53147.


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

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


Membership Tea
September 21, 2011

An afternoon at West View Farms
Lake Forest, IL


Gorgeous, Glamorous Galleries
October 5, 2011

Tour of the Conservation Center
Lunch at Japonais
Gallery walk on Superior Street


Jeanne Gang, Visionary Architect
November 10, 2011

Combined Community Associates Lecture
Lecture by Jeanne Gang, Studio Gang Architects
Lunch at Women's Athletic Club
Tour of Chicago Mosaic School


Décor in the Gilded Age
December 1, 2011

Lecture by Terah Walkup
Lunch at Casino Club
Self-guided tour of Driehaus Museum


Scholarship Luncheon  (g)
January 19, 2012

Lecture by David Stark on Roy Lichtenstein and Pop Art
Knollwood Club, Lake Forest, IL


The Collection and the Sublime—Visiting Old Friends
March 15, 2012

AIC/CSO Joint Education Seminar
Chicago Symphony Center
Lunch at Union League Club
Tour of JP Chase Art Collection


Exploring the Art of Asia
April 4, 2012

Lecture by Lucas Livingston
Lunch at Hing Kee
Guided tour of Chinatown and the Chinese Cultural Museum


Local Private Collections
May 3, 2102

Lunch at Froggy's