The Art Institute of Chicago
Libertyville/Mundelein

The Libertyville-Mundelein Community Associates was established in 1997 as the Central Lake County Associates. The current name reflects a majority of the 150 members; however, many adults from a variety of surrounding communities, such as Vernon Hills, Grayslake, Gurnee, and beyond are active members.

Programs include enjoyable image-illustrated lectures at the Art Institute of Chicago, an evening members' meeting featuring Lake County artists, an annual membership luncheon and trips to significant cultural venues and art collections within Chicago and the regional area.

Members reside in the following zip codes: 60048, 60060, 60030, 60031, 60045, 60025, 60061, 60046, 60056, and 60085.


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

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


The Art of Collecting: Demystifying the Auction Process  (p)
August 31, 2011

Lecture by Leslie Hindeman of Leslie Hindeman Auctioneers
Membership luncheon at Ivanhoe Country Club


Tours of Milwaukee Art Museum and Haggerty Museum of Art  (g)
September 9, 2011

Milwaukee Art Museum—The Emperor's Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City; Haggerty Museum of Art—Current Tendencies II
Lunch at Lake Park Bistro


Tours of Aqua Tower, the Chinese-American Service League, and the Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo  (g)
October 4, 2011

Tours by architects from Studio Gang Architects
Lunch at The Chicago Firehouse


November 10, 2011

Combined Community Associates Lecture
Lecture by Jeanne Gang, Studio Gang Architects
Optional lunch at the Art Institute of Chicago


Chicago's Stained Glass Jewels  (g)
December 1, 2011

Tours of Temple Shalom, Elks Memorial, St. Michael's Old Town, and the Smith Museum of Stained Glass
Tours by Rolf Achilles, curator of the Smith Museum of Stained Glass
Lunch at Fortnightly of Chicago


The Suburban Potter  (p)
February 8, 2012 (Snow date: February 10)

Lecture and demonstration by Neil Estrick, ceramic artist and instructor
Local event at White Deer Run Clubhouse


March 15, 2012

AIC/CSO Joint Education Seminar
Symphony Center
Optional lunch at the Art Institute of Chicago


Tour of SAIC Fashion Design and Resource Center; 
Lecture—La Mode: Women's Fasions in the Age of Impressionism  (g)
April 11, 2012

Tour of FDRC by Gillion Carrara; lecture by Margaret Farr
Lunch at Trattoria No. 10


Chicago Cemeteries: Grand Museums  (g)
May 15, 2012

Tours of Graceland and Bohemian National Cemeteries by Al Walavich
Lunch at Francesca's on Bryn Mawr


Lecture—Italian Impressionists: The Macchiaioli;
Tours of Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine and Visit to Ferrara's Italian Bakery
June 5, 2012

Lecture by David Stark
Lunch at Tuscany on Taylor