Founded in late 1955, the Hinsdale Associates convened its first meeting in early 1956. In addition to residents of Hinsdale, membership was offered to other villages in close proximity. Eventually, the group's official name became Village Community Associates to reflect a wider geographic area.
A comprehensive variety of programs relating to art is planned and produced, all coordinated through the Art Institute of Chicago. Illustrated lectures are presented at the Art Institute, as well as locally. A seminar series, multiple trips, and an extended tour provide a stimulating and thought-provoking calendar of events to over 200 members each year.
Members reside in the following zip codes: 60521, 60527, 60558, 60514, 60523, 60525, 60515, 60561, 60526, and 60516.
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.
Erasing Iraq's Past: Looted Cultural Heritage (p) September 22, 2011, 9:15–11:30 a.m.
Lecture by Katharyn Hanson Plymouth Place, La Grange Park No reservations required
A Day in the Country: Crabtree Farm (g)October 13, 2011
Bus trip to Crabtree Farm and the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
Jeanne Gang, Visionary Architect (g)
November 10, 2011
Combined Community Associates Lecture Lecture by founder and principal of Studio Gang Architects Bus trip to the Art Institute of Chicago Lunch at Gibson's
Cutting Edge Jewelry Design (p)
December 9, 2011
Lecture and lunch at McDonald's Campus: The Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook, IL
Sight and Sound: Art and Music (p)
January 17, 2012
Plymouth Place, La Grange Park Reservations required
It Only Hurts When You Laugh: Satire and Censorship in Art (g) February 9, 2012
Bus trip to the Art Institute of Chicago Lunch at Lockwood Café
The Weston Wing of Japanese Art and the Culture of Tea (g)March 27, 2012
Bus trip with lecture and gallery visit at the Art Institute of Chicago Lunch at Ben Pao
Spring Seminar—On the Road to Seattle (p)
Indigenous Arts of Americas April 12, 2012 King Bruwaert House, Burr Ridge, IL
Glass: Art from Earth and Flame April 16, 2012 King Bruwaert House, Burr Ridge, IL
Pacific Northwest: Seattle and TacomaApril 23–27, 2012
Multi-day trip to Washington About Tours
Glass Art: Chicago Hot Glass and Echt Gallery (g)May 23, 2012
Glass-blowing demonstration by Pearl Dick Bus trip to Chicago Hot Glass with a visit to Echt Gallery Lunch at La Sardine
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