City (Chicago)

Founded in 1971, the City Community Associates was originally called South Side Associates.   Membership in City Associates has since expanded to service all neighborhoods within the city of Chicago.

City Community Associates is a vital organization with an active membership of almost 350. The group provides exciting opportunities for its members to grow in the knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of art. Close proximity to city museums and galleries make them a regular feature on the calendar of events. All programs are coordinated through the Art Institute of Chicago. 

Members reside in the following zip codes: 60611, 60610, 60614, 60657, 60605, 60643, 60091, 60601, 60615, and 60637.

Unless otherwise noted, programs are for Community Associates members only.

(G) Program is for Community Associates members and their guests.
(M) Program is for Community Associates members only.

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

Upcoming Programs
2013-2014
 

Lecture: Painting à La Mode: Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity (G)
September 10, 2013

Margaret Farr, Art Institute
Coffee: Nichols Trustee Suite, Art Institute

Studio Visit and Lunch: Sculpture Process in Progress (M)
October 16, 2013

Terry Karpowicz, artist
Karpowicz Studio, Chicago, IL

Artist Lecture: Body of Work (G)
November 4, 2013

Nick Cave, artist
Rubloff Auditorium, Art Institute
Optional Lunch: Millennium Park Room, Art Institute

Lecture: Recent Discoveries in American Silver (G)
December 11, 2013

Monica Obniski, assistant Curator of American Decorative Arts, Art Institute
Holiday lecture and luncheon
Lunch: The Casino 

Lecture: American Art (G)
January 8, 2014

Annie Morse, Art Institute
January Study Month Series 2014 
Price Auditorium, Art Institute 

Lecture Series: American Art (G)
January 15, 22, and 29, 2014

Allison Muscolino, Tricia Smith Scanlan, and David Stark Art Institute
January Study Month Series 2014 
Price Auditorium, Art Institute 

Lecture: Military History Meets 1900's Inspired Architecture (M)
February 13, 2014

Pritzker Military Library 
Lunch: University Club

Lecture: Christopher Williams—The Production Line of Happiness (G)
March 12, 2014

Kate Kelley, Art Institute
Morton Auditorium, Art Institute

Art and Music Seminar: Spain in the Golden Age—Art and Music at a Cultural Crossroads (G)
April 8, 2014

Jeff Nigro, Art Institute
Rubloff Auditorium, Art Institute
Optional Lunch: Millenium Park Room, Art Institute 

Bus Trip: Block Museum at Northwestern University (M)
May 15, 2014

Private Tour and Lunch

Lecture: Paris in the Light(s) and in the Dark (G)
June 11, 2014

Hollis Clayson,Ph.d., Professor of Art History, Northwestern University
Lunch: Fortnightly of Chicago

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