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.

Upcoming Programs
2012-2013

Tour: Historic Rumsey Estate
September 20, 2012

Membership tea
Lake Forest, IL

Bus Trip: Gardens and History in Milwaukee
October 3, 2012

Lynden Sculpture Garden and Milwaukee County Historical Society
Lunch at Lake Park Bistro

Guest Artist Lecture: Glass Houses, Phantom Trucks, and Birds in Space (g)
November 8, 2012

Inigo Manglano-Ovalle, artist
Lunch at Mon Ami Gabi, Lincoln Park.
Visit to 1154 Lill Studio following lunch

Lecture and Bus Trip: Art of the Holiday Season—Christmas Story in Baroque
December 5, 2012

David Stark, Art Institute
Lunch at the Fort Nightly Club
Loyola University Museum of Art, Art and Faith of the Creche
Windows at the St. James Chapel

Lecture: Picasso and Chicago—Discovering the Artist
February 20, 2013

Margaret Farr, Art Institute
Lunch at the University Club

Art and Music Seminar: Picasso and Chicago—100 Years (g)
March 18, 2013

Stephanie D’Alessandro, Art Institute
Symphony Center 
Lunch at Filini Restaurant
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Joffrey Ballet

Workshop: Reaching out in our Community—A Morning at Stirling Hall
April 18, 2013

Janet Austin, local artist
Hands-on printmaking at Stirling Hall
Optional Lunch at Lovell’s

Bus Trip: At the Crossroads of Faith, Vision, and Art
May 8, 2013

Rev. Leroy Carlson
St. Mary’s Seminary and New Grancanica Church 
Lunch at Ristorante Bottaio