Academy Center of the Arts

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Archives for May 2018

Creativity in Pastels with Sarah Raessler

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  Sarah Raessler, the current artist featured in the Up Front Gallery of the Harrington Building, and her pastel teacher Christine Rooney joined us this week to share insight on Sarah’s history with art, what inspires her, and her process towards creating new work.   Sarah began her journey with art in September of 2003 […]

A Session on Storytelling with Brian Reed

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In April, Brian Reed visited the Academy Center of the Arts’ Warehouse Theatre to discuss all things S-Town, as well as his work on Serial and as Senior Producer on This American Life, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Medi and delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange.   During the event, fans learned more […]

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THOUGH OUR DOORS MAY BE CLOSED, THE ARTS WILL BRING US TOGETHER AGAIN, SOON.

It has been nearly two months since the Academy Center of the Arts closed our doors to the public in response to COVID-19. While this decision was not an easy one to make at the time, we did so knowing that the arts run deep through the veins of our City, and that when able, the arts would bring us all together again. 

Our latest video, produced by Watts Creative Studios, is a note of hope for our patrons and supporters. While our doors may be closed, our lights are on, our blade burns bright, and our marquee remains lit.
 
We’ll see you again, soon. 
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