Rooted - Old Town Past and Present
Event Information
Description
Celebrate the creative energy in our community -- and our shared roots and futures -- at our 5th Annual Art Show
Free fun for all ages including art exhibits and activities, dance performances, free food, steppin’ dance lessons, and free tree seedlings donated by Bartlett Tree Experts!
Creating a Community Dialogue through Art!
Thank you to all our friends new and old who have joined us on our collaboration with Edgar Miller Legacy to explore neighborhood history and create artwork inspired by the artist Edgar Miller. The "handmade homes" Miller created in Old Town left an indelible mark on the neighborhood -- and have provided a gathering space over the decades for inspiration, activism, creativity, and social justice. This art show is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on what we've learned together as a community. Join us!
Resident Artist Bio
Sharon Bladholm is a Chicago artist who knew Edgar Miller in his later years. She pursues her artistic vision through a variety of disciplines including cast glass, bronze, and ceramic in the sculptural realm, as well as stained glass, printmaking and works on paper. The recurring theme in Bladholm's work is the interface of people with the natural world.
Organizer Art on Sedgwick
Organizer of Rooted - Old Town Past and Present
Art on Sedgwick’s mission is to catalyze connection and opportunity through art in Old Town’s Sedgwick Corridor. Our classes, events, and public artworks draw on Chicago’s diverse world-class artistic community to inspire a shared imagination for a vibrant and inclusive neighborhood.
