For the past 50 years the Museum of Science + Industry Chicago has paid tribute to the culture, heritage and contributions of African American artists with its Black Creativity event. Initially called Black Esthetics—and conceived and organized by a group of local Black artists and key staff members of the Chicago Defender—it has grown from its original Juried Art Exhibition to include a slate of educational programs and a gala. In 1984 the program changed names to Black Creativity and expanded to include science and technology, a cornerstone of the museum. The Juried Art Exhibition is the highlight of the programming and is one of the longest-running shows featuring Black artists in the United States. As the show has grown, the impact of the exhibition has only flourished. This year more than 700 submissions were received and the four-person jury had the difficult task of selecting the artwork to exhibit based on merit, quality, technique and messaging. There is no cap to the number of works that can be selected, so each edition is unique. This year 133 pieces by professional artists will be on display through July 5.
The range of artwork in the exhibition is one of its hallmarks because there are no limitations on theme, medium or style of pieces the artists can submit. This year viewers will be treated to paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture and even fashion. Since the show is juried, the artists who have works on view changes each year, so every time someone attends the event it’s a brand-new experience.
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FULL EXPOSURE
Photographer Conor Martin documents the present using photographic methods of the past.
Autumnal Light
The landscapes and nature scenes of painter Jennifer Sowders are irresistibly tactile, filled with varying textures that seem to leap off the canvas.
Art for All
Members of Art Dealers Association of America come together for a philanthropic affair.
Modern Marketplace
Redwood Art Group brings together the San Diego region for another class-act celebration of contemporary artwork.
An Enchanting Evening
Scottsdale Artists’ School knows how to throw an art party.
Timeless Tales
Soft, warm undertones underscore the mood of enchantment that runs through Nom Kinnear King’s paintings.
Next Exit New York
Coming off his series that focused on San Francisco and Los Angeles freeway signs, artist Eric Nash’s sights are now set on New York. Now on view at George Billis Gallery's Manhattan location are seven of Nash's new oil paintings and two drawings that explore the signage of New York City freeways. Although Nash's work is tightly rendered, he doesn’t consider himself a photorealist, but rather someone who utilizes those techniques to express ideas.
Monster Mash
Vampires, witches, ghouls and all things that go bump in the night are the theme of the exhibition Monster Mash, now at Abend Gallery.
Inside/Outside
Those familiar with Geoffrey Johnson's populated by inky figures and trailing shadows that bleed into the wet streets, and architectural elements obscured to varying degrees by the misty atmosphere.
Bold Figures; Bold Color
For Brooklyn based painter J Louis, it’s all about balance, which can mean many different things in a composition, but for Louis, it’s about balancing his female figures among a unique landscape of color.
