The Art Barn School of Art recently closed submissions for an online art exhibition in which artists were invited to submit artworks completed during COVID-19 restrictions.  Sixty-four artworks were submitted by 35 artists including many paintings, drawings, prints and photographs, as well as sculptures, ceramics and digital media. Submissions were primarily from regional artists, but a few artists live as far away as New Hampshire and Montana! 

INTERNATIONAL VOICES PROJECT ANNOUNCES A VIRTUAL 11TH SEASON OF INTERNATIONAL PLAYS, SEPTEMBER 2 – OCTOBER 21

International Voices Project, with Local Organizations, Presents Eight FREE Readings of Plays from Around the World in the Nation’s Largest Event of its Kind

COVID-19 Response Grant and Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Applications Due Monday, August 10

Attorney General Curtis Hill today applauded a U.S. appellate court’s decision to uphold the conviction of John Robert Myers II, the killer of Indiana University student Jill Behrman.

Judy Gregurich and Mark Montgomery will be offering a Beginning Stained Glass Class starting on Tuesday, August 18 from 7-9 p.m. During this 8-week class, students will learn the art of copper foil stained glass, originally invented by Louis Tiffany. Tools and supplies are included. The cost for class is $250, with members receiving a $20 discount. Student must wear a mask and practice social distancing for this in-person class. A minimum of 6 students is required to hold the class.  All students MUST register and pay prior to the first class.

The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council is devastated to learn of the passing of Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson. An elected prosecutor in two different southern Indiana counties, Henderson was also a vital resource for IPAC, serving on the Board of Directors, representing IPAC at national events and teaching at many IPAC conferences and trainings over the years. He will be dearly missed.

Statement from Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce
RE: removal of Nichols Farm and Orchard from Wicker Park Farmers Market
Statement from Pamela Maass, executive director, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce:

Congo Square Theatre Company announces new Managing Director Charlique C. Rolle | Acclaimed African American theatre company launches new Industry Training Institute this month

Strawdog Theatre Company Artistic Director Leda Hoffmann To Step Down | Ensemble Member Kamille Dawkins Named Interim AD

Chicago Fire FC will continue full team training at SeatGeek Stadium this week.