CPAG's first tour of 2009

Students from Hamline University in Minnesota took a CPAG lead tour of public art projects in North Lawndale this morning. The students researched CPAG back in January and requested a tour from us that would align with their Service Learning trip.

One of our Core Artists

The Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-duarte-city-zone-18-mar18,0,4871734.story
did a wonderful article about Hector Duarte's project at the National Museum of Mexican Art. More information about Hector can be found on our website www.cpag.net

Renewing the Arts

CPAG was there for the Illinois Arts Alliance Member's Meeting.... The video is well worth seeing. Mr. Cameron is interesting, insightful and inspiring.

http://www.vimeo.com/3616140

Ben Cameron on Change, Transformation, and Renewal in the Arts from Illinois Arts Alliance on Vimeo.

Ben Cameron, renowned speaker, former theater professional, and arts activist, addresses arts professionals and supporters at the Illinois Arts Alliance 2009 Members' Meeting and Reception on February 24, 2009 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. Introduction by Martha Lavey of Steppenwolf. For more information, visit artsalliance.org.

Paint the Town

CPAG has set the date for the annual fundraiser. "Paint the Town" will be held Thursday October 15, 2009. Event details are in the planning stages and if you would like to volunteer on the event committee contact Maria Gray at maria@cpag.net. The first event meeting will be April 1, 2009 at CPAG (1259 S. Wabash) everyone is welcome to join the fun.

Project with Dev Corp North gets started

Rahmann Barnes and his assistant artists got started on the wall on Glenwood Ave. between Morse and Lunt in Rogers Park. This project is with DevCorp North and depicts the theme the Heart of Rogers Park. Last week they were able to get the wall primed before the weather became uncooperative.