Organizers describe the initiative as one of the most expansive efforts to ensure Illinois’ role in the semiquincentennial celebration is inclusive and representative of communities statewide. #anniversary #stories
Projects include murals, community-centered artworks, and cultural storytelling initiatives designed to engage residents and visitors alike. #art #projects #grants
The production draws from real events surrounding Terrapin Theatre’s The Love Song of Saul Alinsky and its post-show panel featuring Obama. #chicago #theater
The 54-by-30-inch oil painting chronicles Nash’s path as the “BooRay! King,” tracing the card game’s French royal origins and its crossover into American sports and entertainment before arriving at the casino floor. #portrait