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Coming up at the

August 2012

Diving into August

The London Olympics has us thinking: What can we achieve? The Hyde Park Art Center wants you to dive into your talents. And in case you need a little inspiration, August gives you plenty of opportunities: exhibition receptions , artists’ talks, and fun events for the whole family .

And for hands-on artmaking, our Creativity Camps have you covered. Our brand new sessions and courses offer every artist an opportunity to explore his or her creativity. Don't miss out - head over to our website to take a look at our can't-miss roster of classes and to register online.

August is your month for a tour de force. Show us what you're made of!

Your contributions count. Become a member or make a gift today.

There's still time to register for Creativity Camp. Sign up online now!

Upcoming Events

Exhibition Reception for the Center Program: Front & Center

August 4, 3pm-5pm

Join artists from the Art Center's professional pathways program, The Center Program, as they celebrate their latest achievements and show their work in a group exhibition, Front and Center.

Artist Talk with Melissa Oresky

August 5, 3pm-4pm

Hear directly from Melissa Oresky as she talks about her exhibition Trail; the first of her career to focus exclusively on her collage production. Questions and comments welcome!

Second Sunday

August 12, 1pm-4pm

Make Sunday a fun day with the Hyde Park Art Center’s Second Sunday event! Spark your family’s creativity with free art activities. Let's see how creative your family can be!

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Help us reach our goal!

Invest in a vibrant, creative Chicago

All the Art Center’s programs, community events, and even its award-winning building are supported through the Art Center's Annual Fund, and are made possible by the generosity and involvement of people like you.

We’re 85% of the way to reaching our $20,000 goal by August 31. to make a donation today and support the Art Center in providing greater access to Chicago’s art, artists and creative community.

Creativity Camps

Through August 31

Creativity Camp continues into August! The Hyde Park Art Center's Creativity Camps provide the immersive creative experience you want for your kids. for a course listing and to register.