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The 8th annual ArtFutura is a juried art exhibition
of more than 150 emerging and established artists. The exhibit
and closing night reception are attended by hundreds of visitors
and proceeds benefit the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's
Art Therapy program. Art Therapy is based on the belief that
the creative process involved in the creation of art is healing
and life-enhancing - making a difference in the lives of people
with physical disabilities.
James Rondeau, Curator of Modern and Contemporary
Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, will serve as juror of
the 2010 submissions and prizes ranging from $300 to $1000
will be awarded. Finalists' work will be on display at the
Portals Ltd Gallery (742 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60654) in
downtown Chicago, featuring your submissions in an exquisite
and modern art gallery with strong ties to the community.
The exhibit of finalists will run from May 11 through 20,
2010. The exhibition will be free and open to the public and
artwork will be available for sale.
The Closing Night Award Party on Thursday, May
20, will include music, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, artwork
for sale, and artists' awards will be announced and granted.
Tickets will be available at the door and online - check back
in March.
Denise Constantine, Kristine Wexler, & Christina
Schmucker
ArtFutura 2010 Co-Chairs
Call for Artists: Thank you for your
interest in ArtFutura 2010. The submission process is open
from January through April 15, 2010.
Click here to download
the 2010 Call for Artists Form or contact Eric Horner
at ehorner@ric.org for
more information.
Click
here to purchase tickets
Purchase Art: Fifty percent of art purchases
benefits RIC. Art sales are available during the course of
the exhibit (purchased works will not be delivered until close
of show) through the Closing Night Awards party.
 
 
Sponsorships: Thank you for your interest in supporting
Art Therapy at RIC. Sponsorship opportunities are available
for the 9-day exhibit as well as for the May 20 evening event.
Click here to download
the 2010 sponsorship form or contact Eric Horner at 312-238-1252,
ehorner@ric.org.
Congratulations to our 2009 honored artists!
Ingrid Marrero - First Place
Margo Geddes - Second Place
Ingrid Marrero - Third Place
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