FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Micki Leventhal 312-344-7383
September 12, 2005
NOTE: Tim Wittman, Dominic Pacyga and Larry Oberc are available for interviews
WHAT: Columbia College and Chicago's South Loop: Past, Present and Future - Exhibition and Lecture Series
A mixed-media exhibition that examines the current conservation and preservation of the college's historic buildings - made possible through a 2004 Getty Foundation Grant - in the context of the architectural and social history of the neighborhood. The exhibition, in the college library, includes historic photographs, posters, sheet music and sound recordings and other cultural and architectural artifacts. Curated by Tim Wittman and Larry Oberc. Wittman presents introductory remarks at the opening, which will include a wine and cheese reception.
A series of presentations by noted scholars will explore architectural and cultural history and preservation issues, followed by audience Q & A and a wine and cheese reception.
· History and Transformation of the South Loop, with Dominic Pacyga, historian and author of numerous volumes on Chicago cultural history. (October 19)
· Historical Architectural Preservation: Planning for our Buildings' Survival, with Ann McGuire, principal architect with McGuire Igleski and Associates. (October 26)
· The Future of the South Loop, panel discussion with representatives from the preservation, development, architectural and residential communities. (November 2)
WHEN:Exhibition opening and reception: Wednesday, October 5, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Exhibition runs through November 3 (Library Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8 am - 10 pm; Fri. 8 am - 6 pm; Sat. 9 am - 5 pm; Sun. noon - 5 pm)
Lecture/Discussions: Wednesdays, October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 6 - 7:45 p.m.
Wine & Cheese Receptions: following Wednesday lecture discussions, 7:45 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Columbia College Chicago Library, 624 S. Michigan, 3rd Floor
HOW MUCH: All events are free and open to the public
PUBLIC INFO: 312-344-7355
The J. Paul Getty Trust is an international cultural and philanthropic institution devoted to the visual arts that features the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, and the Getty Grant Program. The J. Paul Getty Trust and Getty programs are based at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. The Getty Grant Program provides crucial support to institutions and individuals throughout the world in fields that are aligned most closely with the Getty's strategic priorities. It therefore funds a diverse range of projects that promote learning and scholarship about the history of the visual arts and the conservation of cultural heritage, and it consistently searches for collaborative efforts that set high standards and make significant contributions. Additional information at www.getty.edu.
Columbia College Chicago, an urban institution committed to open access, opportunity and excellence in higher education, provides innovative degree programs in the visual, performing, media and communication arts to more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Founded in 1890 as a communications school for women, Columbia College Chicago was revisioned in 1963 as a liberal arts college with a "hands-on minds-on" approach to arts and media education and a progressive social agenda. Under the current leadership of President Warrick L. Carter, Ph.D. Columbia is aggressively pursuing this mission. Through the diversity of its students and graduates, the school brings a rich vision and multiplicity of voices to American culture. For further information visit www.colum.edu.