Monthly Newsletter | June 2021 |
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Wednesday: 9:30am to 2pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Group visits by appointment only.
Masks are still required for all individuals entering the building, unless proof of full vaccination can be provided. We will closely monitor the pandemic situation and may extend the reopening to more weekdays in the coming months. We have established protocols to ensure the safely of our visitors, volunteers, and staff.
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| From the Executive Director |
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CAMOC started to open Wednesdays to the public on June 23 in addition to Saturdays and Sundays as Illinois and Chicago moved to fully reopen in Phase 5 on June 11. We welcome the decisions made by the State and the City, and are glad to see that life is gradually returning to a relatively normal state.
We welcome new and returning visitors to come and see our exhibits during our new reopening hours. Most excitingly, we welcome Riley Ren to join us on the very last day of June as our new Curator of Collections. With her on the team, more and more exciting exhibits are expected to come in the future.
For those who missed the first session of our co-hosted online workshop on drawing fantastical creatures, you can still sign up for our second one on July 24. Free art materials for participants are available while supplies last.
Chicago Chinatown Summer Fair is coming soon. This year it will fall on two days, July 31 and August 1, that CAMOC will be participating in. Don’t forget to visit our booth when you come for the event. See you then!
Ben Lau
Executive Director
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Let's welcome our new Curator of Collections Riley Ren!
Riley will work closely with the Collections & Research Committee Head Andrea Stamm. Her expertise and experience in arts and culture will benefit the growth of our Museum. Before becoming our new curator, she had already actively participated in our Exhibition Committee meetings in preparation for the mini exhibit Era of Opulence: Chinese Fine Dining.
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Angel Island Virtual Tour Presented by
CAMOC and California State Park
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On June 9, CAMOC invited California State Park Interpreter II Casey Dexter-Lee to stream a virtual tour of Angel Island. For those who have never been to the Bay Area or Angel Island, this was a unique opportunity to learn about this important historical landmark. The Immigration Station at Angel Island served as an immigration port between 1910 and 1940, designed to process Chinese immigrants whose entry was restricted by the Chinese Exclusion Law of 1882. During its 30 years of operation, Angel Island was the point of entry for most of the approximately 175,000 Chinese immigrants who came to the United States.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting tour! If you missed the tour or would like to rewatch it, you can find the video on our YouTube channel by clicking the button below.
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Chinatown Public Hearing on Redistricting |
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ED Ben Lau participated in the June 26 virtual Chinatown Public Hearing, working to make Chicago's ward maps more responsive to the needs of our community. He gave his testimony to ensure that the community's concerns are taken into the next ward remap. |
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First Session of Fantastical Creatures Online Workshop |
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On June 26, CAMOC co-hosted an online drawing session for children and families. Artist Diana Solis taught them how to draw some of the plants and animals that live in the Burnham Wildlife Corridor and use their imagination to transform them into their own fantastical creatures. CAMOC also handed out free art materials while supplies last.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the online workshop! If you missed it, don't worry! The second session is on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 3:30pm to 5pm CT. Scroll down below the following flyer to register. We hope you can join us then!
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Here is ED Ben Lau's drawing from the workshop! |
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Fantastical Creatures Online Workshop
Second Session
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Date: Saturday, July 24, 2021
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm CT
Location: Zoom
Join an artist-led online session for children and families to learn how to draw some of the plants and animals that live in the Burnham Wildlife Corridor, using your imagination to transform them into your own fantastical creatures. Picture a flower with rabbit ears and wings of a dragonfly; or a bird with its house on its back, like a snail. The sky's the limit!
The drawing session will take place online. Registration is required. Drawing materials available upon registration for the first 25 participants. Please click on one of the links below to register.
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| New Membership Program |
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Becoming a member is a simple and effective way to get involved with the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago. Your membership represents a personal investment in the Museum and ensures the continuation of the wide array of quality exhibitions, programs, and events we bring to the community. In addition, you are affirming the importance of the Museum’s commitment to bring the Chinese-American experience in the Midwest to as many people as possible.
$150 = Free event admission for member & 3 guests for 1 year
$100 = Free event admission for member & 1 guest for 1 year
$60 = Free event admission for member only for 1 year
$30 = Free event admission for seniors & students for 1 year
$500 = Corporate Membership for 1 year (with 10 individual memberships, recognition in program & on plaque)
For Members who support us beyond the basic level, we offer extra recognition and the following benefits:
$250 = Bronze (Honorary Membership)
$500 = Silver (Honorary Membership)
$1,000 = Gold (Lifetime Membership or a small donor brick)
$1,500 = Platinum (Lifetime Membership and a small donor brick)
$5,000 = Diamond (Large donor brick)
$5,500 = Jade (Large donor brick plus Lifetime Membership)
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TOP: Large Brick 7.5" X 7.5"
BOTTOM: Small Brick 3.5" X 7.5"
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You can read the full list of benefits on our website by clicking the button below. There are also instructions on how to join at the bottom of the page, along with the Membership Form. |
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We are looking for dedicated, reliable, and energetic individuals who would like to experience our historic institution from the inside — as volunteers! We need volunteers for docents, greeters and special events. If you are interested in volunteering for us, please use the button below to visit our related page and download a volunteer form. |
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CAMOC Together Against COVID-19
Special Collection
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An old Chinese saying, 時勢造英雄 (Shíshì zào yīngxióng ), which means a hero is made in the time of misfortune aptly describes how people rally together in the pandemic. During this challenging time we are deeply moved by the proactive steps and incredible acts of generosity and support exhibited by the Chinese Americans. Thousands of individuals and organizations have been raising money, donating personal protective equipment, and providing free meals to those in need, especially to front-line healthcare workers and others. CAMOC is inviting you to help us preserve these heroic moments by sharing the stories to our Together Against Covid-19 Special Collection.
CAMOC started this special collection with the goal of recording the experiences and stories of individuals, families, and organizations during these unprecedented times. The Together Against Covid-19 Collection will include various forms of content, which can be photos, videos, articles, audios, letters, paintings, certificates, or any form you can think of. If you are not sure whether your content fits our collection or you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please send your story to covid19@ccamuseum.org , with the subject Together Against Covid-19 Collection. And please include your contact information , including full name, organization or community if applicable, email, phone number, and mailing address.
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About Us
The mission of the Chinese American Museum of Chicago - Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center (CAMOC) is is to advance the appreciation of Chinese American culture through exhibitions, education, and research and to preserve the past, present, and future of Chinese Americans primarily in the Midwest.
The museum building, formerly the Quong Yick Co., is located in Chicago's Chinatown, at 238 West 23rd Street in Chicago. The Museum opened to the public on May 21, 2005. After a devastating fire in September of 2008, the Museum was closed for renovation and reopened in 2010.
CAMOC is governed by the Board of Directors of the Chinatown Museum Foundation (CMF), a 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation located in Chicago, Illinois.
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