Creative Writing has been incredibly busy this past semester!
ChiArts Literary and Art Magazine, Levitate Issue No. 3 is now available in five Chicago bookstores:
Women & Children First,
The Book Cellar
,
Roscoe Books
,
Volumes Bookcafé
and
Quimby's
. We hope you have a chance to visit and pick up a copy!
As the scholar-artist editors share on their
website
,
"The purpose of Levitate is to give voice to artists of various backgrounds, especially those who are aspiring, or new to the world of art and writing. We want to share experiences that will bring people together, celebrate the underrated, the overlooked, and artists who are excited and passionate about their work."
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Led by Spanish teacher Mr. Cashman and French teacher Ms. Madden, 12 scholar-artists started off their summers exploring the culture, history, and nature of Costa Rica. Scholar-artists had the opportunity to learn the complete process of making chocolate in the Sarapiqui rainforest, hike on Arenal Volcano, visit the Maleku tribe, and many more adventures. A special shoutout to Mr. Cashman and Ms. Madden for their leadership and hard work planning this trip for our scholar-artists!
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Visual Arts juniors Ari Antos, Monee Bridge, DeAndrea Carr, and Sadie Soria were selected to attend the annual week-long summer residency at the
Anderson Ranch Art Center
in Snowmass, Colorado. These scholar-artists experienced 40 hours of intensive studio training while in the beautiful Colorado Rockies from June 23 through June 29. In addition to Anderson Ranch Arts Center, juniors Aidan Bell, Cecilia Budzyn, Victor Garcia, and Jenna Lozano were selected to attend an one-week residency at The School of the Art Institute’s
Ox-Bow in Saugatuck, Michigan
from June 30 through July 6. They will take an advance drawing class with Claire Arctander, Chicago artist and Campus Director of Ox-Bow!
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Theatre alumni Taylor Blackman will be originating the role of “Emmett Till” in the
new Musical adaption of his life titled “Till”
at the
New York Musical Festival
! Taylor shares in a Facebook post,
"I am so eager to tell the truth this story holds and implement the importance and tragic loss of this young black child in America. I always had the hope that my art would allow me to tell stories that matter specifically to me and my brown body while also help push the narrative and storyline of humanity itself.”
For ChiArts friends in NYC, the show will run from July 23rd-28th at the The Pershing Square Signature Center,
click here for tickets.
This past weekend, theatre alumna Kyrie Courter finished her final performance as Natalie Goodman in
Next to Normal
at the acclaimed Writers Theatre. And the understudy for Natalie Goodman throughout the show's run? None other than fellow Theatre alumna Ariana Burks! Ariana also has a featured role in the
new Netflix film BEATS
, along with ChiArts alumni Evan J Simpson and stars previous scholar-artist Khalil Everage!
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Starting on July 8, ChiArts hosts a three-week summer camp designed for students in grades 2-5 and 6-8 to explore the artistic disciplines of Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts in a joyful and nurturing environment, led by artists from ChiArts. Campers will receive pre-professional training in the arts and create original pieces for peer performances and a final showcase. We can't wait to connect with the next generation of artists this summer!
For more information, click here
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