Printervention: Printing for the Public

EXHIBITION AND PUBLIC ART PROJECT RAISING AWARENESS OF SOCIAL ISSUES OF OUR DAY

CHICAGO TOURISM CENTER GALLERY,
72 E. RANDOLPH ST.
APRIL 16 – MAY 4
Features Workshops and Mobile Silkscreen Printing Cart for Distributing Art on Streets and in Parks

WHO: Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Office of Tourism
WHAT: Printervention: Printing for the Public, an exhibition and public art project inspired by cultural programs created through FDR’s New Deal and The Works Progress Administration. Printervention underscores the necessity for public support of artists and raises awareness of the social and political issues of our day. In addition to an exhibition of over 70 posters and prints, Printervention, will feature a mobile silkscreen printing cart for distributing works in the parks and streets of Chicago.
Printervention is a part of Version Festival 2010, an annual arts festival in Chicago that brings together hundreds of artist, musicians and educators from around the world. In addition to the exhibition, Printerventionists will present workshops, demonstrations and collaborations at the Gallery.

Printervention is organized by Emily Clayton, Chris Roberson and Ed Marszewski of the Public Media Institute. For more information. visit www.explorechicago.org or call 312.744.6630.

WHERE: Chicago Tourism Center Gallery, 72 E. Randolph Street
WHEN: April 16 – May 4
Friday, April 16, opening reception, 5-7 pm
April 26 – 30, 1 pm – 4 pm, artist workshops and demonstrations
HOURS: Chicago Tourism Center Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, 8 am – 7 pm;
Friday, 8 am to 6 pm; Saturday, 9 am -6 pm; and Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm.

via Delicious Design League

Bruce Mau on Design

“Now that we can do anything, what will we do?”

Though I’m incredibly excited to see what comes of this exchange that is bringing “a select group of 60 designers, change leaders, NGOs, foundations and experts together to engage actively in opportunities to demonstrate design thinking in crafting solutions for large social problems, as well as to use existing networks and programs to accelerate change”, I have to admit I am quite taken with a comment I found in response to the post about the conference on Design Observer’s website. The comment stated, “One question for you Bill, In this age of openness and ‘future thinking’ - where are the students at your summit?”- KT 10.10.09 at 09:53 

Thanks for the critique, KT. I think it brings up a valid point…