RICHARD HUNT DEDICATION HOSTED ON ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTHDAY
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Sculptor Richard Hunt was commemorated with an Honored Street dedication on what would have been his 89th birthday on September 12th. The street dedication is at the corner of Sheffield and Lill avenues, near where the prolific artist had a studio for more than 50 years.
The two-year recognition effort was led by Michelle Duster Eve Moran and Alderman Timmy Knudsen. Duster is the great granddaughter of Ida B. Well and close family friend of Hunt’s who created the sculpture “The Light of Truth” to commemorate Wells in Bronzeville on Chicago’s South Side in 2021.
Pictured: Hunt’s daughter Cecilia; Maggie Sullivan, Director of Constituent Services office of Timmy Knudsen and Eve Moran (white hair); street corner sign.
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR FLOURISH CHICAGO VISUAL ARTS ACCELERATOR — OFFERS BIPOC ARTISTS UP TO $10K
Background: The FLOURISH Accelerator program is a significant step towards advancing the careers of visual artists and curators in the greater Chicago region. The program is designed to empower creatives as they deliver projects that celebrate ancestry, preserve cultural identity, and address social issues impacting people of color, enriching our community.
The program will provide creatives with access to professional services and funding. Flourish advisors will provide professional legal, finance, communications, and planning support services. Also, each applicant is eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 to pay for supplies, art studio rental fees, and expenses incurred to produce an art exhibit or visual art that artists may not otherwise be able to afford.
Resources:
- Flourish Program Overview Video
FLOURISH — Chicago Visual Arts Accelerator for BIPOC creatives (flourishartaccelerator.com)
Tammi
Co-Founder, Flourish Art Accelerator
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