April 30–May 20, 2011
Sullivan Galleries, 33 S. State St., 7th floor
Wabash Galleries, 22–28 S. Wabash Ave.
Opening Reception:
Friday, April 29, 8:00–10:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Join us for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s (SAIC) year-end Graduate Thesis Exhibition, featuring work by more than 130 students—SAIC’s largest graduating class to date. New this year, guest curators Juan William Chávez (MFA 2004), Jessica Cochran (MAAH 2008), Bryce Dwyer (MAAAP and MAAH 2010), and Gregory J. Harris (MAAH 2010) transform the galleries into a series of shows-within-a-show. These thematic sections unfold throughout the spaces in a sequence of visual encounters and unconventional experiences.
Also, check out SAIC at the NEXT Art Fair, April 28–May 2, in the Chicago Merchandise Mart. The Student Union Galleries (SUGs) will be presenting a collaborative installation entitled Tender Exchange, featuring a curated series of work by five SAIC students.
A full list of SAIC’s end-of-year events can be found here.
About the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers nationally accredited undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to nearly 3,200 students from around the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, SAIC has an educational philosophy built upon an interdisciplinary approach to art and design, giving students unparalleled opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities, while working with renowned faculty who include many of the leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC’s resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its new Modern Wing; numerous special collections and programming venues provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances. For more information, please visit www.saic.edu.
