Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Thursday, February 13, 2014, 5:30-8:30 pm
Columbia College Chicago Library
624 S. Michigan Ave.
3rd Floor North

 "?" ink sketch by Claire, student

As part of Columbia College’s CAA Evening, please join us for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception, Spring 2014 Exhibition - Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., 3rd Floor North. 

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

"Joker" digital painting by Steven Smith, student

For a preview of the show visit the Art in the Library website and view work from some of the artists featured in the show.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Light refreshments will be served.

Alumni on 5: Fall Exhibition & Opening Reception

Join us for the Alumni on 5 Fall Exhibition & Opening Reception this Friday, October 18, 2013 from 5pm-7pm on the fifth floor. Meet some of the alumni artists, view their work, and mingle over food and drinks. This exhibition's theme is the Start of Something and is curated Nick Albertson (MFA '13).

Art in the Library Reception 4/11 5-7pm

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Thursday, April 11, 2013, 5:00-7:00pm
Columbia College Chicago Library
624 S. Michigan Ave.
3rd Floor North

Image Credit: Lynette Velazquez 

Join us - Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Spring 2013 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

Image Credit: Michelle Williams

For a preview of the show visit the Art in the Library website and view work from all of the artists featured in the show.

Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Image Credit: The Kao

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Light refreshments will be served.

Art in the Library Opening Reception, Thurs 2/21 5-7pm

Image credit: Liz Shively 

 Join us - Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Spring 2013 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

Image credit: Maryam Fakouri

For a preview of the show visit the Art in the Library website and view work from all of the artists featured in the show.

Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Image credit: Linda Torres

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Light refreshments will be served.

Art in the Library Reception 11/15 5-7pm

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Thursday, November 15, 2012, 5:00-7:00pm
Columbia College Chicago Library
624 S. Michigan Ave.
3rd Floor North

Join us - Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Fall 2012 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

Light refreshments will be served.

Vision. Sound. Movement.
The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Alumni on 5 Exhibition Opening 10/5 from 5-7pm

Alumni on 5: Alumni in the Library Exhibitions Opening Reception
Friday, October 5
5-7pm
624 S. Michigan Ave. 5th Floor

Exhibition Hours:
Regular Library Hours
October 2012 - February 2013
Shows Organized and Curated by:
Jessica Rodrigue (MFA '11)
Chelsea Middendorf (BA '12)

Featured alumni artists:
Linda Benjamin (BFA ‘12)
Kristy Bowen (MFA ‘07)
Valerie Burke (BA ‘76)
Erin Cramer (BFA ‘05)
Brandon Graham (MFA ‘01)
Natalie Kling (BA ‘01)
Jessica Leep (‘12)
Kelsey Lindsey (BFA ‘11)
Vince Rincon (BA ‘85)
Bugs Utsey (‘12)

Art in the Library Reception 9/20 5-7pm

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Thursday, September 20, 2012, 5:00-7:00pm
Columbia College Chicago Library
624 S. Michigan Ave.
3rd Floor North

Join us - Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Fall 2012 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

Light refreshments will be served.

Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Art in the Library Exhibit Opening and Reception

Emily Sperl, Photography

Please join us for our latest Art in the Library exhibition opening and reception on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 5-7pm, Third Floor North. The Library is located at 624 S. Michigan Ave.

Art in the Library is an ongoing series (four times each academic year) of exhibitions featuring the art of Columbia College Chicago student, faculty, staff and alumni. 

Interested in showing your work in a future Art in the Library exhibition? Contact Larry Oberc at 312.369.7157 or loberc@colum.edu.

Art in the Library Opening - Thurs, 3/31

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Thursday, March 31, 2011, 5:00-7:00pm
Columbia College Chicago Library
624 S. Michigan Ave.
3rd Floor North

Join us - Thursday, March 31st, 2011 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Spring 2011 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.
Light refreshments will be served.

Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Art in the Library Opening - Thurs, 2/10

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Thursday, February 10th, 5:00-7:00pm
Columbia College Chicago Library
624 S. Michigan Ave.
3rd Floor North
Join us - Thursday, February 10th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Winter 2011 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.
Light refreshments will be served.

Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.
Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Art in the Library Opening Thurs, Nov. 18, 5-7pm

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Thursday, November 18, 5:00-7:00pm
Columbia College Chicago Library
624 S. Michigan Ave.
3rd Floor North


Join us - Thursday, September 23rd, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Fall 2010 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.
Light refreshments will be served.

Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.
Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Art in the Library Opening & Reception - Thurs, 9/23

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Thursday, September 23, 5:00-7:00pm
Columbia College Chicago Library
624 S. Michigan Ave.
3rd Floor North


Join us - Thursday, September 23rd, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Fall 2010 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.
Light refreshments will be served.

Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.
Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Alumni on 5: Alumni in the Library Exhibition Reception - April 16

Greater than 16x20; Less than 4x5

Save the date for Alumni Exhibiton Opening Reception!
Friday, April 16th from 5 PM ­- 7 PM
RSVP here

In this inaugural exhibition, alumni working in various mediums explore their ideas about making art smaller than 4”x5” and larger than 16”x20”, and how the smaller or larger scale of the piece is an integral part of the work.

Featured alumni artists include:
Hyunjung Bae
Ali Beyer (M.F.A. '08)
Sarah Bonk (B.A. '07)
Valerie Burke (B.A. '76)
Jon Cancelino (M.F.A. '08)
Kevin Cuasey (M.F.A. '05)
Jessica Covey (B.F.A. '09)
Erin Cramer (M.F.A. '09)
Brandon Graham (M.F.A. '08)
Danyelle Jones-Skinner (M.A.T. '05)
Joseph Lappie (M.F.A. '08)
Lily Mayfield (M.F.A. '07)
Rachel Muich (B.A. '07)
Jacy Neises (B.F.A. '08)
Carolyn Otto Pavelkis (M.F.A. '01)
Cynthia Peters (B.A. '02)
Jamie Rey (M.A. '07)
Kevin Riordan (B.A. '96)
Jen Thomas (M.F.A. '05)
Renee Zbylut (B.F.A. '09)

Show organized and curated by:

Jodi Adams (B.A. '08) and Stephen DeSantis (M.F.A. '08)

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Join us - Thursday, April 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Spring 2010 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.

Columbia College Chicago Library, Third Floor (in the new Library wing)
624 S. Michigan Avenue. Light refreshments will be served.


Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.
Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Join us - Thursday, February 18th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Winter 2010 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.

Columbia College Chicago Library, Third Floor (in the new Library wing)
624 S. Michigan Avenue. Light refreshments will be served.


Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.



The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Join us - Thursday, November 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Winter 2009 Exhibition in 3rd floor north.

Columbia College Chicago Library, Third Floor (in the new Library wing)
624 S. Michigan Avenue. Light refreshments will be served.


Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.



The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Join us - Thursday, September 24th, 2009 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Fall 2009 Exhibition in our new 3rd floor space.

Columbia College Chicago Library, Third Floor (in the new Library wing)
624 S. Michigan Avenue. Light refreshments will be served.

Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

The Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing opens May 16th

The Art Institute of Chicago opens the new Modern Wing Saturday, May 16th, 2009.

Admission to the museum will be FREE the entire first week of the Modern Wing’s opening, May 16–22.
Museum Hours

Monday 10:30–5:00
Tuesday 10:30–5:00
Wednesday 10:30–5:00
Thursday 10:30–8:00 (Free General Admission 5:00–8:00)
Friday 10:30–5:00
Saturday 10:00–5:00
Sunday 10:00–5:00
Target Free Summer Evenings

The museum is free from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday evenings Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Join us - Thursday April 16th, 2009 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Spring 2009 Exhibition in our new 3rd floor space.

Columbia College Chicago Library, Third Floor (in the new Library wing)
624 S. Michigan Avenue.
Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.

Art in the Library Opening & Reception

Join us - Thursday February 12, 2009 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - for the Art in the Library Opening and Reception for the Winter 2009 Exhibition in our new 3rd floor space.

Columbia College Chicago Library, Third Floor (in the new Library wing)
624 S. Michigan Avenue

Vision. Sound. Movement.

The Art in the Library program at Columbia College Chicago provides an open, supportive and inviting setting to showcase the talent and creativity of our own community of artists. Since its inception in 2002, Art in the Library has offered library visitors the opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity and progressive attitudes which thrive in the Columbia environment.

Presenting the work of Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, staff and alumni, the Art in the Library program exhibits works in all forms of visual arts, including sculpture, painting, drawings, and paper and book arts. Exhibitions by different artists are shown quarterly on a rotating basis.

The Art in the Library Committee welcomes all Columbia College Chicago artists to submit work for consideration.

Please visit the Art in the Library website for more information including submission guidelines, artwork forms, and examples of current and former exhibits.