Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art 2008

The Arts of Life at the Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art 2008

From April 25th to the 28th The Arts of Life will be exhibiting and selling original art at the Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art. The show is located at Chicago's infamous Merchandise Mart as a part of Artropolis, a citywide celebration of arts, antiques and culture. 29 other organizations and galleries will be present, traveling from states as far as New York, Tennessee, Montana, Washington and more. Doors open at 11am every day of the show and close at 7pm on Friday and Saturday, 6pm on Sunday and 3pm on Monday. For more information on location and schedule please visit http://www.art.org/intuitshow/index.htm

The works of The Arts of Life artists will bring a variety of artistic mediums and styles to the show. From abstract, to pop, visually poetic and avant-garde interpretations of form, figure, architecture and emotion, The Arts of Life artists are adept at creating exceptionally evocative, unique and decorative works of art. …..Enter something here about a few specific artists and what they are painting now….like--- Dave is exploring the dualities of urban culture with his depictions of wild animals within the cityscape…..

Since 2000 The Arts of Life has provided developmentally disabled adults with an artist community that promotes personal growth and creative expression. As the first program in Chicago to provide employment in the arts for adults with developmental disabilities, The Arts of Life has always recognized the power of art to improve the quality of life of those who practice, study and create on a regular basis. Within the population of disabled adults the options of employment are limited; The studio serves as both a day center and creative home for its artists. Funded partly by the Department of Human Services, The Arts of Life also greatly depends on fundraising efforts and grants to sustain its program. Articles on The Arts of Life have appeared in the Chicago Reader, Chicago Time Out, Chicago Social and the Chicago Tribune. Artist’s work can be viewed at 12 Starbucks locations throughout the City as well as Janik's Café, Near North Animal Hospital, European Furniture Warehouse, and April Sevens. Recent TV spots include CAN-TV and Metromix.

The Arts of Life
2110 W. Grand Ave. Chicago IL 60612 (312) 829-2787

Contact: Ryan Shuquem (312) 829-2787
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