Drop-In Sketching (Dec 3)
About the event
Take inspiration from Colombian artist Beatriz González, whose work is featured in Beatriz González: In Series and Full Color, to create prints inspired by newspapers and popular print materials.
This program is open to all experience levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sketchbooks and pencil(s). We also will have all necessary materials available on a first-come, first-served basis.
About the Instructors
Gaby Lavalle is a tour specialist in Gallery Activation at the Art Institute of Chicago. In this role, she leads meaningful gallery conversations and engagement programs. She is interested in using art to spark curiosity, empathy, and personal growth. Gaby's personal practices include painting, drawing, and writing about art and migration experiences.
Nancy Chen is associate director of Gallery Activation, part of the department of Interpretation at the Art Institute of Chicago. She manages a portfolio of gallery programs that encourage adult and multi-generational audiences to creatively respond to artworks across the museum's vast collections. Nancy's creative practices include writing, drawing, printmaking, and an openness to many genres of working with/on paper.
What to Expect
This program will take place in the exhibition Beatriz González: In Series and Full Color, in Galleries 124–127. We recommend using the Michigan Avenue entrance for the quickest access.
This program is open to all experience levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sketchbooks and pencil(s). We also will have all necessary materials available on a first-come, first-served basis. ASL interpretation and/or assisted listening devices are available upon request at access@artic.edu. To learn more about access options visit /visit/accessibility.
