Writing in the Galleries: One Person, Many Selves
About the event
A creative life can take many forms, as shown by artist Lee Miller, who was a fashion model, magazine photographer, studio operator, Surrealist innovator, international adventurer, and battlefield correspondent at different moments during her storied career.
Bring a pencil and a notebook and take a deep dive into Lee Miller: Fearless with open-ended writing prompts that are inspired by Miller’s diverse bodies of work.
Writing in the Galleries is a program series that invites visitors to write in response to the art they see. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite notebook and pencil. Writing materials will be available for those who need them, and folding stools will be provided.
About the Facilitators
Ginia Sweeney, director of interpretation at the Art Institute of Chicago, works at the intersection of art and audience. Alongside collaborators across the museum, she develops and implements accessible, engaging, and relevant narratives in the galleries. In her own writing practice, she explores family histories and the interplay of words and images.
Nancy Chen, associate director of Gallery Activation, manages a portfolio of gallery programs that encourage adult and multigenerational audiences to creatively respond to artworks across the Art Institute of Chicago’s vast collections. Nancy's personal practices include drawing, printmaking, and writing about art. She received an MA in the Humanities from the University of Chicago, concentrating in Creative Writing.
