Drop-In Sketching (Nov 5)
About the event
Opening November 15, Beatriz González: In Series and Full Color reveals a contemporary artist who critically reinterpreted canonical works of art by Rembrandt, Velázquez, Botticelli, Goya, Daumier, and others.
Join us to sketch pieces in the Art Institute’s permanent collection galleries of European painting with inspiration from González's contemporary prints and drawings.
This is the first of two Drop-In Sketching programs inspired by the exhibition Beatriz González: In Series and Full Color. The second program will take place on Thursday December 3.
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 meet in Gallery 200, on the second floor of the Woman's Board Grand Staircase, near our Michigan Avenue entrance. 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. Elevators are available. Stools will be provided. ASL interpretation and/or assisted listening devices are available upon request at access@artic.edu. To learn more about access options visit /visit/accessibility.
