The Burnham Plan Centennial - Bold Plans, Big Dreams

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ALL CALENDAR ITEMS ARE FROM 2009. PLEASE CHECK WITH PROGRAM PARTNERS FOR CURRENT COSTS AND DATES.

Actions: What You Can Do With the City

Actions: What You Can Do With the City

Exhibit :

Actions: What You Can Do With the City presents 99 actions that instigate positive change in contemporary cities around the world. Seemingly common activities such as walking, playing, recycling and gardening are pushed beyond their usual definition by the international architects, artists and collectives featured in the exhibition. Their experimental interactions with the urban environment show the potential influence personal involvement can have in shaping the city and challenge fellow residents to participate. Related lectures include:

 
The exhibition is organized by the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal.

Program Partner

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts

Founded in 1956 by a bequest from prominent Chicago architect Ernest R. Graham, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts makes project-based grants to individuals and organizations and produces public programs to foster the development and exchange ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Exhibit : Friday, October 16, 2009 to Saturday, March 13, 2010

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts

Hours:
W-Sa, 10 am-5 pm; every third Thursday until 9pm. The first floor of the Madlener House is accessible via an outdoor lift. Please call 312-787-4071 to make arrangements.

Cost: Free admission. Group tours available

Website: http://cca-actions.org/guidedtour

Location:
Madlener House
4 West Burton Place
Chicago, IL 60610
312-787 4071
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