“SPECTRUM: CONTEMPORARY ART OF CHICAGO”

OPENS AT THE CHICAGO ATHENAEUM AT SCHAUMBURG

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS MAY 10, 2002…The Chicago Athenaeum at Schaumburg invites everyone to experience the work of some of the best visual artists of the Chicago region—all together in one exhibition. SPECTRUM: Contemporary Art of Chicago is intended to represent a cross section of the diverse styles of contemporary two and three-dimensional art of the region.

SPECTRUM: Contemporary Art of Chicago will be displayed from May 25 through September 1, 2002.

“Museum Reception for Made From Scratch and SPECTRUM” is on May 25, 2002, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Chicago Athenaeum at Schaumburg invites the public to enjoy a delightful night out at the museum with:

Fine Art. Many of the artists participating in The Chicago Athenaeum’s two summer exhibitions will be celebrating the opening of Made From Scratch and SPECTRUM: Contemporary Art of Chicago.

Entertainment. The event will be energized by the cool sounds of Omega.

Refreshments. Soft drinks, wine, appetizers and cookies will be served.

Silent Auction. Help support The Chicago Athenaeum’s outreach programs by bidding on a variety of gift items and exciting pieces of art at the silent auction.

SPECTRUM: Contemporary Art of Chicago is defined as an art exhibition featuring contemporary artists of Chicago and vicinity who work in painting, drawing, print, sculpture, installation and two and three-dimensional mixed media. Stylistically, the show encompasses work that is realistic, abstract, imagist, expressionist, and works that reflect the ethnic heritages of the artists.

Exhibiting artists include: Mario Castillo, Grace Cole, JB Daniels, Rita Dianni Kaleel, Gary Dobry, Indira Freitas Johnson, Maria Gedroc, Yumiko Irei-Gokce, Jill King, Kathleen King, Roland Kulla, Nicole Aimiee Macaluso, Bert Menco, Michael Miller, Herbert Murrie, Mark Nelson,

Jözef Sumichrast, Vivian Nunley, Mark Pelnar, Frank Piatek, Judith Geichman, Alejandro Romero,

Oscar Romero, Sallie Gilmore Roniss, Eric Semelroth, Rubin Steinberg, John Walté, Mark Pelnar, Joanna Pinsky, Anatole Upart, Stephen Horan, and Ken Klopack.

SPECTRUM

May 13, 2002

TCA Press Release

For more information call Julie Reichert-Marton, Program Director at 847/895-3950

SPECTRUM: Contemporary Art of Chicago

May 25 through September 1, 2002

THE CHICAGO ATHENAEUM at SCHAUMBURG

190 South Roselle Rd.

Schaumburg, IL 60193

847/895-3950

EXHIBITION HOURS

Wednesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 12 Noon to 5 p.m.

Closed Monday, Tuesday and Major Holidays

Reception for SPECTRUM: Contemporary Art of Chicago

Saturday May 25, 2002 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.