Chicago-Midwest ICAA Annual Scholarship Luncheon featuring MK Pritzker
The Chicago-Midwest ICAA scholarship program is a design scholarship established to increase diversity within the architectural profession and assist individuals who demonstrate financial need by aiding a college student or young professional. These funds are available to use for tuition and/or stipends for ICAA”s Regional Intensive, Summer Studio or Drawing Tours and are meant for individuals with potential to contribute to the field of classical design.
Walking Tour of Historic Pullman
Please join the Chicago-Midwest ICAA for our walking tour of Chicago's Historic Pullman Neighborhood. This walking tour will serve as a "site visit" in preparation of our upcoming Design Competition.
Sketching Workshop with Lucien Steil
Quick Portrait & Slow Capriccio with Ink, Pastel & Coffee-Wash
Evening Talk by Lucien Steil: “Travel Sketches from Elsewhere & Nowhere”
In his talk “Travel Sketches from Elsewhere & Nowhere” Lucien Steil endeavors combining notes and images of both autobiographical, imaginative and fictitious nature. While meditating on his sketching, ‘Capriccio’ drawings and paintings, as well as highlighting the intersection between design and art work, he will address the poetic-imaginative dimension of hand drawing and its intuitive and serendipitous design potential.
The Luminaries Young Professionals present: An Afternoon with the Ancients: Brunch & Guided Tour of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
The Luminaries Young Professionals invite you to explore the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (formerly the Oriental Institute). We will enjoy a guided tour and behind-the-scenes look at the museum's expansive collection and restoration efforts, along with private discussion in the Director's Room.
ICAA Sketching Series with Stephen Siegle
The Chicago-Midwest ICAA along with Stephen Siegle invite you to explore the grand interior of Union Station. Within this timeless space, you’ll discover a wealth of captivating sketching subjects, from the soaring spaces to the intricate details of sculptures, columns and other classical ornamentation. Participants may sketch in their preferred medium - pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, or watercolor.
An Evening with Michael G. Imber
Please join the Chicago ICAA for an evening with Michael G. Imber. He will discuss his latest book, The Art of the Architect, which celebrates the role that drawing and watercolour painting play in architecture.
Workshop in Classical Architecture in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Architecture
The ICAA Workshop in Classical Architecture introduces classical architecture as a living language. The program begins with architectural case studies that demonstrate the use of classical forms and design strategies in new buildings and places.
Introduction to Figure Drawing with Don Yang
In this figure drawing workshop, students are introduced to basic concepts and practice of figure drawing from live model.
A Unique Look into the Historic Fine Arts Building of Chicago
The ICAA Luminaries Young Professionals invites you to a special tour of the Fine Arts Building, a haven for Chicago artists since 1898.
A New Year Member Celebration
Please join the Chicago-Midwest ICAA as we kick off 2024 with a cocktail reception and live-fire cooking experience, on January 31st, at the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet showroom in the West Loop.
New York's Gilded Age Mansions with Phillip James Dodd
Join the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art in collaboration with Driehaus Museum as we explore all five of the mansions featured in Phillip James Dodd’s recent book, An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture of New York City. While showing public exteriors, the main focus of our evening will be the lavish interiors associated with the opulence of the Gilded Age, as well as the stories of the millionaires that commissioned them.
11th Annual Acanthus Awards
The Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is pleased to announce the 2023 Acanthus Awards. These awards recognize and promote excellence in Classical and Vernacular design. These awards will recognize achievement in Architecture, Interior Design, Preservation & Restoration, Renovation & Adaptive Reuse, Landscape Design, the Allied Arts & Craftsmanship, Unbuilt Work and Student Work.
Tickets start at $75
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual-acanthus-awards-tickets-57301156
A Design Dream Team - From the Inside Out and Outside In
The dream team of interior designer James Dolenz and landscape architect Craig Bergmann, and architect Joan Craig along with moderator Mary Pat Wallace pull aside the curtain on what it really takes to create a beautifully integrated home - from inside out, and the outside in.
Chicago ICAA Presents Art Deco Madness with Ronnie Frey
Please join the ICAA for an Art Deco Walking Tour. Attendees will see 7 stunning Art Deco buildings, all masterpieces in their unique & individual ways, as well as 4-5 other notable properties and outdoor sculptures on this fun and fabulous walk of Chicago's Financial District and parts of the North Michigan Avenue corridor.
The Luminaries Present: Fulton Market Historic District Walking Tour
Fulton Market Historic District walking tour presented by the ICAA Chicago-Midwest
Chicago ICAA Summer Sketching Series
Location: Museum Campus
Sponsored by:
Lutron • Reilly Architectural • Pella
Tickets start at $10
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-icaa-summer-sketching-series-tickets-638821340827
Chicago ICAA Summer Sketching Series
Location: TBD
Sponsored by:
Lutron • Reilly Architectural • Pella
Tickets start at $10
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-icaa-summer-sketching-series-tickets-638821340827
Luminaries Presents Public Speaking Professional Development
Public Speaking Professional Development
Lake Geneva Garden Tour
Tour of the Yerkes Observatory, followed by garden tours of stunning Lake Geneva estates.
Cocktail reception at the Lake Geneva Country Club at 5 PM
Sponsored by:
Lutron • Reilly Architectural • Pella
Spaces are limited!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-geneva-garden-tour-tickets-629316872707
Chicago ICAA Summer Sketching Series
Location: TBD
Sponsored by:
Lutron • Reilly Architectural • Pella
Tickets start at $10
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-icaa-summer-sketching-series-tickets-638821340827
Mozart Immersive at the Lighthouse ArtSpace
Join the ICAA Chicago Luminaries Young Professionals for an exciting evening and audio-centric immersive experience. Together, we'll step inside the one of the greatest of all musical minds, during Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius.
We'll begin gathering at 5:30pm for the 6:00pm entry. We'll explore the exhibit and conclude the evening with cocktails and mingling at a nearby establishment in Old Town. Tickets are limited - register today!
Lighting Design for Traditional Interiors: An Evening with Anne Kustner of AKLD Lighting Design
The ICAA Luminaries Young Professionals invites you to a special presentation on the importance of lighting design in traditional interiors. As a leading Chicago lighting designer, Anne Kustner Haser will demonstrate how thoughtful lighting decisions used in conjunction with modern technologies elevate the user experience.
Architectural Bike Tour of Historic Logan Square
Join the ICAA Luminaries Young Professionals on a BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) architectural tour of Chicago’s Logan Square Boulevard Landmark District, part of the broader ‘Emerald Necklace’ of historic parks encircling Chicago and the boulevards that connect them.
Rosehill Cemetery Guided Walking Tour and Reception
ICAA Luminaries young professionals group hosted a guided walking tour through the historic Rosehill Cemetery led by Adam Selzer, a Chicago author, historian, and ghost-investigator.
Neighborhood Spotlight: Wicker Park
Local author and historian Elaine Coorens will guide a narrated walking tour of Wicker Park’s storied mansions and neighborhood gems. The tour will conclude with cocktails at the historic Robey Hotel.
Bridges of the Chicago River – A Guided Walking Tour
Join us for an exclusive walking tour of Chicago’s most iconic bridges, from Franklin Street to Michigan Avenue, hosted by Taylor Stein of Craig & Company and Kendra Swartz of Soucie Horner, Ltd. Cocktails on the river included.