Welcome to the Windy City with All the Fine ART!
July 2017 visit to The Art Institute of Chicago. This Museum by far, has ranked to be my favorite to date. I was not able to view the entire museum due to limited time in the city, however, I will be returning very soon to explore! From the brief moment I was there, here are some of the fine artworks that I was able to capture for your enjoyment!
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2017 The Armory Show, Pier 92 & 94, March 2-5th
2017 SCOPE New York, Metropolitan Pavilion, March 2-5th September 24, 2016 YMVA witnessed history at the Grand Opening Ceremonies on the National Mall. The new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened to the public and President Barack Obama led the address to the attendees. He highlighted the significance and historic moment we accomplished in seeing this museum come into existence. I am highly honored to have been part of this moment in history, and also thankful to have invited one of my greatest YMVA patrons, Dr. Allyson HIlliard, for her generous contributions to YMVA in the past year. =) ~Yalonda Paris - Musee de Louvre & Musee d"Orsay Venice - The Peggy Guggenheim Collection Florence - The Uffizi Gallery PARISVENICEFLORENCEROMECAPRI ISLANDThe "Levels II" Solo show was the first on the West Coast for artist Brian Kirhagis. Treason Gallery curated and presented the substantial collection with the opening on April 7th. The exhibit offered patrons a retrospective view of his works with over 50+ items on display. An artist talk was held on Saturday April 9th where Brian shared the background of his collection in more depth.
While attending this event, the show was critiqued and rated using the YMVA JUREEStacks Scorecard. Listed below is the critique of this art exhibit: Creativity Event Engagement Immediate - 5 Sustained - 5 The exhibit held continuous event engagement from the beginning to end of the show. The artist and gallery owners welcomed patrons and extended their appreciation for the patrons attendance at the event. Uniqueness of Theme Easily Understood - 5 Emotional Response Level - 5 The theme "Levels II" was appropriately named for the occasion. The artist statement explained the journey of the works in this retrospective show and offered a history of where he has progressed in the art. Organization Schedule of Activities- 5 Customer Service - 5 Use of Resources Event Funding - 5 Future Benefit Offering - 5 Holistic Effectiveness Food and Beverage - 5 Spirituality - 5 Event Diversity Attendance- 5 Distance of Travel - 5 The event began and ended in a timely manner, allowing patrons ample time to enjoy the exhibit and depart without feeling hurried. The Gallery owners demonstrated exceptional customer service throughout the duration of the event.Many patrons enjoyed speaking with other attendees. The feeling of inclusion was apparent during the event and yielded excellent networking opportunities. Many of the attendees were young adults ranging between the ages of 20-35. Other generations were present above the age of 40 and there were very few families with small children present. Venue Event Environment Mood - 5 Location - 5 Use of Space Innovative/Dramatic - 5 Ease of Flow - 5 Venue Resources - 4 The venue space was utilized in a very effective manner using the indoor and outdoor use of the gallery. I would have liked to have seen small seating for the outdoor patrons who ventured outdoors during the exhibit. The venue was bright and the energy of the patrons was diverse and welcoming. The space was designed with excellent thought for the placement of the artwork for best visibility. The artwork labeling was clear and concise. The Gallery owners were frequently available to patrons to answer any inquires. Ranking - SUPERIOR Total - 84 Points |
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