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An Exploration of Chicago Through Portraiture, Featuring Peter Hagerty, Planned at the Santori Public Library in Aurora.
From June 2– 18, 2016, the Santori Public Library, in Aurora, will host an art exhibition by Chicago native Peter Hagerty. The exhibit is entitled Chicago: Who Am I? The show will explore our definition of the City by offering portraits of Chicagoans both past and present. Popular Aurora artist Ruth Van Sickle Ford, Frank Perconte, of Band of Brothers fame and Nina Schmale an unfortunate victim of Richard Speck are among the 16 featured portraits.
This exhibit will also be an Aurora First Friday event; with a reception taking place on June 3rd from 6-9 p.m. at the Santori Library. First Fridays invite the Aurora community to enjoy art, music, food, theater and more at local downtown businesses and venues.
The Fox Valley Orchestra’s Woodwind Quintet will provide music for the First Friday Opening from 6 - 8 p.m.
About the Santori Public Library
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The Aurora Public Library system is dedicated to supporting lifelong learning by offering access to information, knowledge and ideas. The vision of the Library is to nurture an educated, enlightened and enriched diverse community. Library address: 101 S. River Street, Aurora, Illinois; 630-264-4100.
About Peter Hagerty
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Hagerty is a Chicago-born, self taught portrait artist. He has had family members living in Chicago since 1855. Several years ago, he made the decision to only complete portraits of Chicago-influenced individuals. Hagerty's goal is to reflect the diversity of Chicago's people and ideas through his art work. The dynamic between the viewer and the individual depicted in the portrait is one of introducing Chicagoans to Chicagoans.
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