Arts & Entertainment
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Unveils “Project Windows” Display
Featuring the work of local artists Shannon Kay Lewis & Kathleen Hinkel
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is thrilled to unveil a magical window display at 5706 N. Clark St. by Andersonville-based artists Shannon Kay Lewis and Kathleen Hinkel as part of the Art Institute of Chicago’s citywide Project Windows contest. This year’s contest celebrates the Art Institute’s exhibition, Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World, running from June 29 – October 5, 2025.
Titled “Andersonville; Rainy Day,” Lewis and Hinkel’s reimagining of Caillebotte’s famous painting "Paris Street: Rainy Day” reflects Andersonville’s Swedish roots and vibrant LGBTQIA+ community, echoing the painting’s original unconventional spirit. Preserving its composition, the piece swaps muted tones for vivid color, featuring local architecture and familiar faces. Hinkel’s photography merges with Lewis’ mixed-media collage to bring the classic into today.
Artist Shannon Kay Lewis comments, “This project was a true collaboration between myself, photographer Kathleen Hinkel and the fine folks at the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. We wanted to reimagine this Caillebotte piece in our neighborhood with the personality of our neighbors. The original artwork was influenced heavily by Gustav’s affinity for photography, so it felt only fitting to combine Kathleen’s photography with my painting in this way.”
Launched in 2012 as a way for Chicago retailers to leverage the Art Institute’s world-class exhibitions, Project Windowshas developed into a celebration of art and creativity, inspiring participants across the city to craft beautiful, inspired, traffic-stopping displays and tap into Chicago’s cultural energy.
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Residents and visitors are invited to tour windows throughout Chicago and vote for their favorite here now Monday, August 18, 2025. Follow more of Project Windows at @project.windows.
About the Artists
Shannon Kay Lewis of Andersonville’s Shanlandia studio is a muralist, visual artist, art director, production designer, stylist and producer. Shannon works primarily in commercial film and wide variety of painting projects – large, small and custom.
Kathleen Hinkel is an Andersonville-based photographer focused on documenting community and the things that connect us. Exploring and participating in community is a core value to her life and work. Kathleen’s commercial and editorial photography projects focus on the great city of Chicago and the LGBTQ+ community, of which she is a proud member. kathleenhinkel.com
About the Exhibit
Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World features a fresh look at Impressionist artist Gustave Caillebotte, who many visitors will recognize for his most famous painting, the Art Institute’s own Paris Street; Rainy Day. The show includes more than 120 works – paintings, drawings, photographs, and other documents from throughout the artist’s career – that explore the very personal interests and relationships that shaped him. For additional information on the exhibit, visit artic.edu.
About the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce fosters a vibrant environment in which Andersonville businesses can thrive by attracting a diverse customer base; providing business support services and advocacy; and engaging in business attraction, long-range planning, and economic development.
