Kohl Children's Museum Traveling Exhibit Makes its Way to the Winnetka Community House

This November, Winnetka Community House welcomes the Kohl Children’s Museum’s exceptional traveling exhibit: Chagall for Children. With 14 multi-sensory stations, each incorporating a high-quality reproduction of Chagall’s most famous works, the exhibit offers hands-on exploration of one of the most beloved artists of the twentieth century, Marc Chagall.

The series of hands‑on activities encourages visiting children, ages 2-12, and their families, to explore and work with specific art principles such as color, composition, light and texture. Many stations are accompanied with audio descriptions, highlighting information about the artwork upon which the interactive experience is based. Below are several events that are open to the public in celebration of Chagall for Children.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

· Preview Party – for adults only

Monday, November 23, 2015, 7:00 p.m.

Join Winnetka Community House as they celebrate the opening of the Chagall for Children exhibit. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, starting at 7:00 p.m. Sheridan Turner, President of Kohl Children’s Museum, will explain the vision and acquisition of the exhibit and why they chose Winnetka Community House as its next home.

$30 per person/includes free family admission for the length of the exhibit.

· A Sunday Afternoon with Chagall – family event

Sunday, November 29, 2015, 1-3:00 p.m.

Parents and grandparents are invited to bring their children and grandchildren to enjoy an afternoon with Chagall. Hot apple cider, sweet treats and raffle prizes will be available for all who attend. The grand prize is a basket of Chagall-themed books and paint set, compliments of Winnetka’s The Book Stall on Chestnut Court.

$10 per family

· Chagall ArtExpress Lecture – for adults only

Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

This is an opportunity for adults to learn more about Chagall, the artist, and his works. Presented by Ginny Voedisch, the Public Program Lecturer of the Art Institute of Chicago, this lecture will give audience members a behind-the-scenes look into the life of one of the world’s most renowned artists.

$15 per adult

CHAGALL FOR CHILDREN EXHIBIT DATES:

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 – Friday, December 31, 2015

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Daily.

WHERE:

Winnetka Community House: 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, IL, 60093

INFO/TICKETS:

$10 suggested family donation

More information and tickets are available online at: http://www.winnetkacommunityhouse.org/chagall

BENEFITS:

All proceeds from the exhibit support the youth enrichment programs and services of Winnetka Community House, a non-tax supported organization that is dependent on a broad base of community support for its existence. Winnetka
Community House was placed on the national registry of Historical Places in August 2007. For more information visit winnetkacommunityhouse.org or call/email Director of Institutional Advancement Alana Flatley at 847-881-9316 or alanaf@winnetkacommunityhouse.org.