Showcasing the rich diversity of visual art.
The Ferguson Art Gallery at Concordia University Chicago features the works of established and up-and-coming Chicago-area artists throughout the year, including special events celebrating African-American perspective, Hispanic heritage, women’s history and Chicago Artists’ Month.
The Current Season
HOW (NOT) TO READ
by Yoonshin Park
March 16 - May 3
Reception: Sunday, March 16, 1 – 3 p.m.; Artist Talk at 1:30 p.m.
This exhibition reimagines the book as a multidimensional object, prioritizing material exploration, sensory engagement and unconventional structures over traditional narratives. Each piece translates the experience of engaging with books into an immersive journey, blending touch, scent, light, movement and sound.
Yoonshin Park is an interdisciplinary artist, curator and educator. She holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Book and Paper Arts from Columbia College Chicago.
Senior Capstone Exhibition
by Darrell Carter Jr., Patryk Dabrowski, Miranda Hodul, Jennifer Medina-Garduno, Glenford Pollard, Luis Saenz and Mariah Trevino
January 6 - February 21, 2025
Reception: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2 – 4 p.m.; Artist Talk at 3 p.m.
Graduating seniors exhibit exemplary works of art that span their studies at Concordia University Chicago. Stop by to congratulate and potentially collect art created by our soon-to-be alumni.
(re)generations
by Dave Sobotka
October 13 - November 16, 2024
Reception: Sun., Nov. 10, 2 – 4 p.m.; Artist Talk at 3 p.m.
Through photography, natural artifacts portray cycles of life, death and rebirth. As a fine artist and graphic designer, Sobotka strives to creatively communicate meaningful messages.
Alumni and Student Art Show
by Aaron Bean BA ’16 of Aaron Bean Photo Film, Samantha Bender BA ’11 of Pleasantly Crafted, Julie Sulzen BA ’17 of Sulzen Fine Art Studio and CUC art students
August 26 - September 28, 2024
Reception and Artist Talk: Sun., Sept. 8, 2 to 4 p.m.;
Artist Talk at 3 p.m.
Three entrepreneurial alumni: Aaron Bean BA ’16 of Aaron Bean Photo Film, Samantha Bender BA ’11 of Pleasantly Crafted and Julie Sulzen BA ’17 of Sulzen Fine Art Studio share their art and business mindset alongside the work of current students enrolled in CUC art classes.
Prior Season (2023-2024)
Peggy Macnamara: Lichens, Tiny Science and other Paintings from the Field Museum
by Peggy Macnamara
March 18 - May 4, 2024
Reception: Sun., Apr. 21, 2 – 4 p.m.; Artist Talk at 3 p.m.
Blending art with science, watercolor wildlife paintings embrace the life of lichens, track patterns of bird and insect migrations and investigate the inhabitants of marine ecosystems.
Macnamara has traveled all over the world with scientists to paint nature and illustrate conservation efforts. Currently serving as the only Artist-in-Residence at the Field Museum since 1990, she has published several books in collaboration with scientists.
Occupying Frames: Simplicity and Spaces
by Angela Green and Jim Gabbard
October 8 - November 11, 2023
Reception: Sun., Oct. 22, 2 – 4 p.m.; Artist Talk at 3 p.m.
Using photography combined with poetry, Green and Gabbard capture moments of pure beauty punctuated by sights, sounds, and spaces. Selected images are from their books Simplicity and Spaces.
Angela Green is Gallery Coordinator/Curator of the Garrett Museum of Art and 3rd Floor Gallery in the Union League Club of Chicago. Jim Gabbard is a Photography Instructor at Purdue University and Director of the Garrett Museum of Art.
Alumni & Student Exhibition
by Art Students and Alumni
August 28 – October 1, 2023
Reception: Sun., Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m.; Alumni Artist Talk at 3 p.m.
View an elective array of art from five inspirational art alumni (Molly Miklosz BA ’19, April Payton Parviz BA ’11, Christian Rasmussen BA ’18, Cheryl Vargas BA ’18 and Meghan Vasseur BA ’16) and current students enrolled in CUC art classes.
The gallery is directed by CUC Arts Division chair, professor of art, artist and arts advocate, Nikkole Huss, M.F.A. If you are interested in more information about an artist’s work or a particular exhibition, please contact her at Nikkole.Huss@CUChicago.edu.
If you are an established artist interested in exhibiting, please send a show proposal: 20 sample images (JPG format via digital image sharing), image inventory (title, media, dimensions, date), resume, exhibition history and artist’s statement to Nikkole Huss.
Please note, exhibitions are scheduled up to two years in advance.
Hours
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location
The Ferguson Art Gallery is located at Concordia University Chicago in Kretzmann Hall, just off Bonnie Brae and Thomas Streets. Bonnie Brae is one block west of Harlem Ave. Free parking is located in the parking structure on Bonnie Brae.