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

 

Senior Capstone Exhibition

by Allyson Buzzard, Holly Hanrahan, Franchesca Heidenreich, Adrian Hernandez, Crystal Iniguez, Hope Lewis, Grace Miller, Sebastian Roman, Tony Rossi, Angelica Vasko, and Anna Zarow

March 13–May 5, 2023

Reception: Sunday, April 16, 2–4 p.m.; Artists’ Talk at 3 p.m.

Studio Art, Graphic Design, Pre-Art Therapy, and Art Education students 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.

Thank you Blick Art Materials for providing the awards.


Past Seasons

 

Pushing Back the Sea

by Mary Porterfield

Jan. 9 – Feb. 25, 2023

Reception: Sunday, Jan. 29, 2 – 4 p.m.; Artist’s Talk at 3 p.m.

Mary Porterfield’s life-size, figurative drawings are inspired by her mother's struggle to care for her father during his battle with Parkinsonism. By sharing her parents' story, she hopes to uplift those that serve as caretakers.

Porterfield is an occupational therapist and adjunct instructor of art at Northeastern Illinois University.

Learn about the show in CUC News

Unseen Data

by Mark Swain

Aug. 22 – Oct. 18, 2022

Reception: Sunday, Sept. 25, 2 – 4 p.m., Artist’s Talk at 3 p.m.

Using oil on concrete, Mark Swain’s tactile, luminescent paintings reveal representational landscapes that portray the play of light on a variety of surfaces. He is a Professor of Art at Lewis University and teaches primarily drawing and painting.

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.

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