“Hidden Art: Behind the scenes” at the Art Institute-Chicago (AIC), April 2026. Quite a bit of wonderful art is in storage and not currently on view at AIC. We’d like to arrange this behind the scenes viewing. The limit is 18 people and we have to give a two weeks-notice. Is there anyone interested? I’m out of the country until April 14th but until I can find another person to arrange this, email Lourdes lsguerr4@gmail.com, with your name and what artist you’d like to see.

Pot-luck General Meeting February 22, 2026, 2:00pm Lots of people coming so a new location will be announced soon!

The CWCA is seeking volunteers to help as we grow.
Do you have an interest in any of the following? Please contact any of the CWCA Board members
a. Exhibition Committee—Do you have a great idea for a show? Contact: Caren Helene Rudman, carenhelene4@gmail.com
b. Communications—Do you have experience in social media or a better idea for newsletters? Contact: Sandie Bacon, sandiebacon1@gmail.com, Lourdes S Guerrero, lsguerr4@gmail.com
c. Membership—Do you have ideas to help reach out to members? Contact: Lourdes S Guerrero, lsguerr4@gmail.com or Arlene Rakoncay, Arlenerakoncay@aol.com

If you have any questions, contact Lourdes S Guerrero, CWCA President Lsguerr4@gmail.com 773-259-2429

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OTHER LINKS

Subscribe to Arts Alliance IL to find out about grants and other opportunities.
https://artsalliance.org/sign-up/

Explore Art Project – free on-line magazine
https://www.exploreartproject.com/

Chicago Gallery News
https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/

Seminars: Lawyers for the Creative Arts

Legal Risk Assessment for Non-Profit Leaders: September 18th
ICE Actions at Art Events: September 18th
How to Unionize: September 23rd
Creative Conflicts: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Artists: September 30th
https://law-arts.org/seminars

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OPPORTUNITIES

Young Women’s Caucus liason who will send out periodical info via social media (Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.) regarding arts opportunities focusing on young and artists. Contact: Lourdes S. Guerrero,

 lsguerr4@gmail.com

   Programs committee: Are there programs that you’d like CWCA to focus on? Activism? Artist’s talks? Studio visits? Gallery tours? Contact: Robbie Malkin, roberta.malkin.art@gmail.com

       Exhibitions committee: Do you know of a space that would be ideal to exhibit art? Would you like to learn more about setting up an exhibit? Contact: Caren Helene Rudman, carenhelene4@gmail.com

        Membership committee: Got ideas for getting new members involved with CWCA activities? Not afraid of complicated computer programs? Contact: Lourdes S Guerrero, lsguerr4@gmail.com

     Newsletter & Social Media: Interested in helping get the word out to members? Contact: Lourdes S Guerrero, lsguerr4@gmail.com

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