It has been another great Black History Month for Gallery Guichard and a wonderful kickoff for the year. 2012 was truly filled with back-to-back excitement and a testament to the excitement and energy surronding the cultural scene in and around Bronzeville with five different exhibitions and programing around the city.
Click on the various links to watch the videos
for more information
Northern Trust Exhibit
Northern Trust Bank and Gallery Guichard collaborated again, for it's third year, showcasing a group exhibition, at thier ground level LaSalle street location, during the month of February featuring ceramic, wood, bronze and stone sculptures along with original paintings by Gallery Guichard artists
Photo: Northern Trust Bank Lobby Gallery (Lasalle Street, Chicago,Il)
MACYS CELEBRATES Black History Month
Gallery Guichard co- owners Frances Guichard, Stephen Mitchell and Stanley Stallworth hosted a Centenial Celebration of an Art Icon Romare Bearden in conjunction with The Romare Bearden Foundation, and Macy's on State Street. The exhibition ran for three weeks during the month of February and featured inspired bearden works by Gallery Guichard artists, limited edition lithographs generously loaned by Chicago collectors and an original watercolor on paper
Part 1
Macy's event featuring Mistress of
Ceremonies Frances Guichard Click Here
Part 2
Frances Guichard & D.E Simmons & Keynote
Address by Daniel Texidor Parker Click Here
Part 3
Keynote Address by Daniel Texidor Parker Click Here
Rocky Beach – St Maarten 9” x 12”
Romare Bearden
Signed upper left corner
Circa 1960
Provenance: purchased by
Wendell Street Gallery (Boston, MA)
in late 70’s from the artist
Gallery Guichard and The Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series and Tim Davis of International Visions Gallery in Washington DC, collaborated during Black History Month with a kickoff exhibition at Gallery Guichard entitled "Culture."
The exhibition features renown artists from the east coast, midwest and Chicago. The exhibition runs thru 4/7/12. There are still some wonderful works available. To schedule a private viewing contact Andre Guichard by email - Click here or call at (773) 791-7003.
To see the video of opening night of "Culture" exhibit and artist talk Click Here.
Life Through Art
Gallery Guichard at the DuSable Museum of African American History and The Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series also collaborated during Black History Month with an exhibition at the DuSable Museum entitled "Life Through Art" featuring Afro Cuban Artist Pedro Miguel Pulido. This event and exhibitions like this could not happen without the support of CEO Dr. Carol Adams of the DuSable Museum and her staff with her continued commitment to bridge the DuSable Museum to the community. Do not miss one of the years most memorable and exciting fundraisers at the DuSable Museum : "The Night of 100 stars"
To see the video of the Artist Talk featuring Afro Cuban Artist Pedro Miguel Pulido Click Here
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series initiative is designed to search and discover the next big names in the field of visual arts. 2012 will mark the program's third year. Keep a look out for information regarding additional local lead up events and the begining of the artists call for new submissions as well as new markets for finale events. The program is launched at the annual Art for Life Fundraiser in the Hamptons and after a long process of selections the winning artists from each market will be invited to Miami the first week of December of 2012 for a grand finale event during Art Basel. This is truly an art experience you do not want to miss!
Gallery Guichard is continuingTHE BRIDGEby connecting artists of the African Diaspora to African American Collectors and vice versa. We are excited about receiving and introducing Pedro Miguel Pulido to our community. Pedro is returning the favor and hosting an exhibition in Cuba entitled THE BRIDGE featuring Andre Guichard, Gallery Guichard artists and Pedro Miguel Pulido at the San Lorenzo Academy of The Arts and The Pedro Miguel Pulido Gallery in Cuba. Gallery Guichard will be traveling to Cuba to participate in a group exhibitions and lectures with Pedro Miguel Pulido during the 2012 Havana Biennial from 5/13/12 - 5/23/12. Additionally, Gallery Guichard & Pedro Miguel Pulido will be partnering with Soñando en Color "Dreaming in Color" out of New York City who will also be exhibiting and participating in lectures during the Cuban Biennial. We will be collaborating and working with Danny Simmons of Rush Foundation, NY artists Musa Hixson, Derrick Adams, Kenya Robinson and Marilyn Nance will be working together to bring awareness and attention to the importance and global connection of the Artists of The African Diaspora. Through education and information we can help to connect the Hispanic and African American communities through our Common Culture. If you are interested in traveling to Cuba, during the Biennial, please contact Shantrell Lewis of The Caribbean Cultural Center at shantrellplewis@gmail.com .
Paradise
Two ICONS in the African American Community Frank Clark, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer and John Hooker, Executive Vice President, Legislative and External Affairs recently retired from ComEd. I was truly honored to have one of my original works of art, titled "Paradise," presented to John Hooker for his retirement gift. I would like to give a special thanks to Tabrina Davis and her team from (EAAMA) Exelon African American Members Association for their assitance in the execution of the unveiling.
To see video of unveiling of artwork to John & Kim HookerClick Here
Coming soon: New Abstract exhibit at Gallery Guichard in early May and new exhibit Gallery Guichard at the DuSable Museum in early April!!!!
Thank you for your continued support and
we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events......
