March 15, 2023

Join me for an exciting day that begins with a visit to an artist's studio and continues to explore painting at two Chicago galleries.

Come visit the studio of Melissa Leandro, who explores her cultural identity and family memories to create vibrantly layered textile works using the traditional and non-traditional processes of stitching, quilting, weaving and batik dyeing. Leandro’s work has been exhibited nationwide including at the DePaul Art Museum, the Wright Museum of Art, Beloit College, the University Club, and the Union League Club of Chicago. At Monique Meloche Gallery, we will see Lavar Munroe’s enchanting paintings about his recent travels to Zimbabwe. Munroe’s work reflects the journey, celebration, and magic of escape through dreamlike imagery. Derrick Adams’ colorful geometric paintings, exhibited at Rhona Hoffman Gallery, examine how African American experiences intersect with art history, American iconography, and consumerism. Enjoy lunch at the delicious Noble Thai restaurant.

Broaden your knowledge of art and explore Chicago’s art community in a small group atmosphere, with personalized attention.

Date:   Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Location: We meet at Melissa Leandro’s studio in Humboldt Park at 10:30 a.m. sharp.

Price:   $100.00 (includes tour and lunch)

I hope you can join us! Space is limited, so please send a check, email or call to reserve your place or for more information. Payments should be made at least one week prior to the tour to reserve your place. You can also Venmo me with @susanstreicher or Chase Quick Pay with Zelle using my email.  If for some reason you can not attend, the deposit will be applied to a future tour.

Covid Instructions: This tour will require attendees to be fully vaccinated. Masks are encouraged but not required.