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By Emily Clott, Class of 2012 Photos by the author What self-respecting fan of Chicago’s architecture doesn’t appreciate the work of Jean Gang and her atélier, Studio Gang? Gang, who…

By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 “After moving from Michigan to Chicago in 2012, I wanted to volunteer somewhere,” said Riah Dunton.  “But I knew, with my new job, I…

Sandy Bredine 2001 River Cruise, May 2023 This was a wonderful learning experience with a terrific volunteer docent Sandy who knew the designers and architects of each of the numerous buildings…

“April is the cruelest month,” and many of our river docents would agree with this T.S. Eliot pronouncement. April “showers” made many River Cruises less enjoyable. That is typical and…

Photo Tips Over the past few years, I’ve been a high school English teacher, an elementary Special Education teacher, and most recently, a high school photography / art teacher and…

The Class of 2023 is in full force - completing initial certifications for walking tours (24 of 30 as of our Docent Council meeting on 5/2), training for their second walking…

Dear Docents and Volunteers, It was so nice to connect with so many of you at the Docent Council meeting earlier this month. As I shared, one of my highest…

by Ellen Shubart, Class of 2006 and Emily Clott, Class of 2012 Photos by Lauren Bakos Celebrate and hail the Chicago Architecture Center Walking Tour -- the basic element of…

by Jill Carlson, class of 2013 and Ellen Shubart, class of 2006 Fun. Fast-paced. Fact-filled.  It was a great trip to a fascinating city and a wonderful return to learning-through-travel,…

by Jill Carlson, Class or 2013 The May 2 docent council meeting was held in person at CAC. A copy of the official minutes with all the details will be…