Ed McDevitt, Class of 2010, is another blogging member of our community. Check out Art Can Save Us and Many Unrelated Ideas. Not only does Ed blog about public art,…
By Lisa Ciota, Education Guide Engage: to occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention). That’s the only way to describe what Karen Bohr, CAC education guide and exhibit host,…
“The future rewards those who press on. I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I’m going to press on.” - Barack Obama This…
By Caroline Duda, Manager of Volunteer Engagement CAC offers extensive, high quality educational programming for children and adults. Here are the folks that make this happen! Jenni Mushynski: Director of…
What architect said the following? 1. “We don’t need a new architecture every Sunday morning!” 2. When asked to identify himself at a trial, the witness said, “I am ________,…
By Claudia Winkler, Class of 2007 The annual docent trip was perfect for the winter of 2019---the beautiful tropical city of Miami! The visit began with a tour of South…
Barbara Breakstone, 2012 A Walk Through Time was a great way to learn about Chicago from the experts: I just returned from this amazing tour with Barbara. She was so…
Editor's note: Thanks to Brent Hoffmann for suggesting this post. Looking for a few new facts, anecdotes or story ideas to perk up your tour or shift? Consider docent Jim…
By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 Wayne loves props. In the introduction to his river tour, he wears a cap with blue stripes and red stars. “My cap mimics the…
Karen Dimond-40 years Since 1979, I have enjoyed learning and giving many tours - some of which, sadly, no longer exist, such as Towers of Finance, Temples of Culture, Seats…