By Ellen Shubart, Class of 2006 The Commission on Chicago Landmarks presents annual Preservation Excellence Awards. At this year’s presentation, the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) received the John Baird Award,…
Vote early! Vote on time! Don’t vote often! Don’t vote late. It’s time to vote for Docent Council representatives. Here is what you need to know. 1. Bios of the…
A Message to the CAF Docent Body from the Move Task Force: By now, most everyone knows that with the CAF move to 111 East Wacker Drive, many of our…
We need your help gathering “in the field” pictures during OHC weekend. Please take photos of people enjoying the sites, volunteers doing amazing things, interesting architectural details and action shots.…
It's hard to find a top tier Chicago hotel that has never been the site of a CAF Docent Appreciation Night, but we've found one, and it's a classic. Mark…
With the long list of activities, talks, panels, displays, exhibitions, etc. offered through the Chicago Architectural Biennial, it's certain that not everyone can go to everything - or even a…
We are seeking candidates to run for election to the Docent Council. Six Docent Council representatives will be elected at the November 18th All-Docent Meeting. Docent Council membership is a…
Dear CAF Docents and VEVs, It’s official! For those of you who were not able to attend one of Wednesday's meetings, I am thrilled to share with you the official…
More than 130 docents attended the Town Hall on Tuesday evening to learn about the many new initiatives swirling around the organization. Docent Council president Constance Rajala emceed the evening…
Do you have ideas to increase the appeal of CAF’s walking tours? We want to know what you think! To share your ideas with the Project Fresh team: Click HERE …