Bobbi Meier News Today

The Logan Square resident ran the Milwaukee Avenue Alliance, a nonprofit with a mission to "reawaken" life on the three blocks of the street by filling vacant storefronts.

SaraNoa Mark, Nyeema Morgan, and Julia Phillips will each receive $15,000 unrestricted grants.

On Sept. 2, First Fridays will feature Nuna Ceramics grand opening at 77 S. Lake St. and The Cotton Seed Creative Exchanges local hip hop art show at 64 S. River St.

The Aurora Public Art Commission will host "Resilient," an exhibit showcasing the works of three acclaimed Chicago-based artists: Monica Rezman, Jean Alexander Frater and Bobbi Meier.

The Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City is showcasing the work of young artists this summer.

The Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City is showcasing two exhibits that include the work of acclaimed Chicago artist Theaster Gates and Lego versions of novelist Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and serial killer Belle Gunness. Venue operators, theaters, movie theaters, live music venues, museums, performing arts groups and others that were forced to shutter their doors can start applying for grants to compensate for losses during state-mandated shutdowns. Joseph S. Pete The ...