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MAY 17, 2022 • ISSUE 63

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWHOUSE WINNERS!

The 40th Newhouse Architecture and Design Competition showcased Chicagoland’s student's visions for a more youth-friendly city. Special thanks to our network of architects, designers and engineers who served as jurors. Experience this year’s winning designs by visiting the CAC Newhouse exhibition starting on Saturday, May 21.

PROGRAMS

2022 Scully Series: Reporting the Future of Architecture

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Tuesday, May 17 at 6:00pm

The 2022 Scully Series explores the architectural imagination from the perspective of journalist, civil servant and designer.

Perkins' School Design Legacy

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Wednesday, May 25 at 12:00pm
Take a look at the fascinating life and public service of Dwight H. Perkins, the progressive designer responsible for over 40 Chicago Public Schools.

2022 Scully Series: Delivering the Future of Architecture

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Wednesday, June 8 at 6:00pm

City planners discuss how architecture and urban design influence our communities.

2022 Scully Series: Conceiving the Future of Architecture

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Tuesday, June 28 at 6:00pm

Learn about how architects today conceive new kinds of public and private spaces.

FOR THE FAMILY

CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS SUMMER PROGRAM

Dates: Wednesday, July 6 - Friday, July 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm

This multi-week program (formerly known as the Neighborhood Teen Ambassadors) engages students ages 14-17 in place-based research as they dive into the history of a Chicago neighborhood, practicing public speaking and storytelling. Students work directly with community leaders, residents and neighborhood stakeholders while earning a stipend.

CAC RETAIL DROPS

Inspired by Energy Revolution, check out the latest retail items at the CAC store. Explore our Earth-friendly gifts like DIY Backyard Habitat kits, Eco-Kid’s natural finger paints and more!

ONE MORE THING

WHAT IS YOUR ENERGY REVOLUTION?

With the arrival of spring weather, more air conditioning means using more energy, so this season we encourage you to think about ways you can stage your own energy revolution. Let us know what sustainable practices you're adopting when you visit the Energy Revolution exhibition, now open.

HERE'S WHAT YOU MISSED FROM @CHIARCHITECTURE

IS CHICAGO THE CLIMATE CITY OF TOMORROW?

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YOUR ZODIAC SIGN + CAC TOURS = PERFECT MATCH

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SCENES FROM A LUNCHTIME WALKING TOUR

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