Dear omss,
Did you know that Intuit has presented nearly 100 exhibitions in our 20 years? Thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers, we have been steadily digitizing our slide collection of early Intuit exhibitions. You can see a handful of these past exhibitions (with more added every week) on our Flickr page. You still have few days to see our current exhibition in person before it's gone: Architecture of Hope - the Treasures of Intuit closes on May 14th! |
| | | Lecture: May 12, 6pm
| | Outside the Canon:
Art from the Outside and its Displacement in Art History 
The idiosyncratic evolution of work by self-taught and outsider artists does not fold easily into the stately parade that forms the basis of Western art history. It is therefore a convenience to leave it out. In this presentation, Randy M. Vick, Associate Professor of Art Therapy at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago shares his perspective on how this art does (and does not) find a place in the fine art canon.
Free and open to the public. Frank Signoretti (b. 1921) Untitled (The still life), ca. 1966-1971 buttons sewn on velvet Gift of Frank Signoretti |
Closet Clearance Sale: May 21, 10am
| | Calling all fundraising fashionistas!  Intuit's Closet Clearance Sale returns for a second year bigger and better than ever. This event includes the sale of new and gently used women's clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses, and accessories donated from some of Chicago's best closets. All proceeds from this sale will benefit Intuit, so you can look good and feel good too!
Anyone who donates items to the sale will receive a ticket to attend the sale one hour before the doors open. You can help us by donating today, spreading the word by downloading this flier or inviting your friends via Facebook! |
| Opening Receptions: June 3-4 | 
Esta Chido Todo: The Drawings of Raul Maldonado June 3 - August 27, 2011 Opening Reception: June 3, 5-8pm Curated by Susan Matthews Click here to learn more!
 Intuit's Teacher Fellowship Program Exhibition
June 3 - 25, 2011 Opening Reception: June 4, 1-4pm |
| Intuit's Birthday Party: June 10, 10pm |  On June 10, 1991, Intuit was established as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of intuitive and outsider art. Now, 20 years later, we celebrate this day with a birthday party worthy of our past accomplishments and future aspirations. Join us with our friends at The Hideout for an evening filled with music from Lord of the Yum-Yum, Cast Spells and Bottomless Pit, birthday cupcakes for all and a raffle with art prizes from Mikey Welsh, Chris Kerr, Jeremy Tinder and more! Advance tickets available now at Intuit - $20. |
Outside Chicago Tour: June 25, 8:30am
|  Enjoy round-trip transportation, lunch and a guided tour when you join Intuit on a trip to view Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. This exhibition presents 70 of Dial's work, including 25 pieces on view for the first time.
Be sure to reserve your spot today, minimum capacity needs to be met by May 14th!
General Public $100
Intuit Members $75 |
Outside The Box: Ariel "Pajarito" Jimenez
| |  A Panamanian of African descent, Ariel "Pajarito" Jimenez began painting after being introduced to Taller Portobelo. His paintings often depict important individuals in Congolese history as well as their ceremonies.
In El Bautizo del Diablo, he portrays the baptism of the Devil, a ritual often performed on Ash Wednesday. See this commanding work for yourself during Architecture of Hope - the Treasures of Intuit.
Ariel "Pajarito" Jimenez
El Bautizo del Diablo, 2000 39 1/2" x 36 in. Gift of Brooke Davis Anderson |
Membership and Support
|  Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art is a non-profit art center that promotes outsider, intuitive and self-taught art. As a member of Intuit, you have free admission to ongoing exhibits, programs and other benefits. But more importantly, you are our partner in a unique mission. |
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