Introduction

Cross-Chicago Tour with Roman Villarreal

Friday, October 14, 2022
12–4 p.m. central
756 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

Cross-Chicago Tour with Roman Villarreal

Photo of Cross-Chicago Tour attendees with Roman Villarreal in front of his sculpture "Tribute to the Past"
Photo of Cross-Chicago Tour attendees with Roman Villarreal in front of his sculpture “Tribute to the Past”

Immerse yourself in the art of Roman Villarreal on this cross-Chicago tour.

First gathering at Intuit, attendees will take a bus trip to South Chicago for an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour with Roman Villarreal of one of his studios. There, attendees will experience his creative space and get a peek into his art-making process, seeing finished works alongside those in the making. Following the tour of his studio, Villarreal and attendees return to Intuit for an artist talk and guided tour of the exhibition Roman Villarreal: South Chicago Legacies.

Note for registrants: Please arrive at Intuit by 11:45 a.m. on Friday, October 14.

Please contact Courtney Thompson at courtney@art.org with questions related to accessibility accommodations.

The cross-Chicago tour is free! To show your support to Intuit, please consider the pay-what-you-can option when you complete your reservation. Your contributions help ensure the sustainability of our public programs and support guest lecturers and teaching artists.

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All tour attendees must follow the museum’s health and safety procedures. Intuit is closely monitoring COVID-19 guidelines established by local, state and federal authorities and will promptly share information that affects the event.


The Cross-Chicago Tour with Roman Villarreal is presented as part of Art Design Chicago Now, an initiative funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art that amplifies the voices of Chicago’s diverse creatives, past and present, and explores the essential role they play in shaping the now.

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