Get a first-hand look as Simiya Sudduth creates a mural inside the Greenhouse Café! Stop by on the dates listed below for an informal Open Studio chat with Simiya, one of our Spring 2022 Artists In-Residence. Learn about her process, ask questions, and see her progress on the new mural inside the Café! Open 11am-1pm on March 16-18 No registration required. Learn more about Simiya and her work during her Artist Talk on March 20 (registration required) or tune in during her Facebook LIVE! … [Read more...] about Open Studio with Simiya Sudduth
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Past Residents
Artist-In-Residence Fall 2023: Kelsey Zlevor Spring 2023: Rozarii Lynch Fall 2022: Jackie Braje Fall 2021: Aumaine Rose Smith Fall 2020: John E. Bannon Rooting a Deeper Connection Summer 2023: Tina Jenkins Bell, Sandra Jackson-Opoku Spring 2022: Nicole Anderson-Cobb, Barber, Latrelle Bright, Jose Gobbo, Simiya Sudduth Naturalists-In-Residence Spring 2023: Michael Baker … [Read more...] about Past Residents
Allerton’s Fall Residency Announced, Applications Open for Spring 2022
Aumaine Rose Smith has been selected as Allerton's Fall 2021 Artist In-Residence. Smith, a poet based in Cleveland, will spend two weeks living in the newly renovated Ice House on the Allerton estate. Allerton’s In-Residence program, which began last November, offers artists and naturalists the opportunity to immerse themselves in their work and find inspiration from the Park. The program aims to support and highlight the meaningful work of creators and researchers, making their professions … [Read more...] about Allerton’s Fall Residency Announced, Applications Open for Spring 2022
Rooting A Deeper Connection
Rooting a Deeper Connection (RDC) highlights and celebrates the arts and study of nature within Black and Latinx communities. By focusing on artistic and environmental innovation within the Black and Latinx communities, Allerton intends to connect more deeply with visitors, guests, and stakeholders within these communities. This program is one of many steps toward deepening and growing the connection between Allerton and the whole community it serves. Residents will live on the Allerton … [Read more...] about Rooting A Deeper Connection
Interview with John Bannon
We recently announced that Allerton’s inaugural In Residence Program would begin this winter, thanks to generous donations from donors, Joan and Peter Hood and Dana Brehm and Larry Baumann. (Read the full announcement here.) This March, John E. Bannon, Chicago-based multimedia artist/educator and University of Illinois alumnus, will begin his journey as the inaugural resident, living on-site to fully engage with and seek inspiration from the art, history, and nature of Allerton Park. Bannon … [Read more...] about Interview with John Bannon
Interview with John Bannon
We recently announced that Allerton’s inaugural In Residence Program would begin this winter, thanks to generous donations from donors, Joan and Peter Hood and Dana Brehm and Larry Baumann. (Read the full announcement here.) This March, John E. Bannon, Chicago-based multimedia artist/educator and University of Illinois alumnus, will begin his journey as the inaugural resident, living on-site to fully engage with and seek inspiration from the art, history, and nature of Allerton Park. Bannon … [Read more...] about Interview with John Bannon
“Difficult time, but Allerton Park projects move forward”
"As for what was accomplished during 2019-20, the Park’s Director gave a lengthy list during the annual report. It included a complete redo of the Triangle Parterre Garden, gazebo restoration, a renewal of the annual garden, installation of accessible walkways around the perimeter of the Brick Wall Garden, and new furnishings in some Mansion guest rooms.... Next up is the conversion of the former Ice House near the Visitors' Center into an artist-in-residence facility, with the goal of melding … [Read more...] about “Difficult time, but Allerton Park projects move forward”
State of Allerton
Director Derek Peterson addressed community members at an informal "State of Allerton" address in the Mansion's Library on June 4, 2019. "There is plenty of work that awaits Allerton Park and Retreat Center staff each and every year as it maintains the 1,500-acre facility and 100-plus year old buildings. At the same time, officials continue to make progress on dreams spelled out in the 2015 master plan. Park Director Derek Peterson told interested parties in an annual update on June 4 … [Read more...] about State of Allerton