Exhibitions
To fulfill its broad mission, LUMA mounts three to four major exhibitions per year in its temporary exhibition galleries. Additional exhibitions, primarily focusing upon the work of Illinois artists, are presented in the Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Works on Paper Gallery. A list of past exhibitions may be reviewed on the Past Exhibitions page. Advance notice of temporary exhibitions and free admission to opening receptions and all accompanying programming are benefits of museum membership.
Occasionally, a focus installation, the work of student interns, is presented in the galleries of the Martin D’Arcy Collection. The text of previous installations may be accessed from the Online Exhibitions page.
At least four times a year, the work of local school children is presented on the third floor in LUMA’s Push Pin Gallery.
Artists who wish their work to be considered for exhibition at LUMA should review the Museum’s mission statement carefully. A full proposal, comprising an artist’s statement, exhibition description, statement of relevance to LUMA’s mission, object list with dimensions and any special handling or display requirements, and sample images may be sent to the curator for consideration by the exhibition committee. Please bear in mind that LUMA schedules its exhibition calendar a minimum of two years ahead.
Images: (detail) Jessica Gondek, Unidentified Object Series, 2006, Reduction woodcut; (detail) Diana Guerrero Macia, Devoured by Symbols, 2008, Handsewn wool, vinyl, and cotton on canvas; (detail) Stained Glass Border, 1220, English (Canterbury), Stained glass and pot metal, Gift of Mrs. Gertrude Hunt in memory of her husband John Hunt and to commemorate Fr. Martin Darcy, S.J., 1976-22
