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THE MISERICORDIA SIBLINGS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE ART I ST IN ALL EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ART GRAND SPONSORS Misericordia Siblings Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of The Artist in All:

NORTHERN TRUST HONORARY CHAIRS: LOVIE AND MARYANNE SMITH LOVIE AND MARYANNE SMITH

OFFICEMAX You are cordially invited to attend an exhibition AMERICAN AIRLINES and silent auction benefit for Misericordia Heart of Mercy LOC K UP STORAGE CENTERS featuring original artwork created by talented Misericordia PRACTICAL ANGLE FRAMING & GLASS resident artists with the assistance of dedicated staff.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 15 TH ANNIVERSARY New this year, Artist in All attendees will have the opportunity to visit a CELEBRATION gallery in the Art Institute’s Modern Wing. This gallery houses an exquisite 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p .m. collection of modern painting and sculpture by revered artists such as Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso and Vasily Kandinsky. This beautiful exhibit THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO : MODERN WING includes many works our Misericordia residents have studied in their 159 E. MONROE, CHICAGO artistic journey. Exhibit now on two floors, each reservation includes ON THE COVER “Picasso Meets Pollock” admission, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and complimentary parking. An art history book became the blank canvas for discussion and deep artistic reflection. We began our search for an inspiring signature piece and two artists of prolific styles came to mind. “How would Pablo $125 in advance, PLEASE NOTE $150 after May 4 Picasso meet Jackson Pollock?” Due to the popularity of this event, walk-ins at the door will be limited. Please RSVP as soon as possible before Friday, May 4 We started by laying the basic structure of Chicago’s Picasso on the Register using the enclosed card or online at misericordia.org. canvas. Next we asked, “How would Pollock enter the canvas?” With splattered streams of colors outlined by the cubist contour lines of For further information call the Artist in All Hotline at 77 3-273-2756. the Picasso sculpture we created this beautiful, striking image entitled “Picasso Meets Pollock.” This painting offered us the opportunity to Business casual attire expand our knowledge of art history and our understanding of the nnn connection which the visual arts have with learning. EVENT CHAIR: CAREN ANDERSON

CO-CHAIR: MARGARET BABJAK THE MISERICORDIA SIBLINGS ASSOCIATION’S

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PARKING NEAR THE ART INSTITUTE

COMPLIMENTARY underground parking is ONLY available at : • Millennium Park Garage on Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Randolph Street. Please bring your garage parking stub to the MODERN WING entrance for validation at the event registration desk. Only Millennium Park Garage stubs qualify for validation.

FEE-BASED underground parking is located at: • East Monroe Street Garage and Grant Park Garage. THE ART I ST IN ALL EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ART

DRIVING DIRECTIONS to the MODERN WING

Consider public transportation. Allow ample time to commute by car. Check this or other web sites for street closure information the day of the event: http://www.traffic.com/Chicago-Traffic/Chicago-Traffic-Reports.html

From the North/Northwest via I-90/94 1. Take Kennedy Expressway to Loop; exit Monroe Street. 2. Turn left on Monroe Street. 3. Proceed east to Art Institute MODERN WING Millennium Park entrance at 159 E. Monroe Street ( ½ block past Michigan Avenue on right).

From the North via LAKE SHORE DRIVE 1. Take Lake Shore Drive south to Monroe Street. 2. Turn right on Monroe Street. 3. Proceed west to Art Institute MODERN WING Millennium Park entrance at 159 E. Monroe Street (on south side of street).

From the West via I-290 1. Take Eisenhower Expressway east (290 becomes Congress Parkway in Loop) to Congress Plaza (first light east of Michigan Avenue). 2. Turn left on Congress Plaza which merges with Michigan Avenue to Monroe Street. 3. Turn right onto Monroe to Art Institute MODERN WING Millennium Park entrance at 159 E. Monroe Street ( ½ block past Michigan Avenue on right).

From the South via I-55 and LAKE SHORE DRIVE 1. Take I-55 East towards Chicago/Lake Michigan. 2. Take the Lake Shore Drive North Exit. 3. Follow Lake Shore Drive north to the Monroe Street Exit. 4. Turn left on Monroe Street. 5. Proceed west to Art Institute MODERN WING Millennium Park entrance at 159 E. Monroe Street (on south side of street). THE ARTIST IN ALL n EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ART THE ARTIST IN ALL n EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ART THE ARTIST IN ALL n EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ART

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Due to U.S. Postal Regs, raffle tickets will be completed and entered for you. Due to U.S. Postal Regs, raffle tickets will be completed and entered for you. Due to U.S. Postal Regs, raffle tickets will be completed and entered for you. Tickets not available online. Winners need not be present. Tickets not available online. Winners need not be present. Tickets not available online. Winners need not be present. Please indicate your raffle purchase on the reply card! Please indicate your raffle purchase on the reply card! Please indicate your raffle purchase on the reply card!

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NAME (please print clearly; list first and last names of your guests on back of this card)

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Please reserve tickets: $125 in advance, $150 after May 4 $ Due to the popularity of this event, walk-ins at the door will be limited. Amount in excess of $30 per person may be considered a charitable donation.

Please include me in your raffle: O 1/$10 O 3/$25 O 8/$50 O 20/$ 100 $

RAFFLE Grand Priz e: Two round-trip air transportation tickets to any American Airlines destination within continental U .S. (except Alaska & Hawaii). Due to U.S. Postal Regs, raffle tickets will be completed and entered for you. Winners need not be present. Raffle tickets are not available online.

O I wish to make a donation. $ Please make check payable to Misericordia SIBS. Grand tota l $ O I am interested in sponsoring this event; please contact me. O Please charge my credit card on back of this card.

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Misericordia, ATTN: Lisa Schumache r/Lois Gates 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660