THE LEARNING MOVEMENT
Fri March 11, 6-10PM
CAD West

The Learning Movement: Education on Wheels
Exhibition and Learning Workshops by Regin Igloria

This exhibition is the culminating project of Regin Igloria’s Education Residency at Chicago Art Department, which began in September of 2015. The exhibition explores the idea of mobility in education, and how learning often takes place outside of our established schools and institutions. Wheels are not the driving force behind the works in this show, but they serve as broad metaphors for the way learning moves us forward, travels fast, and can be the most liberating feeling we ever experience.

Informed primarily by sketchbooks and how much information is collected with a “notebook in hand” on location outside of the studio, these concepts celebrate how prevalent ideas evolve elsewhere and through others. Often, they stem from a place or time we don’t immediately recognize for study, such as our daily commute or during business transactions. And in many cases, the significant individuals who share knowledge would not consider themselves teachers but might be recognized as such if placed under a spotlight. Examples of these occurrences will be featured, many of which are ongoing or intended to continue beyond the run of the exhibition.

Many works embrace some of the outreach initiatives begun at North Branch Projects, where the book format creates opportunities to engage with viewers as interactions. Visitors can write down questions in the Question Catalogue, or spend time writing answers in a series of Response Books. Both projects developed out of necessity: NBP parted with their welcoming storefront space and now brings their work to public locations as a way to continue to fulfill their mission. Chicago Art Department serves as another one of these temporary venues.

A group of artists, writers, teachers, and other contributors portray personal experiences throughout the exhibition. Bookbinding workshops and other events related to the pieces in the exhibition will be held in the gallery throughout the run of the show. Please see website for specific details.

WORKSHOP and EVENT DATES
Friday, March 11, 6-9 p.m. Opening Reception
Monday, March 14 , 6-8 p.m. COMMUNITY BINDING
Wednesday, March 16, 6-8 p.m. COMMUNITY BINDING
Friday, March 18, 6-8 p.m. COMMUNITY BINDING
Tuesday, March 22, 6-8 p.m. Intro to Bookbinding Workshop (Workshop Fee)
Friday, March 18, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Bookbinding Marathon
Wednesday, March 23, 7-9 p.m. North Branch Projects Potluck Dinner (Special Invite)