Arcadia: In Light and In Shadow
Opening Reception: January 16 Exhibition Dates: January 16 – January 28, 2016 This solo exhibition, by Cynthia Kukla, consists of a collection of works based on and inspired by ancient Greece and her travels there. Kukla has a description of her works and experience in Greece below. Be sure to stop by the gallery to check out these inspiring works! Gallery Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10AM-5PM Sat. 10AM – 4PM Sunday Closed
From the Sea
Opening Reception: January 16 Exhibition Dates: January 16 – January 28, 2016 This solo exhibition, by Sigrid Wonsil, consists of a collection of works based on and inspired by the sea and what lies within it. Wonsil’s emotive works bring to light a vibrant and mystical world under the water. Be sure to stop by the gallery to check out these inspiring works! Gallery Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10AM-5PM Sat. 10AM – 4PM Sunday Closed
Beginning the Year Anew: Chicago Poongmul School 시카고 풍물학교 신년하례식
On January 7th, the Chicago Poongmul School celebrated the coming of the new year and new beginnings at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago with President Seungja Kim. 시카고 풍물학교가 1월7일 문화회관 에서 진안순 한인회장 김승자 문화회관 회장등 내외귀빈을 모시고 신년하례식을 하였습니다.
Connect-A-Kid at KCCOC
This past Sunday, December 6, 2015, Byoung Sug Kim of the Global Poongmul Institute (GPI) led a class for Connect-A-Kid (CAK) here at KCCOC. When CAK contacted us expressing their interest in working with the Korean Cultural Center for an event, Mr. Kim volunteered his services. The group met for a 2-hour session in which the children were introduced to traditional Korean drums and even got to try their hands at it! Connect-A-Kid is a non-profit organization that connects young Korean adoptees with adult Korean adoptees through a mentorship program. The program is also designed to bring awareness about adoption. For...