The Tip of My Tongue
Jan 26–Mar 17, 2018
In partnership with the Chicago Literacy Alliance
Judith Brotman, Kirsten Leenaars, Andy Moore, Huong Ngo, North Branch Projects, Udita Upadhyaya
The Tip of My Tongue draws out the complexities of language as a tool not only for communication but also for connection, discovery, and growth. This group exhibition takes an expansive approach to the theme of literacy as it explores the many issues caught up in the web of words we each navigate, from notions of identity and belonging, to autonomy and self-expression. Through sound, color, book arts, and text, this group of works by six Chicago-based artists provides access points to a multiplicity of voices, ideas, viewpoints, and conversations.
Public Programs
Exhibition Dates
Jan 26–Mar 17, 2018
Opening Reception
Jan 26, 2018, 5–8PM
An Evening with Reading In Motion
Feb 7, 2018, 5:30–8:30PM
Join us for an evening with Reading In Motion, a literacy organization with an innovative mission to establish foundational reading skills in young learners to start them on a path of lifetime learning. Featured artist Kirsten Leenaars will be on hand to discuss how literacy has shaped her work as an artist, and Amy Torres and Elizabeth Johnston from Reading In Motion's staff will be there to discuss how art has shaped their work in literacy.
Artist’s Project
Feb 11, 2018, 2–4PM
Reading Project with Judith Brotman. Artist Judith Brotman has invited twelve participants to read aloud to her. The sole stipulation is they choose a text that is personally meaningful. The selected texts are revealed as read by each guest, creating impromptu juxtapositions and textual interconnections. Each participant will read for 5–6 minutes with conversation to follow. All are welcome to listen.
Workshop
Feb 13, 2018, 5:30–8PM
Haiku Your Love. The David L. Hoyt Education Foundation, the Poetry Center of Chicago, and the Chicago Literacy Alliance (CLA) invite you to spread some love this Valentine's Day at "Haiku Your Love." Attendees will participate in making haikus from various love-themed words that will be prearranged from large stencils provided by the David L. Hoyt Foundation. The Poetry Center will make recommendations for words to include in each of the haikus and suggestions for different haiku formats. Chicago-based poet Ashley Keyser will read some quintessential love poems and her own original work.
Confab
Feb 21, 2018, 9–10AM
Join us for this special Confab celebrating literacy, collaboration, and art. Chicago Literacy Alliance member organizations Designers for Learning and The Chicago Home Tutor will present on their work, offering an opportunity to learn about their efforts to promote literacy in our city.
Recruitment Party
Feb 22, 2018, 5:30–7PM
Literassociates. Join us to learn about the Literassociates, the associate board for the Chicago Literacy Alliance, an award-winning nonprofit that increases literacy in Chicago by supporting our 120+ member organizations, who serve 18 million readers of all ages annually. The Literassociates are young professionals dedicated to spreading the word to their networks, planning and hosting fundraising events, and supporting CLA's work. Being a Literassociate is a 2-year fundraising commitment.
Reception
Feb 27, 2018, 5:30–8PM
Reading Between the Lines. Reading Between the Lines® and Weinberg/Newton Gallery invite you to a reception and demonstration of social justice through critical thinking, featuring American journalist and author Alex Kotlowitz. Reading Between the Lines® is an exciting initiative that uses discussion of fine literature as a simple but powerful way to build critical thinking and effective communication for women and men leaving prison.
Workshop
Mar 3, 2018, 1–3PM
North Branch Projects Bookbinding Workshop. Regin Igloria, founder of North Branch Projects, will lead a community bookbinding workshop. All supplies will be provided. No experience is necessary.
Performance/Workshop
Mar 10, 2018, 1–2PM
Bringing Together What Wants to Come Apart. North Branch Projects presents Bringing Together What Wants to Come Apart, an ongoing collaborative piece. This hybrid performance and workshop gathering will amass readings, writings, and thoughts about divisiveness and how it pertains to personal modes of understanding, which will ultimately be documented into a series of artists’ books. North Branch Projects will maintain the collection in an archive and present similar gatherings at other venues throughout the year.
Performance
Mar 16, 2018, 7–8PM
River, Tributary, ______. A new performance by artist Udita Upadhyaya and composer Ethan T. Parcell. Upadhyaya and Parcell come together to uncover meandering relationships to music whilst exploring the mark making of sound and language as well as concepts of homeland and homebuilding. They have invited an ensemble of multilingual Chicago artists to collectively devise a soundscape that attempts to capture the power of language embedded in ancestry while holding the loss of mother tongues. The project also considers music as first language. Doors open at 6:30PM.
Partner
The Chicago Literacy Alliance is an association of more than 100 organizations helping to meet literacy needs for people of all ages and backgrounds. It is dedicated to a mission of increasing the combined impact of the Chicago community’s literacy organizations by providing opportunities for creative and effective collaboration. Working together, the CLA and its members collectively envision a 100% literate Chicago.
The Tip of My Tongue, installation views at Weinberg/Newton Gallery, 2018
The Tip of My Tongue
Jan 26–Mar 17, 2018
In partnership with the Chicago Literacy Alliance
Judith Brotman, Kirsten Leenaars, Andy Moore, Huong Ngo, North Branch Projects, Udita Upadhyaya
The Tip of My Tongue draws out the complexities of language as a tool not only for communication but also for connection, discovery, and growth. This group exhibition takes an expansive approach to the theme of literacy as it explores the many issues caught up in the web of words we each navigate, from notions of identity and belonging, to autonomy and self-expression. Through sound, color, book arts, and text, this group of works by six Chicago-based artists provides access points to a multiplicity of voices, ideas, viewpoints, and conversations.
Public Programs
Exhibition Dates
Jan 26–Mar 17, 2018
Opening Reception
Jan 26, 2018, 5–8PM
An Evening with Reading In Motion
Feb 7, 2018, 5:30–8:30PM
Join us for an evening with Reading In Motion, a literacy organization with an innovative mission to establish foundational reading skills in young learners to start them on a path of lifetime learning. Featured artist Kirsten Leenaars will be on hand to discuss how literacy has shaped her work as an artist, and Amy Torres and Elizabeth Johnston from Reading In Motion's staff will be there to discuss how art has shaped their work in literacy.
Artist’s Project
Feb 11, 2018, 2–4PM
Reading Project with Judith Brotman. Artist Judith Brotman has invited twelve participants to read aloud to her. The sole stipulation is they choose a text that is personally meaningful. The selected texts are revealed as read by each guest, creating impromptu juxtapositions and textual interconnections. Each participant will read for 5–6 minutes with conversation to follow. All are welcome to listen.
Workshop
Feb 13, 2018, 5:30–8PM
Haiku Your Love. The David L. Hoyt Education Foundation, the Poetry Center of Chicago, and the Chicago Literacy Alliance (CLA) invite you to spread some love this Valentine's Day at "Haiku Your Love." Attendees will participate in making haikus from various love-themed words that will be prearranged from large stencils provided by the David L. Hoyt Foundation. The Poetry Center will make recommendations for words to include in each of the haikus and suggestions for different haiku formats. Chicago-based poet Ashley Keyser will read some quintessential love poems and her own original work.
Confab
Feb 21, 2018, 9–10AM
Join us for this special Confab celebrating literacy, collaboration, and art. Chicago Literacy Alliance member organizations Designers for Learning and The Chicago Home Tutor will present on their work, offering an opportunity to learn about their efforts to promote literacy in our city.
Recruitment Party
Feb 22, 2018, 5:30–7PM
Literassociates. Join us to learn about the Literassociates, the associate board for the Chicago Literacy Alliance, an award-winning nonprofit that increases literacy in Chicago by supporting our 120+ member organizations, who serve 18 million readers of all ages annually. The Literassociates are young professionals dedicated to spreading the word to their networks, planning and hosting fundraising events, and supporting CLA's work. Being a Literassociate is a 2-year fundraising commitment.
Reception
Feb 27, 2018, 5:30–8PM
Reading Between the Lines. Reading Between the Lines® and Weinberg/Newton Gallery invite you to a reception and demonstration of social justice through critical thinking, featuring American journalist and author Alex Kotlowitz. Reading Between the Lines® is an exciting initiative that uses discussion of fine literature as a simple but powerful way to build critical thinking and effective communication for women and men leaving prison.
Workshop
Mar 3, 2018, 1–3PM
North Branch Projects Bookbinding Workshop. Regin Igloria, founder of North Branch Projects, will lead a community bookbinding workshop. All supplies will be provided. No experience is necessary.
Performance/Workshop
Mar 10, 2018, 1–2PM
Bringing Together What Wants to Come Apart. North Branch Projects presents Bringing Together What Wants to Come Apart, an ongoing collaborative piece. This hybrid performance and workshop gathering will amass readings, writings, and thoughts about divisiveness and how it pertains to personal modes of understanding, which will ultimately be documented into a series of artists’ books. North Branch Projects will maintain the collection in an archive and present similar gatherings at other venues throughout the year.
Performance
Mar 16, 2018, 7–8PM
River, Tributary, ______. A new performance by artist Udita Upadhyaya and composer Ethan T. Parcell. Upadhyaya and Parcell come together to uncover meandering relationships to music whilst exploring the mark making of sound and language as well as concepts of homeland and homebuilding. They have invited an ensemble of multilingual Chicago artists to collectively devise a soundscape that attempts to capture the power of language embedded in ancestry while holding the loss of mother tongues. The project also considers music as first language. Doors open at 6:30PM.
Partner
The Chicago Literacy Alliance is an association of more than 100 organizations helping to meet literacy needs for people of all ages and backgrounds. It is dedicated to a mission of increasing the combined impact of the Chicago community’s literacy organizations by providing opportunities for creative and effective collaboration. Working together, the CLA and its members collectively envision a 100% literate Chicago.
The Tip of My Tongue, installation views at Weinberg/Newton Gallery, 2018