Michael Ferro, Chicago amateur artist, retired architect and art curator is excited to announce the first Art Exchange and Drop-In Sketching events of October 2024! Both events will take place on Thursday, October 3rd at the Art Institute of Chicago. Art Exchange The Art Institute of Chicago welcomes guests of all ages to attend the Art Exchange in the museum’s Ryan … [Read more...] about Art Exchange and Drop-In Sketching at Art Institute Chicago
Hyde Park Jazz Festival: a Quintessential Autumn Art Scene Tradition
From the Newport Jazz Festival in the heart of coastal Newport, RI to the Detroit Jazz Festival in downtown Detroit, MI, jazz festivals usher in an art season to come. With warm notes pulled together in late August, jazz festivals welcome the closing of summer — and the soon greeting of autumn art. At least, that’s how Michael Ferro, Chicago Artist and Art Curator, … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Jazz Festival: a Quintessential Autumn Art Scene Tradition
Days to Visit Chicago Museums for Free
If you’re looking for things to do on a budget in Chicago, Michael Ferro, Chicago artist and architect, recommends visiting Chicago museums on free entry days. Here are all the days when you can visit Chicago museums for free this summer 2024: When visiting Chicago, making your way into a museum is a must. At least, if you ask Michael Ferro Chicago! Michael … [Read more...] about Days to Visit Chicago Museums for Free
How To Start An Art Collective
One of the best things about working in the art world is the community. When artists of all kinds come together, they can create something bigger than each person could alone. Here are 5 tips to start an art collective from scratch: How To Start Building An Arts Collective Define your vision and goals Before you start creating your collective, think about what you want … [Read more...] about How To Start An Art Collective
3 Tips For Urban Sketching (Guide For Beginners)
Urban sketching is a popular pastime amongst creatives. It's all about capturing the essence and everyday life of a city. A place can provide endless inspiration for your work. However, if you have never done urban sketching before, it might daunt you a bit. Here are my three tips for urban sketching as a beginners: How To Start Urban Sketching Bring a minimal … [Read more...] about 3 Tips For Urban Sketching (Guide For Beginners)
