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SUMMARY:No Peaceful Burying Place: A History of Body Snatching and Anatomy
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the dark history of body snatching through the lost letter of Dr. Tobias Smollett to Dr. William Hunter!\n\n\n“NO PEACEFUL BURIAL PLACE”: Encountering Body-Snatching and Teaching Anatomy from a Lost Letter of Tobias Smollett\, M.D.\, to Dr. William Hunter \nThe talk will focus on interpreting a newly discovered letter from the writer Tobias Smollett (1721-1771) to his fellow Scot\, the celebrated anatomist Dr. William Hunter (1718-1783). This opaque letter\, long deemed lost but now preserved in the Wellcome Medical Museum in London\, has been claimed as evidence of the author’s involvement\, directly or by proxy\, in the illicit trade of body snatching. As one who had trained as a surgeon\, Smollett was well aware of the practice of body snatching\, whereby anatomists employed ruffian gangs to bargain with the hangman for the unclaimed bodies of miscreants strung up on the gallows\, or unlawfully to dig up corpses of the freshly buried in the dead of night. The talk will move from examining the letter to a broader discussion of the advent of the teaching of practical anatomy in the mid eighteenth century. It will be illustrated with images\, many of them satirical\, delineating popular attitudes to the practice.  \n*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options please contact us at info@imss.org. \nPARKING AND DIRECTIONS: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nFrank Felsenstein is the Reed D. Voran Distinguished Professor of Humanities Emeritus at Ball State University. He is author of Anti-Semitic Stereotypes\,1660-1830 (1995)\, English Trader Indian Maid: An Inkle and Yarico Reader (1999)\, and co-author of What Middletown Read: Print Culture in an American Small City (2015). He has prepared editions of works by Tobias Smollett (Travels through France and Italy)\, John Thelwall (Incle and Yarico)\, and Peter Aram. He is completing No Life Without You: Refugee Love Letters from the 1930s\, which recaptures his parents’ precipitous flight from Nazi Germany. Dr. Felsenstein previously taught at the University of Leeds. He now lives in Chicago.
URL:https://imss.org/program/no-peaceful-burying-place-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Strips & Needles - A Day in the Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, March 24 at 6:00pm for the opening of Strips & Needles—A Day in the Life by artist Michael L. Zirulnik\, Ph.D.Strips & Needles—A Day in the Life responds to a staggering reality—nearly half of all people in the U.S. experience direct\, adverse impacts of diabetes. The project directly benefits patients and families living with diabetes\, healthcare providers\, and the general public. Building community\, raising awareness\, and humanizing the patient are but a few impacts that translate into long-term\, lasting impacts\, particularly within the healthcare community. The project is a narrative art and medicine initiative centered on the installation of 366 Lucite panels. Each panel encapsulates the syringes and test strips used by the artist each day. A digital story loop plays alongside the installation\, connected to a participatory station for visitors to share their own stories and ideas. A primary goal of this project is to create a humanizing opportunity for healthcare providers and students of medicine and allied health fields to reflect and reconsider the patient. Delivering a project that incorporates the visual arts\, digital arts\, and narrative nonfiction storytelling\, enables participants experiencing the exhibition to step outside of their everyday routine so they can reflect and reconsider their actions. Then\, they can step back in. When they do\, we hope to have achieved a primary goal of this project—to create long-term impacts on healthcare providers’ thinking and actions in patient care. This means humanizing clinical care and recognizing our patients’ individuality. Through a series of events that use the exhibition as a catalyst for dialogue\, programming will 1) bring hidden rituals of the disabled into the purview of the public; 2) elicit the curiosity of viewers to promote interest in science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and mathematics (STEAM); 3) promote the human element in health care; 4) drive public dialogue about health and wellness.  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Light refreshments are included and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+\, ID required. Accessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. Parking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ Michael Lee Zirulnik (b. 1981)Strips & Needles\, 2020Glucose test strips (1\,796)\, insulin syringes (1\,491)\, Lucite panels (366) About the Artist:  About the Artist\, Michael L. Zirulnik\, Ph.D.: As a visual artist\, Zirulnik’s contemporary works\, partnerships\, and exhibitions focus on opportunities for informal education. His work seeks to humanize the complexities of life\, inspire innovation\, and create generative spaces for conversation\, contemplation\, and hope. His current project\, Strips & Needles—A day in the life\, is an installation of 366 lucite panels. Each panel permanently encapsulates the syringes and test strips he used and disposed of each day. The installation begins and ends on August 19th\, celebrating 25 years of life as a Type 1 diabetic. With his contemporary works\, this\, too\, allows visitors to think about time\, commitment\, distraction\, introspection\, sustainability\, innovation\, and inspiration\, while experiencing the emotions and ideas the work evokes. His follow-on project is a partnership focused on the visual and tactile representation of depression. Thank you to our supporters Initial support for “Strips & Needles—A day in the life” was generously provided by DPR Construction; Walmart; Sloma Law Group; WestUSA Realty; FASTSIGNS on Central; AZ Humanities; The Carmody Foundation; Albertsons Companies Foundation; Rea Bennett; and Bobby Walker. It is co-curated by Michael Lee Zirulnik\, Ph.D. and Jennifer Hartmark-Hill\, M.D. in the Department of Bioethics & Medical Humanism\, The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. This project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. The International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-for-strips-needles-a-day-in-the-life/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Strips & Needles - A Day in the Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, March 24 at 6:00pm for the opening of Strips & Needles—A Day in the Life by artist Michael L. Zirulnik\, Ph.D.\n\n\nStrips & Needles—A Day in the Life responds to a staggering reality—nearly half of all people in the U.S. experience direct\, adverse impacts of diabetes. The project directly benefits patients and families living with diabetes\, healthcare providers\, and the general public. Building community\, raising awareness\, and humanizing the patient are but a few impacts that translate into long-term\, lasting impacts\, particularly within the healthcare community. \nThe project is a narrative art and medicine initiative centered on the installation of 366 Lucite panels. Each panel encapsulates the syringes and test strips used by the artist each day. A digital story loop plays alongside the installation\, connected to a participatory station for visitors to share their own stories and ideas. \nA primary goal of this project is to create a humanizing opportunity for healthcare providers and students of medicine and allied health fields to reflect and reconsider the patient. Delivering a project that incorporates the visual arts\, digital arts\, and narrative nonfiction storytelling\, enables participants experiencing the exhibition to step outside of their everyday routine so they can reflect and reconsider their actions. Then\, they can step back in. When they do\, we hope to have achieved a primary goal of this project—to create long-term impacts on healthcare providers’ thinking and actions in patient care. This means humanizing clinical care and recognizing our patients’ individuality. \nThrough a series of events that use the exhibition as a catalyst for dialogue\, programming will 1) bring hidden rituals of the disabled into the purview of the public; 2) elicit the curiosity of viewers to promote interest in science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and mathematics (STEAM); 3) promote the human element in health care; 4) drive public dialogue about health and wellness. \n ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+\, ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\n\nMichael Lee Zirulnik (b. 1981)Strips & Needles\, 2020Glucose test strips (1\,796)\, insulin syringes (1\,491)\, Lucite panels (366) \n\n\nAbout the Artist:  \nAbout the Artist\, Michael L. Zirulnik\, Ph.D.: As a visual artist\, Zirulnik’s contemporary works\, partnerships\, and exhibitions focus on opportunities for informal education. His work seeks to humanize the complexities of life\, inspire innovation\, and create generative spaces for conversation\, contemplation\, and hope. His current project\, Strips & Needles—A day in the life\, is an installation of 366 lucite panels. Each panel permanently encapsulates the syringes and test strips he used and disposed of each day. The installation begins and ends on August 19th\, celebrating 25 years of life as a Type 1 diabetic. With his contemporary works\, this\, too\, allows visitors to think about time\, commitment\, distraction\, introspection\, sustainability\, innovation\, and inspiration\, while experiencing the emotions and ideas the work evokes. His follow-on project is a partnership focused on the visual and tactile representation of depression. \n\n\n\nThank you to our supporters \nInitial support for “Strips & Needles—A day in the life” was generously provided by DPR Construction; Walmart; Sloma Law Group; WestUSA Realty; FASTSIGNS on Central; AZ Humanities; The Carmody Foundation; Albertsons Companies Foundation; Rea Bennett; and Bobby Walker. It is co-curated by Michael Lee Zirulnik\, Ph.D. and Jennifer Hartmark-Hill\, M.D. in the Department of Bioethics & Medical Humanism\, The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-for-strips-needles-a-day-in-the-life-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:A look inside—A day in the life with Type 1 Diabetes
DESCRIPTION:Individuals and families explore parts of life with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)\, a hidden disability.\n\n\nIndividuals and families explore parts of life with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)\, a hidden disability. The activity offers experiential opportunity for exploration and reflection. By crafting their own Diabetes Care Kit\, participants are afforded time to learn about what a person with T1D uses on a daily basis. This allows exploration of the materials\, the science behind blood sugar\, dosing of medication\, and insulin. The activity enables a review of process and procedure in daily practices. It also affords participants with opportunity to consider compassion for others in myriad ways. \nDisability is experienced by 26% of the US population\, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023). \nExploring what a day in the life with T1D looks like offers space for understanding\, reflection\, and development of compassion. Participants may benefit from the experiential activity by developing additional insights into the lives of people and families living with hidden and visible disabilities. \nParticipants will:  \n•    Experience a day in the life of a person living with Type I Diabetes \n•    Gain insights about the time commitment involved in managing life with Type I Diabetes \n•    Reflect on their experience while considering values and ideas around hidden disability. \nThis is a drop-in program that will run approximately 30 minutes and will run between 1PM and 3PM.  The program is free with Museum Admission\, which can be purchased online at imss.org or at the front door. \nThis public program was developed as part of the visual arts exhibition Strips & Needles—a day in the life\, by artist\, Michael L. Zirulnik. The exhibit and artworks explore a year of one man’s life with Type I Diabetes (T1D). The works seek to prompt contemplation\, conversation\, and collaboration among publics by exploring humanity and hidden disability. \n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \nCover image: Michael Lee Zirulnik (b. 1981)\, Strips & Needles\, 2020\, Glucose test strips (1\,796)\, insulin syringes (1\,491)\, Lucite panels (366) \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist \nMichael L. Zirulnik\, Ph.D.: As a visual artist\, Zirulnik’s contemporary works\, partnerships\, and exhibitions focus on opportunities for informal education. His work seeks to humanize the complexities of life\, inspire innovation\, and create generative spaces for conversation\, contemplation\, and hope. His current project\, Strips & Needles—A day in the life\, is an installation of 366 lucite panels. Each panel permanently encapsulates the syringes and test strips he used and disposed of each day. The installation begins and ends on August 19th\, celebrating 25 years of life as a Type 1 diabetic. With his contemporary works\, this\, too\, allows visitors to think about time\, commitment\, distraction\, introspection\, sustainability\, innovation\, and inspiration\, while experiencing the emotions and ideas the work evokes. His follow-on project is a partnership focused on the visual and tactile representation of depression. \n\n\nStrips & Needles—a day in the life was originally co-curated by Michael L. Zirulnik and Jennifer Hartmark-Hill at The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.  \nCreighton University is a supporting entity of the artist. \nInitial support for Strips & Needles—A day in the life was generously provided by DPR Construction; Walmart; Sloma Law Group; WestUSA Realty; FASTSIGNS on Central; AZ Humanities; The Carmody Foundation; Albertsons Companies Foundation; Rea Bennett; and Bobby Walker. It is co-curated by Michael Lee Zirulnik\, Ph.D. and Jennifer Hartmark-Hill\, M.D. in the Department of Bioethics & Medical Humanism\, The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/a-look-inside-a-day-in-the-life-with-type-1-diabetes/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:A look inside—A day in the life with Type 1 Diabetes
DESCRIPTION:Individuals and families explore parts of life with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)\, a hidden disability.\n\n\nIndividuals and families explore parts of life with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)\, a hidden disability. The activity offers experiential opportunity for exploration and reflection. By crafting their own Diabetes Care Kit\, participants are afforded time to learn about what a person with T1D uses on a daily basis. This allows exploration of the materials\, the science behind blood sugar\, dosing of medication\, and insulin. The activity enables a review of process and procedure in daily practices. It also affords participants with opportunity to consider compassion for others in myriad ways. \nDisability is experienced by 26% of the US population\, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023). \nExploring what a day in the life with T1D looks like offers space for understanding\, reflection\, and development of compassion. Participants may benefit from the experiential activity by developing additional insights into the lives of people and families living with hidden and visible disabilities. \nParticipants will:  \n•    Experience a day in the life of a person living with Type I Diabetes \n•    Gain insights about the time commitment involved in managing life with Type I Diabetes \n•    Reflect on their experience while considering values and ideas around hidden disability. \nThis is a drop-in program that will run approximately 30 minutes and will run between 1PM and 3PM.  The program is free with Museum Admission\, which can be purchased online at imss.org or at the front door. \nThis public program was developed as part of the visual arts exhibition Strips & Needles—a day in the life\, by artist\, Michael L. Zirulnik. The exhibit and artworks explore a year of one man’s life with Type I Diabetes (T1D). The works seek to prompt contemplation\, conversation\, and collaboration among publics by exploring humanity and hidden disability. \n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \nCover image: Michael Lee Zirulnik (b. 1981)\, Strips & Needles\, 2020\, Glucose test strips (1\,796)\, insulin syringes (1\,491)\, Lucite panels (366) \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist \nMichael L. Zirulnik\, Ph.D.: As a visual artist\, Zirulnik’s contemporary works\, partnerships\, and exhibitions focus on opportunities for informal education. His work seeks to humanize the complexities of life\, inspire innovation\, and create generative spaces for conversation\, contemplation\, and hope. His current project\, Strips & Needles—A day in the life\, is an installation of 366 lucite panels. Each panel permanently encapsulates the syringes and test strips he used and disposed of each day. The installation begins and ends on August 19th\, celebrating 25 years of life as a Type 1 diabetic. With his contemporary works\, this\, too\, allows visitors to think about time\, commitment\, distraction\, introspection\, sustainability\, innovation\, and inspiration\, while experiencing the emotions and ideas the work evokes. His follow-on project is a partnership focused on the visual and tactile representation of depression. \n\n\nStrips & Needles—a day in the life was originally co-curated by Michael L. Zirulnik and Jennifer Hartmark-Hill at The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.  \nCreighton University is a supporting entity of the artist. \nInitial support for Strips & Needles—A day in the life was generously provided by DPR Construction; Walmart; Sloma Law Group; WestUSA Realty; FASTSIGNS on Central; AZ Humanities; The Carmody Foundation; Albertsons Companies Foundation; Rea Bennett; and Bobby Walker. It is co-curated by Michael Lee Zirulnik\, Ph.D. and Jennifer Hartmark-Hill\, M.D. in the Department of Bioethics & Medical Humanism\, The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/a-look-inside-a-day-in-the-life-with-type-1-diabetes-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Alexander Gonzalez: Process
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, March 31st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for the opening of “Process” by artist Alexander Gonzalez\n\n\nInspired by the medical illustrations in journals and books\, artist Alexander Gonzalez adapts and arranges anatomical figures to represent and tell an intimate story of his personal physical pain and its connectedness with various parts of his body and mind. \n“As an artist\, I find my motivation lies in the physical pain and trauma I have experienced throughout my time in the military and young adulthood.  I find it’s easier to draw and paint to tell my story\, than it is for me to talk about.  As I grow older my physical pain becomes more prominent and so does my urge to create.  I want to show you my story before that is no longer an option.” \n-Alexander Gonzalez \n ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+\, ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nAnchor Points. Acrylic\, pencil. 16” x 20” mounted canvas.\n \n \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist:  \n“I am Alexander Gonzalez.  I am an artist.  I grew up in the Humboldt Park area in the early 80’s to Puerto Rican parents.  When gangs that sometimes included family members stood on the corners holding court and break ins and robberies were the norm.  I quickly realized that lifestyle surrounded me\, but also realized that life was not for me.  I was more a dreamer\, craving creative outlets and seeing figures in the clouds.  Fast forward to the late 90’s and early 2000’s\, I found myself pathless\, without direction\, and searching.  Joining the military seemed like the way to find out who I was\, go out on my own and “become a man”.  Completing 4 years and serving in time of war\, I left the military in pursuit of something more.  Between then and now\, I found love\, created a reason to love\, found my people\, experienced lows and highs\, learned to observe my surroundings\, study people\, and found a voice.” \n \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.
URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-for-alexander-gonzalez-process/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Laughter Therapy with Eric Dean Spruth and John Lattuada
DESCRIPTION:Eric Dean Spruth shares the healing power of laughter and ways to practice laughter therapy.\n\n\nPresenter: Eric Dean Spruth\, MA\, ATR\nwith special guest John Lattuada\nLaughter Yoga is a body and mind wellness workout started in 1995 by Dr. Kataria and his wife Madhuri. And it’s being practiced in 116 different countries all over the world. It is easy\, fun\, and a free solution that can be done by everyone. \nEric Spruth was a small part of the team at the therapeutic team at The Muktangan De-Addiction Centre in Pune India some years ago\, and has trained in the art of Mehndi / Henna Body Arts with the Palshikar Family\, as well as training in Laughter Therapy with Founder Dr. Madan Kataria a practicing physician Mumbai and world pioneer of laughter clubs around the world. \nEric Dean Spruth\, MA\, ATR (Ph.D. Candidate\, Walden University) is a highly accomplished art therapist\, practicing in fields across disciplines\, including his therapeutic works and services within tattooing\, music\, writing\, body casting; mastering many art media in the name of service as an art therapist\, in service to his special needs populations across the country and around the world. \n\n\nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options please contact us at info@imss.org. \nPARKING AND DIRECTIONS: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org. \n\n\n\nEric Dean Spruth MA\, ATR (Ph.D. Candidate) is a trained artist\, graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an undergraduate degree in fine art with a minor in Psychology and Philosophy and a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy. He has served as a professor at the Adler School of Professional Psychology Art Therapy program and expressive art therapist within the Cook County Bureau of Health Cermak Health Services/ Cook County Jail\, as well as a certified Hospital Bedside Magician offering Magic Therapy with Open Heart Magic. Additionally\, Spruth is the founder of Sacred Transformation / TATTOO ART THERAPY collaborating with various human service agencies across the country and around the world including human trafficking programs\, mental health programs\, and correctional centers. Spruth’s efforts have been featured and recognized by many forms of media\, including National Public Radio\, Chicago Tonight\, Chicago Tribune\, The National Health Care\, WTTW City Talk\, Chicago Reader\, WGN TV Morning News\, Lakelife Magazine\, and many many Tattoo Magazines. Spruth has received many awards and recognition in his field\, both as an artist\, art therapist\, and tattooist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.
URL:https://imss.org/program/laughter-therapy-with-eric-dean-spruth/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fat Pigeon / ~Nois / Carol Genetti + Sam Scranton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of experimental music with Fat Pigeon\, ~Nois\, Carol Genetti and Samuel Scranton.\n\n\nDoors open at 6:45PM.  The concert will begin at 7PM\, and the Museum will close at 9PM.  The concert will last approximately 60-70 minutes. \nFat Pigeon \nBased in Chicago\, Fat Pigeon is an experimental music trio consisting of bass clarinetist Emily Beisel (USA)\, percussionist Luis Fernando Amaya (Mexico)\, and guitarist Craig Davis Pinson (Mexico). Fat Pigeon makes use of both score-based composition and visceral free improvisation\, aiming to create gripping gestural music as a collective unit. The group’s debut album\, FANG POET I\, was released in 2020 by Gilded Records. \n~Nois \nFounded in 2016\, ~Nois (pronounced “noise”) has become one of the premier ensembles in the United States by combining contemporary chamber music and improvisation to connect with audiences in unique concert experiences. Heralded as “fiendishly good” (Chicago Tribune) and known for their “supremely sensitive balance and control” (Chicago Classical Review)\, ~Nois has been awarded top prizes at prestigious chamber music competitions including the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and the M-Prize International Arts Competition. \nCarol Genetti \nCarol Genetti is a Chicago-based vocalist whose work encompasses sound and visual art media. Her palette is primordial\, existing in a space where “language” and “music” have yet to be formulated into familiar cultural patterns. Genetti’s aesthetic is one of raw power\, yet also delicate and subtle. She likes to combine various devices with her vocal performance as she “refracts and abrades her wordless vocals with electronics” (Bill Meyer\, The Wire). She has performed with many improvising musicians\, including Jack Wright\, Eric Leonardson\, Peter Maunu\, Olivia Block and many others. Most recent recordings include a duet with Claire Rousay “Live at Elastic Arts” (Astral Spirits) and a collaborative release with visual artist Gwyneth Zeleny Anderson “Chyme” (Suppedaneum). \nSamuel Scranton \nSamuel Scranton is a composer/performer/artist based in Chicago. He improvises and records music with percussion and electronics. He makes evening-length tear-jerker conceptual ceremonies. He makes installations with friends that take the form of guided tours\, psychedelic waiting rooms\, and swarming sonic creatures.  \nHe plays music in bands: Honestly Same (with Zach Good\, Mabel Kwan\, Lia Kohl\, Zach Moore)\, Beautifulish (with Katherine Young)\, Physique (with Neil Quigley)\, with records released on Amalgam and Shinkoyo Artists Pool. \n*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options please contact us at info@imss.org. \nPARKING AND DIRECTIONS: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org.
URL:https://imss.org/program/fat-pigeon-nois-carol-genetti-sam-scranton/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Solitary Vices: Solo Bassoon Performance by Ben Roidl-Ward
DESCRIPTION:Ben Roidl-Ward presents “Solitary Vices\,” a concert of new works for bassoon that reimagine the instrument’s sonic capabilities.\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30PM.  Concert begins at 7PM.  The Museum will close at 9:30PM. \nBen Roidl-Ward presents “Solitary Vices\,” a concert of new works for bassoon that reimagine the instrument’s sonic\, technical\, and expressive capabilities. These pieces are the result of close collaboration between Roidl-Ward and the featured composers\, and illustrate his continued commitment to championing the work of living composes and building a new repertoire for his instrument. The program will feature world premieres by Liza Lim\, Pierce Gradone\, Osnat Netzer\, and Pablo Rubino\, as well as the Chicago premiere of Yi-Ting Lu’s solo work Taxidermy.  \nSolitary Vice* by Pierce Gradone  \nBoat Song* by Liza Lim \nMonoblogue* by Osnat Netzer \nDualismos* by Pablo Rubino \nTaxidermy by Yi-Ting Lu \n \n*indicates world premiere performance \n \nFeaturing Dominik Belavy\, baritone and Isidora Nojkovic\, cello. \n*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options please contact us at info@imss.org. \nPARKING AND DIRECTIONS: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org. \n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nRecently named one of 23 artists who are “changing the sound of classical music” by the Washington Post\, bassoonist Ben Roidl-Ward will join the faculty of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as Assistant Professor of Bassoon in Fall of 2023. He also serves as Principal Bassoonist of the Chicago Sinfonietta\, Second Bassoonist of the Illinois Symphony\, Solo Bassoonist of Ensemble Dal Niente\, and Contemporary Leader of the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland. Ben’s dedication to working with and advocating for composers of his generation has led him to commission numerous works featuring the bassoon\, and he has participated in the premieres of over 125 compositions to date. In demand as a guest artist\, he has performed with leading ensembles around the country\, including the Chicago Symphony\, the New York Philharmonic\, and the International Contemporary Ensemble\, and has presented masterclasses at Northwestern University and the Oberlin and Peabody Conservatories\, among others. Ben earned his DMA from Northwestern University\, where he studied with David McGill and researched methods of notating multiphonics. Previously\, he studied with Ben Kamins at Rice University\, George Sakakeeny at the Oberlin Conservatory\, and Francine Peterson in the Seattle area.
URL:https://imss.org/program/solitary-vices-solo-bassoon-performance-by-ben-roidl-ward/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Angel Abcede Book Reading: House of Nurses: An American Journey
DESCRIPTION:Come see author Angel Abcede read from his latest book on Filipino-American nurses called\,\nHouse of Nurses: An American Journey.
URL:https://imss.org/program/angel-abcede-book-reading-house-of-nurses-an-american-journey-3/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Remembrance & Renewed Hope
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of Nurses Month\, join us for the opening reception of the new exhibit\, Remembrance & Renewed Hope\n\n\nHektoen Nurses and Humanities and the International Museum of Surgical Science are delighted to announce the new exhibit: Remembrance & Renewed Hope\, on view for the month of May in the Museum’s historic Library in honor of Nurses Month. The Museum’s library features a long antique green table and chairs. This exhibition will feature fourteen place settings for a Nurse’s dinner table display. Nine of the settings feature past nursing leaders (Remembrance) and five are current nursing leaders (Renewed Hope). The displays are created by a group of nurses who are also practicing artists. Discover each artist’s interpretation of these important nurse figures. \nFeatured nurses will include: \n\nFlorence Nightingale (D)\nMary Seacole (D)\nClara Barton (D)\nIldaura Murillo-Rohde (D)\nThe 1964 student nurses from South Chicago Community Hospital Nursing school (D)\nLuther Christman (D)\nAnne Zimmerman (D) Executive Director of the Illinois Nurses Association (INA)\nSharon Cahill\, BSN\, RN (D)\nKrystal Hanrahan\, MSN\, RN (D)\nJanice Phillips\, PhD\, CENP\, FAAN (A) Director of Nursing Research & Health Equity at Rush University Medical Center\nMary McDermott\, BSN\, MSN\, EdD\, FAAN (A)\nKristin Ramsey\, MSN\, MPPM\, RN\, NE-BC (A) Senior VP\, Quality\, NMHC\, Wood-Prince Family Chief Nurse Executive\, NMH/NMG\nBarb Holmes Gobel\, MS\, RN\, ACDN\, FAAN (A) Associate Director of Professional Practice and Development & Magnet Program Director\nLauren Underwood\, MSN\, RN\, MPH (A) Democratic Party Communication Chair\, Democratic Representative IL in Congress 2023\n\nArtists include: \n\nSedane Henderson PCT\nMa. Eliza Micha Alcantara RN\nAlyssa Hudik RN\nJanessa Anguiano RN\nJohn Smisek RN\nAlyssa Saklak RN\nMaria Zaragoza LPN\nMarcela Gomez RN\nJohana Hernandez RN\nSonja Will\, Administrator\nSophie Oracz\, RN\nCora Palmer\, RN\n\nGuest Speakers related to the arts and humanities as well as workshops and conversations among nurse artists will be scheduled. \nLearn more: https://imss.org/remembrance-renewed-hope/ \n ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+\, ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nAbout the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Chicago Chapter #317: AMSN(Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses) Chicago chapter #317 was founded in 2008 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital by a team of 12 dedicated nurses\, who are still committed to excelling Medical-Surgical Nursing care in the city Chicago! \nAbout Hektoen Nurses and the Humanities: Nurses & the Humanities was founded in June 2006 to present programs that demonstrate and encourage the healing power of the arts and the humanities for caregivers and their patients. Programs addressing diverse themes of nursing and the humanities (art\, literature\, history\, philosophy\, music\, theater\, and dance) have various formats\, including lectures\, workshops\, classes\, and excursions. The programs are geared towards nurses\, caregivers\, medical professionals\, and nursing students\, but are open to the general public. \nThe Hektoen Institute Nurses and Humanities Advisory Committee provides humanistic\, creative and interactive educational opportunities to clinicians. We endeavor to expand imaginative horizons and to explore the arts as a source of healing for the self and for providing compassionate and holistic care to others. Our interactive arts-focused programs offer opportunities to network outside the healthcare arena and to explore the untapped healing potential of creativity. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-for-remembrance-renewed-hope/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Our Words\, Our Truths by Dr. Ada Cheng
DESCRIPTION:“Our Words\, Our Truths: Storytelling for Collective Identity and Community Engagement” is a workshop by acclaimed storyteller\, Dr. Ada Cheng\n\n\nOur Words\, Our Truths: Storytelling for Collective Identity and Community EngagementBy Dr. Ada Cheng \n5:30-6:30PM CST \nThis eclectic presentation will map out my own journey as an Asian American and immigrant storyteller and delineate how my personal stories reflect and mirror the urgent social concerns of our time. It also includes my experiences as a storytelling producer\, who engages in community-based storytelling. This workshop aims at providing community builders with the foundational skill set to build intimate communities through storytelling. \nThe workshop includes the following components: \nI. Why is storytelling important to our understanding of personal and collective experiences? \nII. How can we use personal stories to critically reflect urgent social issues of our time\, such as racism\, xenophobia\, gender-based violence\, etc.? \nIII. What does community-based storytelling mean? How do we use personal storytelling for collective identity formation and community engagement? \nIV. How can we strategically use storytelling to address the issue of equity\, beyond diversity and inclusion? \nPROGRAM TOPICS \n\nAsian American\nStorytelling\nHistory\nAnti-Racism\nAmerica\nImmigration\nIntersectionality\nEquity\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFAQ: \nThe presentation takes approximately 45 minutes\, with extra time at the end for Q&A\, making it approximately one hour.  \nThis event is open to all ages.   \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \nAn elevator and wheelchair accessible entrance is available. For additional accessibility accommodations please contact info@imss.org. \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org \n\n\n\nAn educator-turned artist\, storyteller\, and creator\, Dr. Ada Cheng has utilized storytelling to illustrate structural inequities\, raise critical awareness\, and build intimate communities. Committed to amplifying and uplifting marginalized voices\, she has created numerous storytelling platforms for BIPOC and LGBTQIA community members to tell difficult and vulnerable stories. Since she resigned from her tenured position in sociology at DePaul University in 2016\, she has been featured at storytelling shows and performed her two solo performances at theaters\, universities\, and conferences across the nation. \nDr. Cheng has partnered with numerous community organizations for her storytelling platforms\, including Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, National Cambodian Heritage Museum\, Japanese American Service Committee\, i2i: Invisible to Invincible Asian Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago\, and Center on Halsted. She features community members as tellers and brings these events to community spaces for critical engagement and alliance building. Dr. Cheng has been a Road Scholar since 2019. She currently teaches at both Northwestern University and Dominican University. Her interests encompass academia\, storytelling/performance\, and advocacy. \nLEARN MORE AND FOLLOW ADA \nWebsite \nA Path to Conscientious Storytelling: An Interview with Ada Cheng \nFacebook \nInstagram \n\n\nThis program is presented as a part of the Illinois Humanities 2023 – 2024 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau \n\n\n\nIllinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly \, as well as by contributions from individuals\, foundations and corporations. \nAny views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed by speakers\, program participants\, or audiences do not necessarily reflect those of the NEH\, Illinois Humanities\, IACA\, our partnering organizations\, or our funders.
URL:https://imss.org/program/our-words-our-truths-by-dr-ada-cheng/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Next Generation in Biomedical Visualization
DESCRIPTION:UIC students present their annual exhibit on biomedical visualization\n\n\nBiomedical Visualization is where art\, life science\, and medicine meet technology for visual communication. This exhibition highlights the next generation of artists from the Biomedical Visualization Graduate Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Their work appeals to various audiences\, empowering and educating viewers on the intersection of medicine\, life science\, communication technology\, visual learning\, education science\, and biocommunications research. Mediums vary from illustrations\, animations\, and interactive programs\, such as virtual reality or augmented reality. The diversity in media speaks to those trained in Biomedical Visualization\, for they harness the ability to dissect the evolving discoveries in both science and healthcare\, striving to communicate these advancements through visual pieces.  \n \nAbout the Biomedical Visualization Graduate Program at UIC: Founded in 1921 by Professor Thomas Smith Jones\, the Biomedical Visualization program at the University of Illinois at Chicago is the second oldest accredited school of its kind and one of only five accredited graduate programs in North America providing professional training for careers in the visual communication of life science\, medicine\, and healthcare. With a renowned faculty and a curriculum that keeps pace with advances in science and technology\, UIC’s Biomedical Visualization program attracts graduate students from various disciplines\, including medicine\, life science\, art\, sculpture\, digital media\, and computer science. \n \n \nArtists: \nLuca Brunozzi\, Caroline Chatfield\, Odelia Cheng\, April Damon\, Nina Eckstein\, Lauren Elder\, C.S. Garcia Martinez\, Amy Hoang\, Madeleine Howell-Moroney\, Dalena Huynh\, Aven Jones\, Hannah Koffman\, SoYoung Kwon\, Clara Lee\, Joseph Majalca\, Laurel Moore\, Lauren Muskara\, Delilah Przybyla\, Kat Ruff\, Sydney Sieh-Takata\, Eliza Stierle\, Katherine Tran \n \nExhibition Coordinators: \nLauren Muskara\, MS; Delilah Przybyla\, MS; Eliza Stierle\, MS \n \nAccessibility Coordinator:  \nMagic Smith\, BS\, BA \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options please contact us at info@imss.org. \n \nPARKING AND DIRECTIONS: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \n \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org. \n\n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Arts Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.
URL:https://imss.org/program/the-next-generation-in-biomedical-visualization/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet and Performance: Florence Nightingale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a remarkable event with Megan Wells as she performs the story of Florence Nightingale\, the founder of modern nursing.\n\n\nMeet & Greet 2-3PM\nPerformance 3-5PM\nJoin us for a remarkable evening with Megan Wells as she performs the story of Florence Nightingale\, the founder of modern nursing\, at the International Museum of Surgical Science. Be swept away into the noteworthy history of Nightingale during the Crimean War. This enchanting evening will include live period music\, and many photographic opportunities with Florence Nightingale. \n \nMegan Wells is a story artist and a theater artist.  She creates the warm intimacy of storytelling\, and more. Megan infuses characters with living souls and delivers the experience with delicious theatrical timing. An award-winning storyteller\, Megan performs in museums and symphonies\, enhances education for thousands of children\, entertains families in festivals and libraries\, and helps executives\, actors and storytellers craft powerful stories to effect change. She is the recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award\, National Storytelling Network\, the Joseph Jefferson Award for Direction\, the Education Press\, the Distinguished Achievement Award\, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN\, the Parent’s Choice GOLD\, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN\, and the Parent’s Choice 25 best of 25 years\, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN.
URL:https://imss.org/program/meet-greet-and-performance-florence-nightingale/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Judith A. Paice: Lessons for Our Future
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of Nurses Month\, join us for a fireside chat by Judith A. Paice!\n\n\nFireside Chat\nJudith Paice: Lessons for Our Future\n5PM – 6PM Wine & Cheese Reception \n6PM – 7PM  Fireside Chat ” Pain: Lessons For Our Future” \n7PM – 8PM  Questions & Answers \nPain is universal and protective for our survival; those rare individuals who experience no pain live very short lives. Yet\, pain is also greatly feared. Persistent pain can destroy lives and livelihoods\, and costs  our society greatly in lost productivity and medical expenses. Pain relief is best achieved by multimodal therapies that include pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches; however\, access to many these measures has been limited\, leading to over-reliance on medications. A perfect (or rather\,  imperfect) storm of many challenges in our world has led to misuse of these agents\, particularly opioids.  As a result\, treatment of pain has been overshadowed by the challenges associated with opioids and  substance use disorder. This fireside chat will include brief remarks followed by a discussion with all  participants that will address historical perspectives along with lessons for our future. \n*** \nHektoen Nurses and Humanities and the International Museum of Surgical Science are delighted to announce the exhibit: Remembrance & Renewed Hope\, on view for the month of May in the Museum’s historic Library in honor of Nurses Month. The Museum’s library features a long antique green table and chairs. This exhibition will feature fourteen place settings for a Nurse’s dinner table display. Nine of the settings feature past nursing leaders (Remembrance) and five are current nursing leaders (Renewed Hope). The displays are created by a group of nurses who are also practicing artists. Discover each artist’s interpretation of these important nurse figures. \nFeatured nurses will include: \n\nFlorence Nightingale (D)\nMary Seacole (D)\nClara Barton (D)\nIldaura Murillo-Rohde (D)\nThe 1964 student nurses from South Chicago Community Hospital Nursing school (D)\nLuther Christman (D)\nAnne Zimmerman (D) Executive Director of the Illinois Nurses Association (INA)\nSharon Cahill\, BSN\, RN (D)\nKrystal Hanrahan\, MSN\, RN (D)\nJanice Phillips\, PhD\, CENP\, FAAN (A) Director of Nursing Research & Health Equity at Rush University Medical Center\nMary McDermott\, BSN\, MSN\, EdD\, FAAN (A)\nKristin Ramsey\, MSN\, MPPM\, RN\, NE-BC (A) Senior VP\, Quality\, NMHC\, Wood-Prince Family Chief Nurse Executive\, NMH/NMG\nBarb Holmes Gobel\, MS\, RN\, ACDN\, FAAN (A) Associate Director of Professional Practice and Development & Magnet Program Director\nLauren Underwood\, MSN\, RN\, MPH (A) Democratic Park Communication Chair\, Democratic Representative IL in Congress 2023\n\nArtists include: \n\nSedane Henderson PCT\nMa. Eliza Micha Alcantara RN\nAlyssa Hudik RN\nJanessa Janquian RN\nJohn Smisek RN\nAlyssa Saklak RN\nMaria Zaragoza LPN\nMarcela Gomez RN\nJohana Hernandez RN\nSonja Will\, Administrator\nSophie Oracz\, RN\nCora Palmer\, RN\n\nGuest Speakers related to the arts and humanities as well as workshops and conversations among nurse artists will be scheduled. \nLearn more: https://imss.org/remembrance-renewed-hope/ \n ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\nAbout the speaker: \nJudith A. Paice\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN \nJudith Paice\, PhD\, RN is the Director of the Cancer Pain Program in the Division of Hematology-Oncology and a Research Professor of Medicine\, Northwestern University; Feinberg School of Medicine. A current member of the NIH HEAL Initiative and past president of the American Pain Society\, Dr Paice’s clinical work and research has been in the relief of pain associated with cancer. She was one of the original consultants in the End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) and has traveled extensively to educate health care professionals in six of seven continents regarding cancer pain relief and palliative care. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Chicago Chapter #317: AMSN(Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses) Chicago chapter #317 was founded in 2008 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital by a team of 12 dedicated nurses\, who are still committed to excelling Medical-Surgical Nursing care in the city Chicago! \nAbout Hektoen Nurses and the Humanities: Nurses & the Humanities was founded in June 2006 to present programs that demonstrate and encourage the healing power of the arts and the humanities for caregivers and their patients. Programs addressing diverse themes of nursing and the humanities (art\, literature\, history\, philosophy\, music\, theater\, and dance) have various formats\, including lectures\, workshops\, classes\, and excursions. The programs are geared towards nurses\, caregivers\, medical professionals\, and nursing students\, but are open to the general public. \nThe Hektoen Institute Nurses and Humanities Advisory Committee provides humanistic\, creative and interactive educational opportunities to clinicians. We endeavor to expand imaginative horizons and to explore the arts as a source of healing for the self and for providing compassionate and holistic care to others. Our interactive arts-focused programs offer opportunities to network outside the healthcare arena and to explore the untapped healing potential of creativity. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum\n of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/fireside-chat-judith-a-paice-lessons-for-our-future-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: BODIES III
DESCRIPTION:Art students from three prestigious schools around the world respond to the prompt: “Bodies.”\n\n\nStudents in Megan Euker’s Design\, Sculpture\, and Digital Fabrication classes at the Accademia di Belle Arti Siracusa/MADE (Mediterranean Arts and Design); University of South Florida; and School of the Art Institute of Chicago created works in response to a single word prompt: “Bodies.” Using the collections at the International Museum of Surgical Science for inspiration\, students began identifying medical or bodily constraints that could be alleviated through a specifically designed assistive device. Through a process of in-depth research and prototype testing\, students created preliminary designs intended to increase accessibility\, promote healthy behaviors\, create comfort and improve safety. After consulting with medical professionals and undergoing critiques\, they modified their ideas and remade their objects at full scale. \nThese designed objects create a social impact by making it easier for all kinds of bodies to move through the world. They also spark new questions: what mental and physical constraints do our bodies place on us all? What are the best uses of designed objects in the fields of health\, medicine\, and surgery? And how do you design your own environment to fit your day-to-day needs? Works in this exhibition explore these fundamental ideas of ability and the body. \n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+\, ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nJosseline Melgar\, YOU GOT THIS\, 2022 \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \n\n\nAbout the Curator: \nMegan Euker is an Italian and American artist/designer and a two-time U.S. Fulbright recipient to Italy (Fellow\, 2008-9 to Florence and scholar\, 2022-23 to Sicily). \nShe comes from a background in art and design\, obtaining MFA and BFA degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Euker is the Project Manager at San Rocco Therapeutics and has also taught at SAIC\, USF in Tampa\, Florida\, the Siena Art Institute\, Italy\, and MADE in Sicily\, among other universities. Additionally\, Euker is the agent for Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Patrick Girondi and his band\, Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream. \nEuker has exhibited artwork internationally at galleries (represented by Linda Warren Projects since 2008) and museums\, including a solo exhibition “The Cure” at The International Museum of Surgical Science” (IMSS) in Chicago. This exhibition showcased current issues in orphan diseases\, especially Sickle Cell Disease and Beta Thalassemia. She has additionally curated three exhibitions of her students work at the (IMSS)\, featuring medical devices created under her mentorship. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artists (Name\, Title of piece\, Birthplace):\n \n \nAndrea Miccio\n \nChair/Walker\n \nMilazzo (IT)\n \n \nAndrea Miccio was born in Milazzo (Me) in 1997. After graduating from art school\, a few years later he and his brother opened a furniture showroom and began studying product design in Syracuse.\n \n \nAshton Bedlack\n \nHear Clear Gear\n \nSt. Petersburg\, USA\n \n \nSaint Petersburg\, Florida based artist\, Ashton Bedlack\, has been exploring sculpture and printmaking in her time at the University of South Florida. She has begun honing in on sculpture in the last year\, focusing on using repurposed materials and other mixed media. In her senior year\, she is working to discover the numerous ways in which we can recycle what many would call “trash” into something new and beautiful.\n \n \nDawn Sebastian\n \nMotivational Mood Mirror\n \nDan Diego\, USA\n \n \nDawn M Sebastian graduated with an A.A. Studio Arts from Hillsborough Community College in 2019 with a focus on photography and printmaking and in 2022\, B.A. Studio Arts\, University of South Florida with a focus in sculpture and video arts and film.\n \n \nDean Yoo\n \nHeart Ring\n \nSeoul\, South Korea\n \n \nDean Yoo is a sophomore at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He was born in 2003 and raised in Seoul\, South Korea. Dean loves to draw and paint with playful colors and use different types of mediums to create artworks. He plans to become a professional headphone and speaker designer after he graduates from SAIC.\n \n \nErin Elliott\n \nSugar Decay\n \nBrandon\, USA\n \n \nErin Elliott is a Bachelor of Arts student at the University of South Florida studying drawing and sculpture graduating in 2024. She is currently enrolled in her junior year. Born in 1999 in Brandon\, Florida\, Erin enjoys creating whimsical and colorful artworks in many different mediums. She plans to work in professional illustration of children’s books and graphic novels. This is her first professional museum exhibition.\n \n \nGiulia Gringeri\n \nImagine; Happy Pain\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nAfter classical studies\, Giulia dedicated herself to entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. After attending a tourism economics course in Milan\, she worked as a receptionist in various hotels. Today\, she is the owner of a hotel located in the historic center of Syracuse. In 2020\, driven by the desire to deepen her knowledge of the world of design\, she decided to enroll in the Arts Academy in Syracuse.\n \n \nIsabella Saglimbene\n \nPacco\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nIsabella Saglimbene was born in Syracuse in 1998. She attended the Federico II di Svevia Hotel Institute\, where she dedicated herself to pastry-making\, later working in various restaurants. Among her many interests\, she has always cultivated the attention for Product and Interior design\, which prompted her to enroll at the Academy of Fine Arts in Syracuse. She is currently in her final year and her goal is to continue studying to work in the field of design.\n \n \nJosseline Melgar\n \nYOU GOT THIS\n \nChicago\, USA\n \n \nJosseline Melgar was born in Chicago\, Illinois; she is a senior BFA student at the University of South Florida’s School of Art and Art History. She works in both sculptural and digital media and plans on pursuing residency opportunities and her Masters degree in sculpture after graduation. Josseline’s work has been included in group exhibitions at Hillsborough Community College\, USF\, and the Heiress Gallery in St. Petersburg\, FL.\n \n \nMay Griffin\n \nModel of A Heart\n \nTampa\, USA\n \n \nMay Griffin was born in 2002 and raised in Tampa\, Florida\, where she is currently in her third year of being a studio art major at the University of South Florida. During her time at USF\, she has discovered her passion for creating three-dimensional artwork\, which led to the creation of her piece Model of A Heart. She hopes to continue working in sculpture after graduation and eventually attend graduate school.\n \n \nMonica Palazzolo\n \nLuc’è\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nMonica Palazzolo was born in Syracuse (SR) in 2001. After attending high school for the arts\, she decided to continue her studies at the MADE Program Academy of Fine Arts in Syracuse\, where she began studying design.\n \n \nSara Sanfilippo\n \nSugarTOO\n \nCatania (IT)\n \n \nSara Sanfilippo is a student in the 3rd year of Design at the Academy MADE Program in Syracuse (SR). After graduating from the artistic high school in ‘art of furniture and wood’ she decided to continue her path in design. Her greatest interest is aimed at the world of jewelry up until now\, although has always carried out large-scale projects.\n \n \nShauna Miller\n \nTendon Management\n \nTampa\, USA\n \n \nShauna Miller is a senior studio art major at the University of South Florida specializing in 3D arts. She mostly works in fabric and ceramics\, and will pursue a masters of craft in the future. She plans to start a bespoke fashion line between her BFA and masters programs.\n \n \nValentina Parlato\n \nManOcchio\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nValentina Parlato was born in Sicily in 1990 and went to the scientific high school of Siracusa. She worked as a real estate agent in Ortigia’s Island; developing a passion in real estate design\, she got the real estate license. In 2018 she began her career at the Academy of Fine Arts MADE Program. In 2019 two of her works were included in local exhibitions. She’s currently designing a new personal collection.\n \n \nVictoria Mercado-Lues\n \nAttach a Patch\n \nTampa\, USA\n \n \nVictoria Mercado-Lues is working towards getting her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Arts with a concentration in Ceramics at the University of South Florida. She is currently working at USF’s Contemporary Art Museum and hopes to get her work curated for museums and work as a freelance artist. As a queer Mexican American woman\, Victoria’s identity plays a large role in their art.\n \n \n\n\nThank you to the support from San Rocco Therapeutics \n\n\n\nThank you to the support from the SAIC Wellness Center \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-bodies-iii/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat and Afternoon Tea: Rachel Gage: Leverage Your Best Self
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of Nurses Month\, join us for a fireside chat by Rachel Gage!\n\n\nRachel Gage: Leverage Your Best Self\nTea will be served\n*** \nHektoen Nurses and Humanities and the International Museum of Surgical Science are delighted to announce the exhibit: Remembrance & Renewed Hope\, on view for the month of May in the Museum’s historic Library in honor of Nurses Month. The Museum’s library features a long antique green table and chairs. This exhibition will feature fourteen place settings for a Nurse’s dinner table display. Nine of the settings feature past nursing leaders (Remembrance) and five are current nursing leaders (Renewed Hope). The displays are created by a group of nurses who are also practicing artists. Discover each artist’s interpretation of these important nurse figures. \nFeatured nurses will include: \n\nFlorence Nightingale (D)\nMary Seacole (D)\nClara Barton (D)\nIldaura Murillo-Rohde (D)\nThe 1964 student nurses from South Chicago Community Hospital Nursing school (D)\nLuther Christman (D)\nAnne Zimmerman (D) Executive Director of the Illinois Nurses Association (INA)\nSharon Cahill\, BSN\, RN (D)\nKrystal Hanrahan\, MSN\, RN (D)\nJanice Phillips\, PhD\, CENP\, FAAN (A) Director of Nursing Research & Health Equity at Rush University Medical Center\nMary McDermott\, BSN\, MSN\, EdD\, FAAN (A)\nKristin Ramsey\, MSN\, MPPM\, RN\, NE-BC (A) Senior VP\, Quality\, NMHC\, Wood-Prince Family Chief Nurse Executive\, NMH/NMG\nBarb Holmes Gobel\, MS\, RN\, ACDN\, FAAN (A) Associate Director of Professional Practice and Development & Magnet Program Director\nLauren Underwood\, MSN\, RN\, MPH (A) Democratic Party Communication Chair\, Democratic Representative IL in Congress 2023\n\nArtists include: \n\nSedane Henderson PCT\nMa. Eliza Micha Alcantara RN\nAlyssa Hudik RN\nJanessa Anguiano RN\nJohn Smisek RN\nAlyssa Saklak RN\nMaria Zaragoza LPN\nMarcela Gomez RN\nJohana Hernandez RN\nSonja Will\, Administrator\nSophie Oracz\, RN\nCora Palmer\, RN\n\nGuest Speakers related to the arts and humanities as well as workshops and conversations among nurse artists will be scheduled. \nLearn more: https://imss.org/remembrance-renewed-hope/ \n ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nAbout the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Chicago Chapter #317: AMSN(Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses) Chicago chapter #317 was founded in 2008 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital by a team of 12 dedicated nurses\, who are still committed to excelling Medical-Surgical Nursing care in the city Chicago! \nAbout Hektoen Nurses and the Humanities: Nurses & the Humanities was founded in June 2006 to present programs that demonstrate and encourage the healing power of the arts and the humanities for caregivers and their patients. Programs addressing diverse themes of nursing and the humanities (art\, literature\, history\, philosophy\, music\, theater\, and dance) have various formats\, including lectures\, workshops\, classes\, and excursions. The programs are geared towards nurses\, caregivers\, medical professionals\, and nursing students\, but are open to the general public. \nThe Hektoen Institute Nurses and Humanities Advisory Committee provides humanistic\, creative and interactive educational opportunities to clinicians. We endeavor to expand imaginative horizons and to explore the arts as a source of healing for the self and for providing compassionate and holistic care to others. Our interactive arts-focused programs offer opportunities to network outside the healthcare arena and to explore the untapped healing potential of creativity. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/fireside-chat-and-afternoon-tea-rachel-gage-leverage-your-best-self/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet and Performance: Clara Barton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a remarkable event with Megan Wells as she performs the story of Clara Barton\, the founder of the American Red Cross.\n\n\nMeet & Greet 5-6PM\nPerformance 6-8PM\nJoin us for a remarkable evening with Megan Wells as she performs the story of Clara Barton\, the founder of the American Red Cross\, at the International Museum of Surgical Science. Be swept away into the noteworthy history of Clara Barton during the American Civil War. This enchanting evening will include live period music\, and many photographic opportunities with Clara Barton. \n \nMegan Wells is a story artist and a theater artist.  She creates the warm intimacy of storytelling\, and more. Megan infuses characters with living souls and delivers the experience with delicious theatrical timing. An award-winning storyteller\, Megan performs in museums and symphonies\, enhances education for thousands of children\, entertains families in festivals and libraries\, and helps executives\, actors and storytellers craft powerful stories to effect change. She is the recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award\, National Storytelling Network\, the Joseph Jefferson Award for Direction\, the Education Press\, the Distinguished Achievement Award\, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN\, the Parent’s Choice GOLD\, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN\, and the Parent’s Choice 25 best of 25 years\, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN.
URL:https://imss.org/program/meet-greet-and-performance-clara-barton/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat and Book Signing: Carolyn Smeltzer
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of Nurses Month\, join us for a fireside chat by Carolyn Smeltzer!\n\n\nFireside Chat: Carolyn Smeltzer\nDiploma Nursing and Nursing Remembered through the eyes of Evanston Hospital School of Nursing (1898-1984)\nCarolyn will discuss her newest book\, Evanston Hospital School of Nursing (1898-1984)\, and copies will be for sale in the Museum Store.\n*** \nHektoen Nurses and Humanities and the International Museum of Surgical Science are delighted to announce the exhibit: Remembrance & Renewed Hope\, on view for the month of May in the Museum’s historic Library in honor of Nurses Month. The Museum’s library features a long antique green table and chairs. This exhibition will feature fourteen place settings for a Nurse’s dinner table display. Nine of the settings feature past nursing leaders (Remembrance) and five are current nursing leaders (Renewed Hope). The displays are created by a group of nurses who are also practicing artists. Discover each artist’s interpretation of these important nurse figures. \nFeatured nurses will include: \n\nFlorence Nightingale (D)\nMary Seacole (D)\nClara Barton (D)\nIldaura Murillo-Rohde (D)\nThe 1964 student nurses from South Chicago Community Hospital Nursing school (D)\nLuther Christman (D)\nAnne Zimmerman (D) Executive Director of the Illinois Nurses Association (INA)\nSharon Cahill\, BSN\, RN (D)\nKrystal Hanrahan\, MSN\, RN (D)\nJanice Phillips\, PhD\, CENP\, FAAN (A) Director of Nursing Research & Health Equity at Rush University Medical Center\nMary McDermott\, BSN\, MSN\, EdD\, FAAN (A)\nKristin Ramsey\, MSN\, MPPM\, RN\, NE-BC (A) Senior VP\, Quality\, NMHC\, Wood-Prince Family Chief Nurse Executive\, NMH/NMG\nBarb Holmes Gobel\, MS\, RN\, ACDN\, FAAN (A) Associate Director of Professional Practice and Development & Magnet Program Director\nLauren Underwood\, MSN\, RN\, MPH (A) Democratic Party Communication Chair\, Democratic Representative IL in Congress 2023\n\nArtists include: \n\nSedane Henderson PCT\nMa. Eliza Micha Alcantara RN\nAlyssa Hudik RN\nJanessa Anguiano RN\nJohn Smisek RN\nAlyssa Saklak RN\nMaria Zaragoza LPN\nMarcela Gomez RN\nJohana Hernandez RN\nSonja Will\, Administrator\nSophie Oracz\, RN\nCora Palmer\, RN\n\nGuest Speakers related to the arts and humanities as well as workshops and conversations among nurse artists will be scheduled. \nLearn more: https://imss.org/remembrance-renewed-hope/ \n ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nAbout the Authors:  \nCarolyn Hope Smeltzer and Barbara Ann McQuillan\, 1972 EHSN graduates\, are proud of their education and realize the historical value of the program. Having graduated 50 years ago\, they are passionate about preserving the school’s history and capturing classmates’ memories. Their desire to keep alive EHSN history enables past generations of diploma graduates to cherish their own memories and future generations of nurses to look back on past teaching practices. This book will elicit familiar fond memories for all who attended or taught in any diploma school of nursing. \n\n\n\nAbout the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Chicago Chapter #317: AMSN(Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses) Chicago chapter #317 was founded in 2008 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital by a team of 12 dedicated nurses\, who are still committed to excelling Medical-Surgical Nursing care in the city Chicago! \nAbout Hektoen Nurses and the Humanities: Nurses & the Humanities was founded in June 2006 to present programs that demonstrate and encourage the healing power of the arts and the humanities for caregivers and their patients. Programs addressing diverse themes of nursing and the humanities (art\, literature\, history\, philosophy\, music\, theater\, and dance) have various formats\, including lectures\, workshops\, classes\, and excursions. The programs are geared towards nurses\, caregivers\, medical professionals\, and nursing students\, but are open to the general public. \nThe Hektoen Institute Nurses and Humanities Advisory Committee provides humanistic\, creative and interactive educational opportunities to clinicians. We endeavor to expand imaginative horizons and to explore the arts as a source of healing for the self and for providing compassionate and holistic care to others. Our interactive arts-focused programs offer opportunities to network outside the healthcare arena and to explore the untapped healing potential of creativity. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/fireside-chat-and-book-signing-carolyn-smeltzer/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: The Life and Deaths of The Mels (Here Lie the Bones)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of Mel Keiser’s newest exhibit: The Life and Deaths of the Mels (Here Lie the Bones).\n\n\nThe Life and Deaths of The Mels (Here Lie the Bones) \nby Artist Mel Keiser \nMay 19\, 2023 – July 9\, 2023 \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 19\, 2023 6:00pm – 8:00pm Free \nIn her work\, multidisciplinary artist Mel Keiser claims that she has been several different “mels” since she was born. During her life\, there have been (and will continue to be) discrete moments of self-change. However\, in her work this is not just a state of identity flux; no\, Keiser looks at these moments of change as the birth of a new mel and the death of the old.  \nIn her ongoing project\, The Life and Deaths of The Mels\, Mel grieves for her deceased past selves. Borrowing from traditional funeral rituals\, Keiser processes the grief—and sometimes relief—of burying past versions of herself.  \nWe invite you to explore Mel’s work installed at IMSS from May 20 to July 9 in three places: the first-floor Welcome Room (1F)\, the fourth-floor Temporary Gallery (4C)\, and outside in the museum’s parkway. While you may come to see how Mel died and what it was like\, you may leave asking yourself how many times you\, yourself\, have died. And how many times you’ve been born anew.  \nHeader Image: Melissa-Louise-Keiser’s effigy and casket\, made with John Preus. Aspen wood and cotton. Image credit: Clarissa Bonet. \n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+\, ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nMel Keiser (b.1985\, 2003\, 2007\, 2007\, 2011\, 2014\, 2018\, 2020) is an artist who uses installation\, performance\, object-making\, writing\, and social practice to study the intersections between non-linear identity\, grief and ritual\, and institutional epistemology. Her work is a form of autotheory\, devised from a series of long-form\, interrelated projects that feature frequent and diverse collaborations with fellow artists.  \nKeiser is the founder of the Death Studies Research Group at Northwestern University’s Kaplan Institute of Humanities with artist Jeanne Dunning\, medical educator Catherine Belling\, medical practitioner Joshua Hauser\, and historian Sean Hanretta. She also co-founded the artist writing group\, between the tongue and the taste with Matthew Goulish in 2017. \nKeiser received grants from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events\, Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts\, and the Judith Dawn Memorial Foundation. Her work has been exhibited at Wedge Projects\, Filter Space\, Martha Schneider Gallery\, and Segal Design Institute at Northwestern University. Her written work has appeared in the peer-reviewed Performance Philosophy Journal and a special issue of ASAP/J about autotheory.  \n\n\n\nThe Life and Deaths of The Mels: Here Lie the Bones is partially supported by an Individual Artists Program Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events\, as well as a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency\, a state agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. It is also funded by The Graduate School Center for Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts\, Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities\, and Weinberg College at Northwestern University. Finally\, the project is also supported by the Judith Dawn Memorial Fund and Wedge Projects.\n \n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-the-life-and-deaths-of-the-mels-here-lie-the-bones/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Misty Kirby-Nolan
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of Nurses Month\, join us for a fireside chat by Misty Kirby-Nolan!\n\n\nFireside Chat: Misty Kirby-Nolan\nReflections on the Pursuit of Excellence at the Intersection of the Pandemic & Civil Unrest\n***\nHektoen Nurses and Humanities and the International Museum of Surgical Science are delighted to announce the exhibit: Remembrance & Renewed Hope\, on view for the month of May in the Museum’s historic Library in honor of Nurses Month. The Museum’s library features a long antique green table and chairs. This exhibition will feature fourteen place settings for a Nurse’s dinner table display. Nine of the settings feature past nursing leaders (Remembrance) and five are current nursing leaders (Renewed Hope). The displays are created by a group of nurses who are also practicing artists. Discover each artist’s interpretation of these important nurse figures. \nFeatured nurses will include: \n\nFlorence Nightingale (D)\nMary Seacole (D)\nClara Barton (D)\nIldaura Murillo-Rohde (D)\nThe 1964 student nurses from South Chicago Community Hospital Nursing school (D)\nLuther Christman (D)\nAnne Zimmerman (D) Executive Director of the Illinois Nurses Association (INA)\nSharon Cahill\, BSN\, RN (D)\nKrystal Hanrahan\, MSN\, RN (D)\nJanice Phillips\, PhD\, CENP\, FAAN (A) Director of Nursing Research & Health Equity at Rush University Medical Center\nMary McDermott\, BSN\, MSN\, EdD\, FAAN (A)\nKristin Ramsey\, MSN\, MPPM\, RN\, NE-BC (A) Senior VP\, Quality\, NMHC\, Wood-Prince Family Chief Nurse Executive\, NMH/NMG\nBarb Holmes Gobel\, MS\, RN\, ACDN\, FAAN (A) Associate Director of Professional Practice and Development & Magnet Program Director\nLauren Underwood\, MSN\, RN\, MPH (A) Democratic Party Communication Chair\, Democratic Representative IL in Congress 2023\n\nArtists include: \n\nSedane Henderson PCT\nMa. Eliza Micha Alcantara RN\nAlyssa Hudik RN\nJanessa Anguiano RN\nJohn Smisek RN\nAlyssa Saklak RN\nMaria Zaragoza LPN\nMarcela Gomez RN\nJohana Hernandez RN\nSonja Will\, Administrator\nSophie Oracz\, RN\nCora Palmer\, RN\n\nGuest Speakers related to the arts and humanities as well as workshops and conversations among nurse artists will be scheduled. \nLearn more: https://imss.org/remembrance-renewed-hope/ \n ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nAbout the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Chicago Chapter #317: AMSN(Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses) Chicago chapter #317 was founded in 2008 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital by a team of 12 dedicated nurses\, who are still committed to excelling Medical-Surgical Nursing care in the city Chicago! \nAbout Hektoen Nurses and the Humanities: Nurses & the Humanities was founded in June 2006 to present programs that demonstrate and encourage the healing power of the arts and the humanities for caregivers and their patients. Programs addressing diverse themes of nursing and the humanities (art\, literature\, history\, philosophy\, music\, theater\, and dance) have various formats\, including lectures\, workshops\, classes\, and excursions. The programs are geared towards nurses\, caregivers\, medical professionals\, and nursing students\, but are open to the general public. \nThe Hektoen Institute Nurses and Humanities Advisory Committee provides humanistic\, creative and interactive educational opportunities to clinicians. We endeavor to expand imaginative horizons and to explore the arts as a source of healing for the self and for providing compassionate and holistic care to others. Our interactive arts-focused programs offer opportunities to network outside the healthcare arena and to explore the untapped healing potential of creativity. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/fireside-chat-misty-kirby-nolan/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat and Closing Reception with Evelyn Perkins
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of Nurses Month\, join us for a fireside chat by Evelyn Perkins\, followed by a Closing Ceremony of the exhibition!\n\n\nTalk 1-2PM\, Evelyn Perkins: Building Your Own Nursing Legacy\nClosing Ceremony: 12-3PM\n*** \nHektoen Nurses and Humanities and the International Museum of Surgical Science are delighted to announce the exhibit: Remembrance & Renewed Hope\, on view for the month of May in the Museum’s historic Library in honor of Nurses Month. The Museum’s library features a long antique green table and chairs. This exhibition will feature fourteen place settings for a Nurse’s dinner table display. Nine of the settings feature past nursing leaders (Remembrance) and five are current nursing leaders (Renewed Hope). The displays are created by a group of nurses who are also practicing artists. Discover each artist’s interpretation of these important nurse figures. \nFeatured nurses will include: \n\nFlorence Nightingale (D)\nMary Seacole (D)\nClara Barton (D)\nIldaura Murillo-Rohde (D)\nThe 1964 student nurses from South Chicago Community Hospital Nursing school (D)\nLuther Christman (D)\nAnne Zimmerman (D) Executive Director of the Illinois Nurses Association (INA)\nSharon Cahill\, BSN\, RN (D)\nKrystal Hanrahan\, MSN\, RN (D)\nJanice Phillips\, PhD\, CENP\, FAAN (A) Director of Nursing Research & Health Equity at Rush University Medical Center\nMary McDermott\, BSN\, MSN\, EdD\, FAAN (A)\nKristin Ramsey\, MSN\, MPPM\, RN\, NE-BC (A) Senior VP\, Quality\, NMHC\, Wood-Prince Family Chief Nurse Executive\, NMH/NMG\nBarb Holmes Gobel\, MS\, RN\, ACDN\, FAAN (A) Associate Director of Professional Practice and Development & Magnet Program Director\nLauren Underwood\, MSN\, RN\, MPH (A) Democratic Party Communication Chair\, Democratic Representative IL in Congress 2023\n\nArtists include: \n\nSedane Henderson PCT\nMa. Eliza Micha Alcantara RN\nAlyssa Hudik RN\nJanessa Anguiano RN\nJohn Smisek RN\nAlyssa Saklak RN\nMaria Zaragoza LPN\nMarcela Gomez RN\nJohana Hernandez RN\nSonja Will\, Administrator\nSophie Oracz\, RN\nCora Palmer\, RN\n\nGuest Speakers related to the arts and humanities as well as workshops and conversations among nurse artists will be scheduled. \nLearn more: https://imss.org/remembrance-renewed-hope/ \n ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLight refreshments are included. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nAbout the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Chicago Chapter #317: AMSN(Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses) Chicago chapter #317 was founded in 2008 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital by a team of 12 dedicated nurses\, who are still committed to excelling Medical-Surgical Nursing care in the city Chicago! \nAbout Hektoen Nurses and the Humanities: Nurses & the Humanities was founded in June 2006 to present programs that demonstrate and encourage the healing power of the arts and the humanities for caregivers and their patients. Programs addressing diverse themes of nursing and the humanities (art\, literature\, history\, philosophy\, music\, theater\, and dance) have various formats\, including lectures\, workshops\, classes\, and excursions. The programs are geared towards nurses\, caregivers\, medical professionals\, and nursing students\, but are open to the general public. \nThe Hektoen Institute Nurses and Humanities Advisory Committee provides humanistic\, creative and interactive educational opportunities to clinicians. We endeavor to expand imaginative horizons and to explore the arts as a source of healing for the self and for providing compassionate and holistic care to others. Our interactive arts-focused programs offer opportunities to network outside the healthcare arena and to explore the untapped healing potential of creativity. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/fireside-chat-and-closing-reception-with-evelyn-perkins/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Low Strung Chicago Concert
DESCRIPTION:IMSS presents “Low Strung\,” a group of classically-trained musicians turned rock-cello rebels from Yale University!\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30PM.  Concert begins at 7PM.  The Museum will close at 9:00PM. \nFounded in 2006\, Low Strung has quickly become a sought-after musical phenomenon with a unique sound and stage presence. Low Strung’s ever-expanding repertoire spans from The Beatles to Beyoncé\, and showcases unlikely musical encounters\, such as The Eagles meets Beethoven in a chilling all-cello take on Hotel California. Low Strung has performed in the David Geffen Hall in NYC\, Universal Studios in Singapore and the opening of the MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino in Maryland alongside the Blue Man Group. One of their favorite concerts was in Atlanta\, at an underground nightclub: check it out here.  \n*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options please contact us at info@imss.org. \nPARKING AND DIRECTIONS: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org.
URL:https://imss.org/program/low-strung-chicago-concert/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Film Screening and Panel Discussion: N of 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of N of 1\, followed by a panel discussion with the Director!\n\n\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Reception with light food and refreshments\n6:30 – 8:00 PM Film Screening in the Hall of Murals\n8:00 – 9:00 PM  Panel Discussion with Director Bernard Friedman\, Artist and Scholar Megan Euker\, and Jacob Taunton\, whose story is featured in the film.\nDoors will close at 9:30 PM.\nSometimes\, in medicine\, innovation can come from unexpected sources. N of 1 follows a striking mix of characters on an international journey to save the life of Kayte\, a 26-year-old from Alabama\, whose doctors had run out of options for treating her rare\, highly lethal liver cancer. Via a Facebook group for the few people in the world sharing her diagnosis\, Kayte connects with Howard\, a Canadian electronics businessman with no medical training\, who has doubled in his spare time as a patient advocate\, often scouring medical journals to understand cancer better to help patients like her. Howard recruits for Kayte a pioneering immunologist from Israel and renowned transplant surgeon from England to travel to India\, where Kayte will undergo a first-of-its-kind procedure to save her life\, and possibly dramatically advance traditional cancer treatment as we know it. This experimental treatment\, a partial bone marrow transplant followed by a live liver transplant\, may have pushed the regulatory boundaries of evidence-based medicine. But when you’re an N of 1 — a singular patient\, dying from a very rare and little researched disease — in the words of Kayte\, to get to a cure\, “someone has to be the first to say ‘I’ll try it.’” \nFilm website: https://www.nof1film.com/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nof1film  \nInstagram: @nof1film  \n*** \nLight refreshments are included and alcohol will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+\, ID required. \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nAbout the Director Bernard Friedman:  \nBernard Friedman is founder and creative director of the Los Angeles based documentary production company\, Flying Mind. He directed the feature documentary “N of 1” (2019)\, an inquiry into the nature of innovation as understood through the story of a novel approach to cancer\, and the short film “American Homes” (2012)\, an animated 1000-year history of residential architecture in North America that includes interviews with notable figures in the world of architecture and design. He also produced the feature documentary “Bogalusa Charm” (2017)\, a study of the changing American South which premiered at Slamdance\, and he is an executive producer for “Bending the Arc” (2017)\, the story of a group of young med students who spark an international revolution in rural health care\, which premiered at Sundance. Bernard is the author of the book\, The American Idea of Home\, published by the University of Texas Press. \n\n\nAbout Megan Euker: \nMegan Euker is an Italian and American artist/designer and a two-time U.S. Fulbright recipient to Italy (Fellow\, 2008-9 to Florence and scholar\, 2022-23 to Sicily). \nShe comes from a background in art and design\, obtaining MFA and BFA degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Euker is the Project Manager at San Rocco Therapeutics and has also taught at SAIC\, USF in Tampa\, Florida\, the Siena Art Institute\, Italy\, and MADE in Sicily\, among other universities. Additionally\, Euker is the agent for Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Patrick Girondi and his band\, Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream. \n\n\nAbout Jacob Taunton: \nJacob Taunton is the older brother and living donor for Kayte Hollingsworth\, whose story is featured in the documentary N of 1. As Kayte’s living donor\, Jacob underwent apheresis\, saphenous vein donation\, bone marrow donation and liver donation. He is married with two children\, currently living in North Carolina.
URL:https://imss.org/program/film-screening-and-panel-discussion-n-of-1/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:BODIES III Curator Tour with Megan Euker
DESCRIPTION:Bodies III curator Megan Euker will give a personal tour of the exhibition and be available for questions and discussion.\n\n\nStudents in Megan Euker’s Design\, Sculpture\, and Digital Fabrication classes at the Accademia di Belle Arti Siracusa/MADE (Mediterranean Arts and Design); University of South Florida; and School of the Art Institute of Chicago created works in response to a single word prompt: “Bodies.” Using the collections at the International Museum of Surgical Science for inspiration\, students began identifying medical or bodily constraints that could be alleviated through a specifically designed assistive device. Through a process of in-depth research and prototype testing\, students created preliminary designs intended to increase accessibility\, promote healthy behaviors\, create comfort and improve safety. After consulting with medical professionals and undergoing critiques\, they modified their ideas and remade their objects at full scale. \nThese designed objects create a social impact by making it easier for all kinds of bodies to move through the world. They also spark new questions: what mental and physical constraints do our bodies place on us all? What are the best uses of designed objects in the fields of health\, medicine\, and surgery? And how do you design your own environment to fit your day-to-day needs? Works in this exhibition explore these fundamental ideas of ability and the body. \n\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nMeet at the front desk for the tour.  \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \n\n\nAbout the Curator: \nMegan Euker is an Italian and American artist/designer and a two-time U.S. Fulbright recipient to Italy (Fellow\, 2008-9 to Florence and scholar\, 2022-23 to Sicily). \nShe comes from a background in art and design\, obtaining MFA and BFA degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Euker is the Project Manager at San Rocco Therapeutics and has also taught at SAIC\, USF in Tampa\, Florida\, the Siena Art Institute\, Italy\, and MADE in Sicily\, among other universities. Additionally\, Euker is the agent for Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Patrick Girondi and his band\, Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream. \nEuker has exhibited artwork internationally at galleries (represented by Linda Warren Projects since 2008) and museums\, including a solo exhibition “The Cure” at The International Museum of Surgical Science” (IMSS) in Chicago. This exhibition showcased current issues in orphan diseases\, especially Sickle Cell Disease and Beta Thalassemia. She has additionally curated three exhibitions of her students work at the (IMSS)\, featuring medical devices created under her mentorship. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artists (Name\, Title of piece\, Birthplace):\n \n \nAndrea Miccio\n \nChair/Walker\n \nMilazzo (IT)\n \n \nAndrea Miccio was born in Milazzo (Me) in 1997. After graduating from art school\, a few years later he and his brother opened a furniture showroom and began studying product design in Syracuse.\n \n \nAshton Bedlack\n \nHear Clear Gear\n \nSt. Petersburg\, USA\n \n \nSaint Petersburg\, Florida based artist\, Ashton Bedlack\, has been exploring sculpture and printmaking in her time at the University of South Florida. She has begun honing in on sculpture in the last year\, focusing on using repurposed materials and other mixed media. In her senior year\, she is working to discover the numerous ways in which we can recycle what many would call “trash” into something new and beautiful.\n \n \nDawn Sebastian\n \nMotivational Mood Mirror\n \nDan Diego\, USA\n \n \nDawn M Sebastian graduated with an A.A. Studio Arts from Hillsborough Community College in 2019 with a focus on photography and printmaking and in 2022\, B.A. Studio Arts\, University of South Florida with a focus in sculpture and video arts and film.\n \n \nDean Yoo\n \nHeart Ring\n \nSeoul\, South Korea\n \n \nDean Yoo is a sophomore at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He was born in 2003 and raised in Seoul\, South Korea. Dean loves to draw and paint with playful colors and use different types of mediums to create artworks. He plans to become a professional headphone and speaker designer after he graduates from SAIC.\n \n \nErin Elliott\n \nSugar Decay\n \nBrandon\, USA\n \n \nErin Elliott is a Bachelor of Arts student at the University of South Florida studying drawing and sculpture graduating in 2024. She is currently enrolled in her junior year. Born in 1999 in Brandon\, Florida\, Erin enjoys creating whimsical and colorful artworks in many different mediums. She plans to work in professional illustration of children’s books and graphic novels. This is her first professional museum exhibition.\n \n \nGiulia Gringeri\n \nImagine; Happy Pain\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nAfter classical studies\, Giulia dedicated herself to entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. After attending a tourism economics course in Milan\, she worked as a receptionist in various hotels. Today\, she is the owner of a hotel located in the historic center of Syracuse. In 2020\, driven by the desire to deepen her knowledge of the world of design\, she decided to enroll in the Arts Academy in Syracuse.\n \n \nIsabella Saglimbene\n \nPacco\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nIsabella Saglimbene was born in Syracuse in 1998. She attended the Federico II di Svevia Hotel Institute\, where she dedicated herself to pastry-making\, later working in various restaurants. Among her many interests\, she has always cultivated the attention for Product and Interior design\, which prompted her to enroll at the Academy of Fine Arts in Syracuse. She is currently in her final year and her goal is to continue studying to work in the field of design.\n \n \nJosseline Melgar\n \nYOU GOT THIS\n \nChicago\, USA\n \n \nJosseline Melgar was born in Chicago\, Illinois; she is a senior BFA student at the University of South Florida’s School of Art and Art History. She works in both sculptural and digital media and plans on pursuing residency opportunities and her Masters degree in sculpture after graduation. Josseline’s work has been included in group exhibitions at Hillsborough Community College\, USF\, and the Heiress Gallery in St. Petersburg\, FL.\n \n \nMay Griffin\n \nModel of A Heart\n \nTampa\, USA\n \n \nMay Griffin was born in 2002 and raised in Tampa\, Florida\, where she is currently in her third year of being a studio art major at the University of South Florida. During her time at USF\, she has discovered her passion for creating three-dimensional artwork\, which led to the creation of her piece Model of A Heart. She hopes to continue working in sculpture after graduation and eventually attend graduate school.\n \n \nMonica Palazzolo\n \nLuc’è\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nMonica Palazzolo was born in Syracuse (SR) in 2001. After attending high school for the arts\, she decided to continue her studies at the MADE Program Academy of Fine Arts in Syracuse\, where she began studying design.\n \n \nSara Sanfilippo\n \nSugarTOO\n \nCatania (IT)\n \n \nSara Sanfilippo is a student in the 3rd year of Design at the Academy MADE Program in Syracuse (SR). After graduating from the artistic high school in ‘art of furniture and wood’ she decided to continue her path in design. Her greatest interest is aimed at the world of jewelry up until now\, although has always carried out large-scale projects.\n \n \nShauna Miller\n \nTendon Management\n \nTampa\, USA\n \n \nShauna Miller is a senior studio art major at the University of South Florida specializing in 3D arts. She mostly works in fabric and ceramics\, and will pursue a masters of craft in the future. She plans to start a bespoke fashion line between her BFA and masters programs.\n \n \nValentina Parlato\n \nManOcchio\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nValentina Parlato was born in Sicily in 1990 and went to the scientific high school of Siracusa. She worked as a real estate agent in Ortigia’s Island; developing a passion in real estate design\, she got the real estate license. In 2018 she began her career at the Academy of Fine Arts MADE Program. In 2019 two of her works were included in local exhibitions. She’s currently designing a new personal collection.\n \n \nVictoria Mercado-Lues\n \nAttach a Patch\n \nTampa\, USA\n \n \nVictoria Mercado-Lues is working towards getting her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Arts with a concentration in Ceramics at the University of South Florida. She is currently working at USF’s Contemporary Art Museum and hopes to get her work curated for museums and work as a freelance artist. As a queer Mexican American woman\, Victoria’s identity plays a large role in their art.\n \n \n\n\nThank you to the support from San Rocco Therapeutics \n\n\n\nThank you to the support from the SAIC Wellness Center \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/bodies-iii-curator-tour-with-megan-euker/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:BODIES III Curator Tour with Megan Euker
DESCRIPTION:Bodies III curator Megan Euker will give a personal tour of the exhibition and be available for questions and discussion.\n\n\nStudents in Megan Euker’s Design\, Sculpture\, and Digital Fabrication classes at the Accademia di Belle Arti Siracusa/MADE (Mediterranean Arts and Design); University of South Florida; and School of the Art Institute of Chicago created works in response to a single word prompt: “Bodies.” Using the collections at the International Museum of Surgical Science for inspiration\, students began identifying medical or bodily constraints that could be alleviated through a specifically designed assistive device. Through a process of in-depth research and prototype testing\, students created preliminary designs intended to increase accessibility\, promote healthy behaviors\, create comfort and improve safety. After consulting with medical professionals and undergoing critiques\, they modified their ideas and remade their objects at full scale. \nThese designed objects create a social impact by making it easier for all kinds of bodies to move through the world. They also spark new questions: what mental and physical constraints do our bodies place on us all? What are the best uses of designed objects in the fields of health\, medicine\, and surgery? And how do you design your own environment to fit your day-to-day needs? Works in this exhibition explore these fundamental ideas of ability and the body. \n\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nMeet at the front desk for the tour.  \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Art Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \n\n\nAbout the Curator: \nMegan Euker is an Italian and American artist/designer and a two-time U.S. Fulbright recipient to Italy (Fellow\, 2008-9 to Florence and scholar\, 2022-23 to Sicily). \nShe comes from a background in art and design\, obtaining MFA and BFA degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Euker is the Project Manager at San Rocco Therapeutics and has also taught at SAIC\, USF in Tampa\, Florida\, the Siena Art Institute\, Italy\, and MADE in Sicily\, among other universities. Additionally\, Euker is the agent for Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Patrick Girondi and his band\, Patrick Girondi & the Orphan’s Dream. \nEuker has exhibited artwork internationally at galleries (represented by Linda Warren Projects since 2008) and museums\, including a solo exhibition “The Cure” at The International Museum of Surgical Science” (IMSS) in Chicago. This exhibition showcased current issues in orphan diseases\, especially Sickle Cell Disease and Beta Thalassemia. She has additionally curated three exhibitions of her students work at the (IMSS)\, featuring medical devices created under her mentorship. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artists (Name\, Title of piece\, Birthplace):\n \n \nAndrea Miccio\n \nChair/Walker\n \nMilazzo (IT)\n \n \nAndrea Miccio was born in Milazzo (Me) in 1997. After graduating from art school\, a few years later he and his brother opened a furniture showroom and began studying product design in Syracuse.\n \n \nAshton Bedlack\n \nHear Clear Gear\n \nSt. Petersburg\, USA\n \n \nSaint Petersburg\, Florida based artist\, Ashton Bedlack\, has been exploring sculpture and printmaking in her time at the University of South Florida. She has begun honing in on sculpture in the last year\, focusing on using repurposed materials and other mixed media. In her senior year\, she is working to discover the numerous ways in which we can recycle what many would call “trash” into something new and beautiful.\n \n \nDawn Sebastian\n \nMotivational Mood Mirror\n \nDan Diego\, USA\n \n \nDawn M Sebastian graduated with an A.A. Studio Arts from Hillsborough Community College in 2019 with a focus on photography and printmaking and in 2022\, B.A. Studio Arts\, University of South Florida with a focus in sculpture and video arts and film.\n \n \nDean Yoo\n \nHeart Ring\n \nSeoul\, South Korea\n \n \nDean Yoo is a sophomore at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He was born in 2003 and raised in Seoul\, South Korea. Dean loves to draw and paint with playful colors and use different types of mediums to create artworks. He plans to become a professional headphone and speaker designer after he graduates from SAIC.\n \n \nErin Elliott\n \nSugar Decay\n \nBrandon\, USA\n \n \nErin Elliott is a Bachelor of Arts student at the University of South Florida studying drawing and sculpture graduating in 2024. She is currently enrolled in her junior year. Born in 1999 in Brandon\, Florida\, Erin enjoys creating whimsical and colorful artworks in many different mediums. She plans to work in professional illustration of children’s books and graphic novels. This is her first professional museum exhibition.\n \n \nGiulia Gringeri\n \nImagine; Happy Pain\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nAfter classical studies\, Giulia dedicated herself to entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. After attending a tourism economics course in Milan\, she worked as a receptionist in various hotels. Today\, she is the owner of a hotel located in the historic center of Syracuse. In 2020\, driven by the desire to deepen her knowledge of the world of design\, she decided to enroll in the Arts Academy in Syracuse.\n \n \nIsabella Saglimbene\n \nPacco\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nIsabella Saglimbene was born in Syracuse in 1998. She attended the Federico II di Svevia Hotel Institute\, where she dedicated herself to pastry-making\, later working in various restaurants. Among her many interests\, she has always cultivated the attention for Product and Interior design\, which prompted her to enroll at the Academy of Fine Arts in Syracuse. She is currently in her final year and her goal is to continue studying to work in the field of design.\n \n \nJosseline Melgar\n \nYOU GOT THIS\n \nChicago\, USA\n \n \nJosseline Melgar was born in Chicago\, Illinois; she is a senior BFA student at the University of South Florida’s School of Art and Art History. She works in both sculptural and digital media and plans on pursuing residency opportunities and her Masters degree in sculpture after graduation. Josseline’s work has been included in group exhibitions at Hillsborough Community College\, USF\, and the Heiress Gallery in St. Petersburg\, FL.\n \n \nMay Griffin\n \nModel of A Heart\n \nTampa\, USA\n \n \nMay Griffin was born in 2002 and raised in Tampa\, Florida\, where she is currently in her third year of being a studio art major at the University of South Florida. During her time at USF\, she has discovered her passion for creating three-dimensional artwork\, which led to the creation of her piece Model of A Heart. She hopes to continue working in sculpture after graduation and eventually attend graduate school.\n \n \nMonica Palazzolo\n \nLuc’è\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nMonica Palazzolo was born in Syracuse (SR) in 2001. After attending high school for the arts\, she decided to continue her studies at the MADE Program Academy of Fine Arts in Syracuse\, where she began studying design.\n \n \nSara Sanfilippo\n \nSugarTOO\n \nCatania (IT)\n \n \nSara Sanfilippo is a student in the 3rd year of Design at the Academy MADE Program in Syracuse (SR). After graduating from the artistic high school in ‘art of furniture and wood’ she decided to continue her path in design. Her greatest interest is aimed at the world of jewelry up until now\, although has always carried out large-scale projects.\n \n \nShauna Miller\n \nTendon Management\n \nTampa\, USA\n \n \nShauna Miller is a senior studio art major at the University of South Florida specializing in 3D arts. She mostly works in fabric and ceramics\, and will pursue a masters of craft in the future. She plans to start a bespoke fashion line between her BFA and masters programs.\n \n \nValentina Parlato\n \nManOcchio\n \nSiracusa (IT)\n \n \nValentina Parlato was born in Sicily in 1990 and went to the scientific high school of Siracusa. She worked as a real estate agent in Ortigia’s Island; developing a passion in real estate design\, she got the real estate license. In 2018 she began her career at the Academy of Fine Arts MADE Program. In 2019 two of her works were included in local exhibitions. She’s currently designing a new personal collection.\n \n \nVictoria Mercado-Lues\n \nAttach a Patch\n \nTampa\, USA\n \n \nVictoria Mercado-Lues is working towards getting her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Arts with a concentration in Ceramics at the University of South Florida. She is currently working at USF’s Contemporary Art Museum and hopes to get her work curated for museums and work as a freelance artist. As a queer Mexican American woman\, Victoria’s identity plays a large role in their art.\n \n \n\n\nThank you to the support from San Rocco Therapeutics \n\n\n\nThank you to the support from the SAIC Wellness Center \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Karen Anderson: "The Marginalization of African Beauty Through History"
DESCRIPTION:Artist Karen Anderson will speak on the history of African beauty and how it has been redefined.\n\n\nMore Than a Color: The Marginalization of African Beauty Through History by Karen Anderson \n3pm – 4pm CST \n \nThis presentation takes participants on a walk-through history telling the stories of some women who many may not know. Anderson will speak about the women of color in 1760 French America who figured out how to legally free themselves from slavery only to be bound by government laws\, women like Sarah Baartman who had to choose between being a circus oddity or a slave\, and how women like Sarah Breedlove and Ann Malone changed the way women of African descent saw themselves—how these women redefined beauty. Anderson will also reflect on a recent development: our society has started to see women of color as beautiful.\n \n \nAnderson will illuminate history filled with women of color who refused to view themselves through social limitation. She hopes to inspire others to decide for themselves what beauty is.\n \n \nPROGRAM TOPICS\n \nAfrican American\n \nWomen\n \nHistory \n________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFAQ:\n \n \nThe presentation takes approximately 45 minutes\, with extra time at the end for Q&A\, making it approximately one hour.\n \n \nThis event is open to all ages.\n \n \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav\n \n \nAn elevator and wheelchair accessible entrance is available. For additional accessibility accommodations please contact info@imss.org.\n \n \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org \n\n\n\nKaren J. Anderson is an artist\, writer\, photographer\, publisher\, and filmmaker. She uses a variety of methods to uplift\, inform and educate African Americans and people of color.\n \n \nAnderson’s artwork is about life and the people who live it. The images tell stories that can inform to the way of life in the community\, uplift with the beauty that comes from the community and educate the rest of the world about the community.\n \n \nAnderson has an MA in New Art Journalism from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. She presented her paper\, “More Than A Color: The Marginalization of African American Beauty” at the 2021 National Conference of Black Political Scientists. It was published in the Roots Work Journal. Her article “Best Trip Ever” was published in Chicken Soup For the Soul I’m Speaking Now in 2021. \nLEARN MORE AND FOLLOW KAREN\n \n@uppcreative\n \n \nWebsite\n \nTwitter\n \nInstagram\n \nFacebook\n \n@blackgyrlart\n \n \nInstagram\n \nFacebook \n\n\n\nAm I Beautiful\, 2020\, Digital\, 9 x 8 in.\, Drawn by Karen Anderson \n\n\nThis program is presented as a part of the Illinois Humanities 2023 – 2024 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau \n\n\n\nIllinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly \, as well as by contributions from individuals\, foundations and corporations.\n \n\n \nAny views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed by speakers\, program participants\, or audiences do not necessarily reflect those of the NEH\, Illinois Humanities\, IACA\, our partnering organizations\, or our funders.
URL:https://imss.org/program/karen-anderson-the-marginalization-of-african-beauty-through-history/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Karen Anderson: "The Marginalization of African Beauty Through History"
DESCRIPTION:Artist Karen Anderson will speak on the history of African beauty and how it has been redefined.\n\n\nMore Than a Color: The Marginalization of African Beauty Through History by Karen Anderson \n3pm – 4pm CST \n \nThis presentation takes participants on a walk-through history telling the stories of some women who many may not know. Anderson will speak about the women of color in 1760 French America who figured out how to legally free themselves from slavery only to be bound by government laws\, women like Sarah Baartman who had to choose between being a circus oddity or a slave\, and how women like Sarah Breedlove and Ann Malone changed the way women of African descent saw themselves—how these women redefined beauty. Anderson will also reflect on a recent development: our society has started to see women of color as beautiful.\n \n \nAnderson will illuminate history filled with women of color who refused to view themselves through social limitation. She hopes to inspire others to decide for themselves what beauty is.\n \n \nPROGRAM TOPICS\n \nAfrican American\n \nWomen\n \nHistory \n________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFAQ:\n \n \nThe presentation takes approximately 45 minutes\, with extra time at the end for Q&A\, making it approximately one hour.\n \n \nThis event is open to all ages.\n \n \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav\n \n \nAn elevator and wheelchair accessible entrance is available. For additional accessibility accommodations please contact info@imss.org.\n \n \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org \n\n\n\nKaren J. Anderson is an artist\, writer\, photographer\, publisher\, and filmmaker. She uses a variety of methods to uplift\, inform and educate African Americans and people of color.\n \n \nAnderson’s artwork is about life and the people who live it. The images tell stories that can inform to the way of life in the community\, uplift with the beauty that comes from the community and educate the rest of the world about the community.\n \n \nAnderson has an MA in New Art Journalism from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. She presented her paper\, “More Than A Color: The Marginalization of African American Beauty” at the 2021 National Conference of Black Political Scientists. It was published in the Roots Work Journal. Her article “Best Trip Ever” was published in Chicken Soup For the Soul I’m Speaking Now in 2021. \nLEARN MORE AND FOLLOW KAREN\n \n@uppcreative\n \n \nWebsite\n \nTwitter\n \nInstagram\n \nFacebook\n \n@blackgyrlart\n \n \nInstagram\n \nFacebook \n\n\n\nAm I Beautiful\, 2020\, Digital\, 9 x 8 in.\, Drawn by Karen Anderson \n\n\nThis program is presented as a part of the Illinois Humanities 2023 – 2024 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau \n\n\n\nIllinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly \, as well as by contributions from individuals\, foundations and corporations.\n \n\n \nAny views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed by speakers\, program participants\, or audiences do not necessarily reflect those of the NEH\, Illinois Humanities\, IACA\, our partnering organizations\, or our funders.
URL:https://imss.org/program/karen-anderson-the-marginalization-of-african-beauty-through-history-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evening Concert: Ghost Voice
DESCRIPTION:Ghost Voice performs in our historic mansion!\n\n\nGhost Voice is a Chicago-based trio of pedal steel (Tom McGettrick)\, Wurlitzer 200 electric piano (Alison Hinderliter)\, and upright bass (Jeff Parker) playing a range of excerpts of classical works\, from Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas 5 Aria to Bach’s Agnus Dei Aria from the mass in b minor. \n \nTom McGettrick arranges the pieces\, which he began working on when his first child was born as a way to make quiet music around a baby as well as to explore the pedal steel’s possibilities beyond country. Alison Hinderliter (Scotland Yard Gospel Choir\, The Handcuffs) and Jeff Parker (Joel Paterson\, Rick Sherry\, Chicago Cellar Boys)\, bring their classical training and extensive band experience\, giving these works the expert playing they deserve and the popular touch that the audience deserves. \n \nSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theghostvoice \n \n*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/
URL:https://imss.org/program/evening-concert-ghost-voice/
LOCATION:1524 N Lake Shore Dr\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Hear\, Here: Where Real and Fictional Death Meet”
DESCRIPTION:Meet the artist whose bones are in our parlor.\n\n\nArtist Mel Keiser introduces you to the decade-long project she’s brought into the halls of the museum\, The Life and Deaths of The Mels. You’ll see how one little question—when am I not me?—brought her to the doors of an anatomist\, a woodcarver\, a stonecutter\, a filmmaker\, and a funeral director. You’ll see how these collaborations became the project\, even as they produced objects—objects Keiser would eventually use to hold a funeral. A funeral to bury the self she no longer is.\n \n \n \nFrom here\, you and Keiser will pivot from the fiction of her practice into the reality of her life\, where her research in death\, dying\, and grief transforms from an arm’s-length study into an act of resistance. And ultimately\, perhaps\, as a salve she could place over the wound of grief. \n*** \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/ \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nMel Keiser (b.1985\, 2003\, 2007\, 2007\, 2011\, 2014\, 2018\, 2020) is an artist who uses installation\, performance\, object-making\, writing\, and social practice to study the intersections between non-linear identity\, grief and ritual\, and institutional epistemology. Her work is a form of autotheory\, devised from a series of long-form\, interrelated projects that feature frequent and diverse collaborations with fellow artists.\n \n \nKeiser is the founder of the Death Studies Research Group at Northwestern University’s Kaplan Institute of Humanities with artist Jeanne Dunning\, medical educator Catherine Belling\, medical practitioner Joshua Hauser\, and historian Sean Hanretta. She also co-founded the artist writing group\, between the tongue and the taste with Matthew Goulish in 2017.\n \n \nKeiser received grants from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events\, Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts\, and the Judith Dawn Memorial Foundation. Her work has been exhibited at Wedge Projects\, Filter Space\, Martha Schneider Gallery\, and Segal Design Institute at Northwestern University. Her written work has appeared in the peer-reviewed Performance Philosophy Journal and a special issue of ASAP/J about autotheory.  \n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. \n\n\n\nThis project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. \n\n\nThe Life and Deaths of The Mels: Here Lie the Bones is partially supported by an Individual Artists Program Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events\, as well as a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency\, a state agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. It is also funded by The Graduate School Center for Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts\, Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities\, and Weinberg College at Northwestern University. Finally\, the project is also supported by the Judith Dawn Memorial Fund and Wedge Projects.
URL:https://imss.org/program/hear-here-where-real-and-fictional-death-meet-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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