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This fall, LUMA student interns AmandaMalmstrom, Marie
Hofer, and Katie Linder curated a selection of Loyola student
art at the neighboring Argo Tea café on North Rush Street.
This multimedia art show gave students an opportunity to
not only exhibit their work, but also to sell it at a bustling
Water Tower venue. On view fromNovember until the end
of February, this exhibition highlighted the diversity of
technique, media, and subject matter at the heart of Loyola
students’ creative practice. Photography, painting, and even
fiber art delighted and welcomed visitors at the café.
The amount of submissions received was considerable and
resulted in an outpouring of creativity from all majors.
After the works were chosen and collected, the intern team
began installation. LUMA student interns greatly valued
the curatorial experience that this opportunity brought and
loved working with talented student artists. Following the
installation, Argo Tea café hosted an opening reception in
honor of the student artists and in celebration of
the exhibition.
At the opening reception, artist Shelby Foley reflected on the
experience, saying: “I’m really glad that I got to be a part of
LUMA’s exhibition; it’s a great way for me to showcase my
work alongside fellow classmates and artists. It’s definitely
something special seeing your work up at a public place for
everyone to see. This is the first time that has happened, so
I’m stoked to have been selected!”
After the success of this first exhibition at Argo Tea café,
preparations for the next curated show at Argo is under way.
The second exhibition will relate to and compliment the
work of photographer Tonika Johnson and her exhibition
Everyday Englewood
, which will be on view at LUMA in
the spring. The exhibition will aim to capture the essence
of Chicago’s neighborhoods in a way that is inventive and
meaningful. LUMA is excited about this partnership with
Argo Tea Café and the opportunity to connect art to the
greater Chicago community.
Loyola Student Art at Argo Tea
by Marie Hofer
Images (clockwise from left): Interns Katie Linder, Marie Hofer, and Amanda Malmstrom at Argo opening; Student artist Sophie Hecht; Student artist Lacey Kay McNeils.