Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values

Museum Closed for ACES & ART

Abbott Pattison: The Figure Forward

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Fall Free Days

Join us for *__Aces & Art__*: A Night of Luck and Giving at Elmhurst Art Museum*; an evening filled with style, and a touch of casino-night fun — all in support of the museum’s exhibitions and education programs.

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The evening includes:

• Gaming tables of Roulette, blackjack, craps, and more put the fun in FUNdraising!

• Complimentary cocktails & delicious bites

• DJ and dancing 

• Raffles, artful prizes & surprises

__Special thanks to the *Aces & Art* Committee:__

- Lindsay Brehm
- Alina Cahill
- Angela Coster
- Kristi Bieber Gibbs
- Christina Kanno
- Karen O'Keefe
- Dierdre Wicklow

__Thank You to Our Sponsors!__ 

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Aces & Art 2026

Join us for a lively evening of learning and conversation with EAM's Manager of Exhibitions & Collections, Liz Chilsen, curator of our current McCormick House exhibition Abbott Pattison: The Figure Forward.

Pattison was a prominent figure in mid-century modernist sculpture, with over 30 large-scale artworks commissioned and installed throughout the area. He was born in Chicago where he lived and spent most of his career. The Museum holds 15 of his artworks.

Pattison's unique blend of representation and abstraction found significant expression in the human form. The exhibition, drawn from the Museum's permanent collection, showcases the breadth of Pattison's expression, from classical figuration to bold, textured abstraction, with works in cast and carved bronze, carved stone, and drawing, dating from 1960 to 1980.

Liz will share her recent research and lead a conversation about this prominent mid-century modernist Chicago Sculptor.

Featured image: *Abbott Pattison: The Figure Forward, Installation View, Dancing Figures, Bronze, 1972*, EAM ID 2007.027

__Included with museum admission. Members are free.__

LECTURE - Abbott Pattison: The Figure Forward

Meet exhibiting artist and veteran Eric Perez, learn about his practice, and create a piece of art inspired by his work.  Participants will create their own camouflage image using symbols and icons that reflect their identities, values, memories, or hobbies. Perez will also photograph family portraits for veterans. 

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12:00-1:45 pm - Veteran Family Portraits. Reservation Required
2:00-4:00 pm -Drop in art-making with Eric Perez

__Included with museum admission. Members are free.__

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Create With Us: Eric Perez

Celebrate the winter holidays at the art museum with a festive art-making activity and sweet treats. __Enjoy a visit from Santa from 1:15-2:45 PM__. Photos encouraged!

Members are free.

Included with museum admission

Create With Us : Holiday Party

__Art in Wilder Park__ festival is back for it's 30th Anniversary year! Check back around mid-December for artist and vendor applications and sponsorship opportunities. 

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Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values

One of the four featured exhibitions of the 2026 Veteran Art Triennial.

Museum Closed for ACES & ART

We will be closed October 16 - 18 for our annual fundraiser.

Abbott Pattison: The Figure Forward

This intimate exhibition highlights the midcentury modern sculptures of Chicago-born artist Abbott Pattison

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Fall Free Days

Experience Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values and Abbott Pattison with FREE admission on Friday, October 2nd, Thursday, November 5th, and Friday, December 4th

EAM is dedicated to the development and presentation of thought-provoking contemporary art exhibitions, education, and public programs by artists from the Midwest region. Visit our iconic McCormick house designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

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Aces & Art 2026

LECTURE - Abbott Pattison: The Figure Forward

Create With Us: Eric Perez

Create With Us : Holiday Party

Art in Wilder Park 2027

Mon - Tues	closed
Wed - Thurs	12 – 5
Fri - Sun	11 – 5