Come and learn how a bookish grain merchant/banker envisioned, maneuvered, cajoled and oversaw the creation of the Art Institute, then making it into a world-class institution during his 42 years as President.
See the Art Institute building as it developed, in never-before-published archival images. Hear about Hutchinson's friendship with Martin Ryerson and John J. Glessner, his dealings with Bertha Palmer and his artistic foresight involving the fantastic Demidoff Collection acquisition and hosting the controversial Armory Show in Chicago in 1914.
A worthy afternoon as Celia brings Charles L Hutchinson and the world of the Gilded Age vividly to life.
211 South Clark Street, PO Box 2329, Chicago IL 60604-9997
Tel: +1 (312) 970-1294 info@caxtonclub.org