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Discover the work and legacy of Emma Stebbins, one of the most significant American sculptors of the nineteenth century. Best known for creating New York City's iconic Bethesda Fountain, Stebbins became the first woman to receive a public sculpture commission from the City of New York. This landmark exhibition reunites thirteen of her marble sculptures from collections across the U.S. and Europe alongside paintings, photographs, and rare archival materials that illuminate her remarkable career. Learn more at the link in bio 🔗 Exhibition organized by The Heckscher Museum of Art @heckschermuseum. Curated by Karli Wurzelbacher, Ph.D. Chief Curator. Generous support for "Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History" is provided by Art Bridges Foundation. @artbridgesfoundation Major support is provided by the Driehaus Trust Company, LLC. and Clare Blessen Ayer and Laura Mandel. Additional support is provided by Good Chaos Images 1. Emma Stebbins (American, 1815–1882), "Joseph the Dreamer (also known as Agriculture)," 1864. Marble, 48 × 181/8 × 143/16 in. Belfast Central Library, Libraries NI, Northern Ireland, Gift of R. G. Dunville, 1888. 2. Emma Stebbins, "Bethesda Fountain," 1870. Bronze and stone. New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. © 2026 David Almeida 3. Emma Stebbins, "Sandalphon (also known as Angel of Prayer)," 1866, Marble, 32-1/4 x 12 x 13 in. Lent by The Hecksher Museum of Art, Museum Purchase: Town of Huntington Art Acquisition Fund #driehausmuseum #chicagomuseum #emmastebbins #chicagoart

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"Brendan Fernandes: In the Round" returns next week with another performance of Fernandes' critically acclaimed, site-specific dance piece, "Score for the Murphy Auditorium" and a series of free programs and performances with choreographer Hanna DiLorenzo.   DiLorenzo will present two works from her ongoing Phenomenology series, rooted in explorations of science, cause and effect, and the human condition.   "Behind Closed Doors," which premiered in June 2025 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts as part of New Dances 2025 – a partnership between Thodos Dance Chicago and DanceWorks Chicago, examines how shared family trauma fractures into conflicting truths and seeks reconciliation through embodied empathy and collective understanding.   "Where Absence Grows," created for Little Fire Artist Collective explores grief as a shifting landscape as dancers navigate the cyclical rhythms of loss, memory, and renewal.   DiLorenzo is also offering a movement improvisation workshop on October 15, giving dancers an opportunity to deepen both creative and technical skills through somatic practice, structured improvisation, and rigorous movement exploration.   Visit the link in bio to register for this free workshop and view the full schedule of programs.   Credits Brendan Fernandes: In the Round images by Sarah Elizabeth Larson for Bob. (@selfoto).   Performers:   Brendan Fernandes: In the Round images feature Laura Baumeister, Hanna DiLorenzo, Kara Hunsinger, Princess Reid, and Brian Josiah Martinez   Behind Closed Doors features dancers Caitlin Wonsowski, Ariana Sugay, Josephine Starr, Nick Kearns, and Isaiah Cavallero.   Where Absence Grows includes Michelle Skiba, Kara Hunsinger, Josephine Starr, Nia Montgomery, Frances Whitford, Sophia Berger, and Catie Armbrecht, and Daniel Williams is cinematographer for the film.   #driehausmuseum #chicagomuseum #chicagodance #brendanfernandes #thingstodochicago

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Drie-cember programs are now live on our website! 🎁🎄 Celebrate the season with our month-long lineup of holiday experiences for all ages. Discover a World’s Columbian Exposition installation inspired by the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker, enjoy festive decorations throughout the Museum, and join us for live performances, holiday shopping, and events for the whole family. Still looking for the perfect venue for your holiday gathering? Host your celebration amid the art, architecture, and design of the Gilded Age at the Driehaus Museum. Every rental helps support the Museum’s ongoing operations and public programs. For rental info & to learn more about upcoming Drie-cember programs, visit the link in bio. Photo by Robert Salazar @bob.mov  #driehausmuseum #chicagomuseum #chicagovenue #driecember #holidaysinchicago