Exploring and Relaxing:
Hi, my name is Alina Pierce. I am from Tampa, Florida. My main field is Fibers, but I am also in Photography, Sculpture, and Art Therapy.
Places to eat and drink: Joy Yee
Events to not miss: SAIC Art Sales
There are two a year. One around Thanksgiving break and another one in the spring. Located in our ballroom. 112 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Art Expo
It is a big art show event that occurs around the end of September every year at Navy Peir. It is a great way to explore art that current artists are making but also a great way to get inspiration. 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
They have great chinese food and bubble tea that is located in china town. 2139 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616
Trader Joes
It is an affordable grocery store that carries a variety of great food and also has a good selection on organic items. There are many in the loop but I tend to go to the one off the Grand red-line stop, or the one off the Harrison red-line stop.
Tips:
Try to stay in a group when it is past 10 pm when riding the EL, and always be alert with your surroundings. We get free unlimited access to the Art Institute Museum. This is a great place for inspiraExploring and Relaxing: tion and learning about art. It is such a big On weekends or even on free days I like to museum that when I get super stressed or overwhelmed with school I like to go here and look at explore outside the loop. It helps me learn more about the city more, helps me relax and the art because it is very relaxing, gets a lot off my mind, and can easily loose track of time. also get some fresh air. Some of my favorite neighborhoods are Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and China Town. Arts and Culture: Also going to conservatories is a nice place The Cultural Center to get outside of the city, relax, and just enjoy This is one of my favorite museums. and explore the beautiful nature that you do It is free and not that big so it is not that not get to see in the city. There is two, one in overwhelming like the Art Institute. It is Lincoln Park (2391 N Stockton Dr · (312) 742-7736), and one in Garfield Park (300 N also very beautiful inside and is a relaxing place to sit, think, and get inspiration. Central Park Ave · (312) 746-5100). 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Places to eat and drink: Joy Yee
Events to not miss: SAIC Art Sales
There are two a year. One around Thanksgiving break and another one in the spring. Located in our ballroom. 112 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Art Expo
It is a big art show event that occurs around the end of September every year at Navy Peir. It is a great way to explore art that current artists are making but also a great way to get inspiration. 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
They have great chinese food and bubble tea that is located in china town. 2139 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616
Trader Joes
It is an affordable grocery store that carries a variety of great food and also has a good selection on organic items. There are many in the loop but I tend to go to the one off the Grand red-line stop, or the one off the Harrison red-line stop.
Tips:
Try to stay in a group when it is past 10 pm when riding the EL, and always be alert with your surroundings. We get free unlimited access to the Art Institute Museum. This is a great place for inspiraExploring and Relaxing: tion and learning about art. It is such a big On weekends or even on free days I like to museum that when I get super stressed or overwhelmed with school I like to go here and look at explore outside the loop. It helps me learn more about the city more, helps me relax and the art because it is very relaxing, gets a lot off my mind, and can easily loose track of time. also get some fresh air. Some of my favorite neighborhoods are Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and China Town. Arts and Culture: Also going to conservatories is a nice place The Cultural Center to get outside of the city, relax, and just enjoy This is one of my favorite museums. and explore the beautiful nature that you do It is free and not that big so it is not that not get to see in the city. There is two, one in overwhelming like the Art Institute. It is Lincoln Park (2391 N Stockton Dr · (312) 742-7736), and one in Garfield Park (300 N also very beautiful inside and is a relaxing place to sit, think, and get inspiration. Central Park Ave · (312) 746-5100). 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
