Come explore foundational skills, as well as playful, freeing techniques that take advantage of the natural flow of water and color. You’ll experiment with tilting, spraying, lifting, and mixing color directly on the brush, building confidence with every stroke. Sign up here!
Sandra brings 30 years of watercolor experience and a distinctive southwestern-inspired style to the classroom. Trained at the Art Institute of Chicago and a longtime art educator in New Mexico, she combines structured exercises, demos, and plenty of individual mentorship to support each students’ individual goals.
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Thanks to State of Illinois Grants from our local State Legislators, Senator Sara Feigenholtz and Representative Margaret Croke, renovations to the Old Town Triangle Center are finally able to take shape. The Old Town Triangle Association has budgeted reserve funds to add to the grants already approved. But it is an old building and everyone knows that there are always unexpected situations that arise.
This effort began by removing all of the flooring, due to a layer of mastic adhering a lower layer of tiles. The building is now sporting a new leveled floor, not the final but the underlayer. Activities have resumed in the south room but the Gallery and offices are closed for the foreseeable future. The Office is temporarily housed at 1714 N Wells Street. And you are always welcome to visit.
We hope that you will consider making a donation to the Capital Campaign if you are planning to make charitable donations this year. This is the first major renovation of our building space and it is not likely t occur again for many years. We are making every effort to create a timeless design with more useful spaces for the entire community to enjoy.
There are many levels and options available. Please send an email to info@oldtowntriangle.com to schedule a time to discuss how we might work together. Any and all funding levels will be appreciated.
Click here to view drawings and get a better idea of where you might make the most impact.
Excited about Oktoberfest? Third Thursday events? The Art Fair and the 75th Anniversary? Interested in our neighborhood Parks? Safety in our area? Twin Neighborhoods with Montmartre, Paris? Join the OTTA Board of Directors and help navigate the Triangle Association as we move into a new period. Building renovations will allow for more activities and more community opportunities.
Join us to help move the organization forward and bring new energy to our great neighborhood. Board members chair one committee, which should meet once a month, attend monthly Board meetings, and participate in events.
The Nominating Committee is seeking applications from candidates for the offices of President, First Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer; and for two open positions as Directors.
Applications can be found here.
Please fill out the application and submit via email to nominations@oldtowntriangle.com. The Nominating Committee will be reviewing applications and will follow up with more information regarding deadlines and interview dates.
Do you know someone else who you think would be perfect? Send them this email or send an email to nominations@oldtowntriangle.com with their name and email and we can drop them a line.
Chair: Laura Becker
Members: Vi Daley, Dorothy DeCarlo, Leah Marshall, David Montgomery
Old Town Triangle Building Catalog 2024
Old Town Triangle District with Building Catalog Addendum 2024
Noncontributing Buildings
Many in the community are invested in the Fern Hill proposal. Here is a list of updates, news, and information regarding questions posed by the Triangle Board and the Historic District Planning and Zoning Committee and the resulting position that was taken.
Alderman Brian Hopkins, Old Town Triangle Association, and Old Town Merchants and Residents Association are cohosting a virtual meeting specifically regarding infrastructure improvements being proposed by the Fern Hill Company on the north side of North Avenue between Wells Street and LaSalle Drive. The meeting will take place on Zoom on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
To receive a link to join the meeting, please register here.
Wells St Commercial Building Context Draft.
On March 5, 2024, a letter was sent to city officials requesting clarification of certain zoning rules at play in the Fern Hill proposal. To date, city officials have not responded to that letter (click here to view)
The hanging window planters were becoming too difficult to maintain and they were limited to a season. The need to brighten our outdoor space remains. Four new, large planters will help fill the void and provide natural beauty to our setting. These large planters require a great deal more planting resources. Help us create a welcoming adornment for our building by making a donation here!
