SAIC alum Gabriel Magliaro (BFA 2003) tells RedEye and Chicagoist that art school shaped the way he runs his business, Half Acre Beer Co. "[At SAIC] I got to experience a range of ideas that tie back to Half Acre and being an entrepreneur...you really have to be proficient, if not good, at a lot of different things and be able to tackle different subject matter quickly and effectively." The entrepreneur created a new brew for SAIC's 150th anniversary. Harshad, a limited edition hop forward kölsch is on tap and in bombers and growlers at Half Acre's Lincoln Square tap room until it runs dry.
Image from the RedEye article.
February 21, 2020
Ayesha Singh receives 'Emerging Artist of the Year' award (Sculpture MFA '18)
The India Today Art Awards 2020 honoured Ayesha Singh with the 'Emerging Artist of the Year' award for her solo exhibition 'It Was Never Concrete'. Visit India Today for more information.
February 12, 2020
Michael Zapata and Gabriel Bump Included on Tribune's List of New Writers to Know
Michael Zapata, SAIC academic advisor, and alum Gabriel Bump (BFA 2015) are two new Chicago writers to know according to the Chicago Tribune.
February 7, 2020
Julie Curtiss' Rapid Rise to Fame
Julie Curtiss (SAIC 2005) was recently featured in Artnet News about her success and new representation with the London-based gallery, White Cube.
