Trending...
- Tim O'Loughlin Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Vantiva and Co-opted as a Director of the Board
- The Champagne Connection Podcast: Healing Trauma and Finding Inner Peace with Radhavi Riom
- Local SF Conservatory Pre-College Student Selected to Perform at Carnegie Hall
CHICAGO, Sept. 24, 2024 ~ Chicago's renowned comedy hub, The Second City, has announced the winner of its 65th Anniversary Art Contest. Alexandra Bolton, a talented illustrator and writer based in the city, has been chosen to have her design featured on exclusive, limited-edition merchandise that will be available at the Chicago Box Office this Fall.
Bolton, who has been making waves in Chicago's art scene since 2017, has previously worked with local landmarks such as The Music Box Theatre, The Annoyance, Chicago IO, Nice Shirt! Thanks, and the Lincoln Lodge. She currently serves as the art director and news producer for Fresh Hell and shares her creative journey on Instagram under the handle @Albolton16.
In an interview reflecting on her winning design, Bolton shared her inspiration behind it. "I always thought that the Second City chair was an iconic improv symbol," she said. "The simple open chair represents an open seat at the table and the hope that comedy in Chicago continues to become more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Second City has always set the standard for comedy, so the huge 65 in the classic Second City font acts as a shadow under the next generation of performers."
More on illi News
The contest was launched to celebrate The Second City's 65-year commitment to empowering upcoming comedians. Local artists were invited to submit original works that embodied the spirit of this iconic institution.
Alexis LeBlanc, The Second City's art director expressed their excitement about Bolton's design. "We're thrilled with Alexandra's design and how it captures both the rich history and future of The Second City," she said. "Her work is a wonderful representation of what we stand for and where we're headed."
As part of her prize, Bolton will receive $500 and her winning artwork will be featured on exclusive t-shirts with proceeds supporting The Second City's ongoing initiatives. The theater extends its warmest congratulations to Alexandra Bolton and thanks all the artists who participated in this milestone celebration. Fans can look forward to getting their hands on the limited-edition merchandise this Fall and supporting The Second City's mission to empower the next generation of comedy.
Bolton, who has been making waves in Chicago's art scene since 2017, has previously worked with local landmarks such as The Music Box Theatre, The Annoyance, Chicago IO, Nice Shirt! Thanks, and the Lincoln Lodge. She currently serves as the art director and news producer for Fresh Hell and shares her creative journey on Instagram under the handle @Albolton16.
In an interview reflecting on her winning design, Bolton shared her inspiration behind it. "I always thought that the Second City chair was an iconic improv symbol," she said. "The simple open chair represents an open seat at the table and the hope that comedy in Chicago continues to become more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Second City has always set the standard for comedy, so the huge 65 in the classic Second City font acts as a shadow under the next generation of performers."
More on illi News
- Get an Online Handicap Parking Placard in Los Angeles: HandicapMD.com Revolutionizes Access to Handicap Placards
- 10th Annual Benefit for Women Veterans: 100 Pretty Purses to Mark 2,000 Lives Changed Since 2015
- Carl Resnick joins Flexible Plan Investments as vice president of national sales
- Project EverGreen Creates A Cooler, Greener Future for New York City's Joe Holzka Community Garden
- Gravesider Mobile App Wants to Hire Actors to Play Dead
The contest was launched to celebrate The Second City's 65-year commitment to empowering upcoming comedians. Local artists were invited to submit original works that embodied the spirit of this iconic institution.
Alexis LeBlanc, The Second City's art director expressed their excitement about Bolton's design. "We're thrilled with Alexandra's design and how it captures both the rich history and future of The Second City," she said. "Her work is a wonderful representation of what we stand for and where we're headed."
As part of her prize, Bolton will receive $500 and her winning artwork will be featured on exclusive t-shirts with proceeds supporting The Second City's ongoing initiatives. The theater extends its warmest congratulations to Alexandra Bolton and thanks all the artists who participated in this milestone celebration. Fans can look forward to getting their hands on the limited-edition merchandise this Fall and supporting The Second City's mission to empower the next generation of comedy.
Filed Under: Business
0 Comments
Latest on illi News
- Integris Composites Displays New Military Armor at AUSA 2024
- Expert HVAC Upgrade Tips to Maximize Energy Efficiency
- ALLTRA SonicSwap Expands DeFi Opportunities with Weekly Listings and Global Partnerships
- ALL Mainnet Launches AUSDT Stablecoin onto the global arena
- The Giving Edge: Is Leveraging Outrageous Kindness the Missing Link for Corporate ROI?
- One Of The Largest Native American Burial Sites In The United States Moves A Step Closer To National Recognition
- Gene Siskel Film Center of The School of The Art Institute of Chicago Announces the Full Program for the 30th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival
- Mayor Brandon Johnson and London Tech Startup Announce Chicago as U.S. Headquarters, Bringing Well-being Benefits to Businesses Nationwide
- Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies Announces New Book: Integrated Behavioral Health: Applying the Biodyne Mindset in Healthcare
- SureFlow to Showcase AI and Eco-Technology Energy Management Solutions at GITEX 2024
- Smart Merchant Solution goes BLUU to strengthen its position in the Point of Sale (POS) Solutions and Payments Processing Sector
- Local SF Conservatory Pre-College Student Selected to Perform at Carnegie Hall
- CU Aerospace, LLC Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Contract for Cutting-Edge Space Thruster
- Origination of Prince Oak's new alias and reasons of his change — the Eurasian Prince's newest nominal label is "Papa Eurasia"
- Anaptyx Selected Top Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) 2024
- Sensorium Therapeutics Highlights Promising Data on Lead Assets Targeting Anxiety & Epilepsy at Neuroscience 2024
- Mayor Brandon Johnson and World Business Chicago Lead High-level Business Mission to London, Advancing Economic Growth Opportunities for Chicago
- Bug Busters Celebrates 40 Years in the Pest Control Industry
- Made-in-the USA Manufacturer, Jeron Electronic Systems, has Experienced No Supply Delays for Shipping Nurse Call Systems and Area of Rescue Systems
- National Minority Health Association and Cell-Ed Announce Upcoming Webinar: Empowering Caregivers Through Innovative Training Programs