Tag: Leather Archives & Museum

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inkedKenny exhibition at LA&M starts Jan. 26

by Illinois Eagle Staff • January 24, 2018

CHICAGO — An exhibition of works by photographer inkedKenny opens on Friday, Jan. 26, in the Guest Artist Gallery at the Leather Archives & Museum.

The Archives said in a press release that an opening reception for the exhibition is Jan. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission for the reception is free, but 21 and over only. refreshments will be served. inkedKenny will be in attendance to talk about his photography and what inspired many of his black-and-white and color images included in the show. Refreshments will be served.

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Leather Archives board selects Gary Wasdin as Executive Director

by Great Lakes Den • December 11, 2017

CHICAGO — The board of directors of the Leather Archives & Museum announce early Monday afternoon that they had confirmed Gary Wasdin as the new executive director. The announcement came after a months long search with three finalists having public, open interviews in early December. According to the press release from the LAM, the vote…

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LA&M announces opportunities to meet executive director finalists

by Community Submission • November 28, 2017

CHICAGO — The three finalists for Leather Archives and Museum (LA&M) executive director position will be making site visits and participating in various focus groups and meetings this upcoming weekend. Jeffrey Storer, experienced Director of Operations will be on site December 1, Gary Wasdin, veteran library director and executive director will be on site December…

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Leather Archives board adopts new mission statement

by Illinois Eagle Staff • October 25, 2017

CHICAGO — At the Annual Meeting of the Leather Archives and Museum (LA&M) the Board of Directors continued strategic planning work that began last year with the adoption of a new Mission Statement for the organization. “The new mission statement better reflects both the work of the LA&M and the communities we serve,” said Bob Miller,…

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Executive director search committee updates LA&M membership on progress

by Illinois Eagle Staff • October 4, 2017

CHICAGO — The Leather Archives and Museum (LA&M) Executive Director Search Committee reports the process for naming the next Executive Director is progressing as planned. In June 2017, following 15 years as LA&M Executive Director, Rick Storer pursued new opportunities with another Chicago non-profit organization. “The Board has been quick to develop and implement a comprehensive…

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LA&M Exhibit Opening: Part of the Party, Jan. 27

by Illinois Eagle Staff • January 25, 2017

CHICAGO — Join the LA&M for the opening of our new GAG Gallery show. Part of the Party: The Visual Story of the Onyx Brotherhood and Walter Houston III. About the artist, Beatrix Erica Brooks : As an artist and arts educator I love to delve into the connections we all share as humans. I…

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Sept. 18 now known as Leather Archives & Museum Day in Chicago

by Illinois Eagle Staff • November 1, 2016

CHICAGO — With the assistance of Chicago 44th Ward Alderman Thomas M. Tunney, the Chicago City Council recently passed a resolution to acknowledge the Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M) and to recognize September 18th as Leather Archives & Museum Day in Chicago. Although the LA&M is a national charity, support from Alderman Tunney and the Chicago…

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LA&M to host new exhibit “Part of the Party” by Erica Brooks

by Illinois Eagle Staff • October 20, 2016

CHICAGO — The Leather Archives & Museum announced a new GAG Gallery Exhibition “Part of the Party : The Visual Story of the Onyx Brotherhood and Walter Houston III”. The exhibit opens Friday, January 27th, 2017 and runs through June 4th, 2017. The show features works from Chicago artist Beatrix Erica Brooks in a variety…

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Leather Archives & Museum announces Visiting Scholars for 2016-2017

by Illinois Eagle Staff • July 21, 2016

CHICAGO — The Leather Archives and Museum announced this week the 2016-2017 Visiting Scholars. This year, there are three. Scott Herring has been named a 2016-2017 Visiting Scholar at the Leather Archives & Museum. Scott is Professor of English and Affiliate Faculty in American Studies, Gender Studies, and The Kinsey Institute for the Study of…

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Alternative Sexualities, the Bible, and the Modern Christian at LA&M

by Illinois Eagle Staff • July 11, 2016

CHICAGO — The Leather Archives & Museum has been holding a Leather Studies Lecture series throughout much of the past year. The most recent one was “Alternative Sexualities, the Bible, and the Modern Christian” given by Justin St. Clair, International Puppy Trainer 2014. Enjoy the video.

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