The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art - Chicago-Midwest Chapter

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art - Chicago-Midwest Chapter The Chicago-Midwest Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA) is a part of the leading natio

Last night was a blast! 👏Our Luminaries came together at for an evening that had it all… stunning interiors, incredible...
05/28/2026

Last night was a blast! đź‘Ź

Our Luminaries came together at for an evening that had it all… stunning interiors, incredible craft & great company!

We kicked things off with a walk-through of the Showhouse at The Mart, where 13 nationally recognized design firms transformed penthouse spaces into something truly magical. Every room was stunning, and worthy of lingering in.

Then we made our way to , where the talented team at Stark Carpet walked us through the art and craft of rug making~ how materials, color and pattern choices can elevate and support architectural intent. And YES, we made our own! Everyone went home with a small handmade memento. 🧵

A heartfelt thank you to for opening their doors, sharing their expertise and making the evening so warm and memorable.

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✏️ We're heading outside this summer, and we'd love for you to join us!On June 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM, Don Yang will lead...
05/27/2026

✏️ We're heading outside this summer, and we'd love for you to join us!

On June 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM, Don Yang will lead an urban sketching workshop at the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park. Participants will get an introduction to the fundamentals of urban sketching and work in whatever medium they choose.

If you have plein air painting experience and your own equipment, bring it along. Don will provide additional instruction for those ready to work in paint.

All levels welcome. Tickets are linked in our bio. 🌿

https://givebutter.com/urbansketching-pleinairpainting-DonYang

Images By Don Yang

Thinking about submitting for the Acanthus Awards this year — or wondering how to make a strong submission even stronger...
04/28/2026

Thinking about submitting for the Acanthus Awards this year — or wondering how to make a strong submission even stronger? Join us for a conversation you won’t want to miss.

On May 7 at 5:30 PM CST, we’re bringing together former Acanthus Awards Jury Chairs and Steve Ekman , along with Alison Strickler ()of Hollander Design, for a virtual panel sharing insight, inspiration, and practical advice for crafting an award-winning submission.

This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from jurors and award-winning professionals about what makes a submission rise to the top — from storytelling and presentation to the details that can make all the difference.

Whether it’s your first time submitting or you’re looking to elevate your entry, I think you’ll come away with ideas you can put to use right away.
We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a lively and helpful conversation.

RSVP here: https://givebutter.com/CraftingAcanthusAwardsSubmissions

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What does it mean to truly learn from a building? Our workshop at the University of Missouri gave students a chance to f...
04/27/2026

What does it mean to truly learn from a building? Our workshop at the University of Missouri gave students a chance to find out ~ pencil in hand, standing in front of history.

This program covers architectural literacy, precedent study through measured drawings and real world application in classical and traditional design. Student students don’t just study the orders ~ they draw them. They don’t just hear about great buildings ~ they measure them.

This is how the classical tradition is passed forward. 🏛️

A inspirational Friday at Immersive Workshop. ✏️🏛️From breaking down the Tuscan Order through drawing to refining how li...
04/25/2026

A inspirational Friday at Immersive Workshop. ✏️🏛️

From breaking down the Tuscan Order through drawing to refining how light and shadow bring form to life, the focus stayed on sharpening both precision and perception. Every line, every shade, every proportion worked together to build a clearer understanding of how classical architecture communicates.

Friday’s sessions were led by Taylor Stein from and Scott Fortman of

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Happy Earth Day ~ dreaming of the next garden tour led by !
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day ~ dreaming of the next garden tour led by !

Last call for tickets to this weekend’s Immersive Workshop: Rendering the Classical Form. You can sign up for individual...
04/22/2026

Last call for tickets to this weekend’s Immersive Workshop: Rendering the Classical Form. You can sign up for individual days or both sessions. Friday will be a guided drawing of the Tuscan Order and a Light & Shade Study. Saturday is a full day studio session - architectural wash rendering.

Tickets: givebutter.com/icaa-immersive-workshop

✨ Meet the Jury for the 14th Annual Acanthus Awards! ✨We are thrilled to introduce the distinguished panel who will be j...
04/20/2026

✨ Meet the Jury for the 14th Annual Acanthus Awards! ✨

We are thrilled to introduce the distinguished panel who will be judging this year's entries:

C. Brandon Ingram | Jury Chair
C. Brandon Ingram Design

Suzanne Kasler
Suzanne Kasler Interiors

John Howard
Howard Design Studio

These three luminaries bring extraordinary vision, craft, and passion for classical and traditional design to the Acanthus Awards. We are honored to have them lead the judging for one of Chicago's most celebrated design events.

🏛️ Submissions are open — don't miss your chance to be recognized by this incredible jury!

đź”— Link in bio to learn more and submit your work.

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