Between the Lines
Our Between the Lines series include a pre-show lecture led by a Chicago luminary who discuss themes related to the play. Afterwards, the lecturer will join the artists of the production for a post-show talkback.
Between the Lines for ‘ART’ will be led by Natalie van Straaten, founder and publisher of Chicago Gallery News. Learn more about Natalie below! Doors open at 1:30, followed by the pre-show lecture at 1:40pm and the curtain at 2:30pm. Stick around for a talkback after the show!
‘ART’: May 18, 2025


ABOUT NATALIE
Natalie van Straaten was founder and publisher of Chicago Gallery News (CGN) from 1982-2007 and served concurrently as Executive Director of the Chicago Art Dealers Association (CADA). A co-founder of van Straaten Gallery in 1969, Natalie was professionally active in the CHICAGO visual arts community for nearly four decades. Also devoted to Chicago’s broad cultural community, Natalie served as a docent for the Chicago Symphony; was Executive Director of the Chicago Coalition for Arts and Education (1986-1989), and judged theater as a member of The Jeff Awards for 25 years (1995-2020). She is currently writing a book on the history, growth and impact of Chicago galleries and dealers, 1967-2007.

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3759 N. Ravenswood Avenue
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Chicago, IL 60613
773.244.8119
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Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60657
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