May 13th 2024

Join CPL for an artist talk with Geraldine Martinez-Benz who currently has an exhibition in the Popular Library throughout the month of May.

Geraldine Martinez-Benz is a children’s book designer, fine artist, graphic designer, wife and mother. She is a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate with a major in Painting from the University of the Philippines-Cebu. She has shared her love for the visual arts through several summer art workshops in the Philippines and with Filipino American kids at the Philippine Consulate in Chicago. A native of Ormoc City, she has also taught street and indigent children through a partnership with the local DSWD and World Vision chapters, rooted in the belief that art should be made accessible to all. For her day job she has worked as a graphic designer in Manila, Cebu, Shenzen and Chicago. As a visual artist, she has exhibited in the Philippines, Chicago and Evanston. Three years ago, she founded Sinag, now a 60-member strong art collective of Filipino American artists in the Chicago area. With Sinag, she hopes to connect to Filipino American artists and help build a strong presence in the art world of Chicago.

How to Attend
This event is available in person and online.

Attend in person at the Harold Washington Library Center
Popular Library, 1st Floor
400 S. State St. Chicago, Illinois, 60605,

Attend online via Zoom
Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the Library Use Guidelines.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

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