William Hill Sculpture Garden
About William Hill Gallery
Located in the Woodlawn-Hyde Park community of Chicago, the William Hill Gallery exhibits the work of distinguished visual artists who are devoted to the critical investigation of nature, culture, race, gender, and the postcolonial imagination. With an emphasis on painting, photography, sculpture, video, and installation art, these artists highlight postmodern strategies, which challenge traditional modes of representation. William Hill Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition, scholarship, and acquisition of 21st-century international contemporary art.
William Hill Fine Art Sculpture Garden supports the following objectives:
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Teaching the Woodlawn community the art of botanical gardening through plant identification and the beneficial properties of flowering herbs.
HEALTHY EATING
Encouraging youth to make healthy food choices through the selection and preparation of fresh, nutritious food from our garden.
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
Using permaculture and organic farming procedures to promote the growth of healthy food production.
INTER-GENERATIONAL
Adults will participate with children in the hands-on training of plant cultivation throughout the blooming and harvest season.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
William Hill Fine Art Sculpture Garden provides workshops to students of all ages on various topics related to:
Using edible plants for healthy living.
Spring planting and garden design
Discovering unique ways of using herbs and vegetables to make exciting cuisine recipes.
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