February 17, 2005

Visual art; 'Life with Margaret'

The creative work of Margaret Burroughs — cofounder of the DuSable Museum of African American History — is on display at the Dittmar Memorial Gallery.

This winter, Northwestern will pay tribute to the influential African American artist, educator and institution creator Margaret Burroughs, co-founder of Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History, with the exhibition “Life with Margaret.”

The exhibition will be open to the public through March 27 at the University’s Dittmar Memorial Gallery located in Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston. It will include a collection of paintings and other works by the nationally known artist. It is a creative and inspiring visual journey of the liberated black woman.

An opening reception that is free and open to the public will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. Burroughs is expected to attend the event.

In 1961, Burroughs and her husband Charles Burroughs opened the DuSable Museum, now an internationally recognized resource for African American art. It is the oldest museum of its type and the only independent institution in Chicago dedicated to the experiences and achievements of African Americans. It houses more than 13,000 artifacts, artworks and books.

The Dittmar Memorial Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Admission is free.

For information, call the Dittmar Memorial Gallery at (847) 491-2348, e-mail dittmargallery@northwestern.edu or go to www.norris.northwestern.edu/nbsm_dittmar.php.