Atelier d'art : Rita Letendre avec Floriane Roussel

[Le français suit]

Join us for a paint night as part of our French-immersion art workshop series!

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Chicago-based French artist Floriane Roussel will lead a workshop inspired by Abenaki and Québécois painter, muralist, and printmaker Rita Letendre.

Guests will enjoy: 

• A complimentary glass of French wine 
• An opportunity to speak French with fellow Francophones
• A chance to get crafty and go home with a new artistic creation

No previous art experience is required! All levels of French are welcome. 

Doors at 6:00 pm. Workshop at 6:30. Please enter via 54 W Chicago Ave. Non-alcoholic options will be available. Tickets are non-refundable after Wednesday, October 28—merci pour votre compréhension.

About This Month’s Artist Inspiration

Tess Boudreau Taconis. Rita Letendre, early 1960s. gelatin silver print, Image: 23.7 x 34.8 cm (9 5/16 x 13 11/16 in.). Art Gallery of Ontario. Gift of the artist, 2007. 2006/463

Rita Letendre (November 1, 1928–November 20, 2021) was an Abenaki and Québécois abstract and geometric painter, muralist, and printmaker. She began painting in Montréal in the 1950s and briefly attended L’École des Beaux-Arts de Montréal before leaving to join Les Automatistes and later Les Plasticiens. She was an Officer of the Order of Canada and a recipient of the Governor General’s Award, the highest honor granted to Canadian visual artists.

About the Workshop Facilitator

Floriane Roussel

Floriane Roussel is a Chicago-based French painter, illustrator, and graphic designer. From big international campaigns to small French children’s books, Floriane adapts her unique style to all kinds of projects.

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Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée créative dans le cadre de notre série d’ateliers d’art en français !

À l’occasion du Mois du patrimoine natif américain, les participant.es exploreront le style de la peintre, muraliste et graviste abénakie et québécoise Rita Letendre sous la houlette de Floriane Roussel, artiste française basée à Chicago.

Les participantes apprécieront : 

• Un verre de vin français gratuit
• L’occasion de parler avec d’autres francophones 
• L’opportunité de créer une nouvelle chef-d’œuvre 

Aucune expérience préalable nécessaire ! Tous les niveaux de français seront les bienvenus. 

Ouverture des portes à 18h00. Atelier à 18h30. Veuillez entrer par 54 W Chicago Ave. Des boissons sans alcool seront disponibles. Les billets ne sont plus remboursables à partir de mercredi 28 octobre—merci de votre compréhension.

Getting Here

The Alliance Française de Chicago is one block from the CTA Red line stop at Chicago Ave. Best bus routes are the 22 on Clark St and the 66 on Chicago Ave. A Divvy station is located in front of the 54 W Chicago Ave entrance.

Parking Information

$10 for 12 hours at 100 W Chestnut St. Validation is available at reception.

Please be advised that students, members, and attendees at cultural events or programs may be photographed, and these images may be used for marketing purposes.