The 3rd Terrain Biennial
Exhibition: October 1 – November 15, 2017
Opening Block Party: Sunday, October 1, 2-7PM
The Terrain Biennial is an international exhibition of site-specific art made for front yards, balconies, and porches. Centered in the historic village of Oak Park, IL, 2017 Biennial will open on Sunday, October 1st with a block party in Oak Park, IL and run until November 15th. A map of all locations and the dates of the openings for each neighborhood will be posted to www.terrainexhibitions.com.
Continuing a massive expansion that began with the second Terrain Biennial, Terrain has reached out to sites all across the country as well as internationally. In the 2015 Biennial, 75 artists and three collectives created site interventions at over 60 locations around the Chicagoland area, the US and abroad.
Founded in October of 2011 by artist Sabina Ott and author John Paulett, Terrain Exhibitions and The Terrain Biennial repurposes private spaces such as front yards, porches, or windows, turning them into public spaces in order to foster dialogue between neighbors and provide opportunities for artists and viewers alike to experience new perspectives. The projects at the 3rd Terrain Biennial will range from sculptural installations to time-based performances to public interventions.
This year, The Terrain Biennial is partnering with Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). Mayor Rahm Emanuel and DCASE have declared 2017 as the “Year of Public Art” in Chicago with the creation of a Public Art Youth Corps, a new Public Art Festival, exhibitions, performances, tours and more. For details regarding the Year of Public Art visit cityofchicago.org/yopa.
For more information contact the Terrain Biennial Team at terrainexhibitions@gmail.com
Sabina Ott, Director
Anna Showers-Cruser, Associate Director
Richard Medina, Assistant Director
