"The Installation Experiment" with artists Nikki Renee Anderson, Gerda Meyer Bernstein, Barbara Cooper, Chelsea Culp, Ben Foch, Barbara Hashimoto, and Bernard Williams. The exhibition will be held in the Chicago Arts District (CAD) September 9 – October 31, 2012. This exhibition presents the installation work of seven accomplished Chicago-based artists who are working from studios throughout the city. The artists range in age from 28 – 89 and have been recognized locally and internationally through exhibitions, collections, publications, and residencies. This unique venue is situated in the Chicago Arts District, a neighborhood with a decades-long commitment to serving artists by providing community, support, and spaces to live, work, and exhibit. The showPOD venue was specifically designed to provide a rich public art experience that breaks down the traditional parameters of a gallery or museum. These storefront exhibition spaces, located on the 1800 S Halsted Street, create an art experience with 24/7exposure. Additionally, to provide opportunities for the public to meet and interact with the artists, four evening and one day-long receptions (and performances, events) have been scheduled. Updates and details of events are posted on facebook.com/TheInstallationExperiment. The exhibition is associated with the 23rd International Sculpture Conference sponsored by the International Sculpture Center (ISC) and is supported by the ISC’s local chapter, Chicago Sculpture International, and is one of 12 Featured Programs for Chicago Artists Month.