Sculpture, Wine & Dine:
The Prairie Party
The 2025 Host Committee and the
Advisory Board for theNate invite you to
Sculpture, Wine & Dine: The Prairie Party
The art, the land, the future, theNate
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484
Park in East Lot 3, F Entrance
Celebrate the number one sculpture park in the nation by joining the Advisory Board and Host Committee for this elevated experience. “Field Rotation” was restored in 2024 because of the foresight of our founder Lewis Manilow, and the support of trailblazing advocates like you. Come marvel at this monumental land art masterpiece in all its glory – and meet the artist!
4:00 p.m.
Guests arrive
Guided tours by golf cart
Self-guided walking tours
with our free app “Otocast”
5:00 p.m.
Cocktail Hour, open bar at
“Field Rotation”, by Mary Miss
6:00 p.m.
Welcome: Mary Miss
6:30 p.m.
DrewBBQ buffet dinner, open bar,
at “Running Table”, by Dan Peterman
Program: Our Story and Mission
Exhibition in the Visual Arts Gallery: “Ground Beneath Our Feet”, a survey of earthworks made by Mary Miss around the time of “Field Rotation”, 1981. Celebrate the number one sculpture park in the nation by joining the Advisory Board and Host Committee for this elevated experience. “Field Rotation” was restored in 2024 because of the foresight of our founder Lewis Manilow, and the support of trailblazing advocates like you. Come marvel at this monumental land art masterpiece in all its glory – and meet the artist!
$250 per person, vegetarian and vegan options available
RSVP by August 30, 2025
For Sponsorship and Ticket Information contact: Lauren Healy
lesolato@govst.edu
708.534.8390
Wear shoes for walking on grass paths and layers of clothing to adjust for the weather. Attire: Prairie Party (colorful, comfortable, floral, fun)
The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park is a collection of 34 master works of large-scale sculpture situated within 100 acres of prairie landscape. The Park provides programs for adults and children, with a focus on integrating art and nature.
We thank our sponsors:
theNate acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency
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We are THE kid friendly, art lovers' destination with FREE admission and parking, and a free app Otocast to guide you through the 100 acres of prairie lands and the art collection.
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