Within a few minutes of navigating the site, I am very aware that I am not a member. That is the one thing most clear, and sort of difficult to review. Even a previous copy of their newsletter (which one might want to PREview before purchasing) is for members only.
I am a litle creeped out at the extreme secrecy... yet intrigued enough to keep digging.
- I like the layout of the text, the tabs to click are straightforward, and the design looks (surprisingly?) like an artist may have had something to do with it.
- I am concerned that CAC is too close to CACA for idiots like myself to not make the joke.
- I like the gallery pages, you can actually SEE those! That's nice. I'm always wondering what those Chicago Artists are up to, and some of these look really strong.
I guess there's always next (this) year. At any rate, I am sort of in a lunatic mode, with a lot of strange energy I am not sure where to throw, so I am back to thesis. Until next week kids... until next week.
-Molly
It is kind of an exclusive site, isn't it? They provide just enough to tantalize, and though they are a resource for chicago artists, it seems like they could do more by being more accessible. still worth a look, as you seem to have discovered, molly.
ReplyDeleteThey redesigned their whole look (web and print) a few years ago, and it's a big improvement - like you said, it now looks like artists may have been involved in the design (at least for the top banner - love that!). I wish the design of the calendar page didn't look so "old-school" though. The drop shadow on each of the event boxes is a really dated look.
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