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Temporary Exhibits
Inspiring Curiosity
January 26- April 7, 2023 | Pre-Emption House | Included in Museum Admission
Naper Settlement in collaboration with the Naperville Art League will host an exhibition featuring the works of league members. This year’s Naperville Art League exhibit at Naper Settlement is inspired by the theme of curiosity. Open to anyone interested in art, the Naperville Art League was founded in 1961 by artists who provided classes to members in their homes. With a focus on art education and increasing appreciation for the arts, they have grown to over 250 members, and host exhibits and classes for students from preschoolers through seniors at their Fine Art Center & Gallery.
Infrastructure: The Creation and Recreation of 19th Century Clothing
May 2, 2023- November 3, 2023 | Pre-Emption House | Included in Museum Admission
Infrastructure: The Creation and Recreation of 19th Century Clothing begins with the fabric scrapbook of Hannah Ditzler Alspaugh. Her memories of almost 50 years of clothing she made and remade over time inspired this look at how the clothing styles of the 19th century were created then and now. The connection of clothing to memory and the importance of what we wear as a social and personal statement continues to this day, as seen in the overwhelming popularity of period costume dramas today. Infrastructure also highlights the recreation of period garments, with all the challenges and triumphs it entails.