{"id":"11","title":"Lumpia Fusion: Filipino Americans at a Crossroads","starts_at":"2025-09-19 18:00:00","ends_at":"2025-11-14 17:00:00","body":"<p>Conceived with the vision to return Epiphany to a place for people to once again congregate, the shuttered historic Church of the Epiphany has been preserved and adapted into an iconic cultural hub ‘For the Good of Art, Entertainment and Events.</p><p><br></p><p>Thoughtfully designed, the exemplary 42,000 square foot campus boasts three distinct venues and a stunning array of amenities, including eight art galleries, a commercial and catering kitchen, cafe and bar, VIP suite and a collection of artistically appointed outdoor spaces: a charming quarter-acre courtyard, spacious terrace and stunning patio with lounge seating. Epiphany’s diverse and inclusive arts programming serves to unite artists, while bringing the community together at Chicago’s newest cultural destination for art, music, and entertainment.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information about art exhibitions and events, contact <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:art@epiphanychi.com\" target=\"_blank\">art@epiphanychi.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Photo: Tom McDonald</p>","type":"EventCategory","state":"published","slug":"exhibitions","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:54:41.176231","updated_at":"2018-10-22 18:54:41.176231","excerpt":"","is_timeless":true,"organization_id":1047,"highlighted":false,"opening_starts_at":"2025-09-19 18:00:00","opening_ends_at":"2025-09-19 21:00:00","searchable":"'14':14B '19':11B '19th':178B '2025':12B,15B '6':180B '9':183B 'adapt':60B 'american':4A,18B,34B,48B,74B 'appreci':63B 'aris':126B 'art':152B 'artist':96B,133B 'beauti':157B 'bold':106B 'carv':144B 'catacomb':8B 'celebr':100B,155B 'chang':82B 'chines':32B 'collabor':129B 'connect':89B 'contemporari':151B 'convers':169B 'creat':55B 'creation':124B 'crossroad':7A,80B 'cultiv':40B 'cultur':24B,43B,67B,88B,166B 'deep':86B 'deep-root':85B 'diversifi':51B 'emerg':114B,159B 'encourag':105B 'exchang':68B 'exhibit':154B 'experi':19B,91B 'experiment':107B 'explor':97B 'fabric':121B 'fertil':93B 'filipino':3A,17B,38B,47B,73B 'find':76B 'fluid':102B 'form':113B 'friday':176B 'fusion':2A,25B,99B,162B 'galleri':9B 'ground':94B 'groundbreak':123B 'heritag':28B,54B 'ident':103B 'immigr':46B 'indigen':36B 'influenc':37B 'inter':66B 'inter-cultur':65B 'intertwin':119B 'led':71B 'len':149B 'link':187B 'lumpia':1A,98B 'maintain':84B 'malay':31B 'meaning':168B 'mind':164B 'movement':118B 'natur':57B 'negoti':81B 'new':112B 'novemb':13B 'often':75B 'open':173B 'p.m':181B,184B 'pair':110B 'predisposit':58B 'provid':92B 'recept':174B 'regist':189B 'reimagin':146B 'rich':42B 'root':87B 'rsvp':170B 'scientist':136B 'septemb':10B,177B 'sound':116B 'spanish':33B 'spark':167B 'stori':22B 'tapestri':44B 'techniqu':140B 'tradit':139B 'unexpect':109B 'vibrant':53B 'visual':132B 'wood':143B 'woven':29B","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1721669857/hv0kk4r7kuxzctrbn8wz.png","calendar":null,"carousel":false,"event_body":"<p>Catacombs Gallery</p><p><br></p><p>September 19, 2025 - November 14, 2025</p><p><br></p><p>The Filipino American experience is a story of cultural fusion. With a heritage woven from Malay, Chinese, Spanish, American, and indigenous influences, Filipinos have cultivated a rich cultural tapestry. As immigrants, Filipino Americans have further diversified this vibrant heritage, creating a natural predisposition to adaptation and an appreciation of inter-cultural exchange. This has led to Filipino Americans often finding themselves at a crossroads, negotiating change while maintaining deep-rooted cultural connections. This experience provides fertile ground for artistic exploration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lumpia Fusion celebrates this fluid identity by encouraging bold experimentation and unexpected pairings. What new forms emerge when sound or movement intertwine with fabric? What groundbreaking creations can arise from a collaboration between a visual artist and a scientist? How can traditional techniques, such as wood carving, be reimagined through the lens of contemporary art? This exhibition celebrates the beauty that emerges from the fusion of minds and cultures, sparking meaningful conversations.</p><p>RSVP for the opening reception on Friday, September 19th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the link below:</p><p><br></p><p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://epiphanychi.com/the-opening-reception-of-lumpia-fusion-filipino-americans-at-a-crossroads/\" target=\"_blank\">Register Here</a></p><p><br></p>","name":"Exhibitions","organization_type_id":"7","district_id":"7","telephone":"+13124214600","website":"https://epiphanychi.com","email":"art@epiphanychi.com","hours":"Please visit website for hours. Free during Golden Hour W–Sa, 5–8pm","location":"201 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60607","display_location":"201 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60607","latitude":"41.878688","longitude":"-87.666081","contact":"","sub_district_id":"43","promoted_at":"2023-11-08T03:23:54.478Z","optional_sort_name":"","paid":true,"position":2,"category_name":"Exhibitions","orgname":"Epiphany Center for the Arts","orgslug":"epiphany-center-for-the-arts","image":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1756484787/rip6bsibmkxzm3iilpzn.jpg"}