Chicago Society of Artists

Founded in 1888, the Chicago Society of Artists supports the work of professional artists in the Chicago area, and is the oldest continuously-operated art association in the United States. This collection consists of annual calendars, featuring block prints produced by CSA members, which were produced as fund-raising and promotional tools for the organization.

Founded in 1888, the Chicago Society of Artists is the oldest continuously-operated art association in the United States. Following the Armory Show exhibition in Chicago, the group splintered into "conservative" and "modern" groups, the latter retaining the organization's name. In the early and mid-twentieth century, the group actively supported professional artists in the Chicago area through exhibitions and fund-raising activities, primarily in the Midwest and New York City.