The First Woman Board President
Running board meetings is hard enough. Being the only woman in the room was an added challenge for Helyn Goldenberg.
Women
Lindy, Ruth, and the Calders
Lisa Key tells the story of Ruth Horwich describing the works in a Calder exhibition for Lindy Bergman, who had recently lost her eyesight.
Beuys, Lichtenstein, Zeisler, and Indian Jewelry: The First Store
The Women’s Board opens the museum's first store: a cabinet on wheels.
The State Meets Contemporary Art
The museum's Chicago Avenue location was acquired after a three-way negotiation between the State of Illinois, the National Guard, and the MCA.
50 for 50
Jack Guthman describes his and his wife Sandra's gift honoring the MCA's 50th anniversary.
Leading the Way
For decades, the MCA has thrived with women in leadership roles throughout the institution.
Hands-On Work
In the early days, Women's Board members did a lot of the grunt work—and had a great time.
On Helen Zell
Impeccable handwriting is only one of Helen Zell's unforgettable attributes.