With the revised proposal for George Lucas' Cultural Art Museum having been
rejected by the Presidio Trust board, the city of Chicago is said to be looking at potential sites, in an attempt to bring the museum there. Lucas considers Chicago his "second home"; in addition living there part time, he and his wife, Chicago investment executive, Mellody Hobson, have committed $25 million, each, to two local, education-focused charities.
The museum, which would be built without taxpayer support, would feature collections of work by Maxfield Parrish and Norman Rockwell, as well as a look at the art of storytelling, digital animation and special effects.
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ChicagoTribune.com)
Los Angeles approves Lucas' museum plans
George Lucas Museum To Open In Chicago, Illinois
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great...go ahead and put it in LA or San Fran next to all the other tourist destinations that most fans and families cant afford to visit.
Los Angeles Offers Site For Lucas' Museum
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A task force appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel has recommended the parking lots to the south of Soldier Field as the home for filmmaker George Lucas' collection of art and movie memorabilia, should the 'Star Wars' creator choose Chicago over San Francisco for his planned museum.
Lucas is expected to select a site for his Lucas Cultural Arts Museum this summer, according to a museum spokeswoman.
Lucas' Museum Plans Rejected, Other Sites Being Considered
Lucas Cultural Arts Museum Now On Facebook And Twitter
youd think he'd start a grand Automobile Museum first...
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