Alexandra Bolton's Design Selected for Exclusive, Limited Edition Merchandise at The Second City's Chicago Box Office CHICAGO , Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary comedy institution The Second City announced today Chicago -based illustrator and writer Alexandra Bolton as the winner of its 65th Anniversary Art Contest . Bolton's design will be featured on exclusive, limited-edition Second City 65th Anniversary merchandise, available at its Chicago Box Office this Fall.
Bolton, a rising star in Chicago's art scene since 2017, has lent her talents to iconic local landmarks such as The Music Box Theatre, The Annoyance, Chicago IO, Nice Shirt ! Thanks, and the Lincoln Lodge. She currently serves as the art director and news producer for Fresh Hell. Fans can explore her creative journey on Instagram @Albolton16.
Reflecting on her winning design, Bolton said, "I always thought that the Second City chair was an iconic improv symbol. The simple open chair represents an open seat at the table and the hope that comedy in Chicago continues to become more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Second City has always set the standard for comedy, so the huge 65 in the classic Second City font acts as a shadow under the next generation of performers.
" The contest launched to commemorate The Second City's 65-year commitment to empowering the next generation of comedy, called on local artists to submit original works that embodied the spirit of the Chicago institution. "We're thrilled wi.
