In LaGrange Illinois just a bit West of the city of Chicago, The Nettie J McKinnon Art Collection consists of around 120 artworks and today it is valued in the millions of dollars. From 1929 to 1960, students would raise money to buy artworks including pieces by big names like John Singer Sargent. The collection was created by and for the benefit of the students so classes can tour the gallery located in Park junior high, but it is also open to the public.Links related to the collection:McKinnon Gallery WebsiteSalt Creek American Art FoundationWTTW 2019 news video Aug. 2019  WTTW 2013 news video Nov. 2013Some of my pictures of the collectionRelated episodes:Ivan Albright | The Picture of Dorian GrayMichelangeloShigeru Miyamoto | MarioCheck out my other podcasts  Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science LabWho ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices