Sacred Portals Celebrates the Divine Feminine at ALTAR Community

ALTAR Community, Chicago’s inspirational space for women’s empowerment and connection, currently has on view Sacred Portals by Lydia Ruhle (1935-2016) through the end of April. Ruhle’s art focuses on the divine feminine across cultures, mythologies and spiritual traditions.

The exhibition includes 12 large-format crop circle-inspired portals and 13 goddess banners. The crop circle art references sacred sites in the United Kingdom and incorporates vibrant colors using sacred geometry on handmade paper. The banners, part of a collection totaling 300, feature global goddesses in ancient and modern cultures.

Founded in 2020 by Kathy Bresler, ALTAR Community serves as an urban sanctuary for women seeking authentic connection and transformative experiences through monthly gatherings and a co-working space. Programs include Bring Your Soul to Work Day, movement classes and moon circles, with members receiving complimentary or discounted access to many offerings.

On March 8, bestselling author Marianne Williamson will guide a When Women Lead session in honor of International Women’s Day from 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Cost of March 8 event: $87-$347, advanced ticket purchase only. Location: 2518 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. For more information, email [email protected] or visit AltarCommunity.com/event-details/international-womens-day-chicago-marianne-williamson.