Jackson Park | Chicago
THE GARDEN OF THE PHOENIX
THE FOUNDATION
The Garden of the Phoenix Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that partners with the Chicago Park District and other organizations to ensure that the 1893 commitment to maintain the Garden of the Phoenix as a permanent and extraordinary place for visitors to learn about Japan and experience Japanese culture is fulfilled now and for generations to come.
Board Members
Dayne Kono, President
Terrance Truax, Vice President
Jeff Sriver, Treasurer
Sonia Cooke, Secretary
Robert W. Karr, Jr.
Tomoko Kizawa
Saira Chambers
FUNDING
“As living forms, gardens are never finished, and their condition is a reflection upon those who care for them.”
For generations, Chicago has upheld its commitment to Japan made on March 31, 1893 to maintain the site on the Wooded Island in Jackson Park in perpetuity as a place to learn about Japan and experience Japanese culture.
Vision 130: A Guide to the Future is funded by Chicago leaders involved in various aspects of U.S.-Japan relations. Their intention is to support the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District to developed and maintained the site in a manner commensurate with its status and Chicago’s 1893 commitment.
SKYANDING DONORS
SKYLANDING was made possible through the generous donations by
Bernard Delgiorno
Joyce Chelberg
Special thanks and gratitude to the architects, fabricators, engineers, construction team, artists and other professionals who worked on the project, including
wHY
Vector
Mortenson
Heritage Landscapes
The Miyumi Project
Thodos Dance
The Garden of the Phoenix Foundation
Project 120 Chicago
Studio One
City of Chicago, Mayor’s Office
Chicago Park District
Jackson Park Advisory Council
The Art Institute of Chicago
The University of Chicago