— Historian, Author & Artist
Interpreting Local History and Art
Krista August masterfully weaves local history into the present with visually rich, engaging presentations grounded in meticulous research. Her captivating books and dynamic talks are a hit with schools, libraries, historical societies, corporate events, and private groups alike.
Giants in the Park
“Giants in the Park” was awarded 2011 Book of the Year by the Chicago Writers Association and received 2014 and 2017 Certificates of Excellence from the Illinois State Historical Society.
Education
Krista formerly worked in finance and as a teacher. She holds mathematics and graduate education degrees from Northwestern and DePaul universities, respectively. She is a former guide for the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
Artwork
Krista is also is an artist. Her fine art study includes coursework at the Palette and Chisel, the Old Town Triangle Association, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Richeson School of Art, and the Peninsula School of Art