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Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
How Often Are You Photographed Without Your Permission? Opening Reception
Multimedia artist, Ayana Evans, visits Loyola University-Chicago to share a survey of her work, an artist workshop, and performance focused on the connection between policing,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Book & Author: Dear Miss Perkins – A Story of Frances Perkins’ Efforts to Aid Refugees from Nazi Germany
Discover the extraordinary untold story of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, in an inspiring program with historian and…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Two hundred fifty one days
Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum
Spring Weeks of Play March 22-April 6: The museum will be open daily with extended hours! Special programming and activities start March 24. Starting March…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Our Lived Experience
The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative. The exhibition will…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
A Pressing Call: Five Centuries of Women Printing features the stories of women who have worked in the print trade in a variety of roles…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Robot Block Party the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Celebrate National Robotics Week with Griffin MSI at our annual Robot Block Party! The event will feature cool ‘bots and mecha-stars presented by area robotics…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Flight of Butterflies
ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Get ready to encounter a variety of fascinating animals in The Art and Science of Arachnids! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois Molly Cranch’s paintings are an exploration of the biodiversity surrounding us. Working with a soft color palette and layered…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
With work from Jennifer Merchant, Emiko Oye and Nikki Couppee, this exhibition features three artists that are transforming plastic into wearable works of art. Plastic…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
The Driehaus Museum’s A Tale of Today: Materialities is an expansive contemporary exhibition that invites viewers to discover the history and architectural richness of the…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey. The exhibition will be on…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Vertical Gallery 12-Year Anniversary Group Show
Vertical Gallery, Chicago’s premier urban-contemporary art gallery, is very proud to present our 12-Year Anniversary Show, an all-star exhibit celebrating our first dozen years at…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Two hundred fifty one days
Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum
Spring Weeks of Play March 22-April 6: The museum will be open daily with extended hours! Special programming and activities start March 24. Starting March…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Our Lived Experience
The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…
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