A Plot of One's Own 一亩三分地 presents extraordinary contributions from ten Chinese diasporic artists alongside the Chinese American Museum of Chicago's research and archives. Through artworks that span painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation, artist’s books, video, cartography, multimedia and living installation, this exhibition reflects on the beauty and savvy behind the "farm-gardens" seen all […]
"The Art of Regalia Making" exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression, intergenerational teachings, cultural resilience and fashion. Regalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity, family, community, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch, bead, feather, ribbon, and design holds […]
What if you could shrink yourself down to the size of a bug? Build your own droid? Travel through space with nothing but science to keep you alive? Or use quantum physics to outsmart an eavesdropper? We’re exploring the science behind it all and having a little fun along the way. Join us for Get Lit: […]
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
Minister, gospel artist, and scholar Charrise Barron visits the American Writers Museum to discuss her new book The Platinum Age of Gospel: The Years When Crossover Music Changed Everything, which tells the story of how Black gospel music crossed over, reshaped American popular music, and transformed the culture at large. This is the livestream of an in person […]
Get into the holiday spirit and jumpstart your shopping at Get Lit: Santa’s Book Fair, a holiday twist on the original grown-up book fair! Join the American Writers Museum and local, independent Chicago bookstores for this special holiday event. Enjoy beer, wine, and the night’s specialty cocktail, The Red Nose, a delicious winter cocktail. Plus, be […]
"The Art of Regalia Making" exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression, intergenerational teachings, cultural resilience and fashion. Regalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity, family, community, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch, bead, feather, ribbon, and design holds […]
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
"The Art of Regalia Making" exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression, intergenerational teachings, cultural resilience and fashion. Regalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity, family, community, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch, bead, feather, ribbon, and design holds […]
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
"The Art of Regalia Making" exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression, intergenerational teachings, cultural resilience and fashion. Regalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity, family, community, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch, bead, feather, ribbon, and design holds […]
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
"The Art of Regalia Making" exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression, intergenerational teachings, cultural resilience and fashion. Regalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity, family, community, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch, bead, feather, ribbon, and design holds […]
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
"The Art of Regalia Making" exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression, intergenerational teachings, cultural resilience and fashion. Regalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity, family, community, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch, bead, feather, ribbon, and design holds […]
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
"The Art of Regalia Making" exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression, intergenerational teachings, cultural resilience and fashion. Regalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity, family, community, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch, bead, feather, ribbon, and design holds […]
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]
"The Art of Regalia Making" exhibit uplifts the living artistry of Indigenous regalia making while creating space for cultural expression, intergenerational teachings, cultural resilience and fashion. Regalia is far more than clothing. It is a living expression of identity, family, community, and cultural teachings carried across generations. Every stitch, bead, feather, ribbon, and design holds […]
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6 PM on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday at 7-7:40 PM, our Resident […]