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SUMMARY:Tree of Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of our Tree of Life art exhibit featuring Marta Sofia Fraser and Kateryna Tkachenko.  The exhibit opens Friday\, March 1\, 2024 at 6:30\, admission is $10 per person.  The exhibit runs through March 24\, 2024.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/tree-of-life/2024-03-18/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tree of Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of our Tree of Life art exhibit featuring Marta Sofia Fraser and Kateryna Tkachenko.  The exhibit opens Friday\, March 1\, 2024 at 6:30\, admission is $10 per person.  The exhibit runs through March 24\, 2024.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/tree-of-life/2024-03-19/
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SUMMARY:Tree of Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of our Tree of Life art exhibit featuring Marta Sofia Fraser and Kateryna Tkachenko.  The exhibit opens Friday\, March 1\, 2024 at 6:30\, admission is $10 per person.  The exhibit runs through March 24\, 2024.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/tree-of-life/2024-03-20/
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SUMMARY:Tree of Life
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URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/tree-of-life/2024-03-21/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tree of Life
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URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/tree-of-life/2024-03-22/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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SUMMARY:Orchids After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Make a date to be whisked away by a whimsical world of 10\,000 fresh\, colorful blooms. Marvel at surprises under the big top as you treat yourself to light bites and colorful cocktails (available for purchase). Enjoy a vibrant night out at the Orchid Show of Wonders.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/orchids-after-hours/2024-03-22/
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake Cook Rd\, Glencie\, IL\, 60022
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Tree of Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of our Tree of Life art exhibit featuring Marta Sofia Fraser and Kateryna Tkachenko.  The exhibit opens Friday\, March 1\, 2024 at 6:30\, admission is $10 per person.  The exhibit runs through March 24\, 2024.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/tree-of-life/2024-03-23/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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SUMMARY:FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE\, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum’s rich exhibitions and artifacts. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/free-guided-tours-at-the-national-hellenic-museum/2024-03-23/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tree of Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of our Tree of Life art exhibit featuring Marta Sofia Fraser and Kateryna Tkachenko.  The exhibit opens Friday\, March 1\, 2024 at 6:30\, admission is $10 per person.  The exhibit runs through March 24\, 2024.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/tree-of-life/2024-03-24/
LOCATION:2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL 60612\, 2249 West Superior Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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SUMMARY:March Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2024-03-27 \nLocation:  \n3001 Central Street \nEvanston\,IL 60201\, United States \n\n  \nJoin us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Wednesday\, March 27th\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nThank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church! \n For more information about this program\, please contact: info@mitchellmuseum.org | (847) 475-1030 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/march-free-day-2/
LOCATION:Mitchell Museum of the American Indian\, 3001 central street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE\, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum’s rich exhibitions and artifacts. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/free-guided-tours-at-the-national-hellenic-museum/2024-03-30/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:“Lay Of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“Lay of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives” will open on Friday\, April 5 at 6 p.m. with\nartists Dragos Alexandrescu\, Linnéa Therese Dimitriou\, Heidi-Anett Haugen\, Hanna\nKanto\, Lotta Lampa\, Patricia Rodas\, Anastasia Savinova\, and Madelaine Sillfors.\nProfoundly influenced by Nordic culture\, landscape\, and even weather\, the Art\nAlliance of the Arctic South (A-A-A-S) consists of eight artists whose work spans\nmedium and scale—from intricate collages and life-size sculptural installations to\nevocative video pieces and design objects. Their synergy stems from a shared ethos: a\ndeep-rooted connection to nature\, and a place-specific gaze upon environmental and\ncultural discourses. With this comes an unraveling of identity—both personal and\ncollective. The vast\, almost otherworldly Nordic landscapes serve as both muse and\nnarrative\, embodying themes of colonization (literal and figurative\,) ecological\ndevastation\, and the continual process of mourning and healing. \nFrom their unique vantage points in peripheral locations\, far removed from traditional\nart centers\, the artists offer a distinct and intimate perspective\, shedding light on\nworldwide socio-economic dilemmas and the imminent climate crisis. A heavy\nphysical presence permeates their work\, reflecting both past and present\, tradition and\ncontemporaneity. Vulnerability and empathy underscore their narratives\, prompting\ndeeper existential introspection as they urge viewers to ponder art’s pivotal role amidst\nglobal shifts\, raising imperative questions about our shared future.\nIn essence\, the A-A-A-S encapsulates a delicate balance between the old and the new\,\nthe local and the global. Introducing Northern Scandinavia’s next-wave artists to the\nUnited States\, this group exhibition is set to challenge\, provoke\, and inspire\,\nprompting us all to consider our collective path and the pressing need for change.\nUltimately\, it urges a look inward—to the roots and to the self.\nThe Swedish American Museum has shared art\, culture\, and history from throughout\nthe world and this next Main Gallery exhibit opening provides visitors with an\nopportunity to meet the artists behind the pieces on display. Lay Of(f) the Land:\nNordic Narratives is curated by Vasia Rigou. The exhibit is open at the Swedish\nAmerican Museum from April 5 – June 16.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lay-off-the-land-nordic-narratives-exhibit/
LOCATION:Swedish American Museum\, 5211 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE\, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum’s rich exhibitions and artifacts. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/free-guided-tours-at-the-national-hellenic-museum/2024-04-06/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Discussion w/ Chelsea Bighorn
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2024-04-08 \nLocation:  \n3001 Central Street\, Evanston\, IL 60201\, United States \n\nJoin us for our artist discussion about their work and who they are as artists. There will be a live Q&A at the end of each discussion.\nChelsea Bighorn was born and raised in Tempe\, Arizona\, her tribal affiliations are the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux tribes from Montana and the Shoshone-Paiute from Northern Nevada. Bighorn’s hand cut paper artwork is the result of her combining traditional Native American design elements with elements from her Irish American heritage. Using this process\, she tells her personal history through her designs. Bighorn has shown her work at the Museum of Contemporary Native Art\, SITE Santa Fe\, and The Balzar Gallery. She graduated with honors from The Institute of American Indian Arts in 2021 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts. Bighorn currently resides in Chicago\, Illinois where she is attending the School of The Art Institute of Chicago to get her Master of Fine Arts in Fiber and Material Studies. https://chelseabighorn.com/home.html \nArtist Statement  \nI explore art and design in a way that merges natural and geometric elements through a variety of mediums\, including fiber arts and cut paper works. The subject matter varies from abstract to realistically illustrative depending on the concept and series. My most recent series of works are hand-cut paper patterns that resemble screens or stained-glass windows\, which were the original inspiration. In addition to the inspiration drawn from my Catholic roots\, I incorporate traditional beading and weaving patterns from my Native American heritage into my design work. I bring together disparate elements into a design that demonstrates balance and harmony. 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/artist-discussion-w-chelsea-bighorn/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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SUMMARY:BENDING LIGHT ARTIST TALK: SOUTH SIDE NIGHT x EXPO CHICAGO
DESCRIPTION:Paul Branton\, artist and curator of SSCAC’s current exhibition Bending Light\, will facilitate an artist talk with the exhibiting artists of SSCAC’s current exhibition Bending Light\, detailing the exhibition’s themes and subject matter as it relates to explorations of color and identity. \nThe artists explore the impact of color on Black identity\, potential\, and the intricate interplay between societal perceptions and individual existence. Artists will include Eddie “Edo” Santana\, Pearlie Taylor\, Courtney Collins\, Rober Lewis Clark\, and Bryant Lamont. \nAs the official start of EXPO ART WEEK\, South Side Night features exhibitions\, tours\, talks\, and performances. Visitors are encouraged to explore the many galleries\, museums\, and exhibition spaces in this dynamic community for arts and culture. \nEXPO ART WEEK partners annually with the city’s most prestigious institutions to feature select programming\, including museum exhibitions\, gallery openings\, and more. EXPO CHICAGO showcases leading contemporary and modern art galleries each April at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall\, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks\, on-site installations\, and public art initiatives.\nInaugurated in 2012\, EXPO CHICAGO draws upon the city’s rich history as a vibrant international cultural destination\, while highlighting the region’s contemporary arts community. In 2023\, EXPO CHICAGO was acquired by Frieze\, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/bending-light-artist-talk-south-side-night-x-expo-chicago/
LOCATION:South Side Community Art Center\, 3831 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:April Free Day
DESCRIPTION:Date: 2024-04-10 \nLocation:  \n3001 Central Street\, Evanston\,IL 60201\, United States \n  \n\nJoin us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Wednesday\, April 10th\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nThank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church! \n For more information about this program\, please contact: info@mitchellmuseum.org | (847) 475-1030 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/april-free-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
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SUMMARY:If The Sky Could Dream: Art\, Climate\, Community\, and Social Change
DESCRIPTION:As part of EXPO ART WEEK\, Elizabeth Corr\, Associate Director of Arts and Cultural Partnerships at the National Resources Defense Council\, discusses environmental activism in art\, including past exhibitions at EXPO Chicago\, in conversation with a performance installation by Irene Hsiao\, as part of the Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Year of the Dragon: Early China to LEGO exhibition. \nElizabeth Corr collaborates with artists\, writers\, museums\, and cultural institutions to heighten public awareness of and interest in environmental issues facing communities. \nIrene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces. She is 2024 Resident Artist at Heritage Museum of Asian Art. \nHeritage Museum of Asian Art provides an interconnection between the arts and cultures of Asia for the residents of Chicago and for visitors from all around the world. \n“If The Sky Could Dream” is funded in part by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant. \nAccessibility \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/if-the-sky-could-dream-art-climate-community-and-social-change/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
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SUMMARY:3831 CINEMA: FOR THE LOVE OF BLACK ARTISTS
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to host filmmakers Rachel Gadson and Briana Clearly for rotational film screenings as part of Art After Hours Powered by Gertie\, for EXPO art week! \nSponsored by Arete Wealth & Masterworks\, AAH takes place from 5-8 pm on Friday\, April 12 during EXPO ART WEEK and offers extended hours at over 45 galleries and creative spaces throughout the city of Chicago. With a myriad of exciting events unfolding throughout the evening! \nEXPO ART WEEK partners annually with the city’s most prestigious institutions to feature select programming\, including museum exhibitions\, gallery openings\, and more. EXPO CHICAGO showcases leading contemporary and modern art galleries each April at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall\, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks\, on-site installations\, and public art initiatives.\nInaugurated in 2012\, EXPO CHICAGO draws upon the city’s rich history as a vibrant international cultural destination\, while highlighting the region’s contemporary arts community. In 2023\, EXPO CHICAGO was acquired by Frieze\, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3831-cinema-for-the-love-of-black-artists/
LOCATION:South Side Community Art Center\, 3831 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
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SUMMARY:FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE\, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum’s rich exhibitions and artifacts. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/free-guided-tours-at-the-national-hellenic-museum/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
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SUMMARY:ACCE x Dima Zaghal Present: Home "وطن"
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 13th\, 2024 | 2:30-4:00 pm\nACCE x Dima Zaghal Present: Home “وطن”\nAbrahamic Center for Cultural Education\n55 West Van Buren Street\, Fifth Floor Chicago\, IL 60605 \nACCE is excited to announce that they will be hosting NEW art in their rotating exhibition space! This spring\, they will be hosting artist\, Dima Zagha\, and her interactive installation titled\, “Home” or “Watan” in arabic. Come join them for an afternoon of viewing this installation\, listening to Dima’s artist talk\, and enjoying light refreshments. As always\, this event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is REQUIRED.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/acce-x-dima-zaghal-present-home-%d9%88%d8%b7%d9%86/
LOCATION:Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education\, 55 W Van Buren Street\, Suite 220\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
CREATED:20240405T194551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T194551Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Tour With Indrani Nayer-Gall
DESCRIPTION:Dive deep into The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness\, where you will have a rare opportunity to ask a Paglee questions. \nIndrani Nayer-Gall is a member of The Paglees Collective and an interdisciplinary artist-activist. She weaves global narratives of marginalization\, patriarchy\, and misogyny through her practice in installation\, 2-D/3-D media and moving image. Read more about Indrani here. \nThis tour is included with each exhibition ticket reserved for Saturday\, April 13.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/artist-tour-with-indrani-nayer-gall/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
CREATED:20240412T234559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T234559Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening - Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66 by Sammy Yuen
DESCRIPTION:CAMOC presents “Sammy Yuen\, Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66” from April 14\, 2024 to September 28\, 2024. Explore AAPI stories through line drawings\, with four additional Chicago-specific drawings. Opening reception on April 14th from 2 pm-4 pm. Don’t miss this cultural journey!
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/exhibit-opening-shared-lines-the-aapi-experience-on-route-66-by-sammy-yuen/
LOCATION:Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, 238 W. 23rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
CREATED:20230605T165541Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis Friday at 7-7:40 PM\, our Resident Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.  \nAbout the Tour –  \nLearn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. Each word is packed with fascinating insights\, information\, and stories. During this participatory experience\, you’ll connect with works from across the collection and get a close look at highlighting artworks. Visitors of all ages are welcome. \nPlease note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. \nAbout the project –  \nIF THE SKY COULD DREAM focuses on the Chinese dragon as a powerful being that fosters harmony. This creature is emblematic of China as well as a mythological being for many Asian and Western cultures and thus evokes a sense of mysticism\, and intrigue in many communities. Representing the Chinese Dragon as a water deity\, the installation series will feature images and projections of the weather and local bodies of water in Chicago. \nIf The Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant \nAbout Irene Hsiao \nIrene Hsiao creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces\, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists\, institutions\, and the public. Find out more through our website. \nAccessibility \nThe Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street. \nIf you have any programming questions\, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/3rd-fridays-free-admission-museum-night/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
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SUMMARY:If the Sky Could Dream: Interactive Installation\, Performance\,  & Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art is collaborating with 2024 Resident Artist Irene Hsiao to create a new interactive installation\, performance\, and workshop series called If the Sky Could Dream. Coinciding with the Lunar Year of the Dragon\, the museum will showcase dragon artworks from throughout Asia\, as well as include an original\, contemporary vision of the dragon from an Asian American perspective by Hsiao.\n​\nIf the Sky Could Dream combines drawing\, painting\, dance\, found materials and found spaces at the museum to reveal and celebrate the dragons among us—structural\, ancestral\, architectural\, internal\, and environmental. Because the dragon is a water deity in Chinese culture\, this work also features projections of the waters of Chicago: Lake Michigan\, the Chicago River\, and the lakes\, ponds\, and lagoons of Chicago Parks. \nDates:\nFriday\, Feb 9\, 6:00 – 8:30 PM: Preview of the Dragon Exhibition\nSaturday\, Feb 10\, 11:00AM-12:00PM: Dragon Exhibition Opening Ceremony\nFriday\, Feb 16\, 6:00 – 8:00 PM: 3rd Friday with Irene Hsiao\nFriday\, Mar 15\, 6:00 – 8:00 PM: 3rd Friday with Irene Hsiao\nSaturday\, Mar 16\, 1:00 – 3:00PM: If the Sky Could Dream Workshop – Series One\nFriday\, Apr 19\, 6:00 – 8:00 PM: 3rd Friday with Irene Hsiao\nSaturday\, May 11\, 1:00 – 3:00PM: If the Sky Could Dream Workshop – Series Two\n​\nIf the Sky Could Dream is supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant.\n​\nAbout the Artist:\nIrene Hsiao is a dancer\, writer\, and multidisciplinary artist. She creates performances in conversation with visual art in museums\, galleries\, and public spaces\, a practice that includes site-specific interaction with visual artworks and experimental engagement with artists\, institutions\, and the public. She is inaugural Artist in Residence at the Smart Museum of Art in 2020 and 2021\, 2022-23 Fellow at High Concept Labs\, first Artist in Residence at 21c Museum Hotel in 2022-2023\, and a 2020 Chicago Dancemakers Forum Lab Artist.Her performances have been presented at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago\, Smart Museum\, EXPO Chicago\, Chicago Textile Week\, Ragdale Foundation\, Krannert Art Museum\, Alma Art Gallery\, Kavi Gupta Gallery\, and more
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/f-the-sky-could-dream-interactive-installation-performance-workshop-series/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Heritage Museum of Asian Art\, 3500 S Morgan St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Music, Film, and Theater,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
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SUMMARY:FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE\, limited-time offer guided tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. These one-hour tours offer a comprehensive journey through the museum’s rich exhibitions and artifacts. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/free-guided-tours-at-the-national-hellenic-museum/2024-04-20/
LOCATION:National Hellenic Museum\, 333 S. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
CREATED:20240422T154509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T154509Z
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SUMMARY:Palestinian Tatreez Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Through needle\, thread and color\, the art of Tatreez tells a story about the maker and history of their family. Tatreez\, or embroidery\, is a rich artistic tradition that has been passed down across generations in Arab culture. It is typically used on garments with patterns and colors varying between birds\, trees\, flowers and geometric symbols. Tatreez patterns can even be as specific to the village\, city or country a family is from. \nJoin us for a demonstration on Palestinian style Tatreez in the Grainger Science Hub and to learn about the importance of this art form. See Kaftans\, Thobes and Abayas that feature traditional patterns and embroidery brought out from our collection up-close during this event. \nThere will be a limited number of Tatreez kits to giveaway* for visitors at this event to practice their skills at home. \n*Tatreez Kit Giveaway will be on a first-come-first-serve basis until kits are no longer available.  \nProgramming takes place on a Wednesday\, which is free for Illinois residents. Visitors must show proof of residency. Learn more.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/palestinian-tatreez-demonstration/
LOCATION:Field Museum\, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings,Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T012113Z
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SUMMARY:Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:The CAC is kicking off its newest exhibition which examines the Loop as a lab. Here we can explore the challenges downtowns face\, reflect on our personal experiences and aspirations as city dwellers and propose design and policy solutions to make our cities more resilient and livable for everyone. \nThis exhibit focuses on 4 main themes\, Reside\, Reconnect\, Rewild and Renew\, as we look at the changing downtown and using Chicago’s loop as a model and laboratory for design. Tickets to the opening event include two drinks and light bites at the Center. Attendees will get an introduction to the exhibition from the designers and a panel discussion with subject experts and exhibition participants before joining the curators for walk and talks in the space. \n$20 to attend\, $15 for CAC Members
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/loop-as-lab-reshaping-downtowns-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T153034Z
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SUMMARY:Finally Fridays: SAI Socials
DESCRIPTION:The South Asia Institute is excited to announce “Finally Fridays”\, a social monthly event designed to help our patrons make new connections. We believe that art makes connections\, with a touch of music\, DJ performances\, food and drinks have the power to build communities. So come join us for our first SAI Social event and immerse yourself in the beauty of art\, storytelling\, music\, food\, and good company. \nFeaturing: \nEyekhanic Eats \nDJ Spincycle (Ammarras Records/Delhi/Madison) \nDJ Warp (SAI Executive Director/Chicago) \nRupee Beer (the country’s leading South Asian beer that is reclaiming the Indian pale ale)
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/finally-fridays-sai-socials/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events,Music, Film, and Theater,Talks and Gatherings,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
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SUMMARY:Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Family Feature
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 27: Exhibition family feature  \nCelebrate National Park Week AND the opening of the CAC’s new Loop As Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition with this hands-on family day at the CAC. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for activities and free admission to exhibits. Meet a Park Ranger from Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago\, and earn a badge. Learn about the importance of parks and green spaces\, especially in the busy Chicago Loop\, with an urban gardening activity while supplies last too. This program is designed for participants ages 6 to 12\, but all are welcome.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/loop-as-lab-reshaping-downtowns-exhibition-family-feature/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054341
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SUMMARY:Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Loop is an inflection point\, emerging from the pandemic on shaky footing but also with abundant opportunity to transition to something more vibrant\, resilient\, and livable. Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns holds our central business district up to the light\, exploring ways to keep our economic engine humming while diversifying uses and making the Loop more welcoming for everyone. \nThe exhibition frames Chicago’s Loop as a “lab” for examining the shared challenges American downtowns face today. It prompts visitors’ reflection on their own experiences and aspirations and ventures design and policy solutions for reshaping downtowns and our relationship to them. The show espouses the belief that Chicagoans can continue to meet our challenges with vision and resolve\, while also drawing inspiration from more than a century of central area planning and a modern-day exchange of ideas with peer cities. \nLoop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns\, presents a range of projects\, initiatives\, and provocative design ideas centered around four themes: \n\nRESIDE: Where and why are people living downtown?\nRENEW: Can we repurpose existing buildings for long-term public or private gain?\nRECONNECT: Can city dwellers safely and comfortably traverse downtown\, and access its amenities and services?\nREWILD: How are we incorporating green spaces and accommodating nature?\n\nEach theme is developed through a look at case study plans/projects by leading designers\, architects\, and developers. In addition\, a corresponding set of “architectural follies-in-the-round” at the heart of the gallery offers interactive entrypoints for visitors\, inviting engagement with the themes and ideas in unique ways. Further personalizing the content\, vignettes of “downtown denizens” (e.g. residents\, shop owners\, cyclists\, students) feature their individual experiences and hopes for the downtown area. \nTo further drive home the importance of participatory design and planning\, the exhibit features various public engagement strategies and activities\, including interactive elements like an entryway video produced by local podcasters\, 77 Flavors of Chicago\, and a “ballot box” where visitors can write and submit feedback on downtown design issues. \nPhoto of Marina Towers taken by Jason Peterson \nLAB EXPLORER KITS FOR THE FAMILY\nDid you know that the Chicago Loop can be used as a laboratory to learn new things about how we live and play? Stop by the CAC Box Office during the run of this exhibition\, and pick up a Lab Explorer Kit! Contents are designed to engage youth ages 6 to 12.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/loop-as-lab-reshaping-downtowns-exhibition/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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