Chicago Cultural Alliance

Midwest Bonsai Society 18th May Exhibit
2024-05-19 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencie, IL, 60022
Having started in 2004, our Spring show is smaller than our August Exhibition but is well worth the trip. We will have 7 tree vendors and 4 ceramic pottery vendors as well as a booth from the Cactus & Succulent Society. Vendors offer an amazing selection of trees, accent plants, pots, tools and literature. There will be workshops on Variegated Junipers, Texas Ebony’s and Itoigawa Junipers, as well as our popular Children’s Bonsai Styling Workshop. Midwest Bonsai will be selling memberships and gear, and raffling a styled Japanese Silverberry tree. The show theme is education, so trees-in-training are displayed and members bring trees in various stages of development with explanations. The Exhibit is held in Burnstein Hall in the Regenstein Center at Chicago Botanic Garden. The spectacular Garden bonsai trees will be displayed in both courtyards. See you there!

Free Museum Field Tour (All Ages Welcomed)
2024-05-19 13:30 - 14:30 | 3500 S Morgan Street, 3500 S Morgan St 3F, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Learn 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. All tours depart from the reception desk, and please be sure to arrive on time.
Please note that events may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
“AAPI Heritage Month Cultural Festival 2024” is sponsored by Chicago Community Trust.

Dates:
Sunday, May 5, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Sunday, May 19, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Additional Free Museum Tour Date:
3rd Friday Night Tour: 6:00-7:00 PM
Children’s Tour: 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Accessibility
The 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, accessed via West 35th Street

Email at info@heritageasianart.org
Phone at 312-842-8884

Exhibition Opening: Kindertransport - Rescuing Children on the Brink of War
2024-05-19 14:30 - 17:00 | Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War is a poignant exhibition that outlines the remarkable rescue mission that brought thousands of unaccompanied children from Nazi Europe to the United Kingdom. The exhibition’s thoughtful and artistic design invites visitors to reflect on the heart-wrenching decisions parents made in sending their children away for a chance at a better future. Through personal artifacts, stories, and firsthand testimony, those who lived through the “Kindertransport” program share its story.
In honor of the exhibition’s opening, join Dr. Phyllis Lassner, Professor Emerita in The Crown Center for Jewish and Israel Studies at Northwestern University and Member of the Museum’s Exhibitions & Collections Committee, as she moderates a discussion with Ilona Moradof, Curator of Kindertransport: Rescuing Children on the Brink of War and Associate Director of Administration and Special Projects · Yeshiva University Museum, and Melissa Hacker, Director of documentary film My Knees Were Jumping: Remembering The Kindertransports, President of the Kindertransport Association, and second-generation descendant of “Kindertransport” Survivor Ruth Morley (neé Birnholz). HM Consul General Alan Gogbashian, British Consulate-General in Chicago, will also deliver remarks at the program.

FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
2024-05-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-13 11:00 - 15:00 and 9 more dates | National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
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.

"We Will Find Our Way" Exhibit by Cynthia Harding
2024-06-07 - 2024-08-16 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
We Will Find Our Way tells a story about a Lakota grandmother, Unci, and her two grandchildren, Cuwe, and Misun, written by Oglala Lakota author Cynthia Harding. Beautifully illustrated by the author on skateboards, which play a prominent role in the author’s own life story. She enjoys writing children’s stories and alongside her sister, is active in youth empowerment through skateboarding on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota.

Adler and Adler, Works by Eli Greene
2024-06-08 - 2024-08-31 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
South Side Community Art Center X Independent Curators International Present Adler and Adler, Works by Eli Greene
JUNE 8-AUGUST 31 | Opening June 8, 2024
WORKS BY ELI GREENE
CURATED BY AMBER NAX
The South Side Community Art Center, in partnership with ICI, presents “Adler & Adler,” a poignant response by Chicago-based artist Eli Greene to the Adler & Adler Studio Collection. This Black-owned photography studio archive was once a monument in the Black Bottom neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler, the studio was one of Detroit’s earliest Black photographic businesses. Adler & Adler Studio was where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations, weddings, and the arrival of new family members. This site and Black photography studios across the country were beacons of empowerment, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation.
When the Adlers passed away in 1973, they left no heirs, and the studio, along with its collection of photographs, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.
Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops in the original photos, and a sound/video work. The work is invested in themes of memory, trace, and ghosts.
Greene’s work reflects on the photography studio as a site of moments and memories enacted by those who ask for their picture to be made and those who make it. The interplay of these two research modalities provides us with new ways to think about how we engage with archives and memories and, ultimately, how to breathe new life into them.

June Free Day at Mitchell Museum
2024-06-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 central street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Date: 2024-06-14
Location:
3001 Central Street
Evanston,IL
60201

Join us for a day of free admission at the Mitchell Museum on Friday, June 14th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thank you to our Sponsor Grace Lutheran Church.
For more information about this program, please contact: info@mitchellmuseum.org | (847) 475-1030

"Creative Reflections": Chicago Native Community Pop-Up Art Exhibition
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-28 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States

3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night
2024-06-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
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 Artist 2024 – Irene Hsiao will perform at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art as part of the project If The Sky Could Dream.
About the Tour –
Learn 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.
Please note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
About the project –
IF 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.
If The Sky Could Dream is supported, in part, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant
About Irene Hsiao
Irene 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.
Accessibility
The 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.
If you have any programming questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@heritageasianart.org or 312-842-8884.

"Legacy Unveiled: Contemporary Echoes of Native Traditions"
2024-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 | American Indian Center, 3401 West Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Join Us for the Free Opening Reception of “Legacy Unveiled: Contemporary Echoes of Native Traditions”!
We’re excited to welcome you to the opening of our newest exhibition, “Legacy Unveiled: Contemporary Echoes of Native Traditions,” by Menominee and Ojibwe multimedia fine artist Annabelle Broeffle!
This Friday, August 30 6-9 p.m. American Indian Center, 3401 W Ainslie St, Chicago
This free reception is open to everyone! Discover how Annabelle blends traditional Native American elements with modern artistic expressions through photography, film, abstract paintings, and sculptures. This exhibition is more than just art—it’s a journey exploring identity, cultural continuity, and resilience in the 21st century.
Enjoy light refreshments, live music from a DJ, and meet the artist! Annabelle will be there to share her inspirations and discuss the stories behind her powerful works. Don’t miss this chance to engage with art that celebrates the intersection of tradition and modernity.
Everyone is welcome, so please share this post and bring friends! Let’s come together to celebrate art, culture, and community.
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Disruptors Exhibition - Celebrating 50 Years of Chicago Women in Architecture
2024-09-09 - 2025-01-05 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Chicago women who have shaped architecture and design industries in the Windy City and beyond through the lens of the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA) professional group.
DISRUPTERS showcases the trailblazing founders of CWA, who 50 years ago broke through the barriers of a male-dominated industry. These pioneers, lacking their own space, sat on the floor of an office to conceive of an organization that would support and uplift women in architecture. The exhibition traces CWA’s journey over the past five decades, celebrating the progress the group has made and its lasting impact on the field while taking a look at the splinter groups that emerged from CWA, some more disruptive than others.
The exhibit was developed in partnership with CWA, Wink Design, Ross Barney Architects, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).

Chicago Women in Architecture 50th Anniversary Exhibition Opening Gala
2024-09-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Please join Chicago Women in Architecture and the Chicago Architecture Center to celebrate CWA’s 50th anniversary and opening of an exhibit that showcases the incredible journey of women in Architecture in the past 50 years.
Chicago Women in Architecture is a non-profit organization formed in 1974 with the intent of creating a support network for women facing challenges in the field of Architecture. Join our night of celebration as we mark the 50th Anniversary of CWA with the grand opening of a commemorative exhibition. The evening will be filled with excitement as we honor this year’s award winners and showcase the incredible journey of women in Architecture over the past 50 years. The exhibition will highlight the achievements and contributions of women in the field, as well as celebrate the work of women in architecture today. Don’t miss this special event that will bring together industry professionals, supporters and advocates for women in architecture as we celebrate the past, present and future. The awards ceremony will occur between 5:30-6:30 p.m., with limited seating. Purchase of your reception ticket will include a ticket to the awards, be sure to indicate your attendance while seats are available. Doors open at 5 p.m. This event is cocktail attire.
