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Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago
DARK TESTAMENT: A CENTURY OF BLACK WRITERS ON JUSTICE
American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
Arte de La Borinqueña – Women’s History Month
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture 3015 W Division Street, Chicago
Exhibit Opening – Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66 by Sammy Yuen
Chinese American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St, Chicago
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Resistencia y Libertá por Bombazo Wear
Bomba music and dance provide resistance, self-expression, and community building for Afro-Puerto Ricans. This exhibit displays the evolution of bomba attire since the 17th century.
Celebrating 100 Years of Rafael Tufiño at ICP
Master artist Tufiño used his art to shed light on the marginalized stories and contributions of everyday Afro-Puerto Ricans, earning him the moniker of the “Painter of the People."
The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness
South Asia Institute is pleased to announce its new exhibition, “The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness,” in collaboration with the Paglees. The Paglees is a feminist collective of artists of South Asian origin living across the United States. Paglee or pagli means crazy woman in a number of South Asian languages. The Paglees are: Fawzia […]
DARK TESTAMENT: A CENTURY OF BLACK WRITERS ON JUSTICE
Celebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the AWM's Family Free Days this weekend. Enjoy free admission on Sunday, February 18 and Monday, February 19. Access to our temporary special exhibit, Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice, is also included with free admission. This exhibit closes in May.
Arte de La Borinqueña – Women’s History Month
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is excited to announce our new collaborative exhibition, Arte de La Borinqueña, by Creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, on display from March 2 - October 26, 2024. The public opening will be on March 2, 2024, from 10 am - 2 pm and will include a “Meet and Greet” […]
“In Control” Exhibit
Join us Saturday, March 9th - May 4th, 2024 for the viewing of In Control, featuring works by Katrina Majkut! The exhibition, In Control, surveys a plethora of modern medical products and prescriptions as they relate to contemporary reproductive justice issues, family planning, health needs and bodily autonomy. Responding to current events as early as 2009, […]
Materials, Metaphors, and Miniatures
The exhibition 'Materials, Metaphors, and Miniatures' featuring works from the Hundal Collection delves into neo-contemporary miniature painting through the works of artists who have moved beyond the traditional format and explore contemporary themes. General Admission includes Second Floor Exhibition. LIST OF ARTISTS Bashir Ahmed | Asif Ahmed | Waseem Ahmed | Farhat Ali | Faiza […]
“Lay Of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives” Exhibit
“Lay of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives” will open on Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m. with artists Dragos Alexandrescu, Linnéa Therese Dimitriou, Heidi-Anett Haugen, Hanna Kanto, Lotta Lampa, Patricia Rodas, Anastasia Savinova, and Madelaine Sillfors. Profoundly influenced by Nordic culture, landscape, and even weather, the Art Alliance of the Arctic South (A-A-A-S) consists of eight […]
Exhibit Opening – Shared Lines: The AAPI Experience on Route 66 by Sammy Yuen
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!
Free
Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition
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 […]
$14
Sunday, April 21, 2024
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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- April 24, 2024 -Palestinian Tatreez Demonstration
Palestinian Tatreez Demonstration
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 […]
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- April 25, 2024 -Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Opening
Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Opening
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. This exhibit focuses on 4 main […]
$20
Friday, April 26, 2024
- April 26, 2024 -Finally Fridays: SAI Socials
Finally Fridays: SAI Socials
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 […]
Saturday, April 27, 2024
- April 27, 2024 -Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Family Feature
- April 27, 2024 -FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Family Feature
Saturday, April 27: Exhibition family feature Celebrate 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 […]
Free
FREE Guided Tours at the National Hellenic Museum
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.