Recognized as one of the top gamelan orchestras outside of Indonesia, Chicago Balinese Gamelan presents "Kreasi", a dynamic must-see performance juxtaposing new compositions and choreography with traditional ceremonial dances. Kreasi means "creation", and featured are several world premier performances, including Rejang Suarangin ("sound of the windy city"), composed and performed by Balinese artistic trailblazers and […]

Join us on-site at Illinois Holocaust Museum for a special performance with Civic Orchestra of Chicago in partnership with JCC Chicago and Violins of Hope. A string quartet made up of musicians from the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, this prestigious training orchestra of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will perform on select instruments from the Violins […]

Recognized as one of the top gamelan orchestras outside of Indonesia, Chicago Balinese Gamelan presents "Kreasi", a dynamic must-see performance juxtaposing new compositions and choreography with traditional ceremonial dances. Kreasi means "creation", and featured are several world premier performances, including Rejang Suarangin ("sound of the windy city"), composed and performed by Balinese artistic trailblazers and […]

Using the work of the Neolithic pottery in the collection as a starting point and following the instruction from the ceramic artist, learn ceramic-making skills and gain an insight into the world of Ancient Chinese Ceramics. Throughout this workshop, you will build basic ceramic-making skills and techniques to start making your artwork.   Session Breakdown: […]

Join us for Mental Health Awareness Month to doodle, color, and re-create your interpretation of our artworks. We welcome you to come and express yourself through art.

This intimate event brings co-curators for ReFramed and ReCovered into conversation around the many benefits that trees impart to cities. Learn about the vision and themes of these complementary exhibits and join the curators for a gallery tour. This program is $15 for admission and $7 for CAC Members. In “ReCovered: Chicago’s Urban Tree Canopy” […]

After 25 years of service in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. Marine Richard “Mac” McKinney returned home to Muncie, Indiana, with an all-consuming hatred toward the people he had been fighting overseas. McKinney decided to bomb the local mosque, but when he came face-to-face with a welcoming community, his plans – and his life – took […]

The debate as to whether Demotic (the spoken language of ordinary people) or Katharevousa (a cultivated recreation of Ancient Greek) should be the official language of Greece was a major political and cultural issue throughout the 19th and 20th century. A question of identity, class, and history, the language question has much to tell us […]

Location: The theater, both comedy and tragedy, began in Ancient Athens as part of the festival in honor of the god Dionysus. But theater also played an important role within Athenian democracy, a place where the city’s troubles and conflicts could be played out at a safe distance. Learn more about the connection between theater […]

Nadační fond Arnošta Lustiga a Česká škola T. G. Masaryka srdečně zvou na online seminář ARNOŠT LUSTIG & PROJEKT MLADÍ HUMAN-ISTÉ. V rámci mezinárodní literární soutěže Mladí HUMAN-isté připravil Nadační fond Arnošta Lustiga metodiku a pracovní listy pro pedagogy s tematikou tvorby a osobnosti spisovatele, novináře a přeživšího holocaustu Arnošta Lustiga. Představíme vám osobnost Arnošta […]

Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Asian Night Market ft. Chicago's up and coming AAPI owned small businesses

Cordial invitación de Casa Michoacán DuPage a Celebrar en grande el ¡Dia de las Madres!! A todas las familias nos vemos el próximo viernes en Casa Michoacán Dupage 900 E. Roosevelt Rd West Chicago IL 60185 a partir de las 5:30 p.m. Tendremos la participación de dos reconocidos artistas, Xitlali García, y Juan Diego Rojas, […]

Flower Arranging Workshop In Person at JASC ! Spark your imagination into action with spring blossoms and create your own “Bento Box” flower arrangement with instructor Mrs. Yuko Inoue Darcy of the Ohara School of Ikebana. This special square shaped arrangement looks like a Bento Box (a Japanese lunch box). Just in time for Mother’s […]

Radishes, not just for Oktoberfest………. While radishes have roots beyond Southern Germany,  Oktoberfest has inspired many to try white German “Bier-rettich”. Ron Eberle grew up in Lincoln Square and attended St. Matthias School.  Son of a German immigrant from Bavaria.  He was first introduced to spiraled white radishes by his Opa during visits to America in the 1970s. Since […]

This workshop is specifically for the recent Temporary Protected Status designation for Haiti. The Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) is one of 11 agencies in Chicago that can provide educational presentations and resources on things such as Know-Your-Rights and the Unauthorized Practice of Law. Additionally, HAMOC can provide referalls for undocumented and immigrant individuals […]

At the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC), we recognize the healing power of art, which is why we prioritize keeping our exhibitions and museum free and accessible to all. Studies have demonstrated the positive effects of visiting art museums on one's mental health. As we highlight Mental Health Awareness Month, we […]

The South Side Community Art Center, in collaboration with Mural Arts presents Mapping Black Archives, a collage workshop hosted by Alexandra Antoine, with Andrea Yarbrough. This is an invitation to explore Black archives through collage using maps, magazines, ephemera, and photos of black women as source material. The final works will be markers, honoring Black […]

This Lecture will introduce the world of Chinese art and provide valuable insight for those interested in collecting Chinese heritage art. Our instructor for this workshop is Annie Wu, Vice President and Senior Specialist in Asian Works of Art at Hindman Auction House. With her extensive experience in Asian art, she will share her knowledge […]

The Music and Poetry of South Asia curated for Chicago Audiences. Local, National and International Artists presenting the vibrant variety of instruments, languages and music of South Asia. New and popular ancient pieces by mature and youthful artists expressing the emotions of the times we live in! Coming to Chicagoland Free & Open to the […]

本次讲座将介绍中国传统艺术品的收藏，并为那些对收藏中国传统艺术感兴趣的人提供有价值的见解。 我们的讲座导师是张艺琼 Flora Zhang，Hindman拍卖行亚洲部专家，专长中国书画及收藏史，曾经手卢芹斋图书馆旧藏、袁世凯家族藏画等重要收藏。凭借她在亚洲艺术领域的丰富经验，她将分享她的知识和专业知识，帮助参与者更好地了解中国艺术及其文化意义。 在本次讲座中，我们将涵盖与中国传统艺术品收藏相关的各种主题，包括不同艺术形式的鉴定、艺术品的评估以及文化和历史背景的理解。参与者还将了解中国艺术市场的最新趋势，并获得有关如何开始或扩展自己收藏的实用建议。 无论您是初学者还是经验丰富的艺术爱好者，本次研讨会都将为那些对收藏中国传统艺术感兴趣的人提供有价值的见解和资源。加入我们，探索这种迷人艺术形式的美和文化丰富性。   亚洲传统艺术博物馆的入口位于第35街西侧。乘电梯到三楼，向右转到博物馆接待台。无障碍和标准厕所位于同一楼层。免费停车位可通过第35街西侧进入，靠近博物馆。电子邮件联系方式为[email protected]，电话联系方式为312-842-8884。烦请点击预约按钮预约此次课程。 入场券 : $5 , 会员