In a sponsored article in The Triibe, Tiffany Walden profiles two Black and Indigenous-identifying artists whose work is featured in several exhibitions as part of Art Design Chicago (ADC)—Monica Rickert Bolter (Potawatomi/Black) and Camille Billie (Oneida/ Dine/Black). The article points to the ways that Art Design Chicago provides “a platform for showcasing Black and Indigenous identities and the intersections between the two cultures.”
“Chicago has a badass history that goes beyond what is taught in the schools, and initiatives like ADC highlight the city’s unique artistry.” — Monica Rickert-Bolter
“The history and resilience of Black and Indigenous culture throughout Chicago’s history influence our present and future as creators and community members.” — Camille Billie
Read the full story on The Triibe’s website.
Current and future exhibitions centering Black and Indigenous art and artists include:
Chicago Works | Andrea Carlson: Shimmer on Horizons, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, open now through Feb. 2
Theaster Gates | When Clouds Roll Away: Reflection and Restoration from the Johnson Archive, Stony Island Arts Bank, open now through March 16
Robert Earl Paige: Give the Drummer Some!, Smart Museum of Art, open now through July 31
Woven Being: Art for Zhegagoynak/Chicagoland, The Block Museum of Art, Jan. 26- July 13, 2025
Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art, Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, Jan. 27, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026
Still Here: Linking Histories of Displacement, National Public Housing Museum, opening February 2025
