Immerse yourself in the past, present, and future of Chicago’s thriving art and design scene– now through 2025. Art Design Chicago is a special series of events and exhibitions that highlight the voices and stories that are part of the city’s unique artistic heritage and creative communities. Art is everywhere in Chicago–in your neighborhood or just a few L stops away. At museums, community centers, parks, and gardens, seize this opportunity to be inspired and connect with the art and artists that shape and reflect the life of the city. 

Art Design Chicago is an initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art in partnership with local artists and arts organizations across the city. The initiative seeks to expand narratives of American art with an emphasis on Chicago’s diverse and vibrant creative cultures and the stories they tell. Through grants to Chicago-based institutions and a partners’ network, Art Design Chicago also aims to strengthen vital connections between cultural organizations, creatives, and communities throughout Chicago. 

For information about previous iterations of Art Design Chicago, visit the archived 2018 and Art Design Chicago Now websites.