This centennial exhibition celebrates the legacy of Carlos Cortéz Koyokuikatl (1923–2005), one of Chicago’s most important social justice artists working in the 20th century. Often a poet, often a printmaker, but […]
This exhibition examines the artistic genealogies and social justice movements that connect Puerto Rico with Chicago. Featuring works by an intergenerational group of artists with ties to Chicago, the exhibition […]
The newly formed Center for Native Futures (CfNF) presents this inaugural exhibition featuring more than a dozen established and emerging Native artists from the Great Lakes region. Exhibiting artists include […]
When Ruth Duckworth arrived in Chicago from London to teach at the University of Chicago’s Midway Studios in 1964, she planned to stay for a year. Instead, she lived in […]
This hybrid in-person/online conference brings together Indigenous scholars, writers, and performers focusing on the critical roles of Native curators in institutional spaces and beyond. Featured curators and artists in this second biennial conference include Lois Taylor Biggs, Noelle Garcia, Tom Jones, and Kalyn Fay Barnoski among others.
Drop by the Smart Museum of Art for a joyful journey of “clayful” activity led by guest artist Janiece Maddox. During this monthly Family Day, create clay slabs, make tile […]
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An initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art in partnership with artists and organizations across the city, Art Design Chicago is a series of events and exhibitions that highlight the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
