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Art Design Chicago X Design Museum of Chicago: Flag Feast

Chicago Grants Awarded Summer 2024

The Terra Foundation’s summer grants support three projects in Chicago.

Art Design Chicago X Design Museum of Chicago: Flag Feast

Chicago Grants Awarded Summer 2024

The Terra Foundation’s summer grants support three projects in Chicago.
An aerial view of a festival site with green space, paths, and several pavilions.

Art Design Chicago Grants Awarded Spring 2024

The Terra Foundation for American Art awarded 22 grants in spring 2024 through its Art Design Chicago initiative.
Left: Line drawing of a series of raised garden beds containing a variety of plants. Text states: Space Shift Collective.; Right: A detail view of a fiber artwork featuring long red fabric ribbons hanging vertically with tangled fringe at the ends.

Art Design Chicago at EXPO 2024

Throughout the run of EXPO CHICAGO, make sure to visit Art Design Chicago at two Special Exhibition booths presented in collaboration with Hyde Park Art Center and Center for Native Futures.
“Arte Designo Chicago/ Lumpen Radio Serie de Charlas” gráfico con negro y blanco barrio en fondo. Rasgado banda del papel con fuente manuscrita que dice, “Explorando narrativas de la indigeneidad, la migración, el activismo y el desplazamiento a través de las voces de artistas, curadores y organizadores culturales.” es en el centro de la imagen. “Art Design Chicago / Lumpen Radio Talk Series” graphic with black and white neighborhood background. Ripped strip of paper graphic with black handwritten font that states, “Exploring narratives of indigeneity, migration, activism, and displacement through the voices of artists, curators, and cultural organizers.” centers the image.

Lumpen Radio Examina Las Exposiciones de Arte Diseño Chicago en Una Serie de Charlas Bilingües / Lumpen Radio Examines Art Design Chicago Exhibitions in Bilingual Talk Series

A través de una serie de conversaciones transmitidas en español y inglés con artistas, curadores, y organizadores culturales, el Arte Diseño Chicago Serie de Charlas por Lumpen Radio explora y celebra el rico patrimonio artístico y las diversas comunidades creativas.
Man stands on porch of brick bungalow his hand over his heart. A metal ladder is propped up against the house to the right of the man.

Art Design Chicago Grants Awarded Fall 2023

The Terra Foundation for American Art awarded 32 grants in October 2023 through its Art Design Chicago initiative.
Two boys run through a very rainy Pilsen street corner. A large church and cars in the background.

Tripartite Lenses: a History of Them, Him, and Us / Lentes Tripartitos: Una historia de ellos, de él, y de nosotros

A deep dive into “Pilsen Days,” an exhibition with over 100 photos by Akito Tsuda of the Pilsen neighborhood’s Mexican community.

Curation and Community Archiving as History Making: The Processes and Challenges of Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago

Centering the idea of community archiving, the curators "What's Seen and Unseen" were deeply committed to community engagement from the outset.

What Does It Mean to Design for Dignity? 

The presenters of Deem’s second symposium were asked what it means to design for dignity. Here’s what they shared with us.

Questions with a Curator featuring Sheridan Tucker Anderson

Art Design Chicago and Curator Sheridan Tucker Anderson discuss the history, impact, and legacy of Elizabeth Catlett.  

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Signs designating the Winthrop Family Historical Garden. In the left corner, community members can be seen participating in an organized dance activity.

Dreaming of a Future, A Conversation with Artist Regina Agu

Threewalls, a partner of Art Design Chicago, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
A performer in a blue garment next to an art piece at the Water Music on the Beach event.

6018North, Trash to Treasure

6018North, a sustainability-driven partner of Art Design Chicago, has been working with artist Tria Smith
Akito Tsuda and three reception attendees standing side by side smiling.

WTTW Takes a Look at the Reunion Inspired by “Pilsen Days”

WTTW looks at the connections between Japanese photographer Akito Tsuda and the residents of Pilsen.
A screenshot of The Triibe website featuring the Art Design Chicago article and a photo of Robert Paige wearing a white beret and large glasses.

In The Triibe: Art Design Chicago Honors the Black Experience

The Triibe highlights two solo exhibitions featuring the work of two of the city's prominent Black artists.
Group photo of members of the Greystone Collective in front of a brick building.

Block Club Chicago Sheds Light on Bronzeville’s Greystone Collective

Block Club Chicago sheds light on The Greystone Collective, and their upcoming exhibition and event series as part of Art Design Chicago.  
South Shore Drill Team performers with rifles in hand, shot in black and white.

CBS2 Spotlights Lawrence Agyei: DRILL at Blanc Gallery

CBS2’s Darius Johnson gets a sneak peek at Blanc Gallery’s new exhibition, Lawrence Agyei: DRILL.

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Newcity Examines Time as Art with Amay Kataria

Amay Kataria speaks to Newcity about his contributions to South Asia Institute’s exhibition What Is Seen and Unseen: Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago.  
Ivory colored sculptures on a white square pedestal with glass encasing.

Chicago Reader Showcases the History and Future of “What is Seen and Unseen”

The Chicago Reader examines the significance of South Asia Institute’s exhibition “What is Seen and Unseen: Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago.”

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Newcity Examines Time as Art with Amay Kataria

Amay Kataria speaks to Newcity about his contributions to South Asia Institute’s exhibition What Is Seen and Unseen: Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago.  
Ivory colored sculptures on a white square pedestal with glass encasing.

Chicago Reader Showcases the History and Future of “What is Seen and Unseen”

The Chicago Reader examines the significance of South Asia Institute’s exhibition “What is Seen and Unseen: Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago.”

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