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The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige: A Reflection on Community, Glamour, and Style

Jared Brown speculates on and responds to three elements integral to the the work of Robert Earl Paige—community, style and glamour.

Radical Craft: Firebird Community Arts and Red Line Service pick up the threads of Hull-House

A look into the community-centered collaboration between Firebird Community Arts, Red Line Service, and Jane Addams-Hull House Museum.

Chicago Reader Examines the Origins of Chicago Arts Education at Hull-House

The Chicago Reader profiles Jane Addam’s Hull-House Museum’s exhibition, Radical Craft: Arts Education at Hull-House, 1889-1935, which is presented as part of Art Design Chicago.
Two young visitors look at a large standing loom in front of a window of Hull-House.

ADC Partners Collaborate to Present “Weaving Stories” Series

"Weaving Stories" is a collaborative series of community-building weaving workshops meant to connect shared stories of heritage and culture to material practices.

The Sweetly Sly Art of Alberto Aguilar / El gentilmente travieso arte de Alberto Aguilar

Alberto Aguilar, the first Chicago Humanities Artist-in-Residence talks about his art-making process and previews Chicago Humanities' upcoming free day of art events in Pilsen.
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.
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.”
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 street scene featuring an artwork pasted up on a brick wall. A figure passes by. A sign on the wall says "Build Coffee."

Look Longer: Reflections on Opening Passages

Sixty Inches from Center goes on a journey across the city exploring a multi-venue and multi-neighborhood project that de-centers the Loop as the main hub for cultural creativity.
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.
Ciera McKissick (left) and Dr. Pascal Ife Williams (right) are seated side by side at a round table with microphones in front of them and audio recording equipment scattered on the table.

WVON’s The Afternoon Show Takes a Look at Art Design Chicago and Hyde Park Art Center’s Spring Exhibitions

WVON’s The Afternoon Show Looks at Art Design Chicago and Hyde Park Art Center’s Upcoming Spring Exhibitions and Programming.
“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.
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Centering Community Engagement in Project Creation

ADC partners are collaborating to expand partnerships, exchange ideas, and apply practices that better reflect the needs of the communities they serve.

Questions with a Curator: Cesáreo Moreno

A conversation with Cesáreo Moreno, Visual Arts Director and Chief Curator at the National Museum of Mexican Art, about his experience curating Carlos Cortéz 100 AÑOS.

Reflections on Community Engagement from Terra Foundation Senior Engagement Fellow Pascale Ife Williams

Art Design Chicago highlights the voices and stories that are part of Chicago’s unique artistic heritage and creative communities.

Pascale Ife Williams leads Art Design Chicago Community Engagement Learning Community

A key goal of Art Design Chicago is to build and strengthen relationships between Chicago-based visual art institutions and the communities they serve.

Chicago Partnerships: Supporting Arts and Culture in the City

The Terra Foundation for American Art’s support for art and culture in Chicago isn’t new.

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The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige: A Reflection on Community, Glamour, and Style

Radical Craft: Firebird Community Arts and Red Line Service pick up the threads of Hull-House

Chicago Reader Examines the Origins of Chicago Arts Education at Hull-House

ADC Partners Collaborate to Present “Weaving Stories” Series

The Sweetly Sly Art of Alberto Aguilar / El gentilmente travieso arte de Alberto Aguilar

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

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

What Does It Mean to Design for Dignity? 

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

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

Look Longer: Reflections on Opening Passages

Block Club Chicago Sheds Light on Bronzeville’s Greystone Collective

CBS2 Spotlights Lawrence Agyei: DRILL at Blanc Gallery

WVON’s The Afternoon Show Takes a Look at Art Design Chicago and Hyde Park Art Center’s Spring Exhibitions

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

Centering Community Engagement in Project Creation

Questions with a Curator: Cesáreo Moreno

Reflections on Community Engagement from Terra Foundation Senior Engagement Fellow Pascale Ife Williams

Pascale Ife Williams leads Art Design Chicago Community Engagement Learning Community

Chicago Partnerships: Supporting Arts and Culture in the City

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