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A comic by Coco Picard highlights the perspectives of the collaborators involved in “Woven Being.”
A vintage photo of a group of coworkers sitting in front of a blackboard with a picture of a ship on it.

Toy Stories: The Amazing Journey of Dalia Verbickas Ancevicius

Newcity profiles designer Dalia Anceicius, whose work is exhibited in the Balzekas Museum’s exhibition, “BeLONGING.”
A gallery installation including large skeleton puppets and a wall-mounted video monitor.

Chicago’s History of Radical Art Pedagogy

Critic Lori Waxman reviews two concurrent exhibitions focused on the radical social and political possibilities of progressive art education in Chicago.
Curator Amira Hegazy, wearing a long black dress and hair pulled back, stands in front of the opening exhibition text panel for "Letters Beyond Form."

WDCB Radio Tours “Letters Beyond Form” at the Design Museum of Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks with curator Amira Hegazy about the unique approaches to typography found in Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Headshot of Juarez Hawkins (left) and Patricia Stewart, Chicago's Middle Class c/o my Family History, 2015. Mixed media collage, 14" (W) x 28" (H). Courtesy of the artist (right).

WVON speaks to artist Juarez Hawkins and ADC Project Director Eva Silverman

Artist Juarez Hawkins and Project Director Eva Silverman talk with WVON about Art Design Chicago activities on Chicago’s South Side.

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.

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.  

Chicago Grants Awarded Summer 2024

The Terra Foundation’s summer grants support three projects 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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
A group of six adults dressed in cold weather clothing stands on a Chicago street corner in front of a storefront and traffic signal pole.

Artist-Run Spaces Join Art Design Chicago

Hyde Park Art Center partners with the Terra Foundation to support projects by artist-run platforms as part of Art Design Chicago.  

WTTW Looks at Art Design Chicago and its Mission to Highlight Local Artists and Organizations

How Art Design Chicago supports local artists in their efforts to better understand their communities.
A group of four people in a gallery looking at a painting of four abstract figures in a boat with a skyline in the background.

Terra Foundation Launches Art Design Chicago: A Citywide Event and Exhibition Series

Art Design Chicago—an initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art in partnership with local artists and arts organizations.

Follow Art Design Chicago–Now on TikTok!

For the latest on Art Design Chicago exhibitions, events, and the stories behind them, follow Art Design Chicago on social media.

The Art Newspaper Covers Art Design Chicago Announcement

In 2019, The Art Newspaper offers a glimpse into the 2024 iteration of Art Design Chicago from grant processes to exhibition programming.

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Welcome to Zhegagoynak

Toy Stories: The Amazing Journey of Dalia Verbickas Ancevicius

Chicago’s History of Radical Art Pedagogy

WDCB Radio Tours “Letters Beyond Form” at the Design Museum of Chicago

WVON speaks to artist Juarez Hawkins and ADC Project Director Eva Silverman

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

Newcity Examines Time as Art with Amay Kataria

Chicago Grants Awarded Summer 2024

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

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

Art Design Chicago Grants Awarded Spring 2024

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

Art Design Chicago Grants Awarded Fall 2023

Artist-Run Spaces Join Art Design Chicago

WTTW Looks at Art Design Chicago and its Mission to Highlight Local Artists and Organizations

Terra Foundation Launches Art Design Chicago: A Citywide Event and Exhibition Series

Follow Art Design Chicago–Now on TikTok!

The Art Newspaper Covers Art Design Chicago Announcement

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