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Free and Independent: The Declaration of Independence and the Words That Made the United States
A library is the perfect place to explore the origins of a country founded on words. What did Congress mean when they declared that “all…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Ornament & Information
Ornament & Information presents a group of artists who live and work in either Chicago or Vienna. Through direct or indirect means, these artists’ practices…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Alberto Aguilar: I just really want to tell you this one thing
I just really want to tell you this one thing explores themes of communication, response, transmission, and translation across two distinct periods of artist Alberto…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Imagine walking inside the thunderous sound of a taiko drum or feeling enveloped by the sinuous sounds of a saxophone, cello, or bass. What if…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Castle
Don your armor, pull out your spellbooks, and straighten your crown; Castle, presented by Shriners Children’s, is coming back to Chicago Children’s Museum. In this…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem, designed and co-curated by architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Center,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Cutting and Pasting a World: The Paper Craft of Henry Darger
Intuit Art Museum (IAM), recognized worldwide as one of the few institutions dedicated solely to championing the work of self-taught artists, marks the 250th anniversary…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Art Exhibition: Sharing Space
Eight artists invite you to an exhibition of refined and personal work. Hosted in the historic gallery of the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
“Blending in Standing Out” is the first solo show by Loc Hong that presents, through gold leaf on glass, a contemplation of one’s identity and…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
NoMI Gallery | Everything is Bright. All Things are Beautiful.
NoMI Gallery Presents: 萬物生輝 Everything is Bright. All Things are Beautiful. NoMI is proud to present a curated exhibition by contemporary artist Dwight Hwang, whose…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago
The new public art exhibit We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Presence and Absence: The Space Between | Curated by Indira Frietas Johnson
Presence and Absence: The Space Between explores the dual reality of death—the physical disappearance of those we love and the enduring emotional, spiritual, and cultural traces…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Free and Independent: The Declaration of Independence and the Words That Made the United States
A library is the perfect place to explore the origins of a country founded on words. What did Congress mean when they declared that “all…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Ornament & Information
Ornament & Information presents a group of artists who live and work in either Chicago or Vienna. Through direct or indirect means, these artists’ practices…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Alberto Aguilar: I just really want to tell you this one thing
I just really want to tell you this one thing explores themes of communication, response, transmission, and translation across two distinct periods of artist Alberto…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Imagine walking inside the thunderous sound of a taiko drum or feeling enveloped by the sinuous sounds of a saxophone, cello, or bass. What if…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Castle
Don your armor, pull out your spellbooks, and straighten your crown; Castle, presented by Shriners Children’s, is coming back to Chicago Children’s Museum. In this…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem, designed and co-curated by architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Center,…
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