This spring, the Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) will launch the Spotlight Series, a new initiative to showcase recent and past work by emerging and mid-career artists of Chinese descent locally. Curated by Larry Lee (Molar Productions), the project aims to introduce, promote and celebrate the divergent artistic visions and experiences of being Chinese […]
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is pleased to present FOUNDATION, a group exhibition curated by Dabin Ahn, bringing together a group of emerging artists, FOUNDATION hopes to offer experience of identifying how each artist structures their practice by employing as its foundation. Opening Reception Friday, March 12, 2pm
The theme for the Chicago Cultural Alliance’s Activating Heritage Conference this year is “the Stories We Tell,” chosen not only because of the literal stories our Members tell in their work, but also based on the “stories” and multiple ways we as cultural workers must present ourselves to carry on our duties as we work […]
Every year we have the chance to celebrate and honor the leaders among us who have gone above and beyond to promote, support, preserve, and champion their cultures and their institutions. Core Members of the Chicago Cultural Alliance nominate leaders from their communities for the Outstanding Community Leader Award and vote for two recipients, who […]
In-person at DANK Haus German American Cultural Center. Come meet and mingle with your fellow cultural heritage professionals, and leaders in the arts and culture sector. Light refreshments will be provided. This event will take place at the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N Western Ave, in the Brauhaus Room (2nd Floor). Vaccination […]
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is pleased to present FOUNDATION, a group exhibition curated by Dabin Ahn, bringing together a group of emerging artists, FOUNDATION hopes to offer experience of identifying how each artist structures their practice by employing as its foundation. Opening Reception Friday, March 12, 2pm
Speakers Carlos Hevia of Multilingual Connections and Christena Gunther of the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium will present on the ways in which cultural institutions can think expansively about what it means to be accessible and inclusive to diverse populations. Karin Moen Abercrombie of the Swedish American Museum will moderate. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation and […]
Join HAMOC and Etant Dupain for a documentary screening of Madan Sara and Q&A following the screening. Madan Sara is an award winning documentary from director and producer Etant Dupain, which highlights women living in Haiti. Madan Sara refers to the women in Haiti who run markets throughout the country while providing for their families. Their […]
Hear from Latham Zearfoss and Sojourner Zenobia as they present on their work with the Cultural Asset Mapping Project (CAMP) as well as future initiatives for the project and experience in furthering engagement with local artists and communities in Chicago. Speakers: Latham Zearfoss, Cultural Liaison for the Cultural Asset Mapping Project, Chicago Parks District Latham […]
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is pleased to present FOUNDATION, a group exhibition curated by Dabin Ahn, bringing together a group of emerging artists, FOUNDATION hopes to offer experience of identifying how each artist structures their practice by employing as its foundation. Opening Reception Friday, March 12, 2pm
Please join Bronzeville Historical Society and Columbia College to view a livestream of this satellite event at 4455 S King Drive - Suite103 About this event RSVP is required to Join us at the Bronzeville Historical Society. Columbia College and Bronzeville Historical Society are hosting a livestream of the satellite event at 4455 South King Drive […]
In this interactive workshop, Elizabeth Neukirch will guide participants through the process of developing effective public relations campaigns from conception to execution, with a focus on engaging new audiences through storytelling in different news mediums (print, broadcast, online). Through lecture and guided exercises, workshop participants will learn strategies to incorporate public relations into their organization’s […]
This session will present an overview of critical research occurring throughout our sector on the transitioning behavior of donors. Utilizing data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, Visa’s Global Analytics and Insights Payment Panel Data on Charitable Giving, and philanthropic psychology research we will look to understand the reality of how donors are behaving, why they […]
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is pleased to present FOUNDATION, a group exhibition curated by Dabin Ahn, bringing together a group of emerging artists, FOUNDATION hopes to offer experience of identifying how each artist structures their practice by employing as its foundation. Opening Reception Friday, March 12, 2pm
Listen in on a conversation between representatives of Columbia College Chicago research team, Erin McCarthy, Heidi Marshall, Peter Fitzpatrick, and Jeremy Bucher of the National Hellenic Museum as they discuss their shared history in Oral History Archiving and how it has evolved to bring the collection to the public eye. Modeling History Project - The […]
La generosa abundancia de frutas y verduras de la temporada nos brinda los nutrientes necesarios para la vida, ¡y también para nuestros amigos animales! ¡Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos más sobre Frutas y Verduras de Temporada con nuestros amigos en Lincoln Park Zoo! Conéctate aquí: https://bit.ly/ArtecitoFrutas ____________________________________ The generous bounty of Seasonal fruits and vegetables give […]
A virtual conversation from South Side Community Art Center's 3831/Voices Series. 3831/VOICES is a new program series of conversations and lectures featuring Black artists, scholars, curators, historians, and arts workers that invite our community into their creative practices, research, and conceptual processes, and more! 3831 takes after SSCAC’s exact numerical address in the historic Bronzeville […]
Everyone welcome to a free film screening at the American Indian Center of Chicago. Beans (2020) - Directed by Tracey Deer (Mohawk) Twelve-year-old Beans is on the edge: torn between innocent childhood and reckless adolescence; forced to grow up fast and become the tough Mohawk warrior she needs to be during the Oka Crisis, the […]
Come enjoy a beverage with a spectacular view from our Skyline Lounge & Terrace. A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize. Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum.
DANK Haus hosts a gemütliche chat online every Thursday at 5:30pm, with German speakers at every level welcome. We will be talking about "Gott und die Welt", and this Klatsch will be moderated by a friendly and enthusiastic German speaker. Please RSVP to receive the online link. This link can be used every week. https://dankhaus.com/event-4475997 […]
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is pleased to present FOUNDATION, a group exhibition curated by Dabin Ahn, bringing together a group of emerging artists, FOUNDATION hopes to offer experience of identifying how each artist structures their practice by employing as its foundation. Opening Reception Friday, March 12, 2pm
The Museum will host a pop-up café for waffle day. Stop by to try the Swedish variant with fresh whipped cream and jam.
This workshop focuses on key concepts and best practices in financial reporting and story-telling. We’ll explore the types of financial reports that should be generated for various audiences and at what frequency. We will also explore how to build a “team around the numbers” focused on financial results. Key concepts covered in this session will […]
Speakers: Patti Sherman-Cisler, Executive Director, Jewish Museum Milwaukee Patti has spent 33 years in the cultural nonprofit sector working in the performing arts, natural history and art museums and now the Jewish Museum Milwaukee as the executive director. She holds a bachelor’s degree with a major in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and […]
Germán López shines on the world stage as one of the most brilliant and prolific Canary Island timple players. He touches audiences with instrumental music honoring Canary folk music traditions, embracing Spanish Flamenco, West African rhythms, Americana, and the flourishing spirit of jazz. López's innovative 21st century approach to performing island music has reached critical […]
On March 25th, we commemorate Greek Independence Day. Two hundred and one years ago, the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire began. The Greek fight to end four hundred years of Ottoman Turkish oppression attracted the attention and support of people around the world. Consequently, the Greek War of Independence became the first […]
Join Surinder Martignetti Frank Konrath from See Chicago Dance and Kate Flynn the Chicago Collections Consortium as they discuss the work of creating digital and hybrid events and exhibitions in the context of reevaluating our attitudes and understanding of these mediums. They'll also consider how they can be thought of and seen as resources for […]
The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is pleased to present FOUNDATION, a group exhibition curated by Dabin Ahn, bringing together a group of emerging artists, FOUNDATION hopes to offer experience of identifying how each artist structures their practice by employing as its foundation. Opening Reception Friday, March 12, 2pm
Pysanka Workshops at the Ukrainian National Museum We are excited to once again announce the Pysanky (Easter Egg) Workshops at the Ukrainian National Museum. This year we offer in-person classes. You will discover the art of writing pysanky by our expert Pysanka Instructor Anna Chychula. In each session, you will learn the process of how […]
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month for a free German language film screening! Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee & cakes) will be served at 12:00 PM and the film will begin at 1:00 PM. Stick around after the credits roll to discuss the film and flex your German language skills. 2nd […]
A look at female lyricists in hip-hop and R&B. About this event Discussion led by hip-hop artist Amina Norman-Hawkins. In a hip hop and R&B world dominated by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of Say My Name speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female MCs. […]
The Ukrainian National Museum invites you to a presentation of on ancient civilizations by scholar Marilyn Hrymak. Learn about the mysteries of the Tryipillia civilization, who existed from 7500 BC to 3500 BC, before the Sumerians and Egyptians, with no evidence of military weapons. Hrymak's presentation will describe the life, art and Goddess religion of […]
Take a trolley tour through the Kozmopoliz, also known as Cosmo Campoli's Hyde Park, as we celebrate the 100th birthday of the late artist. About this event Many know Campoli's Bird of Peace sculpture in Nichols Park, but he lived in the neighborhood for over 40 years, leaving his mark on everything from what was eaten at […]