The Sebau: Concert in Response to Urban Griot
Hyde Park Art Center and Sacred Jazz Institute presents The Sebau in concert at United Church of Hyde Park (1448 E. 53rd Street) in conjunction with the current exhibition, Bill Walker: […]
The Artist’s Artist: Bill Walker
Friends of Walker discuss his impact and influence on a new generation of socially-conscious artists in Chicago and across the world. Artist and educator, Turtel Onli, photographer and author John […]
Loud and Clear: Speaking the Language of Bill Walker
Bill Walker’s use of lyrics, poems, and personal text in his work is important to understanding the social codes and cultural signifiers he criticized through his art work. Moderated by […]
DJ Activation: Ayana Contreras + Bill Walker
Join DJ Ayana Contreras who will curate a selection of jazz records and tunes that come from the era of Bill Walker inspired by the works in the exhibition Bill […]
Martin Luther King Day of Reflection: Film Program and Discussion
Spend the day with us to reflect on the remarkable contributions of Black artists! Filmmaker Floyd Webb curates a selection of short films highlighting the Black Arts/Black Power movements, in […]
Super Sunday: Exhibitions Reception & Art Making Activities
The Art Center celebrates the new round of exhibitions with the artists and public and hosts several free art-making activities for the family. 1-4 PM: FREE ART ACTIVITIES Create something fun […]
Children of the Wall Artist Talk and Concert in the Gallery: Bill Walker Suite
Community members and lead artists Rahmaan Statik and Liz Lazdins will talk about their experience participating in the mural project at Hyde Park Art Center, the influence Walker’s work has […]
