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A Landmark of Work: African Americans in Decorative Arts

Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, Chicago, IL, US

Join us for a discussion in conjunction with our exhibition, The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige. How are artists currently using traditional or historical methods of production in contemporary design? Artists and art historians discuss the pivotal contributions of African Americans to the canon of decorative arts like textile design, jewelry and metalworking, and woodworking. […]

Kool-Aid colors: Color Theory in Black Art

Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, Chicago, IL, US

  Notes from The Woodshed Workshop: Kool-Aid colors: Color Theory in Black Art Explore the rich hues of Kool-Aid as a medium to create vibrant watercolor paintings while learning about the significance of color in Black art and culture. Perfect for all ages, this activity combines creativity with cultural education for a truly unique artistic experience. […]

Creative Wing Open Studio Night

Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, Chicago, IL, US

Meet our Radicle Residents and Creative Wing artists in their studios during our Summer edition of Creative Wing Open Studio Night! Connect with artists, collectors, and curators in our community over light bites and refreshments. This event is free and open to all. Radicle Studio Residents are rooted for a year at the Art Center […]

The History & Legacy of AfriCOBRA

Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, Chicago, IL, US

Notes from The Woodshed Workshop: The History & Legacy of AfriCOBRA Using construction paper, craft a vibrant self-portrait featuring bold patterns and bright colors. Celebrate your identity and cultural heritage while drawing inspiration from the powerful artistic elements of the AfriCOBRA movement. This free all ages art making workshop is led by our Community Engagement […]

Dear Black Artist Film Screening + Discussion

Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, Chicago, IL, US

Join us for a screening of Dear Black Artist in conjunction with our exhibition, The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige. Dear Black Artist is a documentary project that began right before the pandemic and highlights 77 Black artists as an ode to the 77 communities in Chicago. In the documentary, the artists discuss their […]

The History and Meaning of Adinkra Symbols and Cultural Aesthetics historically and in Contemporary Art

Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, Chicago, IL, US

Notes from The Woodshed Workshop: The History and Meaning of Adinkra Symbols and Cultural Aesthetics historically and in Contemporary Art Join us for a creative Adinkra symbol activity! Use stencils and rubbings to design your own vibrant and meaningful artwork, exploring the rich cultural heritage of West African symbols. Perfect for all ages! This free […]

Contemporary Collage Conversations

Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, Chicago, IL, US

Fragmenting, juxtaposing, and assembling media, collage touches a variety of artistic mediums and genres. Contemporary collage artists, Aimée Beaubien, Cydney Lewis, Victoria Martinez, Mary Lou Zelazny, and moderator Dana Boutin discuss the meaning and contemporary relevance of collage as an art medium. Panelists will also be invited to respond to collagist extraordinaire, Alice Shaddle’s work, […]

Let’s Talk About Art: with Judith Russi Kirshner and Kathryn Kucera

Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, Chicago, IL, US

Please join prominent curator Judith Russi Kirshner and Alice Shaddle’s dear friend, artist Kathryn Kucera for a guided tour of the exhibition Alice Shaddle: Fuller Circles, followed by a discussion of the work.   Alice Shaddle: Fuller Circles explores Shaddle’s life and work in the context of Chicago’s kaleidoscopic art world from the 1960s into the […]

The Art of Pride 2024

Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, Chicago, IL, US

Join us for our third annual Art of Pride event with performances, vendors, and art making to celebrate pride with local LGBTQIA+ artists! RSVP For The Art of Pride Art Making Activity: Create Your Own Zine + Screenprint with Marimacha Monarca Press About Marimacha Monarca Press:  Marimacha Monarca Press is a queer & trans people […]

The People’s Ring Shout

Hyde Park Art Center 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, Chicago, IL, US

In conjunction with our exhibition, The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, Honey Pot Performance presents The People’s Ring Shout, an experimental movement and sound workshop inspired by traditional ring shout rituals. As a core symbol in Honey Pot Performance’s practice, they engage this early Black Americana form of movement, song, and collectivity to explore […]

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