Explore Chicago Collections is an online portal created in conjunction with the first Chicago Collections Consortium exhibit at the Harold Washington Library Center. The Explore Chicago Collections online portal is a collaborative source of information about the history and culture of … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago Collections goes live
Art and Architecture
Bridgeport Art Center: 3rd Friday open studios
Every third Friday of the month, from 6:00-10:00pm, resident artists of the Bridgeport Art Center Collective meet with building visitors to discuss their artistic process in an intimate setting. Where: 1200 W. 35th Street, LL,1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Floors, 773-247-3000 Admission is free and doors … [Read more...] about Bridgeport Art Center: 3rd Friday open studios
National Hellenic Museum: celebrate Greek-American heritage for $10
The National Hellenic Museum interprets the American experience through the history of Greek immigrants and the contributions of Greek Americans to American culture and history. It's a national repository of everything that relates to Greek immigration, and then to the life and history of the … [Read more...] about National Hellenic Museum: celebrate Greek-American heritage for $10
Where to find out about gallery openings
Most art galleries have free receptions when a new exhibit opens. These are open to the public and are designed to show off an artist's work, educate people about what's new and happening in the art world, and maybe even cultivate some buyers! There are a handful almost every weekend in Chicago, and … [Read more...] about Where to find out about gallery openings
