Exhibitions, et cetera

panel discussions and open studios

 

How do written texts inform, shape, imbue, devalue, or otherwise affect visual art? What exactly is the nexus of visual and textual representation of art? This panel discussion will address these questions in terms of the role of critical writing and authorial representations of artists themselves. Moderated by Hyde Park Art Center's Interim Exhibitions Manager, Aaron Ott, the panel will include Claudine Ise, Amelia Ishmael, and Michelle Grabner.   for more info.

Led by Ground Floor catalogue essayist Caroline Picard, this panel discussion gathers some of Chicago's top young talent in Ground Floor  artists Jeremy Bolen, Tony Lewis, Eric May, and Shane Ward as they confront the relevance of their own art practice within large art world contexts.  for more info.

 

Join the Hyde Park Art Center for refreshments and informal conversation with Istanbul-based Deniz Gül and Chicago artist Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford, our first residents participating in the inaugural Jackman class selected for The Residency, a new Art Center initiative. During open studio hours, the public is invited to learn about the artists' process and practice and viewing works-in-progress. This event is in conjunction with  Chicago Artists Month.  to learn more about the artists.

Open House Chicago

self-guided tours and more

Open House Chicago invites Chicagoans to explore the city through self-guided tours. Open House Chicago participants visiting the Art Center on Saturday can connect with exhibiting artists in a panel discussion  and meet our resident artists during their open studios . Visitors on Sunday are invited to join in the fun of our Second Sunday event. Click her e to discover more Open House Chicago weekend fun.

School & Studio

activities for kids and creatives

 

Sunday, October 14, 1-4 pm 

Bring your kids to the Art Center to explore free art making activities in our studios, plus a sneak preview screening from the Chicago International Children's Film Festival!  to learn more.

 

If you liked Cocktails and Clay, Prints & Pints, and Shots in the Darkroom, you'll love ARTBAR , where all three come together in a big way to get your creative juices flowing. Join us at the debut of ARTBAR on Mischief Night , where the first 100 guests will receive a free goodie bag with mischievous treats inside!  for more info.

 

For the busy maker looking for shorter programs, we kick off our 5-week SHORTS courses the week of October 29, offering an in-brief alternative to our 10-week course offerings. Visit our education pages for more information.