Latest Past Events

Black Women Collectors Shaping Cultural Heritage in Chicago Symposium

South Side Community Art Center 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Join us for Beyond Frames Symposium: Black Women Collectors Shaping Cultural Heritage in Chicago! Collecting is an act of care, a means of shaping history, and a declaration of presence. Beyond Frames: Celebrating and Empowering Black Women Art Collectors is a one-day gathering designed to inspire and equip Black women with the resources, knowledge, and […]

Beyond Frames: Black Women Collectors Shaping Cultural Heritage in Chicago

South Side Community Art Center 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Curated by Bethany Hill and rachel dukesThis exhibition highlights a trailblazing group of Black women collectors in Chicago, exploring their practices through care, memory work, and cultural heritage preservation. “Beyond Frames” celebrates an intergenerational group of women who continue this legacy today. Viewers can experience artworks from the personal collections of fourteen different Chicago collectors: […]

Official unveiling renovation & expansion designs, project updates, and how SSCAC will remain a beacon of Black art & culture

Apostolic Faith Church 3823 S Indiana Ave, Chicago

About this event Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC), the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the […]