Eselean Goree Henderson: A Practice in Clay
Join SSCAC Archives and Collections Manager Lamar Gayles Jr. for a special program on Eselean Goree Henderson. Join us for a conversation with SSCAC Archives and Collections Manager Lamar […]
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Garden Griots: Community Storytelling with Candace Hunter
Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm 4148 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesLocal Chicago artist Candace Hunter will unveil a decorative bench depicting stories she gathered from Bronzeville residents about their experiences living in Bronzeville.
Garden Griots: Community Storytelling with Candace Hunter
Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm 4148 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us on August 31st at Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm for a program as part of ReSOURCE: Art and Resourcefulness in Black Chicago. Artist Candace Hunter will unveil a public art piece, commissioned as part of ReSOURCE, that captures the stories of Bronzeville residents, reflecting their lived experiences and voices. This program honors the […]
ReSOURCE
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for the opening of ReSOURCE: Art and Resourcefulness in Black Chicago Visit the Virtual Experience
Opening Reception for ReSOURCE
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for the opening of ReSOURCE: Art and Resourcefulness in Black Chicago
All Things Wood: Ancestral Staff and Art Installation
Earl's Garden Mae's Kitchen 6900 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Earl’s Garden & Mae’s Kitchen for an evening of food, fun, and culture as we celebrate ten years of art and gardening. The Ancestral Staff and Art Installation is the culmination of our work with One Summer Chicago youth and young adult programs. We will unveil an installation of African staffs, made from reclaimed […]
Resilience & Renewal: Connecting with the Earth, the Ancestor and Your Hidden Gifts
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Khadijah Kysia and Rhonda Wheatley for this hands-on workshop to explore and strengthen our resilience—our brilliance, our ability to make a way out of no way, and our capacity for self-renewal, body, mind, and spirit. Khadijah, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, will provide an interactive primer on herbs involving taste and touch. […]
Harvest Festival
Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm 4148 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a celebration of the end of the growing season, with food, entertainment, and presentations by our Youth Farmers. Kids and costumes are welcome!
Family Table: Hearth
SkyART South 3026 E 91st St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin SkyART for Family Table: Hearth, an interactive dinner and performance featuring a collaborative shared soup created by two local chefs. Each chef will blend their unique traditions and cultures to create a community pot of soup for guests. Soup, made from simple, often leftover ingredients, signifies resourcefulness and sustainability, transforming what might otherwise be […]
Between Sound & Sight Symposium: Mapping the Sonic Imprints of Charles White’s Vision explores sound, image, and history.
Logan Center for the Arts 915 E 60th S, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe South Side Community Art Center, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Logan Center for the Arts, and University of Chicago Presents invite you to Save the Date for Between Sound and Sight: Mapping the Sonic Imprints of Charles White’s Vision, a FREE day-long symposium offered in conjunction with the February 14th performance by pianist/composer Gerald Clayton […]
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, United StatesAbout 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 […]
Black Women Collectors Shaping Cultural Heritage in Chicago Symposium
South Side Community Art Center 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
