The Sound of the South Side: Jazz, Form, and Freedom
2026-04-21 00:00 - 2026-08-01 23:59 (America/Chicago)
In honor of International Jazz Day, 2026, experience the virtual exhibition, The Sound of the South Side: Jazz, Form, and Freedom.

SATELLITE EVENT | CREATIVE WORLD BUILDING WORKSHOP SERIES
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 6400 South Kimbark Avenue,, Chicago, IL, 60637
Join us for a writing & mixed media workshop centered on reflection, creative growth, and building a sustainable creative practice.

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The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago
6400 South Kimbark Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
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ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Creative World-Building Workshop Series, facilitated by Rhonda Wheatley, is an in-person program supporting artists and the broader creative community in building sustainable creative practices through writing, reflection, and mixed-media artmaking.
Each session offers space to slow down and reconnect with your creative process through journaling, guided reflection, and intuitive making. Participants explore themes of transformation, world-building, and future visioning while developing practices that feel grounded and self-directed.
Workshops are free to attend, with a $10 suggested donation.
Please RSVP in advance to attend.

SATELLITE EVENT | MOVEMENT AS MEMORY
2026-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Red Clay Dance Center, 808 E. 63rd St., Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
A Black August Community Dance Experience Celebrating Black Art, Cultural Memory, and Collective Movement
Presented by the South Side Community Art Center in partnership with Red Clay Dance Company

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Red Clay Dance Center
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Admission: Free
Registration: Advance registration encouraged.

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

This Black August, the South Side Community Art Center and Red Clay Dance Company invite you to Movement as Memory, an interactive community dance experience inspired by the enduring legacy of Katherine Dunham.
Rooted in the South Side Community Art Center’s longstanding commitment to championing Black artistic expression across disciplines—including dance, music, visual art, and performance—this collaborative program explores how movement carries cultural memory, preserves tradition, and strengthens community. Guided by Katherine Dunham’s groundbreaking artistic practice, participants will engage in movement, historical reflection, and collective conversation while considering the many ways dance has shaped Black cultural life, from artistic innovation and cultural preservation to community building and collective liberation.
No prior dance experience is necessary. Please note that this workshop includes guided movement and may not be suitable for very young children.
