Adler and Adler

South Side Community Art Center 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber Nax The South Side Community Art Center in partnership with ICI, presents “Adler & Adler”, a poignant artistic response by Chicago-based artist Eli Greene to a selection of archival images from the Adler & Adler Studio: a Black-owned photography studio in what was once the Black Bottom […]

The Power of our Ancestors and Re(membrance)

South Chicago Farm 9001 S Mackinaw Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

From Jean Baptiste Point duSable, Ida B. Wells to Chairman Fred Hampton and Late Mayor Harold Washington and so many elders, we will share story, ritual and co-create a series […]

The Power of Our Ancestors and Remembrance

South Chicago Farm 9001 S Mackinaw Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

From Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, Ida B. Wells to Chairman Fred Hampton and Late Mayor Harold Washington and so many elders, we will share stories, rituals and co-create a series […]

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 […]

Garden Griots: Community Storytelling with Candace Hunter

Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm 4148 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Local 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 […]