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SUMMARY:MLK Talk featuring Artist Stephanie Graham
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
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SUMMARY:Faheem Majeed - From the Center
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/faheem-majeed-from-the-center/
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SUMMARY:Bronzeville Art District Virtual Trolley Tours
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/bronzeville-art-district-virtual-trolley-tours/
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SUMMARY:Bronzeville Art District Virtual Trolley Tours
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/bronzeville-art-district-virtual-trolley-tours-2/
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SUMMARY:The Forum Clean Up & Neighborhood Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/the-forum-clean-up-neighborhood-walking-tours/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201231T235900
DTSTAMP:20260407T171823
CREATED:20210104T062130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T022311Z
UID:4970-1603152000-1609459140@sscartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Jesse Howard – The Spirit of Community
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/jesse-howard-the-spirit-of-community/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Jesse-Howard.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260407T171823
CREATED:20210119T054850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T064040Z
UID:5545-1596758400-1601078399@sscartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Existing Between Line & Space
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/existing-between-line-space/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Existing-Between-Line-Space.jpg
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTSTAMP:20260407T171824
CREATED:20210119T054922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T064122Z
UID:5547-1583020800-1585699199@sscartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cosmic Yoga: Smai-Tawi
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/cosmic-yoga-smai-tawi/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cosmic-Yoga-Smai-Tawi.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200229T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171824
CREATED:20210119T065521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T065521Z
UID:5574-1582988400-1582995600@sscartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Resonance Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/resonance-artist-talk/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Resonance-Artist-Talk.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200228T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171824
CREATED:20210119T065611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T065640Z
UID:5577-1582912800-1582920000@sscartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Conjuring Black Histories in Jewelry Closing and Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/conjuring-black-histories-in-jewelry-closing-and-artist-talk/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200222T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171824
CREATED:20210119T065855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T065855Z
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SUMMARY:The Business of Art
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/the-business-of-art/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200216T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200222T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171824
CREATED:20210119T065736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T035701Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Timuel D. Black Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/a-conversation-with-timuel-d-black-jr/
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CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200131T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171824
CREATED:20210104T071419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T031743Z
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SUMMARY:Resonance
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/resonance/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200201
DTSTAMP:20260407T171824
CREATED:20210119T055159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T043302Z
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SUMMARY:Divine Presence!
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/divine-presence/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200301
DTSTAMP:20260407T171824
CREATED:20210119T055130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T125820Z
UID:5551-1575158400-1583020799@sscartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Conjuring Black Histories in Jewelry
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting Artist Eli Greene | Curated by Amber NaxThe 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 neighborhood of Detroit. Founded circa 1910 by Charles and Mamie L. Adler\, the studio was one of the earliest Black photographic businesses in Detroit. Adler & Adler Studio was a place where people celebrated and immortalized the joys of everyday life: graduations\, weddings\, and the arrival of new family members. This site\, and Black photography studios across the country just like it\, were beacons of empowerment\, offering Black communities new agency in self-representation. For the first time\, it gave them power over how they were represented in the present\, and how they would be remembered by future generations. When the Adlers passed away in 1973\, they left no heirs\, and the studio\, along with its collection of photographs\, was left behind. Some of these photographs were later discovered and sold to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, where they now reside as a testament to the studio’s enduring impact.  								\n				\n				\n				\n												\n																					Images Courtesy of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Curated by Amber Nax\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n									After being approached by ICI with the idea of responding to the Adler & Adler images\, the artist\, while visiting family in Detroit\, photographed the old studio site\, now a park\, at 4215 Russell Street. Alongside the Adler & Adler images are (10) contemporary photographs of the site\, a drawing inspired by the studio backdrops present in the original images\, and a sound/video work. Invested in themes of memory\, trace\, and ghosts\, Eli Greene’s response to these images explores what it means to find something that you did not realize was lost. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the artist				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Eli Greene holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from The University of Chicago. Through drawing\, film\, and performance\, her practice traces the act of one thing becoming another. Greene’s recent work has been exhibited in Chicago at The Smart Museum of Art\, Hyde Park Art Center\, Gallery 400\, Regards\, Goldfinch and Produce Model. She lives and works in Chicago. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the curator				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									Amber Nax (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator native to Detroit\, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University\, earning an Art History B.F.A with a personal concentration in Black American and African history\, contemporary art\, culture\, and folklore. With a background in arts administration\, programming\, urban farming\, and museum studies.\n\nAmber deals in the archives of art. She is inspired by how an archive will reveal the past\, validate the present\, and inform the future.								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					About the partnerships				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators:The Dr. Burroughs/Gayden Curatorial Fellowship for African American Curators\, a unique initiative between the South Side Community Art Center and Independent Curators International\, is a beacon of opportunity for emerging curators. This fellowship\, honoring the late Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs\, provides a valuable career development opportunity and reflects SSCAC’s commitment to nurturing emerging Black talent through artistic initiatives. It supports curators’ research\, the actualization of an exhibition\, and the development of their professional networks\, offering a curatorial stipend of $1\,000 and an exhibition budget of $5\,000. SSCAC:Founded in 1940\, the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black American art community. As the oldest Black American art center in the United States and a Chicago Historic Landmark\, SSCAC is a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation. We take pride in our rich past and continue to build on our legacy\, serving as an artist- and community-centered resource with diverse programs and exhibitions. The mission of the South Side Community Art Center is to conserve\, preserve\, and promote the legacy and future of Black American art and artists while educating the community on the value of art and culture. About ICI:Independent Curators International (ICI) is a 501(c)(3)\, non-profit arts organization that focuses on the role of the curator in contemporary art. We support curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation\, collaboration\, and international engagement. Curators are arts community leaders and organizers who champion artistic practice; build essential infrastructures and institutions; and generate public engagement with art. We work with art spaces in the US and around the world to present exhibitions and public programs for broad audiences; and professional development initiatives for curators. Our collaborative programs connect curators\, artists\, and audiences from across social\, political\, and cultural borders. They form an international framework for sharing knowledge and resources — promoting cultural exchange\, access to art\, and public awareness for the curator’s role. The Wright:The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opens minds and changes lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspire everyone toward greater understanding\, acceptance\, and unity.
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