BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South Side Community Art Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:South Side Community Art Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sscartcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South Side Community Art Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218 DTSTAMP:20260501T084006 CREATED:20220930T175349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T220923Z UID:9404-1665187200-1671321599@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:9 Artists/ 9 Months/ 9 Perspectives DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/9-artists-9-months-9-perspectives/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9ARTISTS-DIGITAL_FLYER-scaled-e1664560404629.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221007T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20221004T191345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T185539Z UID:9420-1665136800-1665162000@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:ReSource Symposium: Art and Resourcefulness in Black Chicago DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/resource-symposium-art-and-resourcefulness-in-black-chicago/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-04-at-2.13.15-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220927T190937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T191353Z UID:9389-1664629200-1664643600@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:HOMECOMING: ON THE YARD DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/homecoming-on-the-yard/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/HOMECOMING_Poster-Instagram-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220912T230624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T230624Z UID:9375-1663419600-1663426800@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:THE GESTURE ITSELF IS PROTECTION SPELL DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/the-gesture-itself-is-protection-spell/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-12-at-2.24.50-PM-1-e1663023903632.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220910T190827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T193000Z UID:9363-1663354800-1663360200@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:Metropolis: A City In Black DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/metropolis-a-city-in-black/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-07-at-2.50.05-PM-e1662837280479.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220825T192749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T205122Z UID:9307-1662210000-1662215400@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:D-Composed Gives Family Edition at South Side Community Art Center! DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/d-composed-gives-family-edition-at-south-side-community-art-center/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DCStony-56.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220820T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220812T210834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220813T181013Z UID:9290-1661000400-1661005800@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:Riddim Rite of Passage: A Sound Activation with Ajmal 'Mas Man' Millar DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/riddim-rite-of-passage-a-sound-activation-with-ajmal-mas-man-millar/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Millar_4-1-e1660338258789.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220812T205853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T184014Z UID:9282-1660867200-1666483199@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:Emerging Artist Series featuring Tianna Bracey DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/emerging-artist-series-featuring-tianna-bracey/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/girlfriends_adiptych2-e1660337798267.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220925 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220705T170037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T182926Z UID:9232-1657843200-1664063999@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:...of the land: acts of refusal and ratification DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/of-the-land-acts-of-refusal-and-ratification/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/APL_LolaOgbara_PerformancePhotos_Large_2202-1-scaled-e1657041442234.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220620T155829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T155916Z UID:9221-1656007200-1656014400@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:MAMA GLORIA: IN HER HONOR DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/mama-gloria-in-her-honor/ CATEGORIES:Emergence,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/0x0.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220608T214813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T001345Z UID:9196-1655553600-1655568000@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:JUNETEENTH AT THE HOUSE DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/juneteenth-at-the-house/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/JUNETEENTH_EDIT_POSTER.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220608T191317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T200516Z UID:9183-1654956000-1654963200@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:THE FRONT DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/the-front/ CATEGORIES:Emergence,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Essay-image-Ferrill-NEW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220601T022400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T192315Z UID:9116-1654345800-1654354800@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:A Queer History Tour of Bronzeville DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/a-queer-history-tour-of-bronzeville/ CATEGORIES:Emergence,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/80e464db04090e2c216aa7baf3fd5ad7.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220525T195256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T195256Z UID:9103-1654257600-1654358400@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:Black Magic: A Tintype Photo Project with Adam Davis DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/black-magic-a-tintype-photo-project-with-adam-davis/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AdamDavis_Image3-e1653508359424.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220426T210736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T135332Z UID:9024-1652983200-1652990400@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:CEREMONIES: A SELECTION OF SHORT FILMS BY MARLON RIGGS DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/ceremonies-a-selection-of-short-films-by-marlon-riggs/ CATEGORIES:Emergence,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-26-at-2.30.26-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220504T211318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T212026Z UID:9060-1652378400-1652383800@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:AN EVENING WITH SHAWNÉ MICHAELAIN HOLLOWAY & CAMILLE BACON DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/an-evening-with-shawne-michaelain-holloway-camille-bacon/ CATEGORIES:Emergence,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-04-at-4.12.42-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220426T191649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T232015Z UID:9010-1651518000-1651523400@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:EMERGENCE CURATORS CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/emergence-curators-conversation/ CATEGORIES:Emergence,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-26-at-2.22.48-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220418T231120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T232026Z UID:8955-1650564000-1650569400@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:TOWARD THE CENTER: In Conversation with Patric McCoy\, Juarez Hawkins\, and Jonathan Green DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/toward-the-center/ CATEGORIES:Emergence,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hawkins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220703 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220331T204255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T183109Z UID:7004-1649980800-1656806399@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:EMERGENCE: Intersections at The Center DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/emergence-intersections-at-the-center/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EMERGENCE-assets_v2-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220323T151421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T232152Z UID:6942-1648749600-1648755000@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:BLACK FASHION ARCHIVE: Rikki Byrd DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/black-fashion-archive-rikki-byrd/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BLACK-FASHION-ARCHIVE.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220325T201031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T232145Z UID:6963-1648659600-1648665000@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:COLLAGE WORKSHOP WITH CECIL MCDONALD JR. DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/collage-workshop-with-cecil-mcdonald-jr/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220303_133252_HDR-e1648238822480.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220311T204607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T232139Z UID:6900-1648144800-1648150200@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:PROMPT/ DREAM/ BUILD: Andrea Yarbrough & ebere agwuncha DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/prompt-dream-build-andrea-yarbrough-ebere-agwuncha/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-10-at-5.22.55-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220308T222813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T232132Z UID:6892-1647540000-1647545400@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:COMING TO THE TABLE: In Conversation with Archivist Skyla Hearn DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/coming-to-the-table-a-conversation-with-archivist-skyla-hearn/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2017-02-15-10.53.25-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220218T001521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T001546Z UID:6883-1645282800-1645286400@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:Creative Wellness with Marcus Alleyne DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/creative-wellness-with-marcus-alleyne/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_20210306-225059_Instagram.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220327 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220129T205845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T194709Z UID:6839-1642723200-1648339199@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:WE ARE HERE: Honoring Women in the Center's Collection DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/we-are-here-women-in-the-centers-collection/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-29-at-2.48.58-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220129T213642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T183338Z UID:6865-1642435200-1642446000@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:An Unapologetic Dream: A MLK Celebration DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/an-unapologetic-dream-a-mlk-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1802.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220327 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20220112T210829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T193758Z UID:6641-1642118400-1648339199@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:THE UNDERWORLD: George Crump DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/the-underworld-george-crump/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_0290-scaled-e1642021785927.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211224 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20211002T173700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T210415Z UID:6444-1633651200-1640303999@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:The Balm: Art for Black Women's Wellness DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/the-balm-art-for-black-womens-wellness/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/img20200908_13233366-copy-1-scaled-e1633196405454.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20210709T181426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T211919Z UID:6368-1626480000-1632614399@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:Whitfield Lovell: The Spell Suite | An Initiative of Toward Common Cause DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/whitfield-lovell-the-spell-suite-an-initiative-of-toward-common-cause/ CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Whitfield-e1631384440251.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210830 DTSTAMP:20260501T084007 CREATED:20210709T192938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T212123Z UID:6371-1625875200-1630281599@sscartcenter.org SUMMARY:Artists and Models: A Tribute to the South Side Community Art Center. DESCRIPTION:About this event \n \n \n \n Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)\, the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution\, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the Center with designs created by Future Firm and wrkSHäp | kiloWatt\, highlighting the balance between preserving SSCAC’s rich history and introducing bold\, accessible\, and sustainable new spaces. Learn about the plans to expand visitor capacity by 398%\, create museum-grade galleries\, rooftop event spaces\, and honor the building’s historic legacy. This is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic Bronzeville institution will evolve to better serve the community\, support Black artists\, and enrich future generations.  Questions? Please contact us at capitalproject@sscartcenter.org URL:https://sscartcenter.org/event/artists-and-models-a-tribute-to-the-south-side-community-art-center/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sscartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/postcard-High-Res-e1625858108946.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR