BENDING LIGHT ARTIST TALK: SOUTH SIDE NIGHT x EXPO CHICAGO
2024-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
About this event

Be a part of history! The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC), the country’s oldest continuously operating Black arts institution, is thrilled to announce its upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join us for a special Community Design Unveiling and explore the exciting future of SSCAC. This event will showcase the transformation of the 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

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Adler and Adler
2024-06-08 - 2024-08-31 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States

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Eselean Goree Henderson: A Practice in Clay
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Garden Griots: Community Storytelling with Candace Hunter
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ReSOURCE
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Opening Reception for ReSOURCE
2024-09-14 12:00 - 15:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States

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Resilience & Renewal: Connecting with the Earth, the Ancestor and Your Hidden Gifts
2024-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States

Harvest Festival
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Family Table: Hearth
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Between Sound & Sight Symposium: Mapping the Sonic Imprints of Charles White’s Vision explores sound, image, and history.
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Official unveiling renovation & expansion designs, project updates, and how SSCAC will remain a beacon of Black art & culture
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, 60653, United States

Beyond Frames: Black Women Collectors Shaping Cultural Heritage in Chicago
2025-03-28 16:00 - 2025-04-26 00:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States

Black Women Collectors Shaping Cultural Heritage in Chicago Symposium
2025-03-29 11:00 - 15:30 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States

Black Art Rising: The Art Sale
2025-08-15 13:00 - 2025-08-17 16:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States

SSCAC Salvage Day: Artist Appreciation & Moving Giveaway
2025-09-27 11:00 - 16:00 | South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States

A CELEBRATION OF ARTISTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURE - SSCAC 85TH ANNIVERSARY
2025-10-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Haven Entertainment Center, 932 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL, 60653, United States

PARIS IN BLACK / CHICAGO: WALKTHROUGH & PUBLIC DIALOGUE
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2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:15 | Chicago Architecture Center (Lecture Hall), 111 E. Wacker Drive

SATELITTE EVENT: A BLACK WOMEN IN THE ART CONVENING
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The Sound of the South Side: Jazz, Form, and Freedom
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SATELLITE EVENT: CREATIVE WOLD BUILDING WORKSHOP SERIES
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