Black Magic: A Tintype Photo Project with Adam Davis
Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist Adam Davis brings his 1850's tintype photo practice to the South Side Community Art Center! On June 3rd and June 4th, South Side Community Art […]
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A Queer History Tour of Bronzeville
Join us with Rachael Pierce on Saturday, June 4th for a Queer history tour of the Bronzeville area, as well as learning more about SSCAC's role in highlighting queer histories as they relate to Black artists! Rachael will also facilitate a storytelling component on our front stoop with longtime Southsider and elder Sandi Byrd […]
THE FRONT
THE FRONT: FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY DARLING SHEAR, SHANTA NURULLAH, AND ZAHRA BAKER! We’re excited to host these dynamic performers who will be activating our Burroughs Gallery with performances that respond to themes of the body, queer introspective experiences, Black femme histories, and folklore!! Calling you to bring friends, family, and chosen family. […]
JUNETEENTH AT THE HOUSE
SSCAC CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH WITH MUSIC, POETRY, COMEDY, AND FAMILY ART MAKING ACTIVATIONS - FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! FAMILY ART MAKING ACTIVITIES 12 - 2PM *POLAROID PHOTO ACTIVATION *CYANOTYPE ACTIVATION *LIMITED EDITION TOTE BAG LAUNCH FEATURING THE WORK OF ARTIST BRANDON BREAUX *PRINT WORKS BY ARTIST ERIC VON HAYNES *PHOTO ACTIVATION WITH ARTIST […]
MAMA GLORIA: IN HER HONOR
A film screening and community gathering in honor of the late Mama Gloria Allen. Luchina Fisher will screen her film Mama Gloria, in addition to honoring the life and impact of Gloria Allen, a Black transgender icon and activist who dedicated her life to Chicago’s trans community. Mama Gloria (2020) by Luchina Fisher. 1h […]
…of the land: acts of refusal and ratification
A three-person exhibition featuring new and recent works from Chicago-based artists Ajmal ‘Mas Man’ Millar, Lola Ayisha Ogbara, and R. Treshawn Williamson exploring homeplace through sculpture, self-imaging, & materialism. […]
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Emerging Artist Series featuring Tianna Bracey
SSCAC IS PROUD TO FEATURE ARTIST TIANNA BRACEY FOR A SOLO PRESENTATION OF RECENT WORKS. Tianna Bracey is an emerging artist employing portraiture as a vessel for connection. Her […]
Riddim Rite of Passage: A Sound Activation with Ajmal ‘Mas Man’ Millar
Artist Ajmal 'Mas Man' Millar will facilitate a participatory sound activation referencing his Trinidadian heritage. We invite you to join us with artist Ajmal 'Mas Man' Millar for a special […]
D-Composed Gives Family Edition at South Side Community Art Center!
D-Composed brings their Music in Color experience to life at South Side Community Art Center! Founded in 2017 by Kori Coleman, D-Composed is a chamber music experience that celebrates […]
Metropolis: A City In Black
Metropolis: A City In Black, by Cecil McDonald Jr., is a public installation in the historic bay windows of South Side Community Art Center. South Side Community Art Center […]
THE GESTURE ITSELF IS PROTECTION SPELL
Performative activations from current exhibiting artists R. Treshawn Williamson & Lola Ayisha Ogbara, with special guest artist Jada-Amina. Borrowed from Lola Ayisha Ogbara’s video work 'Bound For Glory' from […]
HOMECOMING: ON THE YARD
HOMECOMING: ON THE YARD 2022 HOMECOMING will be SSCAC's first large-scale outdoor program, intended to be a city-wide call and response to Black artists! RSVP HERE HOMECOMING will […]
