BLACK SPACE: Architectural Historiographies & Spatial Landscapes

Artists Andres L. Hernandez, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Roland Knowlden discuss the intersections of space, architecture, and Blackness with SSCAC Exhibitions Manager and Curator Lola Ayisha Ogbara.      Artists and spacial griots Andres L. Hernandez, Tonika Lewis Johnson and Roland Knowlden invite you to consider how socio-economic and geographic oppressions impact the way we […]

BRONZEVILLE TROLLEY TOUR NIGHT!

Please join us  for the 3rd Friday of the month for the Bronzeville Art District (BAD) Trolley Tour 2023! Bronzeville Art District is Celebrating 17 years, Every 3rd Friday between June and September take a ride on the Double-Decker Bus for fine art and entertainment in Bronzeville! Ride the Double-Decker bus that will take you to […]

3831 JUNETEENTH!

SSCAC is thrilled to host artists Eric Von Haynes and Angela Davis Fegan for an on site letterpress print activation, artist Andrea Yarbrough for a viewing of her PACE Mural Arts outdoor installation commission, and John Pendelton of Planks and Pistils!   Participants at our Juneteenth program will be able to print letterpress broadsides with […]

Black Light Cinema Project and Homecoming: Black Craft & Design in Chicago

Join us for an opening reception to celebrate and kick off our summer exhibitions!     In a world rich with diverse cultures and histories, the concept of belonging and homeplace holds profound significance. Within the tapestry of human experiences, one thread stands out with resilience, creativity, and an indomitable spirit – the Black cinematic […]

The New School: QTPOC Pathways

Join us for a panel discussion navigating the shift in the representation of Black gay/queer/trans/non-binary identities in Chicago from the 1980s to today.     In the 80s, the heat of bodies could be felt throughout downtown Chicago from the clubs to the streets. Passersby called out to each other and occasionally locked eyes holding […]

All of Living is Risk | Opening Reception

  Join us for an opening reception to celebrate and kick off our fall/winter exhibitions alongside curators Rikki Byrd, and Gervais Marsh, with artist Cory Perry!          […]

Before I Let Go: Film Screening & Discussion

Join us for a special film screening hosted by filmmaker Cameron Granger, with guest filmmakers cai thomas and Bobby T. Luck.      We invite you to join us for […]

PACE Artist Catalyst: A Closing Celebration

Join us to celebrate PACE Artist Catalysts Cecil McDonald Jr. & Andrea Yarbrough.     Join us with artists Cecil McDonald Jr. & Andrea Yarbrough to celebrate their commissioned artworks […]

Telling Your Story: Grant Writing Workshop for Artists

Join us in a workshop with Lauren Woods for a partnership with ILA’s flagship program, G-to-G (Getting to Our Goals) Coaching Series.     ILA’s flagship program, G-to-G (Getting to […]