The Last Days of Revolution Fri. Jan. 26th, 2018 - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM Featuring Kirill Medvedev and Cauleen Smith A closing event held on the final weekend of the special exhibition Revolution Every… Learn more
Teaching Race, Teaching Visual Culture Tue. May. 29th, 2018 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Join the Race and Pedagogy Working Group and the Smart Museum of Art as we work together to develop concrete… Learn more
Workshop: Ornamental Rocks Thu. Apr. 30th, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CANCELLED Out of an abundance of caution and in support of evolving public health measures related to the coronavirus (COVID-19),… Learn more
Family Day: Roller Skating Festival Sat. Oct. 12th, 2019 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Big Wheel, Skate Top! with special guests Alisha Webster and DuJuan Walton Family Days at the Smart Museum are designed… Learn more
Alumni Weekend: Tour Sat. Jun. 4th, 2016 - 11:00 AM - 11:00 AM During the University of Chicago’s alumni weekend, enjoy a guided tour of the Smart Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibition,… Learn more
Family Day: Create Your Own Nation Sat. Mar. 5th, 2016 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Drop by and join in the Smart’s free family activities every month! Each Family Day features hands-on art activities designed… Learn more
Public opening reception: Classicisms Wed. Feb. 22nd, 2017 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Join us for a public celebration marking the opening of Classicisms, an exhibition that examines changing notions of classicism from… Learn more
SmartPartner+ Preview: Expressionist Impulses Wed. Sep. 30th, 2015 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Our SmartPartner+ supporters are invited to an exclusive first look of the special exhibition Expressionist Impulses. Enjoy a private preview,… Learn more
Opening Reception: Expressionist Impulses Wed. Sep. 30th, 2015 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Celebrate the opening of the Smart Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, Expressionist Impulses. The exhibition charts the ebb and flow… Learn more
Summer Cookout Thu. Aug. 18th, 2016 - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Our permanent collection galleries get a fresh look every year. We’re unveiling the latest changes over the summer with a… Learn more