Traceless Stele: A Response Sat. May. 2nd, 2020 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 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: Parachute Circus Sat. Nov. 4th, 2017 - 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
Family Day: Sewing and Citizenship Sat. Feb. 4th, 2017 - 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
Gertrude Stein: Poetry in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction (Part I) Thu. Dec. 8th, 2016 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM This two-part program investigates the work of Gertrude Stein through an experimental tour of There was a whole collection made… Learn more
Party at the Smart: Radioactive Thu. Jan. 19th, 2017 - 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM An after-hours dance party for UChicago students. Featuring DJ sets from Rafael FM and Daniel Chavez and neon, concrete, and… Learn more
Rest as Resistance and Healing: A Conversation with Mati Engel and Tricia Hersey Mon. Dec. 2nd, 2019 - 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM Following the Nap Ministry’s gallery napping experience (4:30–6:30 pm; space is limited; by RSVP only) join us for a public… Learn more
Instructions for a Chicago Fluxus Opening Sun. Jan. 22nd, 2017 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM A set of “instructions”—inspired by participatory Happenings orchestrated by Fluxus artist Wolf Vostell—will guide you across the University of Chicago… Learn more
Family Day: Make Your Own Music Video! Sat. Nov. 2nd, 2019 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Family Days at the Smart Museum are designed to celebrate the creative potential in all of us. With new projects… Learn more
Family Day: From Cool Sculptures to Rhythm & Blues Sat. Oct. 6th, 2018 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Featuring dancer/choreographer Irene Hsiao The Logan Center for the Arts and the Smart Museum are teaming up to celebrate sculptor… Learn more
Forging Tools for the Garden and Grill Sat. Aug. 31st, 2019 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM with Guest Artists Hannah Hirsekorn and Jim Duignan Learn the trade of blacksmithing at the Smart Museum! Join us in… Learn more