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Wed. October 14th, 2026 – Fri. October 16th, 2026
This multi-day gathering will feature keynote lectures, panel discussions, and roundtables that explore the lives and afterlives of religious objects within museum collections. Free, RSVP required….
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Sun. October 11th, 2026 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
An art loan program, exclusively for University of Chicago students Art to Live With offers UChicago students living in residence halls the unique opportunity to borrow original works of art to display in their dorm…
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Sun. October 11th, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
teamLab member Sohee Hong and curator Allison Martino discuss teamLab’s creative practice and interests in perception through artworks featured in the exhibition….
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Sat. October 3rd, 2026 – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Celebrate the Smart’s new fall exhibitions, teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity, Nina Chanel Abney: Between Us, and How Do We Heal?…
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Sat. September 26th, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival returns to the Smart Museum of Art’s courtyard with performances by the Frank Russell Quintet (1:00PM – 2:00PM) and Wanees Zarour & East Loop (3:00PM – 4:00PM). Visit hydeparkjazzfestival.org for…
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Tue. June 30th, 2026 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In partnership with the Chicago Public Library, creating a handmade bookmark to use with all of your favorite reads, then listen along to Librarian Megan as she shares stories about pattern and color….
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Fri. June 26th, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Join Smart curator Galina Mardilovich for a guided tour of Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas.…
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Tue. June 23rd, 2026 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Go beyond a typical visit to the museum and enjoy a “Smart Find” experience at the Smart! This scavenger hunt will activate the galleries with hidden cues and clues….
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Tue. June 16th, 2026 – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Together with your family, enjoy a guided tour of the Smart’s current exhibitions and outdoor public art….
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Sat. June 13th, 2026 – Sun. June 14th, 2026
With guidance from Comic Nurse and educator MK Czerwiec, families will explore the intersection of science and art as they create their own exciting, handmade zines….