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Paint on paper with pie as the main ingredient. This all-ages art-making workshop features treats from Bang Bang Pie Shop and hands-on activities inspired by Robert Arneson’s Cherry Pie, on view in The History of…
In her Chicago debut, Leila Bordreuil performs a solo amplified cello set, using a multichannel set-up of different types of speakers and guitar amplifiers. An assemblage of microphones placed on various parts of the cello…
Join us for an evening of dance, sound, and avant-garde performance inspired by the artwork on view in the special exhibition The History of Perception. Organized by University of Chicago students in a related class,…
Make the most of your museum trip through the act of drawing the art on view. Join the Smart Museum and the Art Institute of Chicago for a special two-part workshop on drawing in museums….
Prepare for finals amidst the art in the Smart’s galleries. This event is part of a series of special study sessions and offers an inspirational environment where you can prepare for finals next to paintings,…
Which pedagogical strategies can be used to address race in the classroom? What are the dynamics that arise when considering race alongside ‘traditional’ academic roles (student, teacher, student-teacher)? Join the Race and Pedagogy Working Group…
A pop-up performance in the exhibition Resurgence and Innovation. Jonathan Gardner (AB‘20, Music) converses with Rodin’s The Thinker through an improvised piece for cello. Presented by the Smart Museum’s Student Advisory Committee.
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Drop by and join in the Smart’s free family activities every month! Each Family Day features hands-on art activities designed to inspire children to think about and respond creatively to art and the world around…
Make the most of your museum trip through the act of drawing the art on view. Join the Smart Museum and the Art Institute of Chicago for a special two-part workshop on drawing in museums….
In this Amplify professional learning community program, participants can develop lessons and artistic projects that connect learning with critical issues in our communities. Emmanuel Pratt’s interdisciplinary approach to regenerative placemaking on the South Side of…