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Nurturing Experimental Spaces for Learning and Making Explore approaches for making space, both inside and out of the classroom, that encourage creative exploration and support new and risk-taking practice. In two related workshops on January…
In-gallery conversation with Rafael Vostell (Managing director of the Wolf Vostell Estate) and Hannah Higgins (Professor of Art History at the University of Illinois at Chicago). The discussion will address questions of materiality and ephemerality…
A set of “instructions”—inspired by participatory Happenings orchestrated by Fluxus artist Wolf Vostell—will guide you across the University of Chicago campus during this opening celebration for three related exhibitions: Fantastic Architecture (Neubauer Collegium), Concrete Poetry,…
An after-hours dance party for UChicago students. Featuring DJ sets from Rafael FM and Daniel Chavez and neon, concrete, and glow-in-the-dark art projects. Plus, free food, refreshments, and cupcakes. Presented by the Smart’s Student Advisory…
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…
Join the Smart Museum of Art and our community partner, The Mother Board, for a family celebration to ring in the New Year! Enjoy festive lights, gallery tours, live entertainment, and refreshments for all ages….
This two-part program investigates the work of Gertrude Stein through an experimental tour of There was a whole collection made at the Smart Museum, a collaborative printmaking project, and a special Forms and Features writing…
Solo concert by cellist Charles Curtis weaves classical performance with musical experimentation. The program, presented by the Smart Museum and Lampo, includes Rice and Beans for Charles Curtis, a handmade score created by Fluxus artist…
This two-part program investigates the work of Gertrude Stein through an experimental tour of There was a whole collection made at the Smart Museum, a collaborative printmaking project, and a special Forms and Features writing…
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…