Smart Museum of Art

The University of Chicago

Free and open to the public

Galleries closed Jan 2–28

Mon. January 28 • 7 PM - 8 PM

Smart Winter Opening
Thu. January 31 • 6 PM - 8 PM

First-Gen Night at the Museum
Sat. February 2 • 1 PM - 4 PM

Family Day: Flower Power

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Free and open to the public

Galleries closed Jan 2–28

Calendar

Unless noted, all programs are free and open to the public and take place at the Smart Museum of Art. Please note that space can be limited, and advance registration is often required for talks, tours, workshops, and other programs.

Event Type

Audience

- Opening Reception
- Adults
Smart Winter Opening

Mon. January 28 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us for a public opening celebration of our winter exhibitions.
- Social
- UChicago Students
First-Gen Night at the Museum

Thu. January 31 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

An evening for first generation college students, first generation immigrants, and their friends, led by the Smart’s own first gen docents
- Art Making
- Families
Family Day: Flower Power

Sat. February 2 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Drop in an make flower-based art like silk headdresses and floral stencils
- Art Making
- Adults
Paint like the Pros: Secrets of Abstract Painting, Revealed

Thu. February 7 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

An abstract painting workshop
- Social
- UChicago Students
Party at the Smart: Radioactive

Thu. February 28 • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

An after-hours party for UChicago students featuring original performances.
- Art Making
- Families
Family Day: About Face

Sat. March 2 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Special guest artist Kia Miakka Natisse brings her Selfie Portrait Project to Chicago, plus other imaginative art activities