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  • Thu. February 23 • 5 PM - 7 PM

    Winter Opening Celebration

  • Mon. February 27 • 6 PM - 7 PM

    Artist Talk: John Miller

  • Thu. March 2 • 8 PM - 11 PM

    Study at the Smart

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Unless noted, all programs are free and open to the public and take place virtually or at the Smart Museum of Art. Please note that space can be limited, and advanced registration is often required. Prior to visiting, please review our current health and safety guidelines.


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  • A crowd of people socializing during a reception
    • Opening Reception
    • Adults

    Smart Winter Opening Celebration

    Thu. February 23 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Celebrate the Smart Museum of Art's winter exhibitions not all realisms and The Metropol Drama

  • A mannequin stands in front of the words Super-ego.
    • Talk
    • Adults

    Artist Talk: John Miller

    Mon. February 27 • 6:00 PM

    In this Open Practice Committee talk, exhibiting artist John Miller discusses his most recent photographic and video work.

  • Students sit around a table studying and talking
    • Social
    • UChicago Students

    Study at the Smart

    Thu. March 2 • 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

    UChicago students—prepare for finals amidst the art in the Smart’s galleries.

  • Two children making art out of cardboard tubes
    • Art Making
    • Families

    Family Day: Cool Cardboard Cameras and Family Portraits

    Sat. March 11 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Drop in and use recycled cardboard tubes and boxes to assemble an imaginary camera during this Family Day.

  • A clay statue of liberty on a blue sheet of craft paper
    • Art Making
    • Families

    Family Day: Maps, Calligraphy, and Constitutions

    Sat. April 8 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Join us for the first in a series of "Create-a-Country" Family Days with activities focused on maps and constitutions.

  • A craft table with a yellow rectangle of felt with a red heart, blue circle, and yellow triangle on it
    • Art Making
    • Families

    Family Day: Design Your Own Flag

    Sat. May 13 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Drop by for this "Create-a-Country" Family Day and design your own flag!

  • Kids and adults making art
    • Art Making
    • Families

    Family Day: Making Money

    Sat. June 10 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Design your own coins and paper money during this "Create-a-Country" Family Day!

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Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60637

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  • Tuesday 10 am–5 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am–5 pm
  • Thursday 10 am–8 pm
  • Friday 10 am–5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am–5 pm
  • Sunday 10 am–5 pm

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Now more than ever, your support of the Smart, our exhibitions, programs, and the development and care of our collections, is deeply appreciated. Please consider becoming a SmartPartner, making a one-time or recurring gift. Thank you!

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