The Alley LP: Perspectives and Recollections
last edited on Mon. October 29 2018
Listen to a selection of interviews about The Alley, a regular Sunday gathering, jazz happening, and cultural space on the South Side of Chicago.
Revisited/Reflected
last edited on Thu. October 18 2018
Modeled on events from the 1960s and 70s, a program series organized by Tempestt Hazel convenes and connects artists, institution-builders, and cultural leaders on the South Side.
Secrets of Storage: Ruth Duckworth
by Emelia Lehmann, Registration, Inventory, & Research Intern; History AB 2018
last edited on Tue. October 16 2018
During her internship at the Smart Museum, Emelia Lehmann delved into Ruth Duckworth's expansive body of work.
Secrets of Storage: Alexander Calder’s Tapestries
by Emelia Lehmann, Registration, Inventory, & Research Intern; History AB 2018
last edited on Thu. September 20 2018
During her internship at the Smart Museum, Emelia Lehmann uncovers the global history of 14 colorful tapestries.
Secrets of Storage: Louis Sullivan Architectural Fragments
by Emelia Lehmann, Registration, Inventory, & Research Intern; History AB 2018
last edited on Thu. August 23 2018
During her internship at the Smart Museum, Emelia Lehmann uncovers the history of architectural fragments in the collection from Louis Sullivan's now-demolished Scoville building
Perception Party at Lurie Children’s Hospital
last edited on Mon. August 20 2018
On July 25–26, 2018 the Smart Museum collaborated with Lurie Children’s Hospital on a special “Perception Party” family day at the hospital. We recently connected with Scott Zagalak to learn more about how Lurie uses partnerships to create summer camp experiences for patients and their families.
Jill Sterrett appointed Deputy Director of the Smart Museum
last edited on Fri. July 13 2018
Jill Sterrett has been named Deputy Director for Museum Affairs and Strategic Impact at the Smart Museum.
Mary Louise Gorno appointed chair of Smart Museum Board of Governors
last edited on Tue. June 5 2018
Mary Louise Gorno, a business executive and alumna of Chicago Booth who serves as vice-chair of the University of Chicago’s Board of Trustees, has been appointed chair of the Smart Museum of Art’s Board of Governors.
A Studio Visit with Kevin Pang
by Anna Carroll, Smart Museum Student Advisory Committee
last edited on Mon. June 4 2018
Student Advisory Committee member Anna Carroll reflects on a visit to artist Kevin Pang’s studio. Pang won the 2018 Art to Live With DoVA MFA Acquisition Award.
Smart Museum acquires new works for Art to Live With program
last edited on Mon. May 21 2018
UChicago student committee selects 9 new works in a major expansion of the Art to Live With collection