Most libraries are "read" only. What makes Read Write Library so special is the collection of media from people of all ages, experiences, education and backgrounds.
Come explore our unique collection of self-published books and more! You can even make a simple book of your own to share or take with you.
Join us November 22, 23 and December 13, 14, 27 and 28 from 12pm - 2pm in the Learning Lab, 1st Floor South at the #ChicagoCulturalCenter.
Visitors at the #ChicagoCulturalCenter recently enjoyed a guided tour of the exhibition "Women at War: 12 Ukrainian Artists" by curator Monika Fabijanska who shared the inspiration behind each piece. The exhibit is FREE and will continue to run through December 8th.
In addition to the fantastic exhibits currently on display, be sure to mark your calendars for these special events below!
11/17 — Dana Kavelina's short film "Letter to a Turtledove" will be shown before a WTTW presentation of "20 Days in Mariupol" organized by the DCASE Film Office.
12/8 — A screening of three of Dana Kavelina's short films, "Mark Tulip, who spoke with flowers" (2018), "Letter to a Turtledove" (2020), and "Monuments" (2022) to mark the last day of 'Women at War' in the Chicago Cultural Center.
ChicagoCulturalCenter.org.
The Chicago Cultural Center is 127 years old today!
The #ChicagoCulturalCenter is a vibrant tapestry of art, history and creativity, weaving together the soul of Chicago for all to experience and cherish.
Open daily from 10am-5pm. FREE Admission!
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(Thanks to Chicago's Cultural Historian Tim Samuelson for the historical context in this video).
#Throwback to last month's open house and the creation of this beautiful Rangoli, a community artwork adaptation of a traditional Indian artform. Led by artist Indira Johnson, visitors sorted and separated petals of flowers and laid them out in an intricate design outlined in rice flour on the floor.
Our next open house will take place on Saturday, December 21st 1p-6p with special activities to be announced soon!
Join us this Friday for a FREE open house celebrating the 2024 #WorldMusicFestivalChicago and serving as the official pre-party to kick off the nightlong Ragamala: A Celebration of Indian Classical Music! The event features music, dance, films, food and more.
The open house will officially be held 4p-8p while the Ragamala will take place from 6pm until 8am the next day. Come by anytime and learn more at ChicagoCulturalCenter.org!
"Women at War" is now open in the 1st Floor Michigan Avenue Galleries.
Yevgenia Belorusets | Oksana Chepelyk | Olia Fedorova | Alena Grom | Zhanna Kadyrova | Alevtina Kakhidze | Dana Kavelina | Lesia Khomenko | Vlada Ralko | Anna Scherbyna | Kateryna Yermolaeva | Alla Horska (1929–70) | curated by Monika Fabijanska
"Women at War" features works by a selection of the leading contemporary women artists working in Ukraine, and provides context for the current war, as represented in art across media. Several works in the exhibition were made immediately following February 24, 2022, when Russia began the full-scale invasion of Ukraine; others date from the ten years of war following the annexation of Crimea and the creation of separatist Donetsk and Luhansk “People's Republics” in Donbas in 2014.
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/women_at_war.html
Day 1 of the FREE Chicago Jazz Festival has begun!
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We've been having a blast hosting IND/EX all this week! The Independent Film Exhibition Conference is a critical hub of network and relationship building, industry growth and cultural advancement for film festivals and independent exhibitors. We've been loving their energy + what better spot for lunch than G.A.R. Hall! :)
Happy to help host RE·VER·BER·ATE! A free, multidisciplinary @chipubschools arts festival featuring 100+ schools, 250+ performances, and 35+ workshops for students led by professional artists!
The festival continues downtown through May 4th. Visit Reverberate2024.sched.com and help cheer them on!
"Victoria Martinez: Braiding Histories" now on display at the #ChicagoCulturalCenter. FREE!
Presented in collaboration with Art Design Chicago.
This one-person exhibition features the art of Chicago-based creative Victoria Martinez who works in a variety of materials and scales, drawing inspiration from the body, the urban environment, architecture, and graffiti. Victoria Martinez: Braiding Histories is part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
'Victoria Martinez: Braiding Histories' is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art.
Spring Open House at the Chicago Cultural Center!
Join us at the #ChicagoCulturalCenter this Thursday, April 11th for a Spring Open House event from 4-8pm!
• Meet our studio artists
• Creatives! Get a FREE headshot and portfolio review
• Join a Black majorette dance workshop
+ an after-hours building tour, a poetry open mic, tasty mocktails and more!
All ages are welcome. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.
Learn more at the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dcase-presents-open-house-chicago-cultural-center-tickets-740346154277
