How can we feed a depleted spirit? FLOW members gather to discuss the essential elements of Black stories, Black lives, and Black realities. In the process, their works will inspire others on their own paths of renewal. FLOW (For Love of Writing) is a collective of African American women writers dedicated to guiding fellow writers [...]
Presented in partnership with Woman Made Gallery, the Social Justice Initiative, and the Women's Justice Institute. Join us in writing letters to women impacted by incarceration, fostering connection and mutual care. Hear directly from formerly incarcerated women and learn from the Women's Justice Institute about their advocacy. Engage in meaningful dialogue on the systemic forces [...]
Join us for a casual gathering where exhibiting artists will share their backgrounds and inspirations. Enjoy light refreshments and engaging conversation with fellow attendees. This event is free and open to all—no registration required! Click the link below to see the work.
Join us for the opening reception of "Under All is the Land". Juried by Donna R. Charging, this group exhibition of 24 artists sought to illuminate the provisional, the transitional, and the liminal. The exhibition particularly drew in works that engaged with the intersection of environmental, social, and historical narratives tied to land. This event [...]
Get ready to create thick, textured masterpieces in this hands-on workshop with artist Hannah Stelter! You’ll learn how to apply and manipulate heavy texture paint to build bold, sculptural surfaces that hold their form. Explore various techniques to create dynamic, cake-like effects, adding depth and excitement to your artwork. Perfect for artists looking to elevate [...]
Join us for a hands-on candle-making experience led by TIAEL, where creativity and intention come together. In this workshop, you'll craft your own candle, selecting scents that embody healing, empowerment, and self-care. As your candle sets, you’ll take part in a naming ritual, reflecting on the emotions and energy behind your creation. Whether you're looking [...]
Join us for the launch of Laughing in Yiddish by Jamie Wendt, a collection of persona and ekphrastic poems that explore the lives of Jewish women in Russia’s Pale of Settlement and their journey to Chicago. Through vivid character portrayals, the poems delve into themes of immigration, assimilation, and the struggle to maintain cultural traditions. [...]
Join us for a casual gathering where exhibiting artists will share their backgrounds and inspirations. Enjoy light refreshments and engaging conversation with fellow attendees. This event is free and open to all—no registration required!
Join us for the opening reception of Photography Now. Juried by Whitney Bradshaw, this exhibition explores how women and non-binary artists use photography to engage with the pressing issues of our time. The exhibition seeks to highlight how the photographic medium—whether central or complementary to an artist's practice—can be used to confront, question, and navigate contemporary [...]
Celebrate the women who shape us—one page at a time. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a zine honoring an influential woman in your life through personal storytelling, reflection, and collage. Led by Cynthia E. Hanifin in collaboration with Zine Club Chicago, this session will guide you through creative prompts and zine-making techniques to transform memory [...]
