Art & Art History
Night at the Museum
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Join us for Night at the Museum, a unique opportunity for UIC students to immerse themselves in the rich artistic environment of the Art Institute of Chicago.
This event offers a chance to explore world-class collections, engage with art in a scholarly context, and discuss the intersection of academic inquiry and creative practice. The Art Institute serves as an invaluable resource for our campus community, providing an inspiring space for learning and intellectual exchange. Participate in thought-provoking conversations about the museum’s role in education and the broader cultural landscape.
5–8pm Thursday, September 26, 2024
UIC shuttles will run from 4:30–8:30pm
Pickup: Student Center East
Drop-off: Modern Wing (Art Institute of Chicago)
ACTIVATIONS
Gallery Activation: New Narratives in American Art
5:30–6:15 Gallery 262
Join Art Institute lecturer and photographer P.D. Young for this discussion on how the Art Institute reimagined their American art galleries to offer more complex and interesting narratives, highlighting the breadth of the museum’s collection of art from North America.
SPOTLIGHT TALKS
Join UIC students for conversations about works of art throughout the Art Institute’s galleries.
Caterina Benincasa
Prints and Drawings Gallery 216
Monica Sagumhay
Painting and Sculpture of Europe Gallery 219
Regina Cuadra Martinez
Modern Art Gallery 392
Evan Benson
Modern Art Gallery 393
Maya Clary
Applied Arts of Europe Gallery 239
Brooke Raven
Arts of the Americas Gallery 262
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
UIC’s partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago is partially made possible thanks to a gift from Robin Block in memory of Joshua Block.
This event is made possible through the collaboration and partnership of UIC Student Affairs and the School of Art and Art History.