Visual Arts

The Museum of Science and Industry is hosting its 50th installation of the Juried Art Exhibition, a celebration of Black Creativity through the visual arts. The collection hosts over 200 pieces from professional and student artists, most of whom are Chicago residents. Since its inception in 1970, Black Creativity has expanded to include scientific contributions of African-Americans. The goal is “to inspire African-American children to pursue educational opportunities and careers in the fields of science, technology, medicine, and engineering through programs… and discover their inventive and creative genius.”

At Starbucks, seeing the well-known logo "The-Siren" is part of the experience. Starbucks made great efforts connecting to local talent and minority artists when building this new location. One local artist was given the task to paint The-Siren." Located on the fourth floor and hanging above the bar, African American artist David Anthony Geary discussed his art and the experience of having his work seen daily by thousands in the "World’s Largest Starbucks."

Los Angeles, Calif. --  On Friday, Oct. 11, ABFF Ventures, LLC., announced that objects, photographs, documents and other memorabilia from The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) archives have been acquired...

Office of the President at Chicago State University opens new art installation during Black Fine Art Month Pigment International celebrates Black Fine Art Month with...

Hebru Brantley is known for his narrative art work, with a nod to reclaiming history. The local artist has created exhibitions for local art...

One of the largest architecture festivals in the world, 2019 highlights include: Designated 2019 Year of Chicago Theatre trail featuring dozens of sites including...

  The 2019 African Festival of the Arts brought joy, fun, and even a message for attendees. This Labor Day weekend tradition transformed Washington Park...

Today Twyler Jenkins and Phillip M Gant, Co-Presidents of the Board announced that Maséqua Myers, Executive Director of The South Side Community Art Center...

Illinois youth invited to celebrate health, family, and the community IlliniCare Health launched the HeArt My Block mural contest, a celebration of health and art...

Visual artist and author, Carla J. Lawson has launched a Go Fund Me campaign for the next, African American female superhero, she announced through...