Past Events
Chicago Museum Member Swap
At participating museums throughout Chicago
Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026
Explore Chicago’s incredible collection of museums with the new Chicago Museum Member Swap weekend event!
Art After Work
IAM crafting
Jan 15, 2026
Design story pots inspired by the work of artist Marva Lee Pitchford-Jolly.
Slow Look: Guardian Angel #1,734
by Howard Finster
Jan 11, 2026
Explore a single work of art from the Museum’s collection.
IAM Watching Movies: William Dawson
Jan 9, 2026
Every Second Friday, enjoy a short documentary from the IAM’s Robert A. Roth Study Center.
Art After Work
IAM crafting
Dec 18, 2025
Make Polaroid and colored-pencil portraits inspired by Lee Godie, paintbrush ornaments influenced by Mr. Imagination, and mini mobiles based on Emery Blagdon’s The Healing Machine. No experience needed.
Slow Look: Yes, we will find peace, my sister
Dec 14, 2025
Explore a single work of art from the Museum’s collection.
Artist Talk: Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz
Dec 13, 2025
Piloto, whose work is currently on view in ‘Catalyst: Immigration and Self-taught Art in Chicago’, is a Chicago-based artist who transforms clay and discarded items into captivating works of art.
IAM Watching Movies: Minnie Evans
Dec 12, 2025
Every Second Friday, enjoy a short documentary from the IAM’s Robert A. Roth Study Center.
Playful Drawing Workshop with Jorge Nambo-Palmeño and the WasteShed
Nov 20, 2025
Join artist Jorge Nambo-Palmeño for a hands-on drawing session that invites you to let go of hesitation and follow your instincts.
Community Day: IAM a story
Nov 15, 2025
A day of all-ages activities to explore art inspired by personal stories, dreams and memories.
IAM Watching Movies: Judith Scott and Creative Growth
Nov 14, 2025
Every Second Friday, enjoy short documentaries from IAM’s Robert A. Roth Study Center.
Artist-Built Environments: Reimagining Placemaking in Times of Crisis
Nov 13, 2025
Scholar Gabrielle Christiansen gives a talk as part of the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial.
Slow Look: Port Wine Stains
Nov 9, 2025
Explore a single work of art from the Museum’s collection.
The Instituto Gráfico de Chicago Print Fair
Nov 8, 2025
Experience printmaking demonstrations, explore vendors and create your own unique print.
Artist Talk: Carlos Barberena
Nov 1, 2025
Artist Carlos Barberena, whose work is currently on view in our “Catalyst” exhibition, discusses his practice and featured work.
