Past Events
Educator Professional Development Workshop: Exploring Narrative and Symbolism through Collage with Della Wells
Feb 28, 2026
Open to Pre‑K–12 educators of all disciplines, this session offers practical strategies to foster creativity, cultural understanding, and critical thinking through art.
The Big Reveal: Members’ Raffle & Celebration
Feb 28, 2026
Members are invited to enjoy drinks, bites and a close-up view of the Della Wells artwork, followed by a live drawing to determine the winner. The featured guest of honor is Della Wells.
Art After Work
Self-taught Artist Bingo Happy Hour
Feb 19, 2026
Test your knowledge of self-taught art at IAM bingo happy hour.
Valentine’s Day Pop-up Art Market
Feb 14, 2026
Treat yourself or your valentine to one of a kind art by Intuit Store artists and staff.
IAM watching movies: Lonnie Holley
Feb 13, 2026
Every Second Friday, enjoy a short documentary from the IAM’s Robert A. Roth Study Center.
Community Day: IAM nourished
Feb 7, 2026
A day of all-ages activities to explore art inspired by art made from and about food!
Slow Look: Untitled (Chicago Intersection: Chicago, Milwaukee, and Ogden Avenues)
by Wesley Willis
Feb 6, 2026
Explore a single work of art from the Museum’s collection.
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.
