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Founded in 1940, the center continues to be a beacon for Black culture and a mecca for Black artists. Visit today for exhibitions, talks, tours and more.
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https://linktr.ee/sscac HISTORY:

South Side Community Art Center has been instrumental in launching the careers of many nationally and internationally established artists, from the era of the Works Progress Administration (President Roosevelt) to the present. Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks wrote and taught at the Art Center, Award winning Photographer Gordon Parks had his first darkroom

in the basement of the SSCAC; and Charles White and Elizabeth Catlett shared what they learned from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with other artists who could not afford the tuition. These names are just a few of the many successful and renowned artists who have contributed to the SSCAC legacy. These artists over the years have also been instrumental in keeping the doors of the Center open when federal funding was discontinued. With the elimination of art education from the public school system, increased museum and class fees, and other factors that have reduced the exposure to the arts, SSCAC has continues to play an even more vital role in filling this void by providing cultural and arts education to our youth.

10/09/2024

Exhibition. Oct 10, 2024–May 11, 2025. What belongs in a museum, and who decides? How can we be more democratic in defining value? As a leading arbiter of taste, style, and form, The Museum of Modern Art played an instrumental role in shaping the history of modern design. Norman Teague invites us ...

07/20/2024

Another great evening at the South Side Community Art Center 18th Anniversary Trolley Tour 🚎!

06/22/2024

The South Side Community Art Center has kicked off our Juneteenth Celebration. Come out and enjoy the festivities with us until 3pm.

06/20/2024

Always a great time, if you haven't been on the tour or want to come out and see new exhibitions and art please explore the Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour. It's the third Friday of each month through September. Did I mention It's free?

04/04/2024

We hope you'll join us for a robust round of programs for EXPO CHICAGO ART WEEK!

As part of South Side Night during EXPO, Paul Branton, artist and curator of SSCAC's current exhibition Bending Light, will facilitate an artist talk with the exhibiting artists of SSCAC's current exhibition Bending Light, detailing the exhibition’s themes and subject matter as it relates to explorations of color and identity.

As the official start of EXPO ART WEEK, South Side Night features exhibitions, tours, talks, and performances. Visitors are encouraged to explore the many galleries, museums, and exhibition spaces in this dynamic community for arts and culture.

RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bending-light-artist-talk-south-side-night-x-expo-chicago-tickets-876130378547?aff=oddtdtcreator

We're also thrilled to host filmmakers Rachel Gadson and Briana Clearly for rotational film screenings as part of Art After Hours Powered by Gertie, for EXPO art week!

Sponsored by Arete Wealth & Masterworks, AAH takes place from 5-8 pm on Friday, April 12 during EXPO ART WEEK and offers extended hours at over 45 galleries and creative spaces throughout the city of Chicago. With a myriad of exciting events unfolding throughout the evening!

RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3831-cinema-for-the-love-of-black-artists-tickets-876901274317?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/29/2024

Join us for a conversation with several Black women creative entrepreneurs traversing fashion, vintage, and design here in Chicago!

SSCAC is proud to host a panel of Black women entrepreneurs whose business models have been crafted to be intentionally centered on fashion, style, vintage, design and jewelry - creating worlds and community within their respective businesses and practices! Featured panelists will include stylist and fashion archivist Mallory Talty, Jeneba Koroma of Limba Gal, Shari Currie of Recycled Modern, and Gilda Norris of Gilda's Designer Boutique!

Bridging vintage and contemporary focused projects, businesses, and ventures, the panel will focus on their collective and individual experiences as entrepreneurs, the uniqueness of their practices in Chicago, their creative influences, and the ambitious decisions they've made along the way.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-women-entrepreneurs-as-worldbuilders-tickets-872173162407?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/06/2024

Bending Light is on view until April 27!! 🎨🎨🎨

Stop by Wednesday- Saturday, 12-4PM to view this array of colorful works by esteemed artists Edo (Eddie Santana), Bryant Lamont, Courtney Collins, Pearlie Taylor, Robert Lewis Clark, and the curator himself, Paul Branton!

Each artist brings a unique perspective to the table, contributing to themes of color and race. Through a meticulous play of colors, improvisation, storytelling, and thoughtful composition, each work, regardless of style, serves as a conduit for emotions and thoughts, encouraging viewers to delve deeper into their own introspection.

📸: Courtesy of Natasha Moustache Photography

03/01/2024

Thank you Governor JB Pritzker for visiting our iconic historically landmarked South Side Community Art Center! It was a pleasure to be in the company of you and your team!

We look forward to more opportunities to highlight the importance and impact of spaces like ours, in the Bronzeville community!

01/18/2024

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Tuesday	12pm - 4pm
Wednesday	12pm - 4pm
Thursday	12pm - 4pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm

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+17733731026

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http://sscartcenter.org/

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HISTORY: South Side Community Art Center has been instrumental in launching the careers of many nationally and internationally established artists, from the era of the Works Progress Administration (President Roosevelt) to the present. Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks wrote and taught at the Art Center, Award winning Photographer Gordon Parks had his first darkroom in the basement of the SSCAC; and Charles White and Elizabeth Catlett shared what they learned from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with other artists who could not afford the tuition. These names are just a few of the many successful and renowned artists who have contributed to the SSCAC legacy. These artists over the years have also been instrumental in keeping the doors of the Center open when federal funding was discontinued. With the elimination of art education from the public school system, increased museum and class fees, and other factors that have reduced the exposure to the arts, SSCAC has continues to play an even more vital role in filling this void by providing cultural and arts education to our youth.