Chicago Cultural Center

There are just a few weeks left to catch the moving maternal exhibition "Not A Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers" presented by Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events here in the Chicago Rooms. ⏰

Next Saturday, March 7, join select artists from the exhibition, along with a special guest moderator, to discuss themes of the works, the show and their experiences as mothers in the visual arts.

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges the idealized narratives of motherhood, exposing the strength, struggle, and resilience that shape both art mak...

Mark your calendars because is around the corner! 📆

New Play Residency Readings begin February 7, and this is your chance to experience productions in development from Chicago-based playwrights.

Chicago Cultural Center New Play Residency Readings Experience work-in-progress readings and artist talks by current recipients of the Chicago Cultural Center New Play Residency, a funded incubator offering space, time and funding for the development of new text-based plays and musicals.

"Not A Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers" events coming soon to the Chicago Rooms! 📆

🎨November 12: Special artist talk and tour of the new exhibition
🖌️November 16: Mama Lauren and Mama Zenzile for a joyful Sunday afternoon with Music Moves Chicago exploring rhythm, joy, and connection through dance traditions

Let's celebrate how art and motherhood continue to shape and sustain community.

New exhibition incoming! Check out our latest Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events art exhibition, Not A Soft Thing", on view in the Chicago Rooms starting this Saturday, October 25.

Join us for a special reception from 4-7 p.m. and explore the collection of paintings, photographs, ceramics, texts and installations exploring the question: “What does it mean to create in the margins of care?”

"Not A Soft Thing" is open through March 22, 2026 at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Intonation Music takes over the Welcome Center for the September Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight! Come out today and tomorrow for free programming from 2-3 p.m. including a digital music workshop and student performance. 🎛️

DCASE Presents: Neighborhood Cultural Spotlights Neighborhood Cultural Spotlights are people, places & things nominated by Chicagoans for their cultural contribution to their neighborhoods.