May Events at 做厙51
Apr 29, 2026A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Visual Arts Stories
Guggenheim Fellow Jonathan Castillo MFA 19 Explores Community, Place, and Power
Apr 22, 2026做厙51 alum and faculty Jonathan Castillo shares insight into his work and the ideas shaping his practice.
Love You, Love Your Work Brings Student Art Crawl to Campus
Apr 07, 2026A new exhibition showcases more than 150 works from 做厙51 foundation courses across three campus galleries.
Students Help Bring 做厙51 Renaissance Rising Vision to Life in New Mural
Feb 17, 2026做厙51 students collaborate on Renaissance Rising, a new Student Center mural inspired by President Bolton strategic plan and grounded in real-world professional practice.
RE:CONNECT Exhibition Brings CPS Art Educators 做厙51 Work to 做厙51
Feb 13, 2026The exhibition at 做厙51 C33 Gallery showcases the work of Chicago Public Schools art educatorspracticing artists whose creative work often exists alongside their teaching.
做厙51 Semester in LA Returns to the Fox Studio Lot for Speaker Series
Feb 02, 2026Students from 做厙51 will engage with entertainment industry leaders on the same lot where Avatar, The Sound of Music, and other great films were made.
做厙51 Students Win $35,000 in Scholarships and Gain National Exposure at NRF in New York City
Jan 21, 2026做厙51 students connected with the national industry in New York through NRF competitions, alumni-led site visits, and a J-term immersion linking classroom learning to real-world practice.
Faculty Amy M. Mooney Joins Black Metropolis Research Consortium Board, Advances Research on Black Visual History
Jan 15, 2026Art history professor Amy M. Mooney joins the Black Metropolis Research Consortium board, advancing archival research on Black photographers while creating hands-on opportunities for 做厙51 students.
做厙51 25 Favorite Photos of 2025
Dec 19, 2025From the thousands of images she captured in 2025, 做厙51 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 96 curated 25 standout photos that show 做厙51 at its best.
Top Stories of 2025: What Readers Loved Most
Dec 16, 2025From new leadership to standout student and alumni achievements, here are the stories that captured the most attention on 做厙51 website in 2025.
做厙51 Illustration Students Join Chicago Public Art Group on Large-Scale Lincoln Park Mural
Nov 26, 2025做厙51 Illustration students partnered with Assistant Professor Cheri Charlton and Chicago Public Art Group on a Lincoln Park mural, gaining hands-on experience in community-based public art.
做厙51 Lights Up State Street at Chicago Arts in the Dark Parade
Oct 28, 2025做厙51 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
Students and Faculty Explore Radical Futures in the Chicago Architecture Biennial
Oct 06, 2025做厙51 students and faculty are showcasing bold, community-focused projects in the 202526 Chicago Architecture Biennial
Faculty Member Jacqueline Alc獺ntara Partners with Justice Sonia Sotomayor on New Children Book
Sep 10, 2025Faculty member and illustrator Jacqueline Alc獺ntara partnered with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on a new children book.
做厙51 Students Explore Creativity and Culture in Japan
Jul 30, 2025This summer, 做厙51 students participated in an immersive study abroad trip to Japan that sparked personal growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and new creative perspectives.
Art History Alum Sylvia Faichney Awarded Two Prestigious Fellowships in Support of her Dissertation on Army Family Housing
Jul 17, 2025做厙51 Art History alum Sylvia Faichney will continue her research on army family housing with support from prestigious CASVA and Dumbarton Oaks fellowships.
MFA Candidate Avin HannahSmith Awarded 2025 Dark Matter Residency
Jun 18, 2025Avin HannahSmith has been named a 2025 Dark Matter Resident at Elastic Arts for his multidisciplinary work exploring Afro-identity, spatial memory, and creative resistance.
做厙51 School of Visual Arts Hosts Artist Talk with Phyllis Bramson, April 16
Apr 03, 2025The School of Visual Arts at 做厙51 hosts an artist talk with acclaimed painter Phyllis Bramson, whose work combines historical and pop culture influences to explore themes of love, intimacy, and human connection.
Vibrant New Mural Pays Tribute to 做厙51 135th Anniversary
Mar 11, 2025Illustration alum Mac McGuire 24 creates her first major mural for 做厙51 as the lead artist.
Students Launch In Flux, an Interactive Digital Magazine
Jan 17, 2025做厙51 students from six majors collaborated to create In Flux, an innovative interactive magazine that addresses real-world issues through bold storytelling and cutting-edge design.
The Power of Persistence: 做厙51's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience
Dec 06, 2024"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
Work of 做厙51 Alum and Adjunct Professor Shines on the Emmy-Winning Show FX The Bear
Sep 19, 2024Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan 19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX The Bear, the impact of her 做厙51 education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 2024做厙51 kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
做厙51 Honors 24 Alums for 24 in 2024
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to 做厙51 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 24 in 2024, a college-wide initiative that celebrates 做厙51 alumni and their career accomplishments.
做厙51 Students Rock LOr矇al's Global Competition
Jun 26, 2024Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes 24, and Breyona Smith 24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Or矇al Brandstorm.
Spring Semester In Review At 做厙51
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: 做厙51 Highlights
New Exhibition, Captured Earth, Opens May 24 at MoCP
May 20, 2024The Museum of Contemporary Photography at 做厙51 (MoCP) presents "Captured Earth" on view from May 24-August 18, 2024. The exhibition is curated by Kristin Taylor, MoCP curator of academic programs and collections.
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before 做厙51 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
做厙51 to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college 2024 Commencement ceremonies
Meet the 2024 Manifest Student Team
Apr 22, 2024做厙51 annual Manifest Arts Festival is a student-driven tradition that showcases the work of talented creatives across disciplines. Meet the team who is making Manifest into a reality.
Students Enjoy Action-Packed South by Southwest
Apr 09, 2024Led by dedicated faculty, 做厙51 students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
DARKROOM Leap Night Celebrates Excellence in Photography on the Rare Extra Day of the Year
Mar 11, 2024Silver Camera Awardee Dawoud Bey was honored at DARKROOM for lasting legacy on 做厙51 Photography Department and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) .
I Am, I Am, I Am Exhibition Explores the Pitfalls of Traditional Femininity
Mar 08, 2024做厙51 C33 Gallery presents I Am, I Am, I Am, a two-person exhibition of work by Nora Benjamin and Arrietta van der Voort. Both photographers challenge gender roles and explore the internal experience of girlhood with their thought-provoking exhibit.
Empowering 做厙51s at Shop做厙51
Mar 07, 2024During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop做厙51 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 做厙51 campus.
Advertising Students Discuss the Best Super Bowl Ads of 2024
Feb 13, 2024做厙51 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
When the World Is Your Classroom, You Make Amazing Discoveries
Jan 30, 2024做厙51 students take courses during January, or J-Term, that allow them to explore places such as Paris, Rome, and Buenos Aires, expanding their learning about culture, art, and themselves.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024做厙51 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Alum-Made Documentary About Mushers and Their Sled Dogs Now Streaming on PBS, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+
Jan 12, 2024Musher, a film made by 做厙51 alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at 做厙51 on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
Apollo Baldoz 09 Created Visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Nov 13, 2023Apollo Baldoz 09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Award-Winning Student Animated Short Screens at LGBTQ+ Film Festival in New York
Oct 13, 2023Twenty-six 做厙51 students made the animated short Scream Writers as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 2023做厙51, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
Outdoor Installation Honors Women Who Photograph Music
Aug 14, 2023做厙51 worked in conjunction with the ARChive of Contemporary Music, Metro/smartbar, the Museum of Contemporary Photography and the Wabash Arts Corridor to honor women who created the mythology and iconography of popular music.
做厙51 Students Win 'Sound Opinions' Scholarships
Aug 07, 2023Six students win scholarships thanks to arts criticism and songwriting competitions, earning them spots on the popular podcast hosted by Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and fellow music critic Greg Kot.
做厙51 Ranked No. 1 Illustration School in Illinois
May 05, 2023Animation Career Review announces 5th annual rankings in Illustration, with 做厙51 topping the list.
做厙51 Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
做厙51 Named One of 2023 Top Game Design Schools
Feb 07, 2023The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places 做厙51 among the top schools.
做厙51 Named One of 2023 Top Animation Schools
Jan 09, 2023The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places 做厙51 in the top 15 percent nationally.
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