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 Opening: Community on the Make | Arts of Life
Aug
21
5:00 PM17:00
Celebration, Opening

Opening: Community on the Make | Arts of Life

  • Thursday, August 21, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 17:00 20:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thur, August 21, 2025, 5:00–8:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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Interwoven City
Oct
9
6:00 PM18:00
Fundraiser

Interwoven City

  • Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
  • SECRIST | BEACH (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thur, October 9, 2025, 6:00–9:00pm
SECRIST | BEACH, 1801 W Hubbard

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Opening: Great Ideas of Humanity
Jun
27
4:30 PM16:30
Celebration, Opening

Opening: Great Ideas of Humanity

  • Friday, June 27, 2025
  • 4:30 PM 7:00 PM 16:30 19:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fri, June 27, 2025, 4:30–7:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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Designing a Better Chicago — Insights From 2025 Grantees
Jun
11
11:00 AM11:00
Panel Discussion

Designing a Better Chicago — Insights From 2025 Grantees

  • Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • NeoCon at THE MART (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weds, June 11, 2025, 11:00am–12:00pm
NeoCon, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza

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Designing a Better Chicago — NeoCon After Party
Jun
10
6:00 PM18:00
Celebration

Designing a Better Chicago — NeoCon After Party

  • Tuesday, June 10, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
  • Secrist Beach (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tues, June 10, 2025, 6–9:00pm
Secrist Beach, 1801 W Hubbard

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You Are Beautiful: Immersive Studio Tour & Hands-On Creative Workshop
Jun
8
1:30 PM13:30
Workshop

You Are Beautiful: Immersive Studio Tour & Hands-On Creative Workshop

  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 5:00 PM 13:30 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sun, June 8, 2025, 1:30–5:00pm
NeoCon, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza

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Ramova Theatre Revival: An Exclusive Tour of Historic Restoration & Design
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00
Workshop

Ramova Theatre Revival: An Exclusive Tour of Historic Restoration & Design

  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sun, June 8, 2025, 10:00am–12:30pm
NeoCon, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza

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Street Art & Flavor: Graffiti-Inspired Design Over Lunch at Kimski
Jun
7
12:30 PM12:30
Workshop

Street Art & Flavor: Graffiti-Inspired Design Over Lunch at Kimski

  • Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • 12:30 PM 3:30 PM 12:30 15:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sat, June 7, 2025, 12:30–3:30pm
NeoCon, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza

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Behind the Scenes: A Design & Innovation Journey at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Jun
7
8:30 AM08:30
Workshop

Behind the Scenes: A Design & Innovation Journey at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

  • Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • 8:30 AM 12:30 PM 08:30 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sat, June 7, 2025, 8:30am–12:30pm
NeoCon, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza

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Poetry Showcase With Young Chicago Authors
May
2
5:00 PM17:00
Celebration

Poetry Showcase With Young Chicago Authors

  • Friday, May 2, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fri, May 2, 2025, 5–7:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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CPS All-City Visual Arts Exhibitions 2025 (Opening!)
Apr
25
4:00 PM16:00
Opening

CPS All-City Visual Arts Exhibitions 2025 (Opening!)

  • Friday, April 25, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fri, April 25, 2025, 4–7:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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Letters Beyond Form: DMoC in Pilsen
Apr
15
4:00 PM16:00
Opening

Letters Beyond Form: DMoC in Pilsen

  • Tuesday, April 15, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 9:00 PM 16:00 21:00
  • Pilsen Arts & Community House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tues, April 15, 2025, 4–9:00pm
Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W 18th

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Letters Beyond Form: Catalog Release Party
Apr
3
4:00 PM16:00
Celebration, Fundraiser

Letters Beyond Form: Catalog Release Party

  • Thursday, April 3, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thur, April 3, 2024, 4–7:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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Letters Beyond Form: Curatorial Conversation
Mar
26
11:00 AM11:00
Panel Discussion

Letters Beyond Form: Curatorial Conversation

  • Wednesday, March 26, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weds, March 26, 2024, 11:00am–2:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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Artist Panel: Letters Beyond Form
Mar
21
6:00 PM18:00
Panel Discussion

Artist Panel: Letters Beyond Form

  • Friday, March 21, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fri, March 21, 2024, 6–8:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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City Script: A Street Art Workshop & Film Screening
Mar
9
2:00 PM14:00
Workshop

City Script: A Street Art Workshop & Film Screening

  • Sunday, March 9, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 6:00 PM 14:00 18:00
  • FOURTUNEHOUSE Art Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sun, March 9, 2025, 2–6:00pm
FOURTUNEHOUSE Art Center, 4410 S Cottage Grove

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Feb
11
6:00 PM18:00
Fundraiser, Tour

MAS Context | Presenting Edith Farnsworth

  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

DMoC, 72 E Randolph
Tues, Feb 11, 6:00–8:00pm

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Feb
5
1:00 PM13:00
Workshop, Conversation

I ❤️ the CDA Screenprinting Party!

  • Wednesday, February 5, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 6:00 PM 13:00 18:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

DMoC, 72 E Randolph
Tues, Feb 5th, 1:00pm-6:00pm

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Made In Chicago: Holiday Maker's Market at Harold Washington Library
Dec
4
3:00 PM15:00
Fundraiser, Tour

Made In Chicago: Holiday Maker's Market at Harold Washington Library

  • Wednesday, December 4, 2024
  • 3:00 PM 7:30 PM 15:00 19:30
  • Harold Washington Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wednesday December 4th, 2024, 3–7:30pm
Harold Washington Library

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Matter: A Materials Show
Nov
20
6:00 PM18:00
Fundraiser, Tour

Matter: A Materials Show

  • Wednesday, November 20, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 10:00 PM 18:00 22:00
  • Zachary A (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wednesday November 20th, 2024, 6–9:30pm
Zachary A Studio, 4900 N Elston Ave

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'Letters Beyond Form: Chicago Types' Opening Reception
Nov
8
5:00 PM17:00
Celebration, Opening

'Letters Beyond Form: Chicago Types' Opening Reception

  • Friday, November 8, 2024
  • 5:00 PM 9:00 PM 17:00 21:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fri, November 8, 2024, 5–9:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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Behind-the-scenes-look at The Wild Mile
Oct
24
5:00 PM17:00
Fundraiser, Tour

Behind-the-scenes-look at The Wild Mile

  • Thursday, October 24, 2024
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Wild Mile (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thurs, October 24, 2024, 5–6:30pm
Wild Mile, 905 W Eastman

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Light The Way: DMoC's 2024 Benefit
Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00
Fundraiser

Light The Way: DMoC's 2024 Benefit

  • Thursday, October 17, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
  • SECRIST | BEACH (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thurs, October 17, 2024, 6–9:00pm
SECRIST | BEACH, 1801 W Hubbard

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'Voices Embodied: Reverberations' Closing Reception
Oct
11
4:00 PM16:00
Celebration

'Voices Embodied: Reverberations' Closing Reception

  • Friday, October 11, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fri, October 11, 2024, 4–7:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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'Voices Embodied: Reverberations' Artist Talk
Oct
1
5:30 PM17:30
Panel Discussion

'Voices Embodied: Reverberations' Artist Talk

  • Tuesday, October 1, 2024
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 17:30 18:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tues, October 1, 2024, 5:30–6:30p
Virtual (Zoom)

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Design for the Movement
Sep
26
6:00 PM18:00
Panel Discussion, Conversation

Design for the Movement

  • Thursday, September 26, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
  • Chicago History Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thurs, September 26, 2024, 6–9:00pm
Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St

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'Voices Embodied: Reverberations' Artist Talk
Sep
18
4:00 PM16:00
Panel Discussion

'Voices Embodied: Reverberations' Artist Talk

  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weds, September 18, 2024, 4:00–5:00p
Virtual (Zoom)

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Made in Chicago — Makers Market at Harold Washington Library
Sep
18
3:00 PM15:00
Pop-up, Celebration

Made in Chicago — Makers Market at Harold Washington Library

  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024
  • 3:00 PM 7:30 PM 15:00 19:30
  • Harold Washington Library Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weds, September 18, 2024, 3:00–7:30p
Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S State

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'Voices Embodied: Reverberations' SAIC Community Reception
Sep
12
4:00 PM16:00
Celebration

'Voices Embodied: Reverberations' SAIC Community Reception

  • Thursday, September 12, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 16:00 19:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thursday, September 12, 2024, 4–7:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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20 Years of the Chicago Design Archive: Opening Reception
Aug
2
5:00 PM17:00
Opening, Celebration

20 Years of the Chicago Design Archive: Opening Reception

  • Friday, August 2, 2024
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 17:00 20:00
  • Design Museum of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fri, Aug 2, 2024, 5–8:00pm
DMoC, 72 E Randolph

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Field Day at Navy Pier
Jul
27
10:00 AM10:00
Pop-up, Celebration

Field Day at Navy Pier

  • Saturday, July 27, 2024
  • 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 10:00 15:00
  • Navy Pier, Polk Bros Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sat, July 27, 2024, 10:00am–3:00pm
Navy Pier, Polk Bros Park, 600 E Grand

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The Chicago Brownie Release Party
Jul
25
7:00 PM19:00
Celebration, Mixer

The Chicago Brownie Release Party

  • Thursday, July 25, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Pretty Cool Ice Cream (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thurs, July 25, 2024, 7–9:00pm
Pretty Cool, 2353 N California

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