What are some of the emerging ideas and trends within artistic production and cultural programming in the city? How do current practices build on previous legacies of art-making and institution building? What is the power of art-making in addressing some of the critical issues (economic development, social infrastructure, housing, segregation)in the City’s overall development? Join Eric Williams, founder and creative director of The Silver Room, Chloe Johnston, Associate Professor of Theatre and Performance Studies at Lake Forest College, and Lorelei Stewart, Director and Curator of Gallery 400 at UIC and co-founder of Propeller Fund for a free panel discussion. Deana Haggag, President & CEO of United States Artists, will moderate.

The Richard Gray Program recognizes a significant gift from founding CHF board member Richard Gray. This program is presented with the generous support of the Terra Foundation for American Art, and in partnership with the Joyce Foundation, Lake Forest College, and the Metropolitan Planning Council.

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