Art

Art installations, exhibits, galleries and shows around Chicago.

Nearly 80,000 people gathered in the Nevada desert for the annual arts and wilderness celebration were stuck in mud without working toilets and vehicle traffic shut down.
In a building full of musicians, dancers and artists, the manually operated elevators make their own music — a sound soon to be silenced.
Weekly Palmer Square gathering features flow artists sharing their skills, perfecting their practice and finding zen through fun.
West African dance company wows audiences with innovation while keeping sacred culture alive.
“So many people have disabilities and trauma that aren’t visible. So if I make that visible, it gives us a starting place for that conversation.”
Rescuing materials from an ignominious end in a landfill is part of the transformative mission of Chicago’s reuse facilities and many of its artists.
As part of the Sun-Times’ Creative Chicago project, we asked several local artists to draw comics reflecting their life experiences.
Folkloric-based troupe in Bridgeport aims to unify local Chinese American artists, reflect the diversity of dance genres.
“The best way to catch the youth are three things: fashion, music and artistry,” INTH3LAND partner Corie Luckett says.
In an art medium where peers become rivals, the “Our New BFF” drag competition aims to build connections and provide mentors as part of its framework.
From making music to planning community events, Jasmine Barber is staying true to her path.
A Jonas Brothers concert at Wrigley, a new ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and a Frankie Knuckles festival are among the entertainment highlights of the week ahead.
With Chicago’s temperature spiking to around 100, a visit to that sun-baked spot in the Southwest.