Events

Rock over London, Rock on Chicago: A Wesley Willis Happy Hour

Sept 18, 2025

Explore the sounds and stories of a Chicago music legend.

Exhibition Tour

Sept 26, 2025

Explore our current exhibitions with a museum educator.

IAM Watching Movies: Mr. Imagination

Oct 10, 2025

Every Second Friday, enjoy short documentaries from IAM’s Robert A. Roth Study Center.

Artist Talk: Alfonso ​“Piloto” Nieves Ruiz

Oct 11, 2025

Piloto, whose work is currently on view in ​‘Catalyst: Immigration and Self-taught Art in Chicago’, is a Chicago-based artist who transforms clay and discarded items into captivating works of art.

Slow Look: ​“At Pandor Norma Run River…”

Oct 12, 2025

Explore a single work of art from the Museum’s collection.

Art After Work: ​“Catalyst” Curator Tour

Oct 16, 2025

A guided close look and discussion with exhibition curators Alison Amick and Dana Boutin.

Artist Talk: Carlos Barberena

Nov 1, 2025

Artist Carlos Barberena, whose work is currently on view in our ​“Catalyst” exhibition, discusses his practice and featured work.

Artist-Built Environments: Reimagining Placemaking in Times of Crisis

Nov 13, 2025

Scholar Gabrielle Christiansen gives a talk as part of the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial.