Events

Archiving Artist-Built Environments

A Conversation with Jo Farb Hernández and Debra Kerr

Oct 3, 2026

Jo Farb Hernández, a leading scholar of artist-built environments, discusses the unique task of documenting vernacular art environments.

“Drawing with Metal” Activation

with Artist Bill Brady

Oct 3, 2026

“Join Bill Brady in the exhibition gallery of ​“Bill Brady: Drawing with Metal” for a look at his kinetic sculptures in motion.

Art After Work

Curator Lecture: Mary Trent on "Cutting and Pasting a World"

Oct 15, 2026

Learn from Guest Curator Mary Trent about how a nearly forgotten craft likely influenced the art of Henry Darger.

OUT IN COLOR

An Intuit Art Museum Activation with playOUT!

Oct 17, 2026

This Open House Chicago, explore the newly renovated Intuit Art Museum while listening to performances from the classical musicians of playOUT!

IAM haunting

A Halloween Artmaking Workshop

Oct 31, 2026

Transform a vintage cabinet card or snapshot into a unique spirit photograph.

Artist Talk

Karla Wong

Nov 7, 2026

Karla Wong discusses her practice and work featured in Intuit Art Museum’s current exhibition, ​“Karla Wong: Journeys of Being.”

Community Day

IAM a collector

Nov 14, 2026

A free day of all ages activities exploring the art of collecting.

Pop-up Art Market

IAM Store Artists, Staff Makers and SkyART Youth Artists

Nov 14, 2026

Add some treasures to your own collection at IAM’s pop-up Art Market on Community Day: IAM a collector.

Art After Work

Monumental Conversations: Rebecca Zorach

Nov 19, 2026

In this three-part conversation series, artists and scholars respond to ​“Monumental: Sculpture by Dr. Charles Smith,” sharing their own perspectives on public art’s role in shaping history, memory and culture. 

Art After Work

Appliqué Quilted Clothing with feltgirlworld

Dec 17, 2026

Artist Rachel E Dohner will guide participants in personalizing their clothing using appliqué quilting techniques.