The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) preserves and promotes contemporary art as a shared expression of the Ukrainian and American experience. UIMA develops, utilizes and encourages artistic talent through exhibitions, concerts, readings, lectures and films to serve the cultural needs of our community and city, and thereby strengthen cultural understanding and diversity. In existence for over 40 years, UIMA continues to offer a robust schedule of exhibitions, musical and literary events, films, and gallery talks, including the annually anticipated Live and Silent Auction. Musical programs have included evenings with distinguished opera singers Samuel Ramey, Paul Plishka, and pianist Valentina Lisitsia, while the MAVerick Ensemble has filled the galleries with experimental and innovative jazz regularly. Writers and actors have showcased their work, and a variety of artist workshops are offered throughout the year.Image: Installation view.&nbsp;

Please join us for a conversation on Chicago craft in the 1970s-80s with some of the city's long-standing artists and activists, including Lourdes Guerrero, Lialia Kuchma and Ani Afshar. Starts at 1 p.m. Sunday, January&nbsp;21st&nbsp;at UIMA. The program is generously supported by the Terra Foundation Art Design Chicago.&nbsp;

Chicago Craft in the 1970s-80s

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