As the fine arts museum of the University of Chicago, the Smart Museum of Art is a site for rigorous inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. Through strong scholarly and community collaborations and a welcoming approach to its exhibitions, collections, publications, research and teaching, and public programs, the Smart Museum plays a dynamic role in expanding artistic canons, rethinking received histories, introducing new perspectives, and engaging diverse communities—locally, nationally, and internationally.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Smart Museum will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. Admission is always free and open to all.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please visit our <a href="https://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/exhibitions/">website</a> for a complete list of current exhibitions and programs throughout the year.Image: Installation view, works from the collection by Ivy Haldeman, Yeesookyung, Mark Rothko, and Lauren Quin

FREE | <a href="https://uchicago.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aba2086a45b4ee8391b89447b&amp;id=5e36c9ca51&amp;e=00938adab1">learn more »</a>Drop in for a figure drawing session with live models posing in the galleries and lobby. Led by Outlisde the Lines, this workshop is inspired by work by Amir H. Fallah and other artists in Calling on the Past.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Figure Drawing: Portraits Past and Present

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