December 24, 2024 10 am - 2:30 pmClosed for Winter Break 12/25/24 - 01/01/25The Smart Museum of Art will resume its normal hours of operation beginning 01/02/25. 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 rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/exhibitions/" target="_blank">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

Virtual workshop | FREE. | <a href="https://uchicago.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aba2086a45b4ee8391b89447b&amp;id=4c04e62cf5&amp;e=00938adab1">Learn more and register »</a>&nbsp;Designed for UChicago faculty, instructors, graduate students, this virtual workshop explores the relationship between art and writing pedagogies. With Rachel Cohen (Department of English), Patrick Barry (Law), and Ashley Lyons (University Writing Program).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Learning to Look, Learning to Write

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