Chicago History Museum

CHM is celebrating National Arts in Education Week with our latest exhibition, "Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s!"   Are you an educator looking to bring the arts into your classroom? Earn PD hours and join us for free seminars on Saturdays October 5 and 19 to learn the important role art played in the Chicago Freedom, Black Power, anti-Vietnam War, women’s liberation, and early gay rights movements. This spring, bring your students to the Museum for an enhanced field trip on Designing for Change on Wednesday, March 5. During this free program, students will enjoy meeting today’s artivists (art + activists) and create their own change-making art. (Save the date! Registration will open November 1.)   Plus, don’t miss our latest pop-up exhibition created by six teens through our summer youth internship program. Drawing inspiration from "Designing for Change," the teens explored social movements of the time, the artwork that amplified them, and created their own works to advocate for contemporary issues. Learn more about arts in education at CHM: https://lnkd.in/gdxQi7Uq #ArtsEdWeek #BecauseOfArts  

CHM is excited to announce that we have received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The grant will support and expand “Rethinking the Gilded Age and Progressivisms: Race, Capitalism, and Democracy, 1877–1920,” a seminar-style program for K–12 teachers. Now in its seventh year, the three-week summer institute in Chicago will continue to engage 30 participating educators with readings, discussions, lectures with leading historians, guided excursions, and opportunities to develop classroom materials rooted in their own inquiries. We’re thrilled to continue to give educators a space to contemplate and debate this critical period in US history when radically different perspectives often dominated public discourse. See the press release and full list of awards: https://lnkd.in/gm_ixdyB

Congratulations to the 66 students who represented Illinois at the #NationalHistoryDay® National Contest held June 9‒13 in Washington, DC! Their 36 entries advanced from a statewide pool of nearly 10,000 students who created History Day projects at the classroom level.     Their achievements include seven students placing in the top 10 entries in their category; special prizes such as the U.S. Constitution Award, Equality in History Prize, Asian American History Prize; two entries winning Outstanding Affiliate Awards; and three projects featured in National History Day’s Showcase Events. Visit our website to learn more about the students and their projects: https://lnkd.in/g3GcgeHm      NHD is a nonprofit education organization improving the teaching and learning of history. Learn more about #ChicagoMetroHistoryDay, the Chicago region's affiliate program at https://lnkd.in/gWjj4Nfn 

Congratulations to Illinois students whose projects were selected by #NationalHistoryDay (NHD) to be showcased at cultural institutions in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, June 12. • Karter Fugate and Leonidas Kalantzis-Jimenez's exhibit titled "Remembering Emmett – Till Justice is Served" will be showcased at the National Museum of American History. • Lydia Frost, Millicent Norton, Tejah Rana, and Lisa Tao's documentary titled "The Turn of the Anti-Lynching Movement Through the Work of Ida B. Wells" will be showcased at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. • Henry Everett's paper "Turning the Tide: How The American Railway Union Changed the Federal Strike Policy" will be in the White House Historical Association's showcase. NHD is a nonprofit education organization improving the teaching and learning of history. Learn more about #ChicagoMetroHistoryDay, the Chicago region's affiliate History Day program, at https://lnkd.in/gWjj4Nfn.

😎 Free Summer Screenings are back beginning May 22! 🍿 19 weeks featuring films entirely directed by women from our distinguished roster of Festival alums, including Justine Triet, Lili Horvát, & Lila Avilés, among others. All for FREE at Chicago History Museum & Chicago Cultural Center Check out the full lineup: https://lnkd.in/gXkePB-n

The Chicago History Museum has a new exhibition! “Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s” opens on May 18, 2024. See how Chicago activists in the 1960s and ’70s used design to create powerful slogans, symbols, and imagery to amplify their visions for social change.    The exhibition is a part of the Terra Foundation for American Art "Art Design Chicago", a citywide collaboration and series of exhibitions and events that highlight the voices and stories that are part of Chicago’s unique artistic heritage and creative communities. #DesignForChange #ArtDesignChicago #TerraSupported Read the Press Release: https://lnkd.in/guXaThwc

Campbell & Company is thrilled to be partnering with the Chicago History Museum to conduct the search for a Major Gifts Officer to join its team. This exciting, newly-created position will partner with the Museum’s senior leadership and Trustees to elevate the level of major gift support to Chicago’s oldest cultural institution as it evolves and innovates. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/drZ8eece or contact Senior Consultant Emily Thompson Miller. #JobOpportunity #Nonprofit #ExecutiveSearch #YourMissionOurPassion

We are honored and thrilled to be a part of this National Endowment for the Humanities cohort. Learn more about our work on #AquíenChicago as it progresses! https://ow.ly/2BeS50Rj63G #NEHgrant Read the Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/gAQgW2Va

Thank you Arionne Nettles and WBEZ-FM 91.5 for this wonderful story. Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth holds profound significance, especially when we reflect on its Chicago roots and the resilience it embodies.    Erica Griffin-Fabicon, the Elizabeth F. Cheney Director of Education at CHM, sheds light on Chicago's pivotal role in this narrative, emphasizing the city's historical significance as a beacon of Black culture and achievement. As we commemorate Black History Month, let's not only celebrate the past but also acknowledge the ongoing struggle for comprehensive education on Black history, echoing Woodson's timeless plea for recognition and integration of Black narratives into the broader tapestry of US history. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e-X6wgSx

Exciting News! CHM is delighted to announce the acquisition of over 40 unique men's garments by renowned Chicago artist #NickCave. Generously donated by Greg Cameron, President & CEO of The Joffrey Ballet, and his partner Greg Thompson this collection captures Cave's evolution from fashion designer to sculptor, dancer, and performance artist. Each garment is a masterpiece, and we can't wait to showcase selected items in upcoming exhibitions and on the website. Ever wondered about the stories behind the clothes in our world-renowned #CHMCostumeCollection? Dive into the fascinating histories—from designer sketches to store receipts. Our new fashion research files, now available at the #CHMResearchCenter, bring over 260 linear feet of 2D fashion research materials to the public. Explore the rich narratives that unfold in the intersection of art and fashion! Read the Press Release: https://lnkd.in/gJBxYypa