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Hyde Park Art Center

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Time Out says

With a mission of making contemporary art more approachable, the Hyde Park Art Center offers engaging exhibitions, as well as community programming of all varieties, including artist talks, a residency program, studio classes and more. Established in 1939, it's the oldest alternative visual arts center of its kind in Chicago, a place where visitors can experience art free of charge.

Details

Address
5020 S Cornell Ave
Chicago
Cross street:
at 51st St
Transport:
Bus: 6, 15, 28. Train: Elec Main to 51st/53rd St.
Opening hours:
Mon–Thu 9am–8pm; Fri, Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 12pm–5pm
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What’s on

“Mutuality” at Hyde Park Art Center

“Mutuality” a group exhibition of new works created during the 11th year of the Hyde Park Art Center’s biennial Center Program, a professional development program designed to elevate emerging and mid-career artists. The exhibition defines mutuality as demonstrating mutual care and interest, encouraging artists to consider how their intentions, works and practice impact the world. Artworks in “Mutuality” represent over 20 artists practicing a multitude of disciplines, from painting and drawing to fiber and printmaking to performance and sound.

MLK Day 2026: Chaos or Community

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Hyde Park Art Center presents a daylong tribute to Dr. King’s enduring legacy. Designed for all ages, the program blends live music, thought-provoking film, hands-on artmaking and meditation. This event highlights art as a vessel for collective memory, liberation and joy, while reflecting on Dr. King’s profound impact on social justice and cultural movements.
  • Classes and workshops

Yoonshin Park: Prompt and Prompted

Multimedia artist Yoonshin Park challenges conventional ideas of what books are—and what they can be. Prompt and Prompted presents new and ongoing works that reimagine artist books as spatial, symbolic and participatory sites, engaging ideas of memory, marginality, translation and transformation.
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