NATIONAL POETRY MONTH 2024
Take a moment to rewind and catch up on the latest updates in the art library – now archived.
Get a free Official National Poetry Month Poster. Featuring artwork by Jack Wong, and lines from “blessing the boats” by Lucille Clifton.
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ART Music | ON Stage: Sarabande Africaine: Angélique Kidjo & Yo-Yo Ma, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concert series
Yo-Yo Ma and Angélique Kidjo unite classical and African music in a free concert at Millennium Park on August 26, 2025.
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ART Exhibition | Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies, Opening at the Art Institute of Chicago
I have been, and am currently, and always hope to be a Black revolutionary artist, and all that it implies.” Celebrating the Life, Legacy, and Lasting Influence of a Visionary This summer, art lovers and history enthusiasts alike have an extraordinary opportunity to experience the work of one of the most influential artists of the…
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ART Wellness | Nurturing the Mind and Spirit: Wellness Strategies for the LIS Community in Uncertain Times
The event focuses on wellness strategies for Library and Information Science professionals, emphasizing self-care, stress management, and community support. Participants will learn practical techniques to enhance personal well-being and work effectiveness in the LIS field.
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ART Quotes | “Canvas as Community: Black Visual Artists on Identity, Advocacy, and Belonging”
African American visual artists reflect Black experiences, challenge norms, and use art as a tool for community, identity, and social advocacy.
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ART Obituary | A Moment of Silence for Malcolm Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Passes Away at 54 Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has passed away at the age of 54, marking a profound loss to the arts and entertainment community. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Warner rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show and went on to build a distinguished career in television, music,…
Cover Image Courtesy, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, The New York Public Library. (1893). Phillis Wheatley Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-7329-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99
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