If the goal is to normalize conditions, “you should know accurate depictions alone do not necessarily lead to the kind of positive change you may desire”
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Arts
Northwestern artists present world-class exhibitions and performances
Helping us better see the world by illuminating a rich diversity of experiences and perspectives in dance, film, music, theater and fine arts.
Featured
Alumna and ‘Bear’ writer on how she found her place in show biz
November 14, 2022
MFA grad Sofya Levitsky-Weitz goes from working on the FX show “The Bear” to showcasing one of her plays at the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts
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Spotlight
Broadening our view of abstract art with works from the Arab world and beyond
Exhibition at the Block Museum of Art shows how artists grappled with issues of authenticity, identity and the decolonialization of culture
August 31, 2022
The Latest
Alumna and ‘Bear’ writer on how she found her place in show biz
November 14, 2022
Bienen School presents the Midwest premiere of ‘In a Grove’
November 4, 2022
‘We speak for ourselves’
October 31, 2022
Practice the art of looking — at art
October 27, 2022
Turning pain into art
October 25, 2022
Dittmar Gallery exhibits ‘The Story of Ka Makana O’ Ka’
October 25, 2022
Bienen concert premieres commissioned wind arrangement of ‘Losing Earth’
October 20, 2022
New season, new leadership at American Music Theatre Project
October 12, 2022
Paying tribue to LGBTQ+ contributions to gospel music
October 7, 2022
Upcoming Events
Nov
30
2022
LOOKING 101
12:00 PM Evanston
Learn to look in this dynamic space for teaching and learning through art.
The average museum visitor spends less than 30 second…
Nov
30
2022
Taking Shape: Abstraction from the Arab World, 1950s – 1980s
12:00 PM Evanston
Taking Shape: Abstraction from the Arab World, 1950s–1980s explores mid-20th-century abstract art from North Africa, West As…
Nov
30
2022
The Block Collects 2022
12:00 PM Evanston
very year The Block brings new works of art into the collection to support Northwestern University’s teaching and learning m…
Venues
There's a lot to see and do in Evanston and Chicago.
Chicago:
There’s a lot happening on and around the Chicago campus. Wondering where to park, find an arts venue or even take a stroll between the lakefront and Michigan Avenue? Use the map to find landmarks or hidden gems when you’re here.
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Evanston:
There’s a lot to see and do when you visit the Evanston campus. Wondering where to park, take a stroll or find an arts venue? Use the map to find a building, landmark or hidden gem when you’re here.
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