Arts

The rise of an unconventional art star

Director of Arts and Public Life Theaster Gates describes how good art can save bad neighborhoods


Indian artists call for harmony

Art collective’s work promoting artistic freedom inspires Smart Museum exhibition.


Brooke E. O’Neill

Arts Incubator connects with community

Washington Park facility creates collaborative space for South Side artists.


Susie Allen

Chicago museums reeling after building sprees

Study by UChicago's Cultural Policy Center examines economic realities at Chicago-area cultural institutions


Where theory and practice make perfect

President Robert J. Zimmer says integrating arts with critical thinking 'provides the richest possible fundamental mission'