September 2019

Artist in Residence: Simone Yael

Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fall brings the CAC’s newest Artist in Residence Simone Yael, a multi-disciplinary creative with roots in Chicago, St. Louis and...

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Thursday Art Play: Art + Movement

Thursday, September 26, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us for a movement filled Art Play with a special guest from the Contemporary Dance Theater. We’ll focus on...

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Young Adult Lab: Button Making

Thursday, September 26, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us every Thursday in the UnMuseum for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program for young adults!...

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CAC@21C

Two Tours, One Hour, FREE!

Friday, September 27, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join CAC docents for a half-hour guided tour of the 21C galleries followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary...

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Artist in Residence: Simone Yael

Friday, September 27, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fall brings the CAC’s newest Artist in Residence Simone Yael, a multi-disciplinary creative with roots in Chicago, St. Louis and...

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Family Festival: Just Glow With It!

Saturday, September 28, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

BLINK is back! Join us in celebration with a light themed festival that’s fun for the whole family. Stop by...

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Artist in Residence: Simone Yael

Wednesday, September 04, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fall brings the CAC’s newest Artist in Residence Simone Yael, a multi-disciplinary creative with roots in Chicago, St. Louis and...

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Thursday Art Play: Playful Portraits

Thursday, September 05, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us as we create unique portraits inspired by the artist Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum’s exhibition at the CAC. Families can...

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Young Adult Lab: Needlepoint Coasters

Thursday, September 05, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us every Thursday in the UnMuseum for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program for young adults!...

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Artist in Residence: Simone Yael

Friday, September 06, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fall brings the CAC’s newest Artist in Residence Simone Yael, a multi-disciplinary creative with roots in Chicago, St. Louis and...

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Artist in Residence: Simone Yael

Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fall brings the CAC’s newest Artist in Residence Simone Yael, a multi-disciplinary creative with roots in Chicago, St. Louis and...

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Thursday Art Play: Rock Collecting party

Thursday, September 12, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

National Rock Collecting Day is just around the corner, let’s celebrate with some natural art inspired by these special stones....

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Young Adult Lab: Get your Beauty Rest

Thursday, September 12, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us every Thursday in the UnMuseum for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program for young adults!...

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Artist in Residence: Simone Yael

9INE

Thursday, September 12, 2019, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

7PM Pop UP Fashion Show on 2nd Floor 6:30-8:30 DJ Aire spins in Lobby 7:30-8:30 Lobby after party – snacks + art...

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Artist in Residence: Simone Yael

Friday, September 13, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fall brings the CAC’s newest Artist in Residence Simone Yael, a multi-disciplinary creative with roots in Chicago, St. Louis and...

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CAC@21C

Two Tours, One Hour, FREE!

Saturday, September 14, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join CAC docents for a half-hour guided tour of the 21C galleries followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary...

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Makerspace: Future Worlds

Saturday, September 14, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FREE Join us for this drop-in session inspired by Saya Woolfalk and Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum's exhibitions. Together, we'll explore where we...

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Homeschool Wednesday: Saya Woolfalk Tour

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us for a private tour of the new exhibition, A Cabinet of Anticipation, by the artist Saya Woolfalk. After...

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Artist in Residence: Simone Yael

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fall brings the CAC’s newest Artist in Residence Simone Yael, a multi-disciplinary creative with roots in Chicago, St. Louis and...

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Thursday Art Play: Dress Up Party

Thursday, September 19, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us for a dress up themed Art Play inspired by the artist Bubi Canal and his colorful, repurposed costumes....

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Young Adult Lab: Morse Code Bracelets

Thursday, September 19, 2019, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us every Thursday in the UnMuseum for Young Adult Lab, a free drop-in art making program for young adults!...

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Opening Celebration

Robert Colescott and Jens Schwarz

Friday, September 20, 2019, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The CAC Board of Trustees and The Alice & Harris Weston Director and Chief Curator Raphaela Platow invite you to...

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On view now through Sunday, October 27, 2019

Saya Woolfalk

A Cabinet of Anticipation

Born in Gifu City, Japan to a mixed race family marrying Asian and African American heritage, Saya...

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On view now through Sunday, October 27, 2019

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum

All my seven faces

If someone was looking for extant portals to parallel universes, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum’s paintings and works on...

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On view now through Sunday, October 27, 2019

Jens Schwarz

Displaced

In his series Displaced, German visual artist Jens Schwarz explores the topic of migration during the so...

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On view now through Sunday, January 12, 2020

Robert Colescott

Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott

The Contemporary Arts Center is proud to open our 2019 – 2020 exhibition season with Art and...

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On view now through Friday, July 24, 2020

Sandra Cinto

Throughout her career, Brazilian artist Sandra Cinto has developed a rich vocabulary of symbols and lines to...

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