Chicago artists transform the museum for children and their grown-ups. Play with the power of language in projects inspired by Direct Message: Art, Language, and Power.

This Family Day, play with the power of language.

ARTIST-LED PROJECTS

Ongoing (11 am–3 pm)

• Gallery Lab

Translate work into dance.

• Blok by Blok

Participate in interviews and make beats for a podcast.

• Sadie Woods

Make protest songs on music boxes.

• Free Street Pocket Con

Explore comicbooks by artists of color.

Family Days are free monthly programs for kids and their grown-ups. Enjoy free admission while taking part in workshops, open-studio sessions, gallery tours, and performances, all designed and led by Chicago artists.

Family Days are organized by Grace Needlman, Manager of Youth and Family Programs, and Emily Gallaugher, Coordinator of Family, Youth, School, and Teacher Programs.

Family Days 2019–20

Join us the second Saturday of every month through the spring, from 11 am–3 pm. See below for a list of dates:

• October 12
• November 9
• December 14
• January 11
• February 8
• March 14
• April 11
• May 9