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Chicago Art Department (CAD) is an artist-run nonprofit with a mission to provide space and resources for civically-minded artists to grow their practice while questioning the city we live in.

We are excited to announce the second exhibition of this year’s Contra Corriente Festival at Chicago Art Department.“The...
05/27/2026

We are excited to announce the second exhibition of this year’s Contra Corriente Festival at Chicago Art Department.

“The Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders” brings together artists sharing personal and communal stories of immigration, environmental displacement, and loss of land. The exhibition reflects on the ways people adapt, survive, and remain connected across borders and generations.

Opening Friday, June 12
6–9pm
On display through July 25
1926 S Halsted, Chicago

Exhibiting Artists:
Aileen Nicole Castro .c_inkdesigns
Akira - Light that Heals
Alejandra Lemus .g
Alex Covarrubias - Red Cave redcavee.com
Anna Silvonchik facebook: anna.silivonchik
Bane.xxa bane.xxa
Christian Joshua Varela Solis
Cindy Uriostegui - Cattco .co_
Cristina Marquez
Elena Pach
Elena Diadenko
EMNI
Gabriel Guzman
Grecia Soloria
Idil Duman
Isaac Galvan .galvan
Arte Duran
Kaltra
Kybo .rice
Mariana Perez
Mary Antar
Pauline Ruiz
raqui
Riesling D**g
Rocio “Chio” Cabrera-Coz
Sailee Charlu .charlu
Shalala Salamzadeh .art
Stef Skills
Victoria Park
– and others

Curation Team:
Maria Teresa Requena Mar
Sofia Brunwin
Maribel Maribel Cruz Perez
Pam Pamela Ruby Trejo Soria .dsign
Angelica Garcia .luv
Allison Hill
Tracy Kostenbader

Organizations:
Butterfly Effect Project
butterflyefffect.anysquared.org


AnySquared
anysquared.org


Chicago Art Department
chicagoartdepartment.org

Announcing the first Contra Corriente exhibition in our East Gallery space: Aprendí a Sembrar.Curated by Nancy Sánchez T...
05/21/2026

Announcing the first Contra Corriente exhibition in our East Gallery space: Aprendí a Sembrar.

Curated by Nancy Sánchez Tamayo and Nicholas Zepeda, the exhibition gathers artists thinking through land, memory, community care, and legacy.

Featuring:









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Opening June 12
6–9 PM
Chicago Art Department

On view through July 25.

Next week! Check out the for more info!
05/12/2026

Next week! Check out the for more info!

Hola Sandra! What an honor to have in our space collaborating with our artists. Te queremos! 💘
05/08/2026

Hola Sandra! What an honor to have in our space collaborating with our artists. Te queremos! 💘

Applications are now open for this year’s festival and will remain open through May 18.We’re looking for artist-led prog...
05/07/2026

Applications are now open for this year’s festival and will remain open through May 18.

We’re looking for artist-led programs, workshops, performances, conversations, and gatherings that build cross-community connections, uplift grassroots efforts, and engage environmental justice from lived experience.

Program dates: June 13 – July 25
Selected programs receive a $250 budget for activations at CAD or partner sites.

Notifications go out within two weeks of submission.
Weekday and early evening programs are preferred.
Apply through the link in bio.

Applications are now open for this year’s festival and will remain open through May 15.We’re looking for artist-led prog...
05/03/2026

Applications are now open for this year’s festival and will remain open through May 15.

We’re looking for artist-led programs, workshops, exhibitions, performances, conversations, and gatherings that build cross-community connections, uplift grassroots efforts, and engage environmental justice conversations. The exhibition spot comes with a $1500 honorarium!

Program dates: June 13 – July 25
Selected programs receive a $250 budget for activations at CAD or partner sites. Donated collaborations from larger groups/orgs are also welcomed!

Notifications will go out on a rolling basis. Weekday and early evening programs are preferred.

Apply through the link in bio.

CAD is currently seeking couches, long classroom tables, shelving, and office furniture for our upcoming community class...
05/03/2026

CAD is currently seeking couches, long classroom tables, shelving, and office furniture for our upcoming community classrooms and Biblioteca Popular.

Sets of couches are especially appreciated, along with long tables to support a future makerspace.

We can coordinate pickup and provide a donation letter.

If you have leads or items to share, reach out at [email protected]

Applications for our 2026–27 Studio Residency are now open. This is a 12-month subsidized program for civically-focused ...
04/25/2026

Applications for our 2026–27 Studio Residency are now open. This is a 12-month subsidized program for civically-focused artists looking to deepen their practice, connect with others, and engage the public through their work. Monthly studio fees are subsidized and start at $270.

Application link is in bio. Please do not DM with questions. For anything else or to sign up for a tour on May 7, email [email protected]

Deadline is May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent 2nd Friday! We’re grateful to have shared the evening with you in cel...
04/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent 2nd Friday! We’re grateful to have shared the evening with you in celebration of What You Change, Changes You and Time Well Spent. It meant a lot to see so many of you engaging with the work and spending time spending time in our galleries during EXPO weekend.

We have two upcoming programs connected to the exhibitions:
Praxis Artist Discussion on May 8, 5:30–8:00 PM
Praxis Collage Workshop on May 21, 4:00–6:00 PM

As a reminder, viewing hours are by appointment on weekdays from 12–6 PM. To schedule a visit, please email [email protected]

Appreciate you all and hope to see you soon.

CAD resident Josué Esaú is a 2026 Luminarts Visual Arts Fellow!! The fellowship includes a $15,000 award supporting the ...
04/08/2026

CAD resident Josué Esaú is a 2026 Luminarts Visual Arts Fellow!! The fellowship includes a $15,000 award supporting the next phase of his work.

We’re really proud to see Josué’s practice recognized in this way. big moment. shoutout to and congrats to all the fellows. ✨💪🏼

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