upcoming events

The Kimball Arts Center is home to over 40 independent creative businesses and artists working to serve the Chicago community and beyond. Here we try to gather as much information as possible about all of the different events happening on a monthly basis here at KAC!

If we are missing anything, please reach out to maddy@stockingurban.com :)

ILA X AIR Opening Reception

Sunday February 15th from 3pm to 6pm
Back for a third year, we’re excited to announce the Winter 2026 Artists in Residence in partnership with ILA Creative Studio. Gabi Bozeman, Harlem West and Zakia Rowlett have been selected by our collaborators at ILA and will have their work in exhibition and for sale in our public hallways of the KAC from February til April 2026.

Come meet the artists, hear from our partners, all while enjoying mini treats and eats. After all, supporting and collecting from artists is a Good Look, so join us! Free and Open to the Public.
RSVP HERE
Artist Healing Workshop

Saturday January 17th 2026 from 3pm to 5pm
Join us in an afternoon of healing practices for the creative community at the Kimball Arts Center. This event is programmed by current Artists in Residence, Andrea Coleman and Ashley Chappell. Shawnee Dez will moderate and offer a sound healing experience while Camille Smith will guide guests through meditative journaling.
This event is free with a suggested donation of $10 for the artists, healers and future AIR program funding.
THIS EVENT IS AT FULL CAPACITY, THANK YOU!
Fall / Winter AIR Artists Talk

Saturday January 24th, 2026
Join us for an artists talk with our current residents, Ashley Chappell, Andrea Coleman and Clay Mills. All working across photographic mediums, we will gain special insight into their process and experience at KAC and beyond. All are welcome, free and open to the public!
RSVP HERE
(so we can accomodate proper access + seating : )
Learn more about our AIR Program HERE.
Artists in Residence Workshop: Principles of 35mm with Clay Mills

Saturday January 10th, 2026 from 1pm to 3pm
Artist in Resident, Clay Mills, will lead a 2 hour workshop that goes over the basics of using a 35mm point and shoot film camera. All skill levels are welcome!
The workshop will begin in AIR Studio 212 where Clay will go over some materials, from there you will have the opportunity to shoot!
Attendees *must* bring their own 35mm camera and a cheap roll of film. Light refreshments will be served :)
Free (with a suggested $10 donation)
RSVP HERE
Learn more about our AIR Program HERE.