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!

To submit an event, reach out to maddy@stockingurban.com :)

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Saturday, May 9th from 4pm to 10pm
an interactive exhibition & artist talk
FREE
Light snacks and drinks provided
Saturday, May 9th
4pm til 10pm
See You Soon at Kimball Arts Center
1757 N Kimball Ave, upstairs in 203C
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!