Water Tower Arts District

A new coalition of cultural organizations within walking distance of the historic Chicago Water Tower on Michigan Avenue

[International Museum of Surgical Science @IMSS_Chicago]

Our next IMSS Book Club: Reading Between the Spines meeting is Wed April 15th!

What better time to read along with us at IMSS?

We are reading The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson.

RSVP: https://t.co/pqycuvQU9D

[Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago @mcachicago]

Here's a video guide of how to make Recycled Balones from the artist!
https://t.co/7Xt8tzAJo2

[Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago @mcachicago]

As we all take measures to maintain the health and safety of our community, we wanted to share some of the many #elearning resources available on the MCA's website for parents, teachers, and anyone looking for ways to stay involved with the arts at home.
https://t.co/DkKLLXmoC1

[Gloria Piantek @GGoodtaste]

Hey Friends, The @NewberryLibrary is closed but it is a wonderful time to listen and learn about Foodways of the Midwest -Hear our interviews with the speakers here https://t.co/ZLvXciWKRj and explore the inspired #recipes #StayHomeEd #fusionfood #recipeblog

[Newberry Library @NewberryLibrary]

We've postponed our programs for the next 2 months. But you can still listen to past NL programs, like this talk from @nick_w_estes on the history of Indigenous protest & activism. https://t.co/lZ2DqvnCyk

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

We'll be sharing out educational tools by #WTAD members while cultural organizations across the city are closed!

[Poetry Foundation @PoetryFound]

We recognize these are unprecedented times for education, and so we started compiling resources for teaching and learning remotely, for all levels. Please explore, share and send us your ideas.
https://t.co/kQMTTDlbyW

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

Opening soon! Don't miss this powerful exhibition on #JunFujita by members @NewberryLibrary and @PoetryFound. #WTAD

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

Thanks @ChicagoDCASE for being a part of this team leading accessibility improvements for Chicago events. With events like this, we are proud to call you a WTAD Partner. #WaterTowerArts

[MOPD Chicago @MOPDChicago]

Last night, @ChicagoDCASE & MOPD facilitated a productive well-attended Input Session for the Blind/Low Vision community to garner ideas for future event planning to improve accessibility. To sign up for other sessions; please visit https://t.co/nSgipnyLr2 @CulturalAccess

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

Remember when the @GrahamFound shared their list of 2019 Grants to Organizations? We sure do, and we love seeing our members support critical conversations around architecture. Read more about it below! #WaterTowerArts

[Graham Foundation @GrahamFound]

We are pleased to share the 2019 Grants to Organizations! 54 new projects tackle urgent contemporary questions, illuminate historic work with new perspective, promote experimental research, and support critical conversations in and around architecture: https://t.co/7LJ2lbGQBm

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

@DriehausMuseum featured artists will be sharing their current projects, practices, and techniques with @mcachicago audiences tomorrow evening. It's great to see a Water Tower Arts District collaboration. #WaterTowerArts

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

Congratulations to @RichardGrayGall for this @artsy feature. #WaterTowerArts

[Gray @RichardGrayGall]

NEWS | Thank you @Artsy for including #McArthurBinion in Artsy's 2019 Vanguard of artists to know, noting, "Nearly 50 years into his career, Binion’s momentum is only building." Read on at the link below!
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https://t.co/UkYqmI8EGM

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

Don't miss out on the beginning of a insightful installation
@IMSS_Chicago, which will center themes of Black futurity, community, pleasure and home building. #WaterTowerArts

[International Museum of Surgical Science @IMSS_Chicago]

SUNDAY October 13 at 5:30, Namir Fearce will be activating his multi media installation I'm Building Me A Home with a "Black pleasure studies" film screening.

This event is suitable for adults 18+

RSVP https://t.co/Jcs9eKQwao

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

Congratulations to Janine Mileaf, Executive Director of @artsclubchicago! It's amazing to have Chicago power players in our very own district. #WaterTowerArts

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

Did you know it's #ComingOutDay? Celebrate with @PoetryFound by reading and sharing some of the #QueerLove poems from their collection! #WaterTowerArts

[Poetry Foundation @PoetryFound]

Share a poem from our Queer Love Poems collection in honor of #ComingOutDay! [Illustration by @jiazilla] https://t.co/8dtAbJlPqf

[Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago @mcachicago]

Thanks to @chicagosmayor Lori Lightfoot and @ChicagoDCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly for stopping by our booth at @watertowerarts celebrating the 150th birthday of the Water Tower!

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

Tonight only! Head over to @mcachicago for Dahlak Brathwaite's "Try/Step/Trip," an immersive dance experience exploring the struggles that many black men face in the eyes of the law & society. You don’t want to miss out on this powerful performance #WaterTowerArts

[Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago @mcachicago]

👟 Two steps forward, one step back: watch Def Poetry Jam veteran and hip hop artist Dahlak Brathwaite explore his personal journey through the criminal justice system onstage in "Try/Step/Trip."
🎭 One night only! Aug 16, 7:30 pm. Get tix + learn more: https://t.co/DV1HTXaEBN

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

🚨Extended through SEP 1st🚨
If you have yet to make your way over to Lookingglass Theatre for their production of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein- don’t fret! You now have more chances to see (or re-see) this scary good show #WaterTowerArts

[Lookingglass Theatre @gglasstheatre]

WHAT IS DEAD MAY NEVER DIE

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein extends again through Sept. 1!

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

🚨Tickets On Sale Now🚨
On AUG 22nd - Prime Time: TRADEMARK™ @mcachicago promises to be a fun late-night celebration of Chicago's creative community with hands-on design workshops and performances. Get your tickets now to secure your spot! #WaterTowerArts

[Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago @mcachicago]

🚨 Prime Time: TRADEMARK™ is only two weeks away!
🎤 Hosted and co-conceived by @virgilabloh
🎧 Headlined by DJ @VicLloyd and featuring @HXLTMUSIC, @DjPharris, cameos by Chicago-based artists, immersive workshops and more!
📆 Aug 22, 7 pm. Get tix: https://t.co/1WLLMbMV68

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

This weekend is Chicago’s Hot Dog Fest!

Whether you’re all about sport peppers or celery salt, grab a dog (even if it’s a ketchup only one) and make sure to stop by our friends @IMSS_Chicago table 🌭😋 #WaterTowerArts

[International Museum of Surgical Science @IMSS_Chicago]

IMSS is Tabling at Hot Dog Fest!

Come visit our table at @ChicagoMuseum's 7th Annual Hot Dog Fest starting TOMORROW.

https://t.co/rhS7BBhYjQ

[Water Tower Arts District @watertowerarts]

Announcing #WaterTowerArtsDistrict, a new coalition of fifteen of Chicago’s renowned cultural organizations within walking distance of the historic Chicago Water Tower on Michigan Avenue. Join us next Tuesday, March 12 to celebrate the launch: https://t.co/0Ajrz970Bt