Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) has announced its 2024 winter-spring programming schedule featuring works from some of today’s premier artists. Join the MCA for a full lineup of film screenings, performances, discussions, and educational workshops.
Faith Ringgold: American People
Through February 25
The MCA is pleased to present Faith Ringgold: American People, a retrospective of the acclaimed mixed-media artist’s works spanning her decades-long career. Ringgold’s works explore racial and gender politics through story quilts, performance objects, paintings, and sculptures. On January 30, the MCA will host a roundtable discussion of Ringgold’s works featuring remarks from local artist Amanda Williams and sculptor Jamal Cyrus.
February 3, 2024 | 10:30 am–5 pm
Established in 1976 by Faith Ringgold and a coalition of Black female artists, The Sojourner Truth Film Festival is the world’s first Black female film festival. Join the MCA on February 3 for the 2024 installment of the festival and experience a full day of films by and about Black women.
Wu Tsang: MOBY DICK; or, The Whale
February 14-16
Photo courtesy of MCA
The MCA is proud to showcase renowned contemporary filmmaker Wu Tsang’s adaptation of Herman Melville’s iconic novel in MOBY DICK; or, The Whale. The feature-length film utilizes silent-film techniques and immersive oceanic visuals, telling the story of the titular white whale and exploring themes of ecological crisis.
March 2, April 27, May 25
Each year the MCA hosts its Learning Series, a high-quality development program providing educators with training and resources centering around arts integration. This year’s programming is designed to accommodate the needs of local educators and utilizes the MCA’s cultural assets to explore “The Impact of Food Apartheid on Education”. Throughout three sessions, educators can engage with art and learn ways to address food insecurity in their communities through art and collaboration.
Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art for a full list of winter and spring programming.
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