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Neighborhood Picnic and Art Opening

Playing double dutch jump rope on the street, with an ice cream truck in the background

A Love Letter to the Community

Photo by Kendall Jackson Jr.

  • National Public Housing Museum, 919 S. Ada Street, Chicago, IL 60607

  • Free

Join Nathaniel Mary Quinn for an artist talk and neighborhood party to celebrate the opening of his new exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum.

Enjoy fried chicken, cornbread, and greens—the artist’s favorite childhood family meal growing up in Robert Taylor Homes—plus music and more during this community event.

The opening features a conversation at 5:30 pm between the artist and Robert Smith III.

FREE, open to all. Food and refreshments included—please register in advance so we can plan accordingly!


Schedule

  • 5 pm doors open
  • 5:30–6:15 pm artist talk with Nathaniel Mary Quinn, in conversation with Robert Smith III
  • 6:15–8 pm reception continues, dinner, exhibition open for viewing

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