Chicago Cultural Center — Claudia Cassidy Theater
78 E. Washington St., 2nd Floor North
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Following a year-long construction period, the 200-seat multi-purpose theater has been transformed with all new theater seats and major technology upgrades, including a state-of-the-art movie projector, screen, and speaker system. The finishing touches include major improvements to the stage lighting, upgraded acoustic panels, and a new curtain system for the stage.
Wednesday, June 25, 6-8 p.m.
Speakers: Nelly Agassi, Bryana Bibbs, Aram Han-Sifuentes, Victoria Martinez and Carina Yepez
Moderated by Alive Piliado
Weaving Community is a roundtable conversation exploring how textile and fiber art serves as a powerful medium for memory-making, healing, activism, and community building. The discussion will begin with participants introducing themselves and offering a brief overview of their artistic practices, with an emphasis on the community engagement strategies they’ve used to connect with diverse audiences.
Guided by a moderator, the conversation will unfold around a set of thoughtful questions designed to spark dialogue. Participants will be encouraged to share their insights and experiences, creating a dynamic and organic exchange of ideas around the transformative potential of fibers and textile arts.
Admission is FREE
Open Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Exhibitions close 15 minutes before the building closes
(Closed Holidays)
Find us:
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Take CTA to Chicago Cultural Center
- From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.
- From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.
- Served by Michigan Avenue buses 3, 4, 19, 20, 26, 60, 66, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157 and Washington St. buses 4, J14, 20, 56, 66, 147
