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Welcome to Rebuild Foundation, our artist-led, community-based platform for art, cultural development, and neighborhood transformation.
Artists at Work:
Transformation in Progress
Founded by artist and social innovator Theaster Gates, Rebuild supports artists and strengthens communities by providing free arts programming and creating new cultural amenities on the South Side of Chicago. Our mission is to demonstrate the impact of innovative, ambitious and entrepreneurial cultural initiatives and is enriched by three core values: Black people matter, Black spaces matter, and Black objects matter.
Thank you for your patience as we renovate our site and lay the foundations for enhanced digital engagement.
In the meantime, explore our work on social media and keep up with our events by subscribing to our newsletter.
Support Our Work
We are grateful for the opportunity to uplift our creative communities and to develop ambitious cultural initiatives on the South Side of Chicago.
Our work depends on the generosity of our partners and our patrons.
Thank you in advance for your continued belief in Black space, in community and in artists.
Upcoming Events
DJ Sean DoeThu, Dec 02Currency Exchange CafeDec 02, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMCurrency Exchange Cafe, 305 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637, USADJ Sean Doe brings the heat every first Thursday of the month at Retreat. Enjoy craft cocktails by Pour Souls and delectable bites from Chef Corderro while dancing to the rhythms of Sean Doe's selection of tunes. Join us every Thursday at Retreat for music, drinks and cuisine from local artists.
Washington Tree Park LightingSat, Dec 04Currency Exchange CafeDec 04, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMCurrency Exchange Cafe, 305 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637, USAKick off the holiday season with us as the Washington Park Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Christmas tree lighting. Escape the cold by stopping in at Retreat and warming up with delectable bites and beverages from our culinary artists in residence.
DJ Shon DervisThu, Dec 09Currency Exchange CafeDec 09, 5:30 PM – 7:35 PMCurrency Exchange Cafe, 305 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637, USAJoin us at Retreat for a special set from DJ Shon Dervis. Enjoy craft cocktails and delectable bites by our in-house residents while dancing to the rhythms of Sean Doe's selection of tunes. Join us every Thursday at Retreat for music, drinks and cuisine from local artists.
Fri, Dec 17Stony Island Arts BankDec 17, 6:00 PMStony Island Arts Bank, 6760 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USAPoets, commissioned by Smart Museum of Art and Court Theatre, will activate the Stony Island Arts Bank exhibition with public readings of original or archival poems and prose inspired by the themes of Black Lives, misconceptions, mirrors, and the moon in front of Wilson’s sculpture.
Sat, Dec 18Stony Island Arts BankDec 18, 2:00 PMStony Island Arts Bank, 6760 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USAParticipants will view the Toward Common Cause exhibition, in collaboration with Smart Museum, at Stony Island Arts Bank. The exhibition includes several works focusing on Black identity as well as Wilson’s sculpture, Act V. Scene II Exeunt Omnes.
