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The Land School, 7200 S. Dorchester Avenue

Open during public programming.

Our newest space-based project proposes a radical model of land ownership and is rooted in artistic experimentation and archival stewardship. At The Land School, we elaborate on our mission by offering space, time, access, collaborative inquiry, performance, and process-driven programming led by an intergenerational cohort of artists, archivists, scholars, craftspeople, cultural workers, and creative organizations invested in culture as a service.

Unto Thee at The Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S Greenwood Avenue

September 23, 2025 – February 22, 2026

Artist Theaster Gates' first major solo exhibition in Chicago will explore rituals of accumulation, surrender, and supplication through material and sculptural interventions that highlight his twenty-year relationship with the University of Chicago. A retrospective of a set of materials, collections, and archives in his practice, Unto Thee will continue the ongoing activation of the Dinh Nguyen Collection in new spatial contexts and archival dialogues.

The Stony Island Arts Bank, 6760 S. Stony Island Avenue

Every Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 PM to 5:00 PM | September 20, 2025 – November 30, 2025

Through the end of November, we are pleased to welcome you back to the Arts Bank as the Chicago Architecture Biennale presents SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change, the sixth edition of the Biennial, marking the celebration of its tenth anniversary.

Miyagi Records, 307 E. Garfield Boulevard

Tuesday & Wednesday - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Thursday through Sunday - 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Rebuild’s creative entrepreneurs-in-residence, Miyagi Records, extends our founder’s and organization’s philosophy of honoring our community’s rich cultural legacies through music, education, and gathering.

Kenwood Gardens, 6929 S. Kenwood Avenue

The Garden is now closed for the season. We look forward to welcoming you back in the warmer seasons.

A community green space on the South Side whose aim is to transform vacant lots into hubs for art, sustainable agriculture, and community engagement. The garden features a sculpture park, artist studios, a permaculture food forest, and hosts educational and cultural events.

Dorchester Art & Housing Collaborative

An arts-focused residential community in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. Developed with the Chicago Housing Authority, it transformed vacant public housing into a space for creativity and community. Completed in 2014, it features 32 townhomes with public housing, affordable, and market-rate units. The on-site Arts Center is now undergoing renovations.

AESOP at 95th St/Dan Ryan Station

AESOP (An Extended Song of Our People) is an interactive art installation and DJ booth at the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station in Chicago, created by Theaster Gates in 2019. It serves as both an artwork and a platform for live music, featuring local DJs and cultural programming. In 2024, live DJ performances returned to AESOP, enhancing the commuter experience. It is the first active radio and DJ booth in a U.S. rapid transit station, celebrating African American music and culture.

With soul, spun with love

The Listening and Archive Houses

The Listening House, once a candy store, is now a cultural space with over 8,000 vinyl records, hosting music and community events. The Archive House, converted into a library and archive, serves as a resource center for music, poetry, and education. Both spaces reflect Gates's dedication to revitalizing neighborhoods through art and culture.