Join us for The Ride Home, a solo exhibition by Ceramics AiR Aaron Noble Eskridge, on view March 6–27.

Don’t miss his Artist Talk on March 20, 5–7 pm in the Lillstreet Lounge. Rooted in memories of growing up in El Paso, Eskridge’s ceramic work explores home as a space of family, vulnerability, and cultural belonging, drawing from family photos, neighborhood architecture, and sculptural car forms.

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Experience Violet, a powerful exhibition by Drawing & Painting AiR Lydia Cash that bridges painting and music through themes of healing and self-expression.

Each work draws from her upcoming album, inviting viewers into a vulnerable, intuitive, and deeply personal process.

Visit the exhibition February 2–28 and join us February 27 for an artist talk and live musical performance.

Artist talk : Feb 27, 2026 5 PM
RSVP HERE

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The Kitchen Sink is a juried exhibition of contemporary functional ceramics by artists from across the United States, featuring items commonly found in the kitchen.

Juror Jen Allen is a studio potter, educator, and mother based in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Participating Artists: Molly Rose Arnstein / Scott Barton / Anne Bernard-Pattis / Kate Biderbost / Kimberly Gust / Mariko Brown Harkin / Erin Drake / Brittany Mabry / Jennifer Mecca / Connie Norman / Laura O’Donnell / Emily Rangel-Cascio

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Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago underscores the creative contributions of migrants and immigrants, broadening the scope to include artists deserving of greater attention, while posing questions about access to the art world and how art comes to be defined and valued. Considering artists in the context of their migration experience, cultural backgrounds and communities invites new insights into their work.

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Intuit Art Museum (IAM) champions the diverse voices of self-taught art, welcoming both new and familiar audiences.

Located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, Intuit is a premier museum of self-taught art. IAM collects and exhibits work by artists who often work outside the mainstream due to societal, economic, or geographic barriers that have prevented them from pursuing formal training in the arts. Yet, they have developed a sustained artistic practice.

The museum’s mission is grounded in the ethos that the instinct to create is universal, and the arts must embrace, represent and be accessible to all.

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Lillstreet Art Center is an art school, art gallery, and artist studio space in Chicago, Illinois. We offer classes and workshops in Ceramics, Metalsmithing & Jewelry, Textiles, Printmaking, Digital, and Drawing & Painting. Founded in 1975, Lillstreet is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!

We provide a creative retreat from the noisy world around us, where you can relax, find inspiration, enjoy meditative creative time, make friends, and reach your artistic goals. We foster a community where artists of all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels can learn together. We promise good vibes in the studio and a supportive space to explore your practice and learn new skills.

Through our annual Artist-in-Residence program, we offer career opportunities and workspace for emerging to mid-career artists. We remove barriers to art education through our growing Scholarship Programs and Free Visiting Artist Program. We are committed to giving back to the art community and beyond, with a portion of our profits going to local humanitarian organizations monthly.

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Joy Machine is a contemporary art gallery in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood.

Founded in 2025 by Grace Ebert and Christopher Jobson, Joy Machine exhibits works by emerging and established artists.

We believe that joy expands our ability to move and be moved and is an essential antidote to despair.

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