Final show of rustbelt.
This Wednesday.
7:30pm
PWYC, always
📍@redtwisttheatre
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To those who’ve come already & spread the word,
thank you.
📸[1st pic]: @rubyq.ue
Only 25 hours left to bid in our online auction! You can also still buy tickets to bid on the work in person! Join us for our 20th birthday bash! Linx in bio!
exited!
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‘The room in this room’ by Alex Schmidt is closed after an incredible three weeks at @barely_fair !!! 💙
we are DEEPLY indebted to the hardwork and generous hospitality of @roropaints and @_tony_lewis_ 💙💙
not to mention accomodations and major assists from @madeline.jane_ , @rubyq.ue , and co. 💙💙💙
thank you for the s/o at @chicago_reader and @theartnewspaper.official compliments of @funerin and @itsbensutton respectively 💙💙💙💙
this was truly an incredible year…we had a great 10 days in chicago!! wudda city!!! 💙🏙️💙
#AlexSchmidt #AlexSchmidtAKAbodyconfidence #PADTheRoomInThisRoom #BarelyFair #JuliusCaesarGallery @juliuscaesarchicago@roartservices 🔙🔜
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Today & Tomorrow
NEW PERSPECTIVES IN PHOTOGRAPHY — #CHICAGO
Join us at Chicago Art Department for a two-day panel conversation featuring BIPOC and LGBTQ+ photographers on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, and Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Co-organized and moderated by photographer Diana Solís #dianasolis @pilsenita and photo historian Deanna Ledezma #DeannaLedezma @deannaledezma . The event aims to create a thoughtful space where artists can share their work, discuss their processes, and engage in dialogue with the community. The session will feature presentations by the photographers following by a discussion and an informal-meet and-greet.
Friday, April 17, 6pm to 8:00pm
Sandra Oviedo @colectivomultipolar
Carmen Ordoñez @ordonez.foto
Ruby Que @rubyq.ue
Saturday, April 18 3pm - 5pm
Genesis Falls @geno_tatted
Brenda Lee Hernandez @brenda_hernandez_photography
Camila Forte Silva @camillafortesilva
Chicago Art Department, 1926 S. Halsted
The event is free and open to the public
New Perspectives in Photography —Chicago
Join us at Chicago Art Department for a two-day panel conversation featuring BIPOC and LGBTQ+ photographers on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, and Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Co-organized and moderated by photographer Diana Solís and photo historian Deanna Ledezma. The event aims to create a thoughtful space where artists can share their work, discuss their processes, and engage in dialogue with the community. The session will feature presentations by the photographers following by a discussion and an informal-meet and-greet.
Friday, April 17, 6pm to 8:00pm
Sandra Oviedo
Carmen Ordoñez
Ruby Que
Saturday, April 18 3pm - 5pm
Genesis Falls
Brenda Lee Hernandez
Camila Forte Silva
Chicago Art Department, 1926 S. Halsted
The event is free and open to the public
We’re bringing YoungArts connections to YOU! Join us for artist gatherings across the country, designed as touchpoints for artists to meet, build relationships, and discover the vibrant creative ecosystem thriving in their home cities 🏙️
Upcoming gatherings:
April 10 (Tonight!) - Philadelphia Artist Gathering
🎧 An evening of immersive music performances presented by @felt.void in partnership with @fringearts
April 16 - Glue Traps by @spencevaz at @baxterstccny
🖼️ Experience an early viewing of the exhibition and meet the artist
April 24 - Chicago Artist Gathering
⛴️ Sail through the heart of the city on an architecture tour on the Chicago River
RSVP and stay updated on futute gatherings on YoungArts Post, link in bio 🤗
📸: YoungArts Gatherings in Chicago and Dallas. Photos by Tonal Simmons, @rubyq.ue , @she_ne_qua , @juliansoljordan
Join us at Chicago Art Department for a two-day Panel Conversation featuring BIPOC and LGBTQ+photographers on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 6:00 PM, and Saturday, April 18, 2026, From 3:00 PM
The session will feature presentations by the photographers followed by a moderated discussion and an informal meet and greet.
Panels and Presenters:
Friday, April 17, 6:00 PM to 8 PM
Sandra Oviedo (Colectivo Multipolar)
Carmen Ordoñez
Ruby Que
Saturday, April 18, 3 PM
Genesis Falls
Brenda Lee Hernández
Camila Forte Silva
Location:
Chicago art Department, 1926 S Halsted
The event is free and open to the public.
Organized and moderated by Diana Solís and Deanna Ledezma
#photography #womenphotographers #BIPOC photographers #LGBTQ+ photographers