Wrapping the MCA Sign
How fabric was stitched together to cover the MCA sign.
Connecting Artists from Different Networks
Jeremy sees his own artistic community represented at the MCA and is able to expose young people to that community, along with world-renowned artists.
Artist and Educator
I as an artist and an educator have had the opportunity to blur those practices together in a way that I didn't think was possible. I thought that those were. . . more
Teens Run the Museum
21Minus allows young people to organize and make serious choices about the museum.
Brave, Ambitious, and Vulnerable
Jeremy Kreusch discusses the unusual criteria for selecting members of the Teen Creative Agency.
Andy Warhol’s Balloons
One of the most fun recent installations for students was Andy Warhol's Rainforest—the silver clouds featured in the exhibition Merce Cunningham: Common Time.
Chicago Citizens
Judith Kirshner describes the generosity of early board members, including founding members Edwin and Lindy Bergman.
Looking Forward
A museum's self-reflection is the catalyst for a robust future.
Frida Kahlo at the MCA
Judith Kirshner describes the origins and reception of Frida Kahlo's first solo exhibition in the United States.
Creating a Dialogue
In the early years, MCA docents challenged passive learning models, encouraging kids to ask questions.
The Fabric of Chicago
The MCA has transformed itself from a quiet, undiscovered treasure to a part of the city's fabric.
A Mesmerizing Curator
Helen Zell has praise for Naomi Beckwith.
“Still Having Fun?”
Martin H. Nesbitt reflects on the inspiring leadership of Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn.
Too Dangerous
Convincing trustees and the fire department to approve Gordon Matta-Clark’s project Circus: The Caribbean Orange proved difficult.
Balancing Life and the MCA
Helen Zell's innovative contributions to the Women's Board led to further leadership roles.
A Place for Everyone to Feel at Home
The MCA is building a greater capacity for creativity through experimental programs like In Progress.