Fundraising through ArtEdge Sally Meyers Kovler ArtEdge continues to set a high bar. Board Donors Events
A Member Ever Since Lisa Key After attending the 24-hour opening event, Lisa Key became a member on the spot. Community Events Firsts Staff Visitors
Building an Identity Armand Mevis, Linda van Deursen The MCA's iconic Josef Paul Kleihues building was a starting point for designers Linda van Deursen and Armand Mevis, who were commissioned in 2014 to develop a new identity for. . . more 2010s Building Design
Space for Engagement Jeremy Kreusch Jeremy Kreusch recalls clowning around to prepare for engaging students in the galleries. Artists Education Visitors Youth
For the People Marquis D. Miller A museum that prioritizes inclusion presents a breadth of artwork that reflects the relevant issues of today. Accessibility Board Community Visitors
A Need to Be Involved Matt Woods Matt Woods's first encounter with the MCA spurred a desire to be more involved in the museum. Accessibility Education Firsts Staff Youth
Something for the Young People John D. Cartland John D. Cartland explains the birth of the Young Men’s Council. Board Community Firsts
Seeing the World through Art Martin H. Nesbitt Martin H. Nesbitt discusses the role of contemporary art museums. Chicago Community Visitors
Tales From the Artside Nancy DeDakis Nancy DeDakis describes a beloved MCA staff newsletter, "Tales from the Artside." Board Community Directors Staff
A Shocking First Encounter Marjorie Susman Marjorie Susman recounts her first experience at the MCA. Exhibitions Firsts Ontario Street Performance Visitors
Small, but Ambitious Lynne Warren Lynne Warren describes what it was like working for the MCA in the 1980s. 1980s Community Ontario Street Staff
Turning the Building Inside Out Judith Kirshner Judith Kirshner describes two exhibitions by artists who thought outside of the box. 1980s Artists Exhibitions
Interpreting the New Donna Stone Donna Stone describes the trials of being a docent in an institution dedicated to the new. Artists Education Exhibitions
“What Would You Do with a Million Dollars?” Marissa Reyes Marissa Reyes describes the impetus for SPACE, or School Partnership for Art and Civic Engagement, a major education partnership with CPS. Chicago Donors Education Staff Youth
Chicago: Civic and Mindful Heidi Reitmaier Heidi Reitmaier talks about Chicago pride. Chicago Community Staff