Voices of Youth at the MCA Marissa Reyes Marissa Reyes explains the TCA and how we teach youth what it means to engage the public. Community Education Events Youth
A Whole New Art World Beatrice Cummings Mayer The MCA's first exhibitions introduced contemporary art to many Chicagoans and contemporary art collectors to Chicago's established art world. 1960s Board Chicago Firsts Founders
The Role of the Museum Beatrice Cummings Mayer Beatrice C. Mayer speaks about the museum's task to educate the public. Board Education Founders
Working with Kevin Consey and Mike Danoff Nancy DeDakis Nancy DeDakis describes former director Kevin Consey, who oversaw the construction of the MCA's new building. 1980s 1990s Community Directors Staff
Kounellis’s Chicago Narrative Mary Jane Jacob With the Kounellis show, too—even more than the [Magdalena] Abakanowicz, which was using an exhibition space—Kounellis used industrial buildings at the turn of the 19th and 20th century. So this. . . more 1980s Artists Chicago Exhibitions
The Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellowship Marjorie Susman How Marjorie's children set up the Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellowship in her name. Board Curatorial Donors
Summer Solstice Stephanie Morgan A 24-hour Summer Solstice party celebrated the opening of the museum's new building. 1990s Building Chicago Avenue Community Events Parties
Learning from the Public Judith Kirshner The future of art is driven by the exchange between museums and their empowered audiences. 1970s Community Education Performance Visitors
On Helen Zell Stephanie Morgan Impeccable handwriting is only one of Helen Zell's unforgettable attributes. Board Community Donors Women
Lynne, Carter, and Calder Lynne Warren While searching for work for Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy, Lynne Warren is surprised by an artist's inspiration. 2010s Artists Community Exhibitions Staff
A Legacy of Performance Lynne Warren Ping Chong staged a performance that engaged local artists, and, years later, Tino Seghal did the same. 1980s 2000s Artists Chicago Performance
Ruth Horwich Defends the Staff Lynne Warren Ruth Horwich stood up for the staff with the board, claiming that the board’s job was to support them, not criticize. Board Exhibitions Founders Staff
An Interdisciplinary Collection Lynne Warren Eschewing specialized departments, the MCA recognizes that contemporary art frequently reflects a merging of once-distinct disciplines. Collection Curatorial Staff
Establishing the Collection Lynne Warren The MCA's early acquisitions relied on grants and the generosity of Chicago collectors, whose interests helped shape the collection. Board Chicago Collection Collectors Curatorial Staff
How do you create a truly public museum? Heidi Reitmaier The Commons is a platform for fostering dialogue, curiosity, and experimentation within the civic and public contexts of the city. 2010s Chicago Community Renovation Staff
TCA’s Human Library Heidi Reitmaier Heidi Reitmaier explains the dynamic exchanges that occur with the Teen Creative Agency, including one experiment called the Human Library. Community Education Events Staff Youth