Want to make art while surrounded by books? Come to The Artist's Studio at the Library where you and your family can engage in open-ended, process-based art activities designed by the Art Institute of Chicago to spark creativity, joy and connection.
Each activity encourages you to explore books, works of art from the museum’s collection and other resources at the library while inspiring new conversations for you and your little ones. Take home what you make or add your creations to the community gallery in your library. Studio projects are designed for kids 3 to 8 with a caregiver or 9 and up on their own.
You can find The Artist's Studio at the following locations:
- Austin
- Brighton Park
- Budlong Woods
- Garfield Ridge
- Humboldt Park
- Little Village
- Manning
- Mayfair
- South Shore
- Vodak- East Side
- West Belmont
- Woodson Regional
Some locations have specific hours for The Artist's Studio listed in the events calendar, opens a new window. Otherwise, drop in when the location is open to check it out.
Visit the Art Institute of Chicago to see similar works of art and stop by the museum’s Ryan Learning Center for drop-in artmaking. Find free and discounted tickets for the Art Institute as well as other museums and attractions in Chicago and beyond through Explore More Illinois.
Visit the Art Institute's website for hours, location and admission information.
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