Events

The Haggerty Museum of Art's exhibitions and programs are free, open to the public, and take place on 91ºÚÁÏÍø's campus unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming events


portraits of the artists

Fall 2026 Discussion and Exhibition Preview
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m.

Scholar Henry John Drewal in conversation with the artist Daniel Minter. Followed by presentations by exhibiting artists Aisha Tandiwe Bell, Stephen Hamilton, and Portia Cobb.

Co-presented with the Bronzeville Center for the Arts.



image of works in the exhibitions

Fall 2026 Exhibition Opening Reception
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6 to 7 p.m. 

Please join us for the opening of three new exhibitions themed The Otherworld is Home.



Lunchtime Gallery Talk by Prof. Felicia Caponigri
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, noon 

Join us for a lunchtime gallery talk on fashion, color, and trademark law referencing the Iké Udé: Sartorial Anarchy exhibition.



The Comings and Goings of Days by Catey Ott Thompson
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The Comings and Goings of Days is a deeply personal multimedia performance by Catey Ott Thompson that chronicles her year-long recovery from a devastating knee injury. Through two experimental films and a live dance solo, the work explores healing, identity, resilience, and the rediscovery of self.




Theotokos Lecture and Dialogue
The Virgin Mary as a Shared Figure? A Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5 to 7 p.m.

Dr. Rita George-Tvrtković's lecture will consider where, when, and how Mary has been used to connect or divide Christians and Muslims, followed by a response from 91ºÚÁÏÍø professor Dr. Irfan Omar, and further dialogue.



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Living Archives: An African Community Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026, noon to 4 p.m.

Join us for a celebration of the traditions of the African diaspora through art, food, dance, and storytelling.