Event

Lightning-round Artist Conversations & Open Studio Exploration at CAC at Chicago Artists Coalition

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6–8PM

Lightning-round Artist Conversations & Open Studio Exploration at CAC

EarlyWork is back at the Chicago Artists Coalition (CAC)! Join us at CAC for an evening of conversation and studio exploration.

Members will have the opportunity to hear directly from current CAC residents through a series of lightning-round conversations, followed by self-guided exploration of the artists’ studios. During exploration, artists will be present in their spaces for casual, open dialogue with members.

If you’re interested in diving deeper into Chicago’s emerging contemporary art scene and connecting with artists and curators early in their evolution, this is the event for you.

A cornerstone of Chicago’s creative ecosystem, CAC’s residency program provides artists and curators with invaluable opportunities to develop their practices, foster collaboration, and exchange ideas within a dynamic community of peers. Come learn more about CAC, meet its current residents, and discover how to get involved with their mission.

FEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE:

Yehimi Cambrón Alvarez

Mauricio Lopez

Rob Croll

Skyler Simpson

Van Payne

Christine Magill (curator of the exhibition currently on display)

ABOUT CHICAGO ARTISTS COALITION:

CAC is a non-profit organization that supports contemporary Chicago artists and curators by offering residency programs, exhibitions, professional development, and resources that enable them to live, work and thrive in the city.