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At the Chicago Architecture Center, our programs and events help you think differently about the places we live, work and play. Get behind-the-scenes access to the city's architectural treasures. Practice your design skills while you play with your family. Participate in expert-led discussions about the latest urban design issues. With these offerings and so many more to choose from, we guarantee there’s something inspiring and fun for you at the CAC. 

Windows on Design Workshop

SOLD OUT - Stained glass has been enhancing buildings around the world for thousands of years. Discover how these windows are designed and then make your own acrylic stained-glass window.

Price
$25 Public, $20 Members
Date
March 30, 2024
Time
1:00 pm
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$25 Public, $20 Members
Date
March 30, 2024
Time
1:00 pm
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Teen Saturday Studios 2024

Led by experienced professionals in architecture, design, engineering, and other related fields, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to learn from those in the field and develop valuable skills that can be applied in a range of real-world…

Price
Free (registration required)
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Harold Washington College 30 E Lake St Chicago, IL 60601

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Free (registration required)
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Harold Washington College 30 E Lake St Chicago, IL 60601

Girls Build! Spring 2024

GirlsBuild! is a unique experiential program designed to engage girls ages 12-15. Participants will receive hands-on learning and skill-based practice with architecture, as well as learning from women who are leading the way in STEAM Fields.

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Free (registration required)
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ArcelorMittal Design Studio at Chicago Architecture Center

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Free (registration required)
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ArcelorMittal Design Studio at Chicago Architecture Center

Roots of Reform: A Woman’s Place is…?

Early Chicago female reformers left a legacy that influences public policy and social justice activism to this day. Join us as we explore their place… where they lived, worked, and made a difference in Chicago through the safety net they wove.

Price
$15 Public, Free for Members
Date
April 3, 2024
Time
12:00 pm
Meet
Zoom

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Price
$15 Public, Free for Members
Date
April 3, 2024
Time
12:00 pm
Meet
Zoom

Skyline Sketching

SOLD OUT - Explore the dynamic world of urban landscapes in our adult drop-in workshop on sketching Chicago’s great skyline.

Price
Free (registration required)
Date
April 9, 2024
Time
12:00 pm
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center Design Store 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
Free (registration required)
Date
April 9, 2024
Time
12:00 pm
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center Design Store 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Art Deco Outside of the Loop - Part 2

A continuation of last year’s popular program that looked at Art Deco buildings outside of downtown Chicago, Part 2 showcases surprising sites on the city’s far north and northwest sides.

Price
$15 Public, Free for Members
Date
April 24, 2024
Time
12:00 pm
Meet
Virtual: Zoom

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Price
$15 Public, Free for Members
Date
April 24, 2024
Time
12:00 pm
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Virtual: Zoom

Arquitinas on Architecture

Join us on Wednesday, March 27th, for a panel discussion with several members of Arquitina, a professional leadership & licensure initiative for Latinas in the field of architecture.

Price
Free (RSVP required)
Date
March 27, 2024
Time
6:00 pm
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center Gand Lecture Hall

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Price
Free (RSVP required)
Date
March 27, 2024
Time
6:00 pm
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Chicago Architecture Center Gand Lecture Hall