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Inspired by the Chicago Public Library\u2019s 2026 summer reading theme, \u201cChapters of Chicago,\u201d this special edition of Writing in the Galleries features multuple writing activities across the museum based on artworks with Chicago stories and connections.<\/p>","header_description":null,"list_description":"
Inspired by the Chicago Public Library\u2019s 2026 summer reading theme, \u201cChapters of Chicago,\u201d this special edition of Writing in the Galleries features multuple writing activities across the museum based on artworks with Chicago stories and connections.<\/p>","description":"
Join us for a special edition of Writing in the Galleries inspired by \u201cChapters of Chicago,\u201d the Chicago Public Library\u2019s reading theme for summer 2026. Connect with fellow creative writers as you write in response to artworks rich with Chicago stories and connections. The evening features a variety of staff-led, drop-in writing activities in galleries across the museum, including Architecture and Design, Photography and Media, Modern Art, and Applied Arts of Europe.<\/p>
Writing in the Galleries is a program series that invites visitors to write in response to the art they see. All experience levels are welcome! Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite notebook and pencil. Folding stools will be provided. <\/p>","location":"Meet at the top of the Grand Staircase","event_type_id":1,"alt_event_type_ids":[],"audience_id":3,"alt_audience_ids":[],"program_ids":[102,111],"program_titles":["Writing in the Galleries","UNIQLO Third Thursdays"],"is_ticketed":false,"ticketed_event_id":null,"rsvp_link":null,"buy_button_text":"Buy Tickets","buy_button_caption":"
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