King Day Festival: Long Journey into Freedom

  • January 21, 2019
  • 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Art Institute, Chicago

Free, no registration required

All ages


Drop in 10:30–3:00


Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this special day. Visit the exhibition Night Coming Tenderly, Black featuring photographs by Chicago artist Dawoud Bey. Take a journey through the museum and explore the idea of freedom through creative art making and collaborative activities with artists, musicians, poets, teens, and families from across Chicago.


Our King Day Festival is free to all, and Illinois residents receive free museum admission during this event as part of Free Winter Weekdays


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