Artist talk with Tom Palazzolo: Capturing Chicago's Grit and Soul at CC4PJ!

MEET YOUR UPTOWN NEIGHBOR: Artist, writer, and creative catalyst Lowell Thompson presents his new documentary, Channels Changers. See how he and a few bold AfAms broke into the all-white ad game, creating iconic campaigns for the world’s biggest brands.

Curious? Ask about his Uptown’s Colored Wheel!

IN PROTEST offers an unfiltered exploration of the human spirit in moments of resistance. photo © Shira Bezalel

photo © Mirko Popadic

CC4PJ presents Mirko Popadic’s collection of photographs and video celebrating the uniting force of public space. Starting with photography of mid 1970.

Legendary Uptown organizers Bob Lawson and Michael James spoke to the students about their roles in the JOIN Community Union (Jobs or Income Now), which fought for tenant rights and social justice in Uptown's "Hillbilly Ghetto."

Through their work, JOIN forged alliances with the Black Panthers and the Young Patriots, part of the Rainbow Coalition, bridging racial divides and organizing around shared struggles against police brutality, systemic racism, and poverty​

DNC, Chicago 2024 © Denise Keim

Emerald City Coffee, HAMOC and Lowell Thompson made it in Uptown for Art Pot Luck!!

Chicago Sun-Times photographer Bob Black, Jon Sall, Dave Hoekstra and Michael Bracey.
"The Camper Book: A Celebration of a Moveable American Dream.” With Dave Hoekstra and Jon Sall.

MAIN STREET: The Lost Dream of Route 66 is an exhibition of photographs by Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Edward Keating. The exhibition is accompanied by Keating’s eponymous and critically acclaimed book of 84 photographs (Damiani, 2018).

Join us for an evening with two distinguished Chicago photographers, Lloyd DeGrane and Paul Natkin. Paul will explore the business of photography, drawing from his illustrious music photography career. Lloyd will captivate us with his poignant documentary work, shedding light on the realities of life on the streets amidst the public health challenges of the opioid epidemic.

CC4PJ April Artist Lecture: Jean-Marc Giboux photographs capture the 18-year journey documenting the global race to end polio through immunization – the unprecedented public health initiative and worldwide effort to eradicate the deadly virus.

Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is a paralyzing and potentially fatal disease primarily affecting children under the age of five.

at the Chicago Center for Photojournalism

Jean-Marc Giboux’s photographs capture the 18-year journey documenting the global race to end polio through immunization – the unprecedented public health initiative and worldwide effort to eradicate the deadly virus.

The Bud Billiken Parade, 1981 ©Diane Alexander White

Meet the photographers and engage in conversations about their work. "As We See It" marks the inauguration of our first annual student showcase.

As We See It
Where Street Photography and Photojournalism Converge
The First Annual Student Showcase
Opening February 10th From 7-9pm

Mirko Podadic will present several short videos he produced and co-produced to help residents of the Uptown community fight for jobs, better housing, and justice in 1979 and 1980.  (Here’s a photo of Mirko with Timuel D. Black on the “One Thousand Jobs” production)

Hans Schaal's life story is a fascinating journey, marked by resilience and a profound appreciation for the arts. Growing up in war-torn Germany, he developed low expectations for life, unsure if he would even live past the age of 10. However, his path led him to Chicago, a city vibrant with artistic and cultural diversity.

CC4PJ hosts The Uptown Chamber of Commerce’s 9th Annual WINTER WALK ON WILSON on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

CC4PJ hosted our neighbors food from Uptown Deli , downstatedonuts.com, and Palace Gate Restaurant - Ghanaian cuisine.

A World on The Move: Navigating Borders Amidst Conflict and War by Ada Trillo

OPENING Friday, September 22nd from 6-9PM

Step into the world of "On the Run from the Northern Triangle to America" and "The Ones Who Stay in the Heartland of Ukraine," two extraordinary photographic series of the photographer's tireless travels alongside refugees and migrants from Central America to the U.S.-Mexico border. Having dedicated seven years to documenting the plight of Central American refugees, the artist was compelled to extend their lens to the conflict unfolding as the Russian crisis engulfed Kyiv and beyond.

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ASMP Chicago Midwest sponsored Artist Talk with Ada Trillo

Queer Mexican American photographer and recent 2024 GUGGENHEIM FELLOW ADA TRILLO will delve into her journey as a photographer in today’s world.

A World on The Move: Navigating Borders Amidst Conflict and War. Delve deeper into the artist's creative process and inspirations during the Artist Talk on Thursday, September 21, held at Dobb Camera on 2844 W Armitage Ave, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, proudly presented by ASMP Chicago Midwest @ asmp.org/chicagomidwest.

Alex Garcia’s Artist Talk on the closing day of his photography exhibition - Enduring Ties: Resilience and Longing in Cuba

We are thrilled to invite you to an engaging artist talk on September 15th, running from 7 to 9 pm. This captivating event promises an evening of creative insights and artistic inspiration that you won't want to miss. Seating is limited, so we kindly ask you to RSVP.

Admission is free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $10 to support the arts.

DePaul University Journalism Students' Exclusive Visit toCC4PJ with Photojournalist Alex Garcia: Exploring the Cuban Exhibition

John Owens Multi-Platform Programming Producer ABC 7 Chicago interviews Alex Garcia about the exhibition on Cuba and visual story telling. It will air during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

More Than Meets The Eye: Photographic Collectives and The Future of Photography. A presentation by Glenda Drew and Jesse Drew. University of California at Davis professors, Glenda Drew, Department of Design, and Jesse Drew, Department of Cinema and Digital Media, have created new works using innovative technology.

"Enduring Ties: Resilience and Longing in Cuba," an exhibition featuring the remarkable work of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Alex Garcia. Spanning 30 years of exploration and personal connection, the exhibition showcases captivating photographs that delve into the enduring ties and deep-rooted connections discovered in Cuba.

WTTW Interview for Chicago Tonight for Latino Voices