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Luminaries, our leadership-level members, experience the Art Institute in unparalleled ways—with private tours, illuminating lectures, and so much more.

The Obama Portraits, featuring Kehinde Wiley’s painting of President Barack Obama and Amy Sherald’s portrayal of former first lady Michelle Obama, are on view in our galleries for just eight weeks this summer. Here’s how to see them.

Hear personal stories and insights from Art Institute staff as they tell you all about their favorite works from the collection in this series.

Explore these poems, written by Chicago high school poets, inspired by The Obama Portraits.

Learn how to redeem free admission whether for Illinois residents, children under 14, Chicago teens under 18, Link and WIC cardholders, active-duty military, or Illinois educators.

Looking to get creative? Our collection is a perfect place to find inspiration. The artworks and activities here are just the beginning.

Need some help to get the creative writing juices flowing? Try starting with some art and these prompts. Who knows where your imagination will take you …

Get up close—and go in depth—with some of the most well-known and beloved works in the collection with this video series.