The Silver Room Symposium
Explore America through the interconnected lenses of arts, culture, archival preservation, and civics with The Silver Room, a South Side showroom and creative gathering space.
The event brings together scholars and cultural practitioners for conversations that connect history with modern changemaking.
The afternoon features two panel discussions with performances woven throughout.
Note: Event tickets do not include Museum admission.
Event Details
Fri, Jul 17 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Forum Building
Admission
Tickets are $65. Please bring your confirmation email with your digital ticket(s).
Event Details
Fri, Jul 17 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Forum Building
Admission
Tickets are $65. Please bring your confirmation email with your digital ticket(s).
In Partnership With
The Silver Room
Founded in 1997, The Silver Room creates spaces where art, culture, commerce, and community intersect. For nearly three decades, it has been a catalyst for creative entrepreneurship, cultural engagement, and community building across Chicago. A hallmark of its work is the Silver Room Block Party, one of Chicago’s most beloved cultural gatherings. For the past 19 years, the Block Party has created a joyful space where thousands of people come together to celebrate music, art, entrepreneurship, and community, demonstrating the power of culture to connect people across generations and backgrounds.
Plan Your Visit
Forum Building
The Forum Building is a vibrant community center that celebrates creativity and innovation. The Forum’s two levels are brought to life through power performances at the Elie Wiesel Auditorium, creative forms of expression in the Media Suite, and collaborative thinking in the Democracy in Action Labs. The Forum also features the Hadiya Pendleton Atrium, Tafari’s Kitchen, our Cafe, two courtyards, and one-of-kind pieces of art by Theaster Gates, Spencer Finch, and Tyanna Buie.
Monday | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday-Sunday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
