NOW SHOWING: LOUD AND PROUD
In celebration of Pride Month, CHICAT invites LGBTQIA+ artists and allies to submit work for our upcoming gallery exhibition, The Art of Being: Loud, Proud, Alive.
This exhibition honors queer creativity, resilience, and visibility—highlighting work that explores identity, chosen family, community, protest, joy, and the simple yet radical act of being. From bold declarations to quiet affirmations, we welcome artwork that speaks to what it means to live fully, unapologetically, and with pride.
Opening night on June 26 will also launch our summer programs CHICAT, our free semester of arts and technology programming for teens through adults. The exhibition is both a celebration and a catalyst—advancing CHICAT’s mission to cultivate inclusive, empowering creative spaces for all.
All proceeds raised during the event will directly support CHICAT’s community programs.
Gallery 1701 at The Chicago Center for Arts and Technology (CHICAT) is looking for emerging BIPOC artists who reside on the south and west side of Chicago, to provide an opportunity for them to exhibit their work and share their art and experience with our community.
Meet our Gallery Coordinator: Yidi Wang
Yidi Wang is a Chinese interdisciplinary new media artist, educator, and curator. She received her MFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, majoring in Emerging Technologies. She used to work a lot on using design to solve social problems through interactive installations. Yidi demonstrates great focus and flexibility in her approach towards elevating Gallery 1701 into a vibrant community activation space.
