Coming Soon:
Chicago Public Schools
All-City Visual Arts Exhibitions 2025
April 25 – June 2, 2025

From fundamentals like line, shape, and color to creative risks and problem-solving, we’re proud to partner with Chicago Public Schools to celebrate hundreds of student artists across the city. (Image: Benjamin Calisoff, 2024.)

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Coming Up — INSIDE DESIGN at NeoCon!

New this year! In partnership with NeoCon, experience a curated series of exclusive, design-driven events throughout the city. These immersive experiences will showcase and celebrate Chicago's vibrant creative community. Learn more.

in the news

Type Exhibit Explores City’s History, Block Club
Off the Beaten Path: Design Museum, WBEZ
Exhibit Celebrates 40 Years of House, Sun Times
Next Level: Behind the New DMoC Logo, Newcity
Leaders Discuss The Power of Design, Newcity

about us

We define design broadly and recognize it surrounds us, deeply influencing our lives in large and small ways. Our exhibitions and programs focus on design’s impact in an effort to empower audiences.

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Become a member

Help keep DMOC free and open to the public by becoming a member of The Design Network! This new membership program connects you to your community, rewards you with goodies, and invites you to exclusive events and opportunities.

MEMBERSHIP PERKS

Opportunities for members to showcase design work
Members-only events and experiences
Free Design Museum swag at select events
10% discount in the DMoC store
Discounts from our friends and partners
1% of membership dues create new scholarships for Chicago Public Schools students

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