Opening Soon:
Letters Beyond Form: Chicago Types
November 9, 2024 – April 4, 2025

Join us on November 9th to explore how typography in Chicago’s neighborhoods reflects design legacies, revolutionary movements, and community connections. (Image: Tubs, Chicago Flag Mural, 2019.)

Join us for the opening reception on 11/8!

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Coming Up

Applications are now open for the Chicago Public Schools All-City Visual Arts (ACVA) elementary and high school exhibitions, and senior portfolio. Students, parents, teachers: submit your work today!

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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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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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