ART THAT TOUCHES THE SOUL.
WELCOME TO GALLERY GUICHARD
INTRODUCTION VIDEOS
Gallery Guichard Great Migration Sculpture Garden
Gallery Guichard Event Space Overview
EVENTS
Artini happy hour 2026
ARTINI @ GALLERY GUICHARD
Join us for an exciting evening of art and cocktails at Gallery Guichard in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL. This in-person event will take place on every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM (Central Standard Time).
Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene of Bronzeville while sipping on delicious cocktails. Discover a diverse collection of artworks, ranging from contemporary to traditional styles, created by talented local and international artists. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a collector, or simply looking for a fun night out, Artini at Gallery Guichard promises to be a memorable experience. Engage with the artists, learn about their inspirations, and perhaps even find the perfect piece to add to your own collection.
Enjoy the collaborative music of DJ Malik Shabazz and live instrumentalist. See you there!
Artini@Gallery Guichard Every second Thursday of the month!
Events
UPCOMING
Lyric premiere “Omar”
10/23 - 10/28
Join us for an experience at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago for “Omar” featuring our amazing artist Stephen “Sayo” Olalekan.
MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Rhiannon Giddens and celebrated co-composer Michael Abels bring their profoundly moving story of the human spirit to Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Inspired by the memoir of 19th-century Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said, this breathtaking work spins a musical narrative of Omar’s capture in West Africa, journey across the Atlantic Ocean, and enslavement in South Carolina, where he confronts his circumstances and challenges his faith through a series of indelible writings.
Director Kaneza Schaal’s austere, impactful presentation foregrounds Giddens and Abels’ Pulitzer Prize-winning score — a tapestry of musical traditions weaving together hymns, spirituals, and bluegrass — to tell a fundamentally American story.
Language: Sung in English with projected English titles
Running Time: 2 hours 40 minutes, including 1 intermission
During the run of Omar experience work by African sculpture artist, Stephen “Sayo” Olalekan. Olalekan’s work physically demonstrates the tension between external and internal identity, between ease and tension, as you can see in his piece Resonance with The Inner Man on display along with representation of additional pieces in the Rice Grand Foyer.
EXHIBITIONS
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