Family Day: In with the Old

Schedule

Sat Jan 10 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Smart Museum of Art | Chicago, IL

Advertisement
Family Day is a free monthly program that invites kids of all ages and families of all kinds to create together & connect with one another.
About this Event

Theaster Gates investigates the value of things and their potential to hold layered meanings. Inspired by Gates’s practice & in collaboration with the UChicago student-run nonprofit reSOURCE, families will be invited to reclaim, repurpose, and reimagine seemingly unusable objects from home, transforming them into unique works of art that reflect their acquired significance through the process of caring for and reshaping their value. Families are encouraged to bring an object – such as a clothing item, bag, mug, or toy – one that is underused, undervalued or no longer serves its intended purpose to incorporate into their project.

In addition to our ever-popular artmaking activities, this Family Day will also feature a special story time performance from 11 AM-12 PM, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library and Librarian Megan. Families are welcome to flow in and out of the space throughout the 60-minute performance.

Located in the basement of Stuart Hall at the University of Chicago, reSOURCE Thrift Store provides an accessible and sustainable option for donating and buying secondhand clothing for the Hyde Park community. reSOURCE is a student-run nonprofit focused on environmental efforts in the Chicagoland area. Our primary goals are to divert clothing waste from landfills, provide accessible and sustainable clothing to the local community, and support local environmental nonprofits by donating our profits.

"In with the Old" is generously supported by the Terra Foundation for American Art.


Registration is strongly encouraged to help the Smart team best prepare for the day. Walk-ins will be welcome as space allows. If you no longer can attend, kindly release your tickets so other families can attend. Thank you!


Family Day is a free monthly program at the Smart Museum of Art that invites kids of all ages and families of all kinds to create together and connect with one another. Each program is unique, fun, and free, emphasizing self-expression, experimentation, and hands-on creativity. Families can enjoy looking at art in the galleries and then make their way to the museum's lobby and/or courtyard (weather permitting) for an afternoon of art projects inspired by work from the exhibition. Art-making supplies and other materials are provided. Children under the age of 15 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.


Image: Photo from previous Family Day program, courtesy of Smart Museum of Art.

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Smart Museum of Art, 5550 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Smart Museum of Art

Host or Publisher Smart Museum of Art

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Chicago

Fri, 09 Jan at 09:30 pm Robert Glasper in Chicago

City Winery Chicago

CONCERTS MUSIC
Parking Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks
Sat, 10 Jan at 01:00 am Parking Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks

United Center

CONTESTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Georgetown Hoyas at DePaul Blue Demons Womens Basketball
Sat, 10 Jan at 09:30 am Georgetown Hoyas at DePaul Blue Demons Womens Basketball

Wintrust Arena

CONTESTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
FashionBar - Starting in the Model Industry [January]
Sat, 10 Jan at 11:00 am FashionBar - Starting in the Model Industry [January]

FashionBar Level 3 - Water Tower Place

WORKSHOPS BUSINESS
The Shops - FashionBar\u2019s Single Day Pop-up - January Edition
Sat, 10 Jan at 11:00 am The Shops - FashionBar’s Single Day Pop-up - January Edition

Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

POP-UPS ART
NFC Wild Card Playoff Game Suite vs TBA
Sat, 10 Jan NFC Wild Card Playoff Game Suite vs TBA

Soldier Field

2025-26 NFC Wildcard Game
Sat, 10 Jan 2025-26 NFC Wildcard Game

Soldier Field

BNA Information Sessions
Mon, 30 Oct at 09:30 am BNA Information Sessions

Remote

HOLIDAY
CPR Certification Chicago
Thu, 09 Dec at 06:30 pm CPR Certification Chicago

CPR Certification Chicago

WORKSHOPS
Word to the Wise
Tue, 15 Feb at 07:30 pm Word to the Wise

Taleef Chicago

WORKSHOPS
Wrigleyville Real Estate Investing Strategies
Wed, 18 Jan at 08:00 pm Wrigleyville Real Estate Investing Strategies

Weblink Provided Upon Request

How to Coach through Grief & Loss - Chicago
Wed, 20 Sep at 10:30 am How to Coach through Grief & Loss - Chicago

Chicago

WORKSHOPS VIRTUAL
The Power Of Alignment: How To Master Your Life & Finances (FREE Webinar)
Sun, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm The Power Of Alignment: How To Master Your Life & Finances (FREE Webinar)

Chicago

WORKSHOPS VIRTUAL
Chicago - Cupping and Palate Development Workshop
Tue, 17 Oct at 12:00 pm Chicago - Cupping and Palate Development Workshop

Counter Culture Coffee Chicago

WORKSHOPS
Building Confidence 101 Chicago, Illinois
Thu, 04 Jan at 01:30 pm Building Confidence 101 Chicago, Illinois

Chicago

WORKSHOPS VIRTUAL
Aligning Passion with Profession:  Your Soul's Journey - Chicago
Thu, 18 Jan at 10:00 am Aligning Passion with Profession: Your Soul's Journey - Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA

WORKSHOPS BUSINESS
Food Service Sanitation Class ServSafe and City of Chicago Licenses (1 Day)
Fri, 02 Feb at 09:00 am Food Service Sanitation Class ServSafe and City of Chicago Licenses (1 Day)

Saint Xavier University Graham School of Management

WORKSHOPS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Master Public Speaking in Just 12 Weeks!
Mon, 12 Feb at 03:00 pm Master Public Speaking in Just 12 Weeks!

Chicago

WORKSHOPS PUBLIC-SPEAKING
"Learn By Listening" Two-Day Workshop
Sat, 02 Mar at 01:30 pm "Learn By Listening" Two-Day Workshop

1579 N Milwaukee Ave #344

WORKSHOPS MUSIC

What's Happening Next in Chicago?

Discover Chicago Events