Black Creativity Night Out
Friday, March 20, 2026
21+ Event
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Join us for a night of culture and merriment!
Friday, Mar. 20, 2026: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Black Creativity Night Out is a 21+ event — part gallery walk, part party and all fun. Get a unique view of this year's Juried Art Exhibition and many of the Museum’s most popular exhibits without the crowds. This adults-only event celebrates Black Creativity in all its forms. Highlighting Black creatives from the Chicagoland area and beyond, the evening will feature select artists from the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition, performances by Deeply Rooted Dance Theater and a lively dance floor.
- Tickets: $35 (Griffin MSI members: $25)
- Parking in our underground garage is included.
- Limited food options available for purchase at Stan's Donuts.
- Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage options available for purchase at bars throughout the event.
Every attendee must be at least 21 years old with a valid ID. Please note: Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition will not be open during this event. This event has sold out. No tickets will be available at the door.
There will be so much to enjoy, but here’s some of what to expect:
- Explore the Museum without the daytime crowds
- DJ Bash Beats will be spinning all night
- See Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in the Rotunda
- Learn from featured artists about their work and process
Select Museum exhibits will be available during the evening. Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition, Coal Mine, Numbers in Nature and U-505 will not be open.
Featured artists
These featured artists from the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition are scheduled to appear:
- Nicholas Brown
- Paul Branton
- Datrianna Green-Meeks
- Shanel Romain
- Zen Diva Noire
- Jamaal Williams
- stevia roxanne.
- Amani J
- Reggie McFly
- Mark Francis
- Marcus the Artist
- curtis coffey
- Jo Lewis
- Tara Coyt
- Uthman Olowa
- Ashley Chappell
- Deborah Awwad
- Alice Aida Ayers
- Hakeem Kamau
- Dionne Victoria
- Julia Turner Lowe
- Pugs Atomz
- Kevin Lee Wurm Jr.
- Nyia Sissac
- Toni Daniels
- Jayla Trenyce
- Adrienne Brown-David
- bARBER
- Avrion ®
- Raymond Ezekiel
- Fileve Tlaloc
- Ed Brown
- Afi Lane
- Kasandra Pantoja
- The Townie
- Derrock
- Adrian Bates
- Aisha Imani Sanaa
- Lupe Lawrence
- Josh Cook
- Gregory Almonord