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- Free Fridays
SLAM Underground: CHRONICLE
In celebration of the exhibition Narrative Wisdom and African Arts, come and appreciate the masterful ways that artists tell a tale through their artworks and the millions of stories told over centuries. The evening will include art making, performances, music, cocktails, and more.

SLAM Underground schedule
7:15–8 pm, Gallery 250 and the Roxanne H. Frank Gallery 257
Get a first look at Currents 124: Crystal Z Campbell and meet the artist.
7:30–8:15 pm, Grigg Gallery
Preview an exclusive performance inspired by Narrative Wisdom and African Arts by The Black Rep.
8:45–9:30 pm, The Farrell Auditorium
Immerse yourself in magic and mysticism in a discussion and reading with New York Times bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi.
7-8:45 pm, In the galleries
Create a story with words and movement as you explore the galleries playing Build a Narrative. (Pick up in Sculpture Hall)
Taylor Hall
Navigate history in Narrative Wisdom and African Arts (tickets available at welcome desks; last entry at 9 pm)
Gallery 235 and the Sidney S. and Sadie M. Cohen Gallery 234
Wander through The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943.
In and around the auditorium
– Craft your own narrative by making a custom zine in the Create Lab, located in the Education Center above the auditorium lobby.
– Spin the prize wheel for a spooky story in the student gallery.
– Listen to DJ Drizzlé outside the cafe.
– Enjoy the signature cocktail, the Tall Tale, at the bars in the Cafe & Farrell Auditorium Lobby (drinks available for purchase, cash and card).
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
