# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: An immersive Black History Month exhibition highlighting Black art collectors who preserve, protect, and pass down Black art.About this EventBlack Art Collectors: Preserving Our LegacyA Black History Month Exhibition at the Aspire CenterEvent DescriptionBlack art has always been preserved by the people.This Black History Month, the Aspire Center presents Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy, a month-long exhibition honoring Black collectors who have safeguarded Black art, Black Americana, and folk traditions across generations.This exhibition centers Black people not only as artists, but as collectors, archivists, and cultural stewards—individuals and families who have intentionally collected, preserved, and passed down Black art within our communities.Exhibition Dates? February 1 – February 28? Aspire CenterOpening Reception: February 1Additional programming, conversations, and gatherings will be announced throughout the month.How to ParticipateWe invite collectors to engage with the exhibition in one of the following ways:Loan artwork to be exhibited for the monthDonate artwork to become part of the Aspire Center’s permanent displayOffer artwork for sale, with 100% of proceeds donated to support the Aspire CenterDetails on submission guidelines, timelines, and artwork handling contact Rosie Dawson at 773-573-6920.Why This Exhibition MattersBlack art is history.Black collecting is preservation.Black stewardship ensures our stories endure.This exhibition is both a celebration and a call to action—recognizing the quiet, powerful role Black collectors play in protecting cultural legacy.Call to Action? Register here to:Attend the opening receptionReceive updates on February programmingLearn how to loan, donate, or sell artwork for the exhibition - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/black-history-month-museum-black-art-collectors-preserving-our-legacy/100001980374896626 - **Event Categories**: art, black-history-month, exhibitions, nonprofit, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation - **lat**: 41.8808915 - **long**: -87.76372549999999 - **full address**: Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, 5500 West Madison Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b51a01cf8fdc4bbc54d0547e9a18d8ba96526bb5839168d7cc2f07b8f706603f-rimg-w1200-h1679-dc17111b-gmir.jpg?v=1768294023 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy being held? - **A:** Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy takes place on Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, 5500 West Madison Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy? - **A:** Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy is organized by Outwest Gallery & Cafe. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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