# Event Details - **Event Name**: Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A conversation with Christopher Jobson and Grace Ebert, founders of renowned destinations for visual culture, Colossal and Joy MachineAbout this EventWhat To ExpectAIGA Chicago welcomes Christopher and Grace for a special fireside chat exploring the intersections of art, design, creativity, community and entrepeneurship, why it all matters as well as what the future might have in store for visual culture in Chicago and beyond.About Our GuestsChristopher JobsonFascinated by visual culture across a wide range of disciplines and committed to making art engaging for everyone, Christopher launched Colossal in 2010. He has since written for Wired Magazine, Beautiful/Decay, Mental Floss, Slate, Designboom and Quartz. Jobson co-owns Joy Machine gallery and is writing a book about community art forthcoming from Artisan in 2027. He studied design, art, and writing at Columbia College and lives in Chicago.Grace EbertGrace Ebert is a writer, editor, and curator. She is the editorial director of Colossal and co-founder of Joy Machine. Grace serves on the board of Chicago Books to Women in Pr*son and is a co-curator of Prism/Pr*son, an art magazine connecting artists outside and inside the U.S. carceral system. She and her partner are currently writing a book about community art (forthcoming from Artisan in 2027).Instagram AccountsCode of ConductBy registering to attend this event, you agree to abide by AIGA Chicago Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct may be found here. https://www.aiga.org/code-of-conduct - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/curating-wonder-an-evening-with-colossal-and-joy-machine/100001986243443608 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: TBD - **lat**: 41.87848510000001 - **long**: -87.627893 - **full address**: TBD, To Be Announced St., Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a4496861b5375a6d672535e1a49060c3f00918db01d07ad5a781f4ae117169ff-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3f4ef-gmir.jpg?v=1774960381 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine being held? - **A:** Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine takes place on Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at TBD, To Be Announced St., Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine? - **A:** Ticket prices for Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine range from USD 18 to USD 23 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableStudent – Current Student ID RequiredUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine? - **A:** Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine is organized by AIGA Chicago. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Curating Wonder: An Evening with Colossal & Joy Machine is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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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