# Event Details - **Event Name**: Summer Center Day 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Enjoy summertime in Chicago with free artist activations, art making, and community at Center Day.About this EventLet's celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions, do hands-on art making in free workshops, have a look inside the Guida Family Creative Wing open studios, and so much more. There's something for everyone at Center Day ☀️Agenda?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMExhibition ReceptionsInfo: Join us as we celebrate the opening of three exhibitions: The Singer Pavilion Project, OFF THE WALL!, and Ground Floor 2026.?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMIn the Clouds Mural Workshop ?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMCHA Mural Unveiling?: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMebere agwuncha Basket Weaving Workshop ?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMTeen Artist Panel ?: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMGuida Family Creative Wing Open StudiosInfo: Visit the studios of Guida Family Creative Wing which includes our Jackman Goldwasser Residency Artists and Community Artists: ebere agwuncha, Carlos Flores, Cydney M. Lewis, Pooja Pittie, Fidencio Fifield-Perez, Anwulika Anigbo, D. Lammie-Hanson, Jess Atieno, Laveen Gammie, and Tongji Philip Qian.?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMNature of Reality Mural UnveilingInfo: Kari Blak is an American fine artist, public muralist, illustrator, and designer born in Chicago, whose artistry concentrates on environmental and socioeconomic issues. Through colorful, illustrative imagery he employs a variety of styles from graphic to realistic. Kari often juxtaposes conceptual ideas of social justice with a refreshingly optimistic aesthetic. He has worked primarily as a muralist for the past decade as a lead designer and lead artist painting public and private murals throughout the nation. Influenced by a deep appreciation for French, Japanese and American animation, as well as the Saturday morning cartoons that fueled his creativity in youth. Kari has crafted captivating illustrations for several books, carrying the visual storytelling of children’s books, graphic novels and short stories. He has also provided design services and murals for companies such as Whole Foods, Mariano’s and Ferrara Candy Company among many others. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/summer-center-day-2026/100001990566359566 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, exhibitions, music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Hyde Park Art Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Hyde Park Art Center - **lat**: 41.8037291 - **long**: -87.58676419999999 - **full address**: Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Summer Center Day 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/00abdbcaca9fbf8045232a54d429e80a465a8563678535cb53aba0add610b512-rimg-w745-h533-dc3f8bab-gmir.jpg?v=1781674514 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Summer Center Day 2026 being held? - **A:** Summer Center Day 2026 takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Summer Center Day 2026? - **A:** Summer Center Day 2026 is organized by Hyde Park Art Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Summer Center Day 2026 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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