SCHEDULE

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Check out a snapshot of what’s ahead for the 2024 GIA Conference below. As more details are confirmed, the schedule will be updated. And, be sure to look out for communications from the GIA team about the Whova app for creating your schedule, signing up for offsite sessions, and connecting with fellow conference-goers!

*special events*

This year’s conference is full of special events in addition to all the old favorites. From a performance and artist talk back to a film screening, be sure to check out the schedule for each day to prepare for so much can’t-miss programming.

  • *SPECIAL EVENT*! REGISTER HERE

    Questions can be directed to Chanelle Lacy at CXW. Attendees can use code CXW24GIA for $20 off.

    CXW Kickoff Dinner:

    Join Gertie and EXPO CHICAGO for the Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW) 2024 Kickoff Dinner at UMMO, where you can enjoy a delightful evening of delicious food and networking with art world patrons. Dinner will feature a specially curated menu showcasing the culinary excellence of UMMO's highly celebrated chefs. As you dine, you'll have the opportunity to engage in stimulating conversations with collectors, curators, artists, and enthusiasts who share your passion for the arts in Chicago. Prepare to connect with fellow art lovers and launch a weekend brimming with arts and culture! 

    By purchasing a dinner ticket you will also receive a special invitation to a collection visit in the historic Gold Coast neighborhood with two influential Chicago art collectors the following morning. 

    Fri Oct 4, 10:30pm-2:00am

    CXW Afterparty at The California Clipper @ 1002 N California Ave

    Swing by The California Clipper and bask in their iconic red lighting as we raise a glass to toast the start of CXW and an art-filled weekend in the city!  
    Show your CXW Dinner ticket or LMRM Weaving Workshop ticket OR your Grantmakers in the Arts conference registration at the door for free entry and access to exclusive drink specials.

    Sat Oct 5, 9 am-10:30 am

    Join EarlyWork, EXPO CHICAGO & Art21 for a Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW) collection tour hosted at the Gold Coast home of two influential Chicago art collectors. You’ll get to explore their iconic art collection and take in the stunning works on view that range from contemporary masterpieces to timeless classics. Afterward, make your way to the historic Murphy Auditorium  at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum, where the grandeur of the Gilded Age meets the vibrancy of modern art, for Embracing Chicago, the official CXW kickoff conversation. 

    Purchasing a CXW Kickoff Dinner ticket will grant you access to this event. Details will be shared in a follow up email upon purchasing a dinner ticket. 

    Sat Oct 5, 11am-1 pm: "Embracing Chicago: A dialogue about the Strengths of Chicago's Vibrant Creative Ecosystem" at the Murphy Auditorium at The Richard H. Driehaus Museum 

    Experience premier seating for back-to-back captivating conversations at the Murphy Auditorium at The Richard H. Driehaus Museum. On the occasion of CXW, the conversations will showcase artists, gallerists, and collectors from Chicago, exploring the vibrancy of the local art scene and the joys, along with the obstacles, of residing and creating in the city. Speakers will also discuss what it means to be a participant in a broader, ever-changing ecosystem, such as the global art world. After the conversations, guests are encouraged to explore all of the exciting programming taking place throughout the city's art galleries as a part of CXW. Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of art, culture, and creativity, and to celebrate the dynamic art scene of Chicago.

    Head to the Gertie website to learn about gallery programming and plan the rest of your day! 

  • MORNING

    • Pre-Conference Sessions

    • Morning Cultural Tour

    AFTERNOON

    • Pre-Conference Sessions

    • Afternoon Cultural Tour

    EVENING

    • *SPECIAL EVENT* The Olive Tree is a true story of a Jewish American woman's journey that takes her from a Birthright trip to Israel to living in a Palestinian refugee camp. A Q&A with Professor Iymen Chehade follows the one-woman performance.

    • Newcomers Reception

    • Opening Reception

  • MONDAY

    • Breakfast Buffet

    • Morning Keynote

    • Offsite and Onsite Sessions

    AFTERNOON

    • Lunch Buffet

    • Affinity Spaces

    • Onsite Sessions

    • Afternoon Keynote

    EVENING

    • Affinity Spaces

    • *Special Events!* more information forthcoming!

  • MORNING

    • Breakfast Buffet

    • Morning Keynote

    • Offsite and Onsite Sessions

    AFTERNOON

    • Lunch Buffet

    • Affinity Spaces

    • Onsite Sessions

    • Afternoon Keynote

    EVENING

    • Closing reception!

  • MORNING

    • Breakfast Buffet

    • Affinity Spaces

    • Onsite Sessions

    AFTERNOON

    • Closing Keynote

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