threewallsX encompasses a range of exchanges, exhibitions, events, and special projects hosted at threewalls. The variable in threewalls programming, X opens up opportunities for interchange with outside organizations, curators, and members of the arts community.

exchanges

Exchange shows are dynamic collaborations with other non-profit art organizations from around the globe. Our partner organizations curate a show for threewalls, and threewalls Director and Chief Curator curates a show for its partners. Exchange shows offer threewalls the opportunity to expose Chicago artists to the world, while bringing innovative international practices into the city.

In the past we've exhibited projects from Vox Populi, Philadelphia; Alternator Gallery, Kelowna and DetroitMONA, Detroit.

exhibitions 

threewalls is host to a number of group shows and special projects in its programming cycle, including special guest-curated shows by curators from around the area and country, exhibitions curated by threewalls’ Director and Chief Curator. 

events

threewalls hosts a range of one night events including, book and magazine releases, readings, and video screenings. 

projects

THINKTANK -  In conjunction with Chicago Public Schools and CAPE (Chicago Arts Partnerships in Educations)  threewalls organizes an annual 'thinktank' for CPS Teaching Artists. Coordinating a group of artists working in cutting edge, studio practices to present their work and ideas for studio practice to CPS participants, thinktank aims to generate new ideas, working methodologies and invigorate studio and teaching practices. These artists are chosen for their experimental approach to their media, and include 4 local artists and threewalls current residents.

CPS Teaching Artists spend one week in a series of lectures, followed by studio time and group discussion, culminating in self-directed exhibition/presentation at threewalls at the end of the program.

If you have a special project you'd like to inquire about us hosting, please email the Director and Chief Curator, Shannon Stratton at shannon(at)three-walls.org for more information about making a proposal.