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Current Exhibitions

Twisted Into Recognition
Clichés of Jews and Others
Through January 18, 2009

Open Depot Collection Display
Ongoing

Off-Site Exhibitions

at Lawndale Community Academy
(formerly the Jewish People's Institute)
3500 W. Douglas Blvd. at St. Louis Ave., Chicago

Sing Forth!
Lawndale's Sacred Music

New exhibition celebrates the beautiful architecture and uplifting religious music of North Lawndale's synagogues-turned-churches. Viewing available Monday through Friday 9 am-3 pm, when school is in session.

Common Ground: Lawndale's Shared History

Viewing available Monday through Friday 9 am-3 pm, when school is in session.

Information regarding Artist Submissions

Spertus Museum is partially supported by a CityArts Program 4 Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, The Mayer & Morris Kaplan Family Foundation, The Orbit Fund, and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.