South Side Community Art Center — Attraction in Chicago

I found about this gem of a culture center through a Google search. My parents and I stopped by on a rainy Thursday and were treated to a tour and endless background information by Natalie. Natalie was so fantastic I couldn't even try to describe her. She told you the stories of each piece and made you understand the history and talent that resides within the Center. She mentioned all of the additional activities that the Center hosts and made such an incredible impression. The Center is free, but you'll leave wanting to make bountiful donations. An absolute must see for anyone interested in African-American art and...

This Art Center was begun in the 1940's by President Roosevelt Work Progress Act or WPA. There were originally 100 centers. This is the only remaining center.It houses African American works of Art. I toured this art gallery on the Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour.

South Side Community Arts Center was another popular stop on the 2013 Jazz Club Tour Trolley sponsored by the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Jazz Drummer Taylor Moore is known as the "Princess of Percussions" was the performer for the Jazz Club Tour. Taylor Moore is a young 24 year Jazz artists who inspires the youth to fall in...

Had a wonderful time at the art center this past Saturday. It was my first time in Chicago in general, and my best friend and I were looking for local art centers to check out and museums. I'm glad we went to the SSCAC, as we saw works by Black artists and even got to chat with the ED, and attend a Q and A. Places like these serve as integral parts of a community, and I would highly recommend others go too to learn some history and view...