Imagining Tomorrow Exhibition Opening Reception
Sat, Jan 31
|Chicago
Imagining Tomorrow brings together artists who engage the uncertainties of the present as a site of possibility. Through diverse practices and perspectives, the exhibition explores how art can question, reflect, and actively shape evolving cultural landscapes.


Time & Location
Jan 31, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Chicago, 301 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
About the event
The exhibition asks fundamental questions about the future of art, culture, and community, positioning Forum 301 as a space not only for presentation but for inquiry, dialogue, and experimentation. How do we imagine what comes next when the present feels uncertain, fragmented, or in flux? Through diverse practices and perspectives, the exhibition considers how artists respond to and shape evolving cultural landscapes, and how creative work can function as both a mirror and a catalyst. At its core, the show reflects Forum 301’s commitment to supporting artists who engage critically with the world around them while remaining open to risk, curiosity, and possibility.
In asking what it means to dream beyond the present moment, the exhibition moves across social, political, environmental, and spiritual terrain, emphasizing that the future is not singular or fixed but collectively constructed. It invites artists and audiences alike to pause, reflect, and reimagine, recognizing art as…
