october 1 — november 15
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Terrain Biennial is a grassroots public art festival that brings artists and neighbors together to put public art on the front lawns ( porches, windows, and rooftops, too!) of neighborhoods across the world.
This year, artists responded to the theme DIY.
From crafting to painting, mending to stitching, construction to recycling, artists are resourceful, performing science and alchemy with time and material. DIY is a core value of the Chicagoland art community, with apartment galleries, DIY shows, makerspaces, and lending libraries as key resource hubs for artists.
Ready to celebrate?
Join our Block Party: Sunday October 5th at 5645 W Corcoran Pl, Chicago, IL from noon-5pm.
Enjoy food, music, activities, and performances. Make puppets with the Red Line Service Institute, bring a shirt to screenprint with Cody Norman, and meet a Terrain 2025 Artist in Residence, Mari Miller. We’d love to see you there!