Exhibits

February 1-March 31, 2026: ABC: Awesome Black Creativity

Sponsored by the National Hook-Up of Black Women, Joliet. Join us for this interactive exhibition of LEGO® brickbuilt fi gures, an A–Z series spanning history and various disciplines, will inspire guests to think about building in
new, innovative ways while providing the opportunity to
make their own creations.

February 6-March 30, 2026: When time Belongs to Us by Shane-Jahi Jackson

Sponsored by the National Hook-Up of Black Women, Joliet. 

“When Time Belongs to Us” highlights Black youth as a time of discovery, curiosity, and boundless possibility.

The exhibition imagines what it would mean to linger in that freedom—allowing Black children to fully experience innocence without the weight of societal expectations.

Shane-Jahi Jackson’s figurative paintings capture joyful, reflective moments of childhood. His work acts as a shield against the challenges that await in adulthood, offering snapshots of wonder, play, and presence untouched by the pressures placed on their futures.