Public Events

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Public Events

All events are free and open to everyone and take place at DePaul Art Museum unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming Public Events ​

Episode Release of Christina Fernandez in Focal Point Podcast

Wednesday, May 14, 5pm

In partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago (MoCP), DPAM presents the release of the episode with Christina Fernandez in Focal Point Podcast Series. Focal Point is a podcast exploring the artists, themes, and processes that define—and sometimes disrupt—the world of contemporary photography. Each episode engages an artist and their choice from the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s permanent collection. In this episode, Los Angeles-based Christina Fernandez joins MoCP's Executive Director Natasha Egan. Fernandez's exhibition Multiple Exposures is on view at DPAM from March 20-August 3, 2025. 

Panel on Chicago Latinx Photography

Thursday, May 15, 7pm

Join us for a conversation with artists Jonathan Michael Castillo, Teresita Carson, Juan Molina Hernandez, and Jonathan Vega, moderated by DPAM’s Curator Ionit Behar. Based in Chicago and exploring their Latinx identity, these artists tackle themes of immigration, displacement, belonging, grief, memory, and lineage. 

This program is generously supported by the Vincentian Endowment Fund and presented in partnership with Gertie and Early Work with support from DePaul's Center for Latino Research and Latitude.

Image credits:
Juan Molina Hernández, para no desaparecer: doble filo I (not to disappear: double edge I) (detail), 2022. Found frames, found glass shards, archival inkjet print. Courtesy of the artist.

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Lance Scott Walker in Conversation with Jessica Hopper

Thursday, May 29, 5pm

Please join us for a conversation between Lance Scott Walker, author of the book "DJ Screw: A Life in Slow Revolution," in conversation with the book's editor, Chicago-based director, producer and music writer Jessica Hopper. "A Life in Slow Revolution" examines the history and work of DJ Screw, innovator of the chopped and screwed music phenomenon. The talk will be followed by a book signing, and books will be available for purchase at the event. 

This event is brought to you in partnership with the DePaul Humanities Center. 

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The Learning Studio: Workshop with Artist Victoria Martinez

Saturday, August 2, 2pm

Join DPAM for another exciting Learning Studio program! Inspired by Christina Fernandez: Multiple Exposures, Chicago-based artist Victoria Martinez will guide an all-ages workshop where participants use photographs, textiles, and everyday materials like fruit nets and bubble wrap to craft unexpected and creative collages. 

This program is generously supported by the Vincentian Endowment Fund.

Image credits:
Victoria Martinez, Batman incognito at the U.S. / Mexican border, 2019, Yale University School of Art. 

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