Welcome to the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) preserves and promotes contemporary art as a shared expression of the Ukrainian and American experience. UIMA develops, utilizes and encourages artistic talent through exhibitions, concerts, readings, lectures and films to serve the cultural needs of our community and city, and thereby strengthen cultural understanding and diversity.
UIMA will be closed Friday, June 20th, and Saturday June 21st for our annual gala.
About Us
Proud recipient of the Wynn Kramarsky Freedom of Artistic Expression Grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Presents
Lichen and Coral: Algae Symbiosis on Land and Sea
Sandra Wilcoxon & Margot McMahon
Tickets to The UIMA Benefit Gala on
Saturday, June 21, 2025 are
SOLD OUT.
Featuring a live performance by the legendary Telnyuk Sisters
Upcoming Events
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Lichen and Coral: Algae Symbiosis on Land and Sea
Open through June 29th
Sandra Wilcoxon's and Margot McMahon's paintings portray symbiotic relationships that encourage the resilience of coral and lichen. Open April 19th through June 29th, 2025.
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Nature Journaling: Observation and Detail
May 17th 1pm
Learn how to look, sketch, and arrange images to tell the story of where you've been, along with impressions, ideas and inspirations found in the natural world. Suitable for teens and adults who doodle or draw—beginner to advanced. Materials provided.
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Crocheting Coral in Plastic Yarn
During Lichen and Coral: Algae Symbiosis Exhibition by Sandra Wilcoxon and Margot McMahon, offers a workshop: Crocheting Coral in Plastic Yarn. No experience is needed. Bring your own hooks, we’ll supply the plastic. Participants will make plastic yarn from single use plastic bags and crochet coral polyps. Recycling plastic brings awareness of how plastic waste affects life on land and sea.
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Intro to Bookbinding with Sandra Wilcoxon
June 14th, 1pm
Make your own small sketchbook or journal as you practice the basics of bookbinding. You’ll learn what tools and materials to use, how to fold paper, and stitch pages into a booklet. Then create a beautiful cover and put it all together! Materials provided.
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Solstice Serenade: Annual Benefit Gala
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Join us for one of the most anticipated events of the year — The UIMA Benefit Gala. Live performance by the legendary Telnyuk Sisters, a silent Auction, and surprises throughout the night — you never know what magic might unfold
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Motanka Doll Workshop
June 28, 2025 1:00 pm
Join UIMA and Olga Verbitska for another art workshop! The motanka doll is an object of Ukrainian culture, which symbolizes well-being, goodness and hope for the best, is a strong sacred object for the Ukrainian people. Learn how to make your own at our event! All materials are provided.
Location
2320 W Chicago Ave,
Chicago, IL 60622
773 227-5522
ADMISSION
$10 Donation Suggested
Open Hours
Wednesday – Sunday
12:00PM – 4:00PM