The Portal | An Artist-Led Event Series Presented by ChiBrations

The Portal is an artist-led live event series bringing together colorful creatives, organizers, and facilitators to play, share resources, and collaborate through various artistic expressions

This year, ChiBrations is inviting more play into the programming—creating space for connection, curiosity, and collective imagination through interactive media, live music, featured speakers, open jam sessions, vendors, and food. Each gathering is an opportunity to show up as you are, explore new ideas, and build community through art and shared experience.

The Jams will include:

• Interactive Media
• Live Music
• Featured Speakers
• Jam Sessions
• Vendors
• Food

Last Tuesdays (except May 19)

Feb 24 • Mar 31 • Apr 28 • May 19 • Jun 30 • Jul 28 • Aug 25 • Sept 29 • Oct 27 • Nov 24

Time: 7:00–10:00 PM

Location

Experimental Station
6100 S. Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Who Should Attend

Artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers, technologists, organizers, arts workers, and anyone excited to connect and co-create.

Get Involved

Interested in participating as a vendor, performer/participant, partner, or sponsor? Email contactsamthousand@gmail.com.

Stay tuned—participating artists and collectives will be announced ahead of each date.

Founded by Sam Thousand, Chi-brations is an artist-led media platform that uplifts performing artists across Greater Chicago, with a focus on communities of color. Their mission is to leverage technology to inspire collaboration, and explore socio-economic and creative solutions for our collective self.

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