Events
CMEG events are held quarterly to keep our members engaged in current topics relevant to the exhibit industry. Events range from panel discussions, exhibit viewings, demonstrations, professional workshops and social events. Become a CMEG member to get up to date information on our next event!
CMEG events are held quarterly to keep our members engaged in current topics relevant to the exhibit industry. Events range from panel discussions, exhibit viewings, demonstrations, professional workshops and social events. Become a CMEG member to get up to date information on our next event!
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Up NextAquí en Chicago: Behind the Scenes at the Chicago History Museum
Tuesday, September 29 — 5:30PM-8PM Get a special after-hours tour and exclusive conversation, featuing muralist Cecilia Beaven and teen research associate Natalie Cisneros. Discover the collaboration and creativity behind the Chicago History Museum's latest exhibit, Aquí en Chicago. Join the CMEG community to explore the exhibit and hear from a diverse panel involved in the exhibit's creation, including artist Cecilia Beaven, former teen intern Natalie Cisneros, and CHM's own Erica Griffin-Fabicon and Elena Gonzales. |
Past Events 2025
Don't DIY, Do it TogetherOctober 20, 2025
Shedd Aquarium _____ Sarah Amen, Senior Exhibit Designer, and Kristen Neria, Director of Exhibits Services, at the Shedd Aquarium discussed how prototyping can improve museum exhibitor experiences. After the discussion, CEMG explored exciting exhibit updates—including the Wonder of Water and Amazon Rising exhibits. |
Curator Tour of beLongingAugust 8, 2025
The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture _____ CMEG got an exclusive tour of beLonging: Lithuanian Artists in Chicago from 1900 to Now, from guest curator Vicki Matranga. With over 30 Lithuanian immigrant artists and 115 works on display, it was a rare opportunity to explore rich immigrant cultural heritage and artistic legacy first hand. |
Women in the Museum FieldMarch 26, 2025
University of Chicago Library _____ For Women's History Month CMEG members heard a candid panel discussion from diverse professionals, including curators, media developers, fabricators, and 3D designers, on the challenges and triumphs of women in museums today. The evening concluded with an exclusive curator tour of A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women in Printing. |
Past Events 2024
Acme Design Inc TourSeptember 11, 2024
Acme Design Studio _____ CMEG went behind the scenes to see a giant block of foam morph into a T.Rex skull. Try out a life-sized TARDIS. Aim an alien weapon from a video game and peek into Svengoolie's Coffin all while learning how these, and hundreds of other amazing models, props, and scenic elements, are designed and built by specialists using state-of-the-art tools alongside age-old techniques. |
Game On: Games in Exhibits and Exhibits about GamesJuly 16, 2024
American Writers Museum _____ CMEG explored the newest, temporary exhibit at the American Writers Museum, Level Up: Writers & Gamers and heard from a panel of experts on how games fit into museum spaces. The panel, moderated by Sarah Ingraham, included Ari Bachechi, Assistant Director, Operations & Exhibits at the American Writers Museum, Keisha Howard, Subject Matter Expert and Founder of Sugar Games, and Brice Puls, Game Developer. |
The Other Art FairApril 11, 2024
Artifact Events _____ CMEG discovered emerging, independent artists who are connecting directly with art enthusiasts and buyers to foster a unique and immersive experience. We listened to an exclusive Q&A with Emily-Jean Alexander, East Coast Fair Director, to learn more about the process of creating and producing The Other Art Fair and what museums can learn from these traveling exhibitions. |
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