October 26, 2026—STILL CRAZY! Curators Talk

Lecture & DISCUSSION

Join visiting artists and co-curators Ismael “Ish” Muhammad Nieves and Felix “Flex” Maldonado Jr., for an artist talk on the work of the Crazy IN Style Artists, and the exhibition currently on display at South Shore Arts.

Emerging in Northwest Indiana during the 1980's the Crazy IN Style Artists (CISA) transformed the visual language of graffiti into a lasting movement rooted in community, creativity, and self-expression. Inspired by the rise of New York graffiti while forging a distinctly Midwestern identity, the collective evolved from a network of young writers painting walls and rail corridors into one of the region's most influential artistic voices. Still Crazy: 40 Years of the Crazy IN style Artists celebrates tour decades of this remarkable history and the collective's enduring impact on contemporary art, public space, and cultural life.

November 9, 2026—Jean-Michel

Documentary & DISCUSSION

Join us for a screening of the 2026 Tribeca Award willing documentary, “Jean-Michel.” An intimate portrait of the iconic 20th-century artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, told through the eyes of those closest to him: his family.

Art in Focus is an exploration of the arts through film, lecture and thoughtful dialogue for adult learners of all ages who are interested in the arts and its impact on the world. Founded in 1996 by Rita M. Ray, South Shore Arts continues this series annually with a variety of topics and guest speakers. Several lectures will coincide with upcoming Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra concerts and South Shore Arts exhibits. An important aspect of the program is the thoughtful dialogue between the program facilitator, the guest speakers and the attendees to broaden views of the arts and individuals in our world. Our goal parallels that of the U.S. Department of Education, “Learning Never Ends.” Art in Focus is open to the public and, thanks to generous support from Community Healthcare System, it is always free.

2nd & 4th Monday EVERY Month

10–11:30am
The Center for Visual & Performing Arts
1040 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN

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