Newcity Breakout Artists / First Look Reception 2026 1871 Both Boone and Matejka are

Both Boone and Matejka are Black and the first persons of color in their positions

Though lost almost entirely from the public imagination and relegated to a footnote in Chicago’s history

with conversations keeping them in the space and even out on the sidewalk in front long beyond their appointed times

into a competition

But I really

Newcity Breakout Artists / First Look Reception 2026 1871 Both Boone and Matejka areYou are invited to be the first to see the 2026 Breakout Artists Exhibition in an intimate reception on Tuesday, April 7, from 5pm to 7pm at Chicago Artists Coalition at 1431 West Hubbard. Sparkling wine will be served. As you may know, the Breakout Artists list has a history of identifying some of America's most prominent artists very early in their careers. (You can see the list of past years here.) The price is $25 per person and is very limited in