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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 20, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: March 21, 1969 ...

With Jazz, now on view at the Art Institute, Matisse's decades-long quest to draw with color comes to its apex.

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The Asante Art Institute is bringing a reimagined version of “Touch of Glory” to the stage just in time for the NCAA Championship weekend.

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All 20 color plates from Henri Matisse’s “Jazz” book are on view at the Art Institute of Chicago for the first time since being acquired by the museum in 1948.

Works newly attributed to the Renaissance artist had exciting stories behind them. But experts say they are unlikely to be by his hand.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Dayton Art Institute will hold its first 2026 Art for All free weekend this Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8. The museum offers these free days to ensure everyone in the ...

Previous local art news above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Dayton Art Institute will hold its first 2026 Art for All free weekend this Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8. The museum offers these free ...