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James R. Wilke announced as Spring 2022 Artist-in-Residence

The International Museum of Surgical Science Announces Spring 2022 Artist in Residence, James R. Wilke, with Capstone Exhibition Opening July 9, 2022.  CHICAGO (May 31)—The International Museum of Surgical Science (IMSS) is pleased to introduce its Spring 2022 Artist in Residence, James R. Wilke. The IMSS continues its active role in supporting Chicago and Illinois arts and artists … Continue reading James R. Wilke announced as Spring 2022 Artist-in-Residence

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Kathleen Gallo announced as Spring 2021 Artist-in-Residence

IMSS selects Kathleen Gallo for position of Artist-in-Residence for Spring 2021 The International Museum of Surgical Science (IMSS) is pleased to announce their Spring 2021 Artist in Residence, Kathleen Gallo. The Museum continues its Residency program after two periods of public closure in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The IMSS resumes its … Continue reading Kathleen Gallo announced as Spring 2021 Artist-in-Residence

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Kioto Aoki announced as Fall 2020 Artist-in-Residence

IMSS selects Kioto Aoki for position of Artist-in-Residence for Fall 2020 The International Museum of Surgical Science (IMSS) is pleased to announce their Fall 2020 Artist in Residence, Kioto Aoki. The Museum continues its Residency program after a period of public closure from March – June, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The IMSS resumes … Continue reading Kioto Aoki announced as Fall 2020 Artist-in-Residence

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Museum Re-Opens Friday, June 26

Published by Michelle Rinard The City of Chicago announced the next phase of reopening to begin this Friday, June 26th, 2020, under Phase IV: Gradually Resume at the direction of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The International Museum of Surgical Science will reopen following the industry-specific guidelines, which align with the State of Illinois and phase four … Continue reading Museum Re-Opens Friday, June 26

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IMSS Receives Voya-funded Grant for STEM Activities Outreach During COVID-19

Contact: Michelle Rinardmichelle@imss.org312-642-6502 ext. 3118 For immediate release: International Museum of Surgical Science Wins Highly Competitive Grant to Support STEM Engagement During COVID-19 Pandemic Chicago—The International Museum of Surgical Science is one of 20 science centers and museums around the country selected to receive $5,000 in support of STEM engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic from … Continue reading IMSS Receives Voya-funded Grant for STEM Activities Outreach During COVID-19

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Selva Aparicio announced as Spring 2020 Artist-in-Residence

IMSS selects Selva Aparicio for position of Artist-in-Residence for Spring 2020 Interdisciplinary artist Selva Aparicio works across installation, sculpture and performance, creating artwork that functions as a research practice of memory, death, intimacy and mourning. Selva Aparicio was born and raised in the woods of Barcelona, Spain; she received her BFA from the School of the Art … Continue reading Selva Aparicio announced as Spring 2020 Artist-in-Residence

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Namir Fearce announced as Summer-Fall 2019 Artist-in-Residence

IMSS selects Namir Fearce for position of Artist-in-Residence for Summer-Fall 2019 June 2019 – October 2019N Namir Fearce is an interdisciplinary artist residing in Chicago, by way of North Minneapolis. His practices include experimental film, sculpture, painting, audio, and performance. Fluidity is central to his practice, drawing on a constellation of references and sites of … Continue reading Namir Fearce announced as Summer-Fall 2019 Artist-in-Residence

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Forthcoming Exhibition: Conquering Heart Disease

The International Museum of Surgical Science pleased to announce the development of a new exhibit on cardiovascular surgery and health. This important exhibit will highlight the most current medical innovations in the field. Over the next several years, over 150,000 people will visit this exhibit to supplement their understanding of healthcare treatments related to the … Continue reading Forthcoming Exhibition: Conquering Heart Disease

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Jon Chambers announced as Winter-Spring 2019 Artist-in-Residence

Jon Chambers is welcomed into the position of IMSS Artist-in-Residence for Winter-Spring 2019 December 2018 – April 2019 Jon Chambers is an artist and educator based in Chicago where he teaches media literacy, media art histories, net art, new media art (software + hardware) and video. He has shown work nationally and internationally, in screening … Continue reading Jon Chambers announced as Winter-Spring 2019 Artist-in-Residence