Interdisciplinary Art
Creates, exhibits, and teaches interdisciplinary art.
El Schomburg
Compiled from public sources
Unclaimed business
Unclaimed
- Claim to manage details & reply to reviews
- Pro profile & priority placement
- Reedleys Recognition & certificate
About El Schomburg
An art museum in Chicago. El Schomburg creates, exhibits, and teaches interdisciplinary art centered on Afro-Caribbean experience and collective transformation. Its work is rooted in Puerto Rico and the diaspora, connecting artistic practice with memory and community. Gallery visits are available Monday through Friday by appointment, with scheduled Saturday hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The museum's programming includes exhibitions and teaching activities, offering visitors and learners opportunities to engage with art shaped by Afro-Caribbean perspectives. For weekday gallery appointments, visitors can call or text 312.646.8278.
Disclosure: Profile information has been compiled from publicly available sources and has not yet been verified by the business.
Representative photos. Illustrative images for this category, not photos of El Schomburg and not provided by the business.
At a glance
- Service area
- Chicago, Chicago land area
- Team
- Founded by interdisciplinary artist and educator Brenda Torres-Figueroa; Colectivo Sayba is based at El Schomburg.
- Founded
- 2023
- Interdisciplinary art centered on Puerto Rican and diaspora experience
- Afro-Puerto Rican bomba ensemble
- Live performances, workshops, residencies, and community programs
From www.elschomburg.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.
Services
- Live Bomba Performances Afro-Puerto Rican bomba performances featuring drum, dance, song, and improvisation.
- Educational Workshops (Youth & Adult) Workshops in bomba dance, drum, call-and-response, improvisation, and history.
- School Residencies & Classroom Programs Curriculum-aligned programs for K–12 classrooms and other educational settings.
- Community Circles & Co-Creation Sessions Participants learn bomba fundamentals, share stories, and move together.
- Professional Development for Educators & Cultural Workers Training in bomba pedagogy, decolonial teaching frameworks, and Afro-diasporic arts.
- Collaborative Projects & Creative Partnerships Custom performances, installations, creative labs, and multi-arts projects.
- Private Events & Special Bookings Interactive drumming sessions, demonstrations, or performances for events.
- Exhibitions and installations Hosts exhibitions and installations by Puerto Rican and diaspora artists.
- Educational experiences Offers educational experiences and curatorial residencies.
- Rehearsal and co-creative spaces Spaces focused on self-agency and collective interdependence.
As listed by El Schomburg. Prices as published by the business and may change.
Services & specialities
Highlights
Puerto Rican Roots
Centers art and memory rooted in Puerto Rico and its diaspora.
Gallery Hours
Open Saturdays and weekdays by appointment.
El Schomburg Reviews
No reviews yet — be the first to review El Schomburg.
Own this business? Claim the page and get a review link and a QR code for your counter and receipts - reviews from your customers appear here.
Write a review
Sign in to write a review
or get a one-click link by email
No password needed. We only use your email to confirm the review is genuine.