Christopher Art Gallery
Named for its generous donors, Bob and Marty Christopher, the Christopher Art Gallery
is located on the main campus of Prairie State College. he gallery hosts six to eight
shows per year, featuring local, regional and national artists, as well as student
works. Gallery Director, Javier Chavira, recommends programming and often acts as
curator for shows.
ChingARTE: The Poetics of Defiance
Salvador Jiménez-Flores, Ricardo Santos Hernández, and Gabriel Villa
March 17 through April 14, 2026
Public Reception: Wednesday, March 18, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
On view March 17 through April 14, 2026, the exhibition brings together three Chicago-based artists whose practices reflect decades of artistic rigor, cultural engagement, and critical inquiry.
Though distinct in medium and approach, the artists share a commitment to art as a vehicle for reflection, resistance, and transformation. The exhibition features a dynamic range of two- and three-dimensional works that draw from lived experience, community histories, and layered cultural narratives.
Rooted in rebellion and social critique, ChingARTE explores a tradition of cultural figurative abstraction that challenges complacency while celebrating creative power. The exhibition balances beauty and defiance, inviting viewers to reflect on the social systems and histories that shape our shared realities.
Hours of Operation
| Location | 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411. |
| Monday - Thursday (Summer and holiday hours vary) |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Unless Noted) |
