Alum Ross Jordan Named a Chicagoan of the Year
The Chicago Tribune recently named School of the Art Institute of Chicago alum Ross Jordan (Dual MA 2013) and other staff members of the Jane Addams Hull-House as Chicagoans of the Year. Jordan works at the museum as a curator and said of their mission: “People need a history of democracy that feels inclusive.”
The museum, known for highlighting stories from the past while making a meaningful impact today, has hosted initiatives such as glass-blowing workshops for unhoused Chicagoans and ceramic classes for migrant families. Committed to serving as a cornerstone of Chicago’s artist community, the museum’s future plans include collaborating with Court Theatre and other to-be-announced companies to bring live theater back to its space.
SAIC students reimagine performance art history in Encounters with the Past, bridging archives and action.
Image Courtesy of Caro Aceves
Inspired by the legendary Chicago drag artist JoJo Baby, student Caro Aceves pays tribute through performance. As a video of JoJo styling a wig and sharing stories plays in the background—one of her final livestreams before her passing in 2023—Aceves transforms into drag live on stage. The piece honors JoJo’s legacy as a trailblazer in the drag and club scenes, reflecting her extravagant, absurd, and deeply influential artistry.