Museum Initiatives

“How do fields of human endeavor and creativity intersect in unexpected ways to yield entirely new ways of thinking?” 

Explore our ongoing projects using art as a springboard for conversation about our world.  

One Book One Northwestern

One Book One Northwestern is a community‐wide reading program that aims to engage the campus in a common conversation centered on a carefully chosen, thought-provoking book.  Learn more about how The Block is using art to engage the discussion

Artist Collaborations

The Block Museum is committed to fostering new projects with artists—art that is collaborative, process-based, participatory, and involves people as the medium or material of the work. These projects, which typically take place beyond the museum’s walls, often address personal or collective histories and current social and political issues.

Thinking about History with The Block's Collection – Our 40th Anniversary Initiative

2020 marks the 40th anniversary of The Block Museum of Art.  Join as for projects, programs, and stories that use the museum's collection as as springboard for thinking about history.

Interdisciplinary Learning - Course Case Studies

The Block supports teaching with visual art across Northwestern campuses, actively offering the museum as Northwestern's most innovative laboratory.  View some of our recent in-depth teaching collaborations.