From President and CEO Debra Kerr
AtIntuitArtMuseum,westrivetocreateawelcoming spacewhereeveryonecanseethemselvesreflectedin theartandengageinmeaningfuldialogue.Nomatter yourbackground,thisisaplacetofeelathome.
We are grateful to the supporters who helped bring this vision to life. Come experience the newly renovated space and find inspiration, connection, and joy in the art that surrounds you.
May you feel truly at home in this space created with you in mind.
The art museum reimagined
Chicago is recognized as one of the first places in the nation to embrace self-taught art as a legitimate genre, ultimately leading to Intuit being formed in 1991.
IAM collects and exhibits work by artists who typically work outside the mainstream and have developed a sustained artistic practice. Some artists may have faced societal, economic or geographic barriers to pursuing extensive training in the arts.
In 2025, IAM completed a 20-month, $10 million renovation and expansion, transforming its facility into a modern, fully-accessible, welcoming museum—in service of its vision to be the leading museum advocate for self-taught art.
Installation view of Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago
Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago
On view through January 11 2026
They made art in Chicago far from home. Celebrate their vision in our new home.
Discover more than 80 works by 22 artists from 13 countries featuring drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, woodcarving and installation.
“...humming with the joy of creating, of the miracle of making new.”
Chicago Reader
Highlights from the Intuit Art Museum Collection
Ongoing
Explore works by self-taught artists from the IAM collection, such as William Hawkins, Martin Ramirez and Nellie Mae Rowe, as well as Chicago’s very own Lee Godie, Mr. Imagination and Joseph Yoakum. With more than 1,200 pieces (and growing), our collection offers endless opportunities to make new connections.
“[IAM is] a longstanding champion of self-taught artists.”
Colossal
Installation view of Highlights from the Intuit Art Museum Collection
Installation view of Henry Darger: The Room Revealed
Henry Darger: The Room Revealed
Ongoing
Experience the recreated Chicago apartment of artist Henry Darger, known for his extensive body of artwork and writings, including his epic 15,000-page novel The Realms of the Unreal. Surrounded by animated projections inspired by his works, the two-level immersive installation comes to life as you discover original artworks and source materials retrieved from his home studio, videos, music and visual presentations.
“...the star of the museum...”
Newcity
Intuit Art Museum champions the diverse voices of self-taught art.
Throughout the year IAM hosts talks, performances, screenings, workshops and more interactive experiences in our new Center for Learning and Engagement Opportunities (CLEO) for guests to dive deeper into art at the Museum.
New things are always happening at IAM.
Visit Art.org/events to view the full calendar of events.
IAM learning
The Caelan Mys Learning Studio, donated by Jean and Lewis Greenblatt, provides hands-on opportunities for educators and students to enrich their museum experience.
Each school year, the Teacher Fellowship at IAM welcomes a cohort of Chicago K–12 educators to explore the history and practices of self-taught artists, using their insights to design visual arts curricula inspired by the Museum’s collection and exhibitions.
IntuiTeens is a paid summer program for teens (15–19) to explore IAM. Teens work with artists and educators to develop their creativity, discuss art and activism, explore Chicago’s arts scene, and collaborate with peers.
