Artisans 21 Gallery Founded in the 60s by craft-sale refugees who wanted a more permanent venue, this nonprofit co-op is owned and operated by its member artists (currently there are 21 of them, and they’re accepting applications). The gallery, which sells arts and crafts including glasswork, paintings, ceramics, and textiles, was located at Harper Court until the shopping center’s sale to the U. of C. forced it out last year. Mon-Fri 11 AM-6 PM, Sat 10 AM-6 PM, Sun noon-6 PM, 1373 E. 53rd, 773-288-7450, artisans21gallery.com. —Julia Thiel
Harper Court Arts Council Founded in 1990 to promote “artistic activity” in Hyde Park and Kenwood, the council has since expanded its mission to include economic development. It owned Harper Court until 2008, when it sold the shopping center to the U. of C. The council issues grants to local organizations and groups that in the past couple years have included the Experimental Station, the 57th Street Children’s Book Fair, the Hyde Park School of Dance, and the Renaissance Society. 1525 E. 53rd, suite 720, 773-363-8282, harpercourt.com. —JT
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Little Black Pearl This Kenwood nonprofit introduces kids and teenagers to art and helps them develop entrepreneurial skills. It’s also home to Hidden Pearl Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions by a broad range of artists, and a store that sells work by resident artists and students. The current exhibit, which runs through 3/20, features paintings, sculpture, and prints “that embody the history, culture, and art of barbering in the Hyde Park Hair Salon.” See also Volunteering. Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-6 PM, Sat 8 AM-12:30 PM, 1060 E. 47th, 773-285-1211, blackpearl.org. —JT
Robie House One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s best-known buildings, this Prairie School landmark celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Events this month include a Geek’s Guide to Wright’s Robie House, a tour focusing on Wright’s advanced building and design technology (Sat 3/13, 10 AM); LEGO Architects, where kids can use LEGOs to design 3D models of a floor plan (Sat 3/20, 10 AM); and Engage with Artifacts, a “look at architecture and design through the lens of an historic book and architectural fragments” (Sun 3/21, 9 AM). Guided tours are offered every day the house is open. Thu-Sun 11 AM-2 PM, Fri till 3, 5757 S. Woodlawn, 708-848-1976, gowright.org, $15, $12 kids 4-17 and seniors, kids under 4 free. —JT
