About this Event
Pigment International is pleased to partner with Spectrum Chicago to create a dynamic program of artist conversations, student engagement, collector experiences, and editorial storytelling throughout the Fair.
As a Chicago-based multimedia arts platform dedicated to educating, advocating for, and advancing the Black art ecosystem, Pigment brings artists, collectors, museum professionals, students, and culturally engaged audiences into conversation around contemporary art. GET FREE TICKETS HERE!
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Meet & Greet- Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
Host: Pigment Intl & Spectrum Chicago
Info: Champagne Toast in Booth
Artist Meet & Greet
🕑: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Whisper Collective Tour- Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Host: Jesse Howard • Howard Simmons • Edo • Candace Hunter
Info: Pigment proposes a curated collector tour in partnership with Whisper Collective.
The experience will introduce collectors to selected artists and galleries participating in Spectrum Chicago while providing context around the work, artists, and collecting opportunities.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Education & Artist Discovery- Friday, October 9th, 2026
Host: Pigment Intl & Spectrum Chicago
Info: 1:00–3:00 PM | Student Tours
Pigment hosts student groups for an educational experience throughout Spectrum Chicago. 3:00 – 5:00 PM | The Evolution of Edo Artist: Edo
Location: Spectrum Art Theater
Edo discusses his artistic evolution and the development of his COLOURS Series, offering audiences insight into the ideas, experimentation, influences, and creative process behind the work.
This interactive workshop with students functions as a visual artist talk/demonstration. Edo will provide insights into his early digital work and product creation based on his animation, which was showcased at Comic-Con.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Featured Talk & Pigment Magazine Launch- Saturday, October 20th, 2026
Host: Pigment Intl & Spectrum Chicago
Info: 2:00 PM | Spectrum Stage
Chicago Artists Take on the World: Art, Place & Visibility
Immediately Following the Talk
Pigment Magazine Launch & Champagne Toast
Location: Pigment Booth
Guests will transition from the panel to the Pigment booth for a celebratory magazine launch.
Event venue & nearby stays
THE MART, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, United States