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Fifth Year Anniversary Supporting Ada Sutkus Art
We would like to take this moment to shine a spotlight on the contributions and works of Ada Sutkus. Her unique and symbolic woven art aims to illustrates the senselessness of military conflict with biting sarcasm. Here, the human body emerges as the carrier of suffering and trauma. War, is not only psychologically devastating but an enduring somatic experience that leaves wounds slow to heal.
Come visit our beLONGING exhibit to see her works in person!
Exhibition extended
through September 7, 2026
6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629
New Balzekas Recipe!
Tea and Liaudies Šokiai (Traditional Dancing)
Dear Friend of the Balzekas Museum and The Guild, On Sunday, April 19, 2026, we will be sponsoring our annual Spring Fundraiser, “Tea and Liaudies Šokiai”. A wonderful afternoon of great food, refreshing libations, and warm Lithuanian hospitality is planned for all who attend. The festivities will be held in the Balzekas Museum’s Amber […] ...
Lino Printing Workshop
Join us for a hands-on lino printmaking event at the museum! This creative workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in exploring the art of printmaking. Date: Saturday, May 2ndTime: 1:00 – 3:00 PMLocation: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture6500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60629 During this session, participants will learn the […] ...
12 Jun 2026
The Sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM 6) [Vilnius, Lithuania]
The Sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM 6) will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from June 7-12, 2026. The Archbishop of Vilnius, the Most Reverend Gintaras Grušas, extends his personal invitation to attend. “Let’s meet at the Congress in Vilnius – the city chosen by God so that through Saint Faustina and Blessed Michael […] ...
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Acknowledgments
The Balzekas Museum gratefully acknowledges its members, private donors, and the above grantors for their support of museum programs and exhibitions.
beLONGING: Lithuanian Artists in Chicago, 1900 to Now exhibition is partly funded in part by the Terra Foundation for American Art and the Lithuanian Foundation, Inc., Illinois Arts Council, DCASE through CityArts and other contributors. See the full list here. The exhibition is included in Art Design Chicago, a Terra-Foundation-initiated citywide collaboration that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
THANK YOU – AČIŪ!
COOKING CLASS| PAID EVENT | EDUCATIONAL
Šaltibarščiai Cooking Class
Thur. April 4th, 6:00 PM
Presented by Kipras Varkala, come join us for a fun and interactive cooking class where you’ll learn how to make the traditional Lithuanian cold beet soup, Šaltibarščiai!
