As part of its wide-ranging education programs, the MCA presents public conversations, lectures, and panels that explore the visual and intellectual complexities of contemporary art and design and their connection to culture and history. Using the MCA's exhibitions, performances and collections as a point of departure, these stimulating programs put audiences in direct contact with today's most innovative artists, curators, designers, and scholars.

You may reserve talks or discussions tickets in person at the MCA Box Office, online, or by calling 312.397.4010. Space is limited. If a talk or discussion is fully reserved, we will start a waiting list one hour before the program. The MCA is wheelchair accessible. Assisted-listening devices are available with advance notice. For more information about the registration process, please visit the Registration and Policies page or call 312.397.4010.

Season support for the MCA lecture and conversation series is generously provided by The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund.

Support for MCA lectures has been provided in part by Blanche Koffler, Altheimer & Gray, Aon Corporation, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Harris, Ione Kanne, Renee Logan, Leah and Ralph Wanger, Lenore Wexler, Ellen Stone Belic, James H. Stone, and Cynthia Raskin.

Accommodations are provided in part by The Seneca Hotel and Suites.