Art & Design in Chicago
South Side Community Art Center
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SSCAC provided an exhibition space for African American artists who lacked representation.
From the beginning, the SSCAC has provided an exhibition space for African American artists who were often denied representation in Chicago's galleries and museums.
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Art & Design in Chicago
South Side Community Art Center
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From the beginning, the SSCAC has provided an exhibition space for African American artists who were often denied representation in Chicago's galleries and museums.
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