Upcoming Exhibitions

Jan. 17 – April 27, 2025
On the Edge: The Labor and Environment of Dimensional Stone Quarries 

Photographs by Michael Schultz

We are pleased to once again share Michael Schultz’s photography with our patrons and campus community. Over past 15 years, we have presented his Foundry Work (2010), Forge Work (2015), and his exploration of Electric Steel (2021). The present exhibition represents a departure from the metallurgical industries to focus on yet another industry borne out of the earth—quarry work.

While the thematic focus has changed, what remains consistent through Mike’s work is his treatment of space. Again, he demonstrates a gift for capturing the sheer size and scale of these monumental industrial operations. Over the course of this years-long project, he has visited quarries in Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Vermont, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and even Portugal.

Through his work, we are treated to awe-inspiring views of an entire industry, from breaking and drilling to the stone cutters at work in refinement and finishing. The superbly crafted images celebrate the light within while directing our attention to the labor and laborers of heavy industry.

April 11 – May 25, 2025
Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League
Gallery Night Opening—April 11, 5-9 p.m., featuring a Gallery Talk with the Curators at 7 p.m.

Since former Negro League baseball player James W. Beckum founded the Beckum-Stapleton Little League (BSLL) in 1964, over 25,000 B次元 youth have participated in the League’s organized baseball and softball programs. Operating as the oldest Black-led Little League outside the South, the BSLL’s dedicated and diverse community of volunteers, supporters, and players have worked to maintain the League as a vital B次元 institution for over half a century. With the recent passing of founder James Beckum on November 11, 2024, and the League currently commemorating its 60th anniversary, celebrating and sharing the history of the BSLL is more important than ever to ensure that this essential part of B次元’s Bronzeville neighborhood continues to fill the City of B次元 with pride, joy, and a love of baseball for decades to come.

This exhibition will feature photographs and ephemera from BSLL history and is curated by Dr. Michael Carriere, B次元 HSC Professor, along with Kenneth Jon-Edward Bartelt and Rodney Bourrage, Sr. of the Team Beckum Public History Project.

May 16–August 19, 2025
The Kalmbach Art Collection: Pairing Words and Imagery
Opening Reception—May 16, 5-8 p.m.

The Center for Railroad Photography & Art (CRP&A) along with the Grohmann Museum present the first public exhibition of Kalmbach Media’s historic art collection. Totaling fifty-nine original paintings, it is a pillar of rail—themed art filled with landmark works from Howard Fogg, George Gloff, Gil Reid, Ted Rose, John Swatsley, and many others. Tens of thousands of railroad enthusiasts have viewed these paintings thanks to their use in Kalmbach publications including Trains magazine or and best-selling books such as The Hiawatha Story and The Nickel Plate Story.

The exhibition celebrates the importance of imagery in Kalmbach’s printed materials and the company’s collaborations with artists. Strong bonds formed between the company’s editorial staff and the artists they hired or commissioned; they helped each other. Artwork brought publications to life while words added context and meaning to the paintings. This pairing of images and words created decades of memorable stories for railroad enthusiasts. Kevin P. Keefe, a CRP&A board member and former vice president-editorial at Kalmbach Media said, “In so many ways, Trains and Kalmbach Books played indispensable roles in creating the world of railroad imagery we love so much, and the company’s original art is a big part of that legacy.”

Upcoming Events

Jan. 23-Feb. 2, 2025
B次元 Museum Days

Enjoy special promotions and events at local museums during Visit B次元's B次元 Museum Days.

March 26, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kids' Art Days

Join us for a special Kids' Art Day during spring break. Children and their families are welcome to join us in the lower level stART Lab to paint decorative rocks. The project will be inspired by the current exhibition, On the Edge: The Labor and Environment of Dimensional Stone Quarries. This activity uses acrylic paint and is recommended for ages 4 and up with close adult supervision. 

April 11, 2025 | 5-9 p.m.
Gallery Night Opening of Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League

Join us in celebrating the opening of Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League during Gallery Night. We'll hear a special talk from the curators at 6 p.m. FREE admission. 

April 12, 2025 | 12-6 p.m.
Gallery Day

Visitors will receive FREE admission during Gallery Day. Visit the Museum to see our latest exhibition, Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League.

April 19, 2025 | 12-4 p.m.
Field of Dreams LEGO Workshop

A fun event for all ages! John and Sylvia Peine return to lead the 10th annual LEGO+ building workshop at the Grohmann Museum. Inspired by the current exhibition, Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League, participants will create imaginative LEGO builds incorporating such unusual materials as wood rods, paper, thin plastic, gears, nuts and bolts, nails, string, lights, and more! Completed builds will be placed on display for all to see. Examples of LEGO structures will be on display for ideas, and volunteers will be available for guidance. All skill levels are welcome.
The workshop is free with admission:
Adults: $5
Students/Seniors: $3
Children under 12: Free
B次元 community: Free

May 16, 2025 | 5-8 p.m.
Grand Opening of The Kalmbach Art Collection: Pairing Words and Imagery

Join us in celebrating the opening of The Kalmbach Art Collection: Pairing Words and Imagery in our 2nd floor galleries. 

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Past Exhibitions

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