As part of Mana Contemporary and the Monira Foundation’s Open Studios day, Pentimenti will screen 4x4: Contemporary Art in Chicago at a special pop-up cinema, followed by a post-screening Q&A with 4x4 artist and Mana Contemporary resident Jenn Freeman | Po’Chop!

Open Studios offers a unique opportunity to meet local artists, experience diverse art practices and immerse yourself in the remarkable work of Mana Contemporary’s community of artists. Explore the creative practice of 70+ Mana artists through exhibitions and studio visits; discover the unique processes behind their work throughout the entire building; and experience standout art from makers shaping Chicago’s vibrant cultural landscape! Open Studios 2026 is part of Open House Chicago, a free public festival that offers self-guided history and architecture trails throughout the city, along with talks, programming, and behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically, and culturally significant sites.

4x4: Contemporary Art in Chicago is an annual series of four short documentary films about practicing local artists, each directed by a Chicago-based filmmaker. The series profiles a diverse array of artists working in different mediums, based in distinct neighborhoods, and at varying stages of their careers. Each film is a collaborative process between the artists and filmmakers, resulting in four stylistically unique works, unified by a quintessentially Chicago sensibility.

Season 1 artists include Jenn Freeman | Po’Chop, Errol Ortiz, Deb Sokolow, and Bernard Williams, with films directed by cai thomas, Erin Babbin & Michael Sullivan, Alex Morelli, and Kevin Shaw. The series aims to capture Chicago’s rich and vibrant contemporary arts scene in a way that reflects the creativity and iconoclasm of the artists and filmmakers involved. This screening will be followed by a talkback featuring 4x4 participants and/or creators.

More information on the event at the Mana Contemporary website!