South Side Weekly: Best Arts Center with a Revolutionary Past: Epiphany Center for the Arts — Pilsen
South Side Weekly • Published September 25, 2025
South Side Weekly recognizes Epiphany Center for the Arts as the “Best Arts Center with a Revolutionary Past” in Pilsen.
The article connects the building’s history as the Church of the Epiphany to Chicago’s activist legacy, including its role as a gathering place for the Black Panther Party and the community organizing connected to Fred Hampton and the Rainbow Coalition.
The feature also highlights Kimberly Rachal and David Chase’s restoration of the landmark church into Epiphany Center for the Arts, framing the venue as a space where history, preservation, performance, visual art and community remain closely connected.
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About Epiphany Center for the Arts
Conceived with the vision to return Epiphany to a place for people to congregate, the shuttered, historic Church of the Epiphany has been preserved and adapted into the Epiphany Center for the Arts, an iconic cultural hub “For the Good of Art, Entertainment and Events.” Thoughtfully designed, the exemplary 42,000-square-foot campus located on the artsy edge of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood boasts three distinct venues (Epiphany Hall, The Sanctuary and The Chase House) and a stunning array of amenities. The campus also features eight galleries that serve as a platform for a diverse selection of artists from Chicago and beyond. Epiphany’s exhibitions showcase the work of women, the LGBTQIA community, artists of color, and the disability culture. Epiphany’s top priority is to curate programming that is inclusive, while providing a place where established artists can collaborate with emerging ones. Epiphany’s programming serves to unite community and artists alike while “Bringing Chicago Together.” Visit www.epiphanychi.com to learn more.
