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the business of art.

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OUR MISSION

Little Black Pearl cultivates belonging and opportunity by preparing youth, adults, and leaders to build creative, cultural, and economic power through art, design, food, and leadership development. We operate as an intentional third space where community, healing, and innovation come together to transform lives and strengthen the creative industry.

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Engage with Creativity, Culture, and Community

What’s Happening

From performances and workshops to dinners and community conversations, our events bring people together around creativity, culture, and care.

Our Programs

Little Black Pearl’s programming offers creative learning experiences for youth and adults that foster artistic growth, community connection, and lifelong curiosity.

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Host Your Event

Little Black Pearl offers flexible, light-filled spaces for celebrations, conferences, performances, and retreats rooted in creativity and care.

Donate

Little Black Pearl invites you to get involved and brighten the future of inner-city youth and creative leaders by creating a space where creativity, culture, education, and community come together to change lives.

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The Hunt at the University of Chicago Unites Culture and Community in a Space Centered on Connection, Belonging, and the Arts

CHICAGO, IL — Monday, September 21, 2026 — The Hunt at Logan reimagines campus hospitality by bringing together nutritious food, art and community. Opening September 22nd at The University of Chicago’s Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, it creates a welcoming destination where students, faculty, staff, and the broader community can gather, connect and discover the life and legacy of acclaimed Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt.

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The Hunt’s menu is vibrant and casual, with signature sandwiches, all-day breakfast, house-made baked goods and sauces prepared from scratch. Created by renowned vocalist and culinary artist Lizz Wright, the menu reflects a soulful, nourishing approach to everyday dining, with dishes designed to feel both comforting and considered. Highlights include The Sculpture (blackened chicken thigh, smoked Gouda, pickled red onion, charred red pepper relish, garlic aioli, brioche bun), BBQ Jerk Salmon Burger (house-made salmon patty, BBQ jerk glaze, mixed greens, pickled red onion, tomato, cucumbers, lemon garlic aioli, brioche bun), and The Woodlawn (grilled beef patty with white cheddar, turkey bacon, pickled onion, tomato, whole grain mustard and mayonnaise on a toasted pretzel bun), alongside Signature Juices & Smoothies such as Green Glory, Moses, Joy, Red C, Front Porch, Jade, and Sol Fuel. Together, the food and beverage experience is intended to make The Hunt as compelling a destination for a meal or coffee as it is for art, culture and connection.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is how we sustain the work.
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BRAND PROMISE

When you enter Little Black Pearl, you don’t just attend a program — you become part of a creative ecosystem where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your potential has pathways.

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VISION

We envision communities where creativity is recognized as essential infrastructure — where every person has the space, tools, relationships, and confidence to shape their future, contribute their voice, and participate in an inclusive creative economy.

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