Demolition began in June 1999 and construction is expected to be completed in June 2000. Upon completion, the Block Museum will have a number of gallery spaces so patrons can view multiple exhibitions. There are also plans to create a film series and present electronic exhibitions and to continue the on-going public lectures. Each screening will be followed by a discussion between filmmakers and the audience. Parking is available at the Evanston Public Library.
Admission is free.
The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Admission is free. The Dittmar Memorial Gallery opened in 1972 to enhance the mission of Northwestern University by utilizing visual art as a vehicle for transmitting culture and knowledge. The gallery currently places emphasis on ethnic cultural art, art by emerging artists, art by or about women, artwork by Northwestern undergraduate and graduate art students and traveling art shows. The exhibitions by talented undergraduate art students will represent the various techniques and issues investigated within all areas of the department.