One of the most influential Residents of Hull-House was artist and arts educator, Enella Benedict. She was the founder and long-time director of the Hull-House Art School and she holds the distinction of being one of the longest serving Residents, after Jane Addams, living and working at Hull-House Settlement for nearly 50 years. Her work was intrinsic to the growth of Hull-House as an arts institution and laid the foundations for Hull-House's most important artists-in-residence and its cultural and community impact.

Benedict Gallery: Revisiting Hull-House’s Arts Educators is a continuation of the Museum’s effort into exploring art education roots in Chicago. On view are Benedict’s oil paintings and watercolors that have not been publicly exhibited since 1938.

This limited exhibition will close in early 2024.

Download the exhibit brochure here and make a reservation to visit the Museum here.

Learn more about Enella Benedict and other social reformers on the Museum blog, From the Desk of Jane Addams.