From WGN January 28, 2020 Gaynor Hall Harris Artist John Preus Smart Museum 2019 Interpreter in Residence and Artist John Preus was featured in WGN, discussing his Keller Center art installation which uses reclaimed objects from closed Chicago Public Schools. "A lot of what I've been interested in is how materials hold history, psychology and the ways in which who we are and what we think about and what we care about is embedded in stuff," Preus said. Full coverage available at WGN. Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States