# DePaul Art Museum Closes Its Doors

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Podcast: [Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314)
Published: 2026-06-26T10:47:50+00:00
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DePaul’s beloved art museum has closed to the public amid financial strain, sparking outcry from students and artists who saw it as a vital cultural hub. Though the doors are shut, the collection of nearly 4,000 artworks remains intact and accessible online, with director Laura-Caroline de Lara pledging to preserve it. The university’s decision, made without broad consultation, has left Chicago’s art community reeling — especially emerging voices who found a home there. Despite the museum’s small budget, its impact was outsized, and now, the hope is that Chicagoans rally to keep academic art spaces alive. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d0595a41f29a9597

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