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In June, when we debuted the first official portrait of President and Mrs. Obama at the Obama Presidential Center Museum, the world went wild for the story of how Michelle Obama had long hoped to collaborate with renowned artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, and how deeply the experience moved Crosby.

Somewhere a kid is growing up into the future we're building. Let's make it full of hope.

You never know who you’re going to see at the Obama Presidential Center.

Guess who we spotted on campus today?

Tafari’s Kitchen honors Chef Tafari Campbell’s warmth, creativity, and care – from the food and spirit of the space to a portrait painted by artist Kate Capshaw.

Each one of us has a role to play in our shared story of progress, and this summer we’re asking you to tell yours in our “You Are America” celebration. For Tamika Catchings — who celebrates her birthday today —that means working to make America more full of opportunity for young people.

There’s nothing like a choir to get you fired up! Michelle and I enjoyed this beautiful performance from the Uniting Voices Chicago during the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

A month ago, we opened the Obama Presidential Center and it’s been great seeing folks from all over Chicago and the world make this campus their own.

The second conversation at the Silver Room Symposium explored how artists preserve democracy by protecting culture, expanding representation, and creating spaces where communities can see themselves reflected.

Yesterday, we welcomed cultural leaders, artists, historians, and neighbors to the Obama Presidential Center for the Silver Room Symposium, an afternoon of reflection, connection, and conversation about the role archives, art, and changemaking play in preserving democracy.

Chicago at the epicenter of the world? We're ready! Obama Administration alum and Chicago native Vincent Casillas talks about how he can’t wait for the community to make the Obama Presidential Center their own.

Recently, Michelle Obama reflected on these singular White House moments, and shared how the miniatures make her feel today.

Congratulations to Obama Foundation staffer Vanessa Beene on her beautiful engagement at Jackson Park! We love your celebration photos at the Obama Presidential Center.