The Renaissance Society is an independent, non-collecting museum of contemporary art located on the campus of the University of Chicago. It is committed to supporting ambitious artistic experimentation, primarily through the commissioning of new works, and to fostering a rigorous, interdisciplinary discourse around it. In addition to the gallery program, it hosts a dynamic range of concerts, performances, lectures, screenings, and readings. The Renaissance Society turns 100 years old this year and will celebrate with a special Centennial program of exhibitions and events from September 2015 to January 2016. All of the Renaissance Society's exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.