Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, gallery 1871 is a contemporary fine art gallery representing over 70 artists both emerging and established.
Gallery 1871 offers a diverse collection of artwork, knowledgeable staff and welcoming environment for both first-time buyers and seasoned collectors. The gallery has cultivated relationships with a wide range of artists who work in varied media and scale, enabling its staff to help clients find that perfect piece through a vast inventory, special commissions, rotating gallery exhibitions and first-class sourcing. Gallery 1871 mounts six themed exhibitions each year and is open to the public five days a week.
Our artists and inventory can be viewed online: artwork.chicagoartsource.com/artists/
Opening receptions are generally held on the first night of an exhibition from 5–7pm.
Image: Installation view of summer 2025 show
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Both artists will be in attendance and we hope you'll join us for an evening of arresting art, engaging conversation and light refreshments!
Force of Nature will be on view through September 6th.
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