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It is often characterized by gestural brush-strokes or mark-making, and the impression of spontaneity.</p>","position":3,"hidden":false,"slug":"abstract-expressionism","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:07.077338","updated_at":"2021-02-03 20:14:42.15656","highlighted":false},{"id":"69","title":"Numismatics","body":"","position":null,"hidden":false,"slug":"numismatics","created_at":"2022-10-05 05:00:08.16736","updated_at":"2022-10-05 05:00:08.16736","highlighted":false},{"id":"3","title":"African","body":"<p>Relating to Africa or people of African descent.</p>","position":4,"hidden":false,"slug":"african","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:07.106643","updated_at":"2021-02-03 20:14:53.75225","highlighted":false},{"id":"22","title":"Eastern European","body":"<p>Eastern European art is a product of recent history. 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It is known for its ritual bronzes, beautiful ceramics, calligraphy, jades, textiles, painted landscapes, garden design, pagodas and stupas, and woodblock prints.</p>","position":8,"hidden":false,"slug":"asian","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:07.239964","updated_at":"2021-02-03 20:17:26.887326","highlighted":false},{"id":"116","title":"Italian","body":null,"position":null,"hidden":false,"slug":"italian","created_at":"2025-11-17 14:46:01.587256","updated_at":"2025-11-17 14:46:01.587256","highlighted":false},{"id":"35","title":"Installations","body":"<h3>An artistic genre of three-dimensional works that often are site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space.</h3>","position":33,"hidden":false,"slug":"installations","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:07.997492","updated_at":"2019-08-06 17:44:11.188179","highlighted":false},{"id":"47","title":"Performance","body":"<p>An art form that combines visual art with dramatic performance.</p>","position":42,"hidden":false,"slug":"performance","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.289361","updated_at":"2021-02-03 20:24:27.280712","highlighted":false},{"id":"41","title":"Modern Contemporary Masters","body":"<p>Some of the most prominent, highly influential artists, who challenged preconceptions and pushed the limits of visual art, shaping the art world of our time.</p>","position":38,"hidden":false,"slug":"modern-contemporary-masters","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.11271","updated_at":"2021-03-18 20:03:22.948807","highlighted":true},{"id":"48","title":"Photography","body":"<p>Created in accordance with the vision of the artist as a photographer, using photography as a medium to bring something to life that only lives in the artist's mind.</p>","position":45,"hidden":false,"slug":"photography","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.308666","updated_at":"2021-03-18 20:03:25.642275","highlighted":true},{"id":"39","title":"Mid-Century","body":"<p>The design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture, and urban development from roughly the 1930's to 1965.</p>","position":36,"hidden":false,"slug":"mid-century","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.07207","updated_at":"2021-02-03 20:23:56.677028","highlighted":false},{"id":"54","title":"Surrealism","body":"<p>A movement in art and literature that flourished in the early 20th-century. Surrealism aimed at expressing imaginative dreams and visions free from conscious rational control.&nbsp;</p>","position":53,"hidden":false,"slug":"surrealism","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.423285","updated_at":"2021-02-03 20:15:56.486206","highlighted":false},{"id":"43","title":"Multi-Media","body":"<p>An innovative discipline which seeks to unify a large range of art forms. 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This method contrasts with studio painting or academic rules that might create a predetermined look.</p>","position":43,"hidden":false,"slug":"plein-air","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.32447","updated_at":"2021-02-03 20:24:39.3932","highlighted":false},{"id":"60","title":"Poster / Lithography","body":"<p>Printed 2-D artwork which is designed to be affixed to a vertical surface, may consist exclusively of images, or images and text.</p>","position":44,"hidden":false,"slug":"poster-lithography","created_at":"2018-10-31 15:54:46.156314","updated_at":"2021-02-03 20:24:50.275272","highlighted":false},{"id":"51","title":"Portraits / Portraiture","body":"<h3>A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person.</h3>","position":47,"hidden":false,"slug":"portraits-portraiture","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.373545","updated_at":"2019-08-06 20:30:15.035376","highlighted":false},{"id":"65","title":"Scientific","body":"<h3>These works are often stunningly beautiful, and encourage the viewer to engage with the rich history of research and experimentation that led to the piece’s conception.</h3>","position":50,"hidden":false,"slug":"scientific","created_at":"2018-11-12 04:17:38.573569","updated_at":"2019-08-06 20:32:34.363606","highlighted":false},{"id":"56","title":"Western (The American West)","body":"<h3>The Art of the American West is defined by geographical subject, consists of historic and contemporary works of art which focus on varying expressions of individuals, landscapes, ideals, and myths of the American West.</h3>","position":54,"hidden":false,"slug":"western","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.46552","updated_at":"2019-08-06 20:40:13.778238","highlighted":false},{"id":"40","title":"Minimalism","body":"<h3>Borrowed from Wikipedia: In visual arts, music, and other mediums, minimalism is an art movement that began in post–World War II Western art, most strongly with American visual arts in the 1960s and early 1970s. Prominent artists associated with minimalism include Donald Judd, Agnes Martin, Dan Flavin, Robert Morris, Anne Truitt, and Frank Stella. It derives from the reductive aspects of modernism and is often interpreted as a reaction against abstract expressionism and a bridge to postminimal art practices.</h3>","position":37,"hidden":false,"slug":"minimalism","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.091367","updated_at":"2019-08-06 19:43:29.34215","highlighted":false},{"id":"36","title":"Functional Art - Jewelry / Fashion","body":"<h3>Occupying the space between fine art and the everyday, functional art refers to aesthetic objects that serve utilitarian purposes. 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Until the mid-19th century it was primarily concerned with representational and Classical modes of production. After the mid-19th century modern, abstract and conceptual forms gained favor.</p>","position":55,"hidden":false,"slug":"western-european","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.47992","updated_at":"2021-02-03 20:15:48.814908","highlighted":false},{"id":"72","title":"Comics","body":"","position":null,"hidden":false,"slug":"comics","created_at":"2022-10-05 05:00:34.312943","updated_at":"2022-10-05 05:00:34.312943","highlighted":false},{"id":"75","title":"Large Scale (over 6')","body":"","position":null,"hidden":false,"slug":"large-scale-over-6","created_at":"2022-10-13 17:36:32.026701","updated_at":"2022-10-13 17:36:32.026701","highlighted":false},{"id":"53","title":"Pop / Street Art / Graffiti","body":"<p>Visual art created in public locations, usually unsanctioned artwork executed outside of the context of traditional art venues. Common forms and media include spray paint graffiti, stencil graffiti, poster art, sticker art, street installations, and sculpture.</p>","position":46,"hidden":false,"slug":"street-art","created_at":"2018-10-22 18:28:08.409945","updated_at":"2021-02-03 20:25:03.028203","highlighted":false},{"id":"117","title":"Indigenous & Native","body":null,"position":null,"hidden":false,"slug":"indigenous-native","created_at":"2025-11-17 14:46:01.587256","updated_at":"2025-11-17 14:46:01.587256","highlighted":false},{"id":"118","title":"Chicago Imagists","body":null,"position":null,"hidden":false,"slug":"chicago-imagists","created_at":"2025-11-17 14:46:01.587256","updated_at":"2025-11-17 14:46:01.587256","highlighted":false},{"id":"119","title":"East Asian","body":null,"position":null,"hidden":false,"slug":"east-asian","created_at":"2025-11-17 14:46:01.587256","updated_at":"2025-11-17 14:46:01.587256","highlighted":false},{"id":"77","title":"Medieval / Renaissance ","body":"","position":null,"hidden":false,"slug":"medieval-renaissance","created_at":"2022-10-28 16:16:46.020704","updated_at":"2022-10-28 16:16:46.020704","highlighted":false},{"id":"79","title":"Non-Western","body":"","position":null,"hidden":false,"slug":"non-western","created_at":"2023-11-08 22:31:45.41764","updated_at":"2023-11-08 22:31:45.41764","highlighted":true},{"id":"120","title":"Southeast & South Asian","body":null,"position":null,"hidden":false,"slug":"southeast-south-asian","created_at":"2025-11-17 14:46:01.587256","updated_at":"2025-11-17 14:46:01.587256","highlighted":false},{"id":"28","title":"Folk / Outsider / Self Taught","body":"<h3>Art produced by self-taught or naïve art makers. 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In September 2021, she opened her first European venue in Paris, followed in February 2023 with a third space in Mexico City.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Since its creation, the gallery has successfully supported established and emerging artists such as Amoako Boafo, Clotilde Jiménez, Eva Jospin, Ayana V. Jackson, Zohra Opoku, and more recently, Lorraine O’Grady. Present at the most prestigious contemporary art fairs worldwide, the gallery has distinguished itself with award-winning presentations, attesting to the quality of its programming and the recognition it inspires within the art world.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The mission of Mariane Ibrahim, a Franco-Somali art dealer and gallerist, is to champion and promote the diversity of global artistic practices, with a particular focus on Africa and its diaspora. In 2016, she appeared on Artnet’s list of promising art dealers under 40. In 2022, she was included in ArtReview’s list of the 100 most influential figures in the art world today. 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Founded during the women’s movement as an alternative to the mainstream gallery system, ARC is one of the longest running art spaces of its kind in the country. As a non-profit, woman artist-run cooperative, ARC continues its feminist tradition by providing exhibition opportunities for professional and emerging artists working in all media based on excellence of artwork, without discrimination toward ethnicity, race, gender, age, class, religious, sexual or political orientation.</p><p><br></p><p>Image: ARC Gallery, 2022.&nbsp;Image by Nathan Keay</p>","location":"1463 W. Chicago Ave. \r\nChicago, IL 60642","display_location":"1463 W. 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Through community-based events, classes and exhibitions, EAC helps expand its mission to provide accessible arts education and arts enrichment experiences to the community and the surrounding areas.</p><p><br></p><p>The Evanston Art Center’s galleries exhibit contemporary artwork by emerging and established artists, and are free and open to the public seven days a week. Exhibition programming includes publications, artist talks, interviews with curators, opening receptions, In Focus lectures and docent led tours for groups (please call to schedule a tour) at no charge to the public.</p><p><br></p><p>The Evanston Art Center’s in-person and online art courses have something for everyone and every schedule. Subjects include: painting, drawing, sculpting, jewelry, bookbinding, and much more! 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Process and materials play a large role with most of the artists represented, who work in a wide range of contemporary styles, subjects, and media. The gallery offers a full range of services, including installation, painting restoration and conservation, framing consultation, and corporate curating.</p><p><br></p><p>Receptions are typically held on the 1st Friday of every other month: January, March, May, July, Sept, Nov. Visit our website and sign–up for our mailing list to receive news about upcoming exhibitions.</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Misha Goro, <em>Van Buren and Wabash</em>,&nbsp;oil on aluminum, 36” x 36”</p>","location":"704 N. Wells Chicago, IL 60654","display_location":"704 N. 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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.</p><p><br></p><p>Our artists and inventory can be viewed online: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://artwork.chicagoartsource.com/artists/\" target=\"_blank\">artwork.chicagoartsource.com/artists/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Opening receptions are generally held on the first night of an exhibition from 5–7pm.</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Installation view of&nbsp;summer 2025 show</p>","location":"1871 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60614","display_location":"1871 N. 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PATRON is founded on the defining characteristics of a patron of the arts: a person chosen, named or honored as a special guardian, protector or supporter. With this foundation set as a cornerstone, the gallery hopes to help open new avenues for audiences to engage with and find access to contemporary art.</p><p><br></p><p>Member Art&nbsp;Dealers Association&nbsp;of America (ADAA).</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Ian Vecchiotti&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","location":"1612 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622","display_location":"1612 W. 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Since 2004, CSI has been&nbsp;championing sculptors and the creation of sculpture, with local and regional exhibitions,&nbsp;large-scale public art, and educational&nbsp;outreach.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>2026 CSI Exhibits:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>12th Year of Sculpture in the Parks and The Chicago Tree Project in collaboration with the Chicago Park District</li><li>Outdoor Exhibitions at Big Marsh Park, Miller Beach, Evanston and more</li><li>Indoor Exhibitions at Indiana University (Kokomo Art Gallery), Leslie Wolfe Gallery, Chicago and more.</li><li>Ongoing exhibitions of artwork by CSI members and AALANA-BIPOC fellowship recipients at CSI Projet Space</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>We offer a broad range of programs for our members and for the public that include:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>+ <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.chicagosculpture.org/sculpture-in-the-parks\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sculpture in the Parks:</strong></a><strong> </strong>20 large- scale sculptures by CSI members in 20 different parks throughout Chicagoland in collaboration with the Chicago Park District</p><p><br></p><p>+ <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.chicagosculpture.org/exhibitions-events\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Project Space Group</strong> <strong>Exhibitions:</strong></a><strong> </strong>Juried CSI member&nbsp;exhibitions at CSI Project Space, Evanston Art Center, Koehnline Museum of Art, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, the Beverly Arts Center, Epiphany Center for the Arts, among others.</p><p><br></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\">• Little, but BOLD!&nbsp;– Holiday Group Show: December 13, 2025 – January 30, 2026</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\">• AALANA-BIPOC Fellowship Exhibit: March 6 – 27, 2026</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\">• Whispers from the unfamiliar – CSI Group Exhibit: May 16 – June 18, 2026</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\">• Abstract Expressionism&nbsp;– CSI Summer Group Exhibit: July 18 – September 11, 2026</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\">• By Degree V&nbsp;– Emerging Artists: September 26 – October 23, 2026</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\">• Artist Spotlight&nbsp;– CSI Members: October 30 – November 30, 2026</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\">• Little, but BOLD!&nbsp;– Holiday Group Show: December 12, 2026 – January 29, 2027</span></p><p><br></p><p>+ <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.chicagosculpture.org/csi-project-space\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Educational Outreach with Project Space:</strong></a> Experimental art space for CSI emerging artists and community outreach programs like free public art making workshops for youth, adults and seniors</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>We believe in creating community through sculpture. </strong>Become a member and exhibit your work, Support us with a Donation, or Learn more about upcoming events and workshops at <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://chicagosculpture.org\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>chicagosculpture.org</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Image<span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\">: (left)&nbsp;Healing HeArts&nbsp;by Michael Alfano at Berger Park;&nbsp;(left) “Pyx” by&nbsp;John Upchurch</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1763092937/dcc5itadzifpvahau7fh.jpg\"></p>","location":"1912 N. 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","body":"<p>Established by Kimberly Oliva in 2016, Oliva Gallery brings to Chicago provocative emerging and mid-career contemporary artists.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to the gallery’s ongoing exhibition programming, Oliva Gallery regularly participates in national art fairs, including <span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\">Door County Contemporary Art in Wisconsin and Design Round Top in Texas.</span></p>","location":"3816 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647","display_location":"3816 W. 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All programming is built around the belief that meaningful encounters with original art can open a window to learning and help us better understand ourselves and the world around us.</p><p><br></p><p>We have three areas of programming:</p><p>• <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.artencounter.org/about-public-and-member-programs\" target=\"_blank\">PUBLIC AND MEMBER PROGRAMS</a></p><p>Interactive art tours and exclusive visits to local artists’ studios, galleries, private collections, and special exhibitions in the Chicago area, plus domestic and international <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.artencounter.org/art-encounter-travel\" target=\"_blank\">art travel</a>. Programs are open to the public, and members of Art Encounter receive discounts and special access, as well as other benefits throughout the year.&nbsp;</p><p>• <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.artencounter.org/community-outreach\" target=\"_blank\">OUTREACH PROGRAMS</a></p><p>Hands-on educational programs and creative art workshops for public school students, residents of assisted living facilities, and adults with disabilities throughout the Chicago area with fewer resources or access to arts engagement.&nbsp;</p><p>• <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.artencounter.org/about-murals\" target=\"_blank\">EVANSTON MURAL ARTS PROGRAM</a></p><p>Our local public art initiative, bringing world-class murals to the Evanston area and beyond.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We welcome you to learn more about our upcoming programs for the public and more at <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.artencounter.org/\" target=\"_blank\">artencounter.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>The cohesive thread between all our programs is the <em>art encounter</em>: an engaging, inclusive approach to learning rooted in the power of bringing people together through art.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Photo by Alyce Henson;&nbsp;artwork by Kelly Sinnapah Mary at the DePaul Art Museum</p>","location":"927 Noyes St. Studio 222, Evanston, IL 60201","display_location":"927 Noyes St. Studio 222, Evanston, IL 60201","slug":"art-encounter","latitude":"42.059002","longitude":"-87.684693","contact":"","state":"published","created_at":"2022-06-29 21:04:37.457504","updated_at":"2025-11-12 20:36:20.42","sub_district_id":"25","promoted_at":"2022-06-29T21:04:37.265Z","optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1736026866/q77tpaddqtpboodiiukb.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Fine Prints & Painting – Contemporary, Large Scale (over 6'), Sculpture, Emerging, Abstraction"},{"id":"1218","name":"East Erie Gallery","organization_type_id":"1","district_id":"4","telephone":"+1","website":"https://www.easteriegallery.com","email":"easteriegallery@gmail.com","hours":"Please visit our website for hours and days of operation","body":"<p>Intimate East Erie Gallery established in 2022, specializes in legacy art from local and regional, contemporary artists, in a variety of mediums (oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolor, graphite, clay, mixed media) and styles (abstract and representational paintings, drawings, collage and ceramics). NO AI (Artificial Ingredients or Intelligence!).</p><p><br></p><p>Our desire is to connect patrons and art lovers with original work, to add too or start their own collection, within an in-person experience.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We are located in the Streeterville neighborhood, steps away from Michigan Ave., and housed in the newly land-marked, Erie Street Row Building, built in 1877.</p><p><br></p><p>Exhibitions and events throughout the year. Visit our website for details.</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Gallery Front Room Entrance</p>","location":"161 East Erie, Chicago, IL 60611","display_location":"161 East Erie Suite 101, Chicago, IL 60611","slug":"east-erie-gallery","latitude":"41.893960","longitude":"-87.623154","contact":"","state":"published","created_at":"2023-10-10 21:44:11.011308","updated_at":"2025-11-17 06:37:10.077","sub_district_id":"19","promoted_at":null,"optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1763361407/ezxtx1j87rbxofbfojud.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Abstraction, Prints and Drawings, Works on Paper, Portraits / Portraiture, Figurative, Ceramics"},{"id":"1221","name":"Vivid Art Gallery","organization_type_id":"1","district_id":"6","telephone":"+12245055961","website":"http://www.vividartgallery.net","email":"cynthiaburr@vividartgallery.net","hours":"W–Sa 11-5 and by appt.","body":"<p>Vivid Art Gallery showcases fine art in the Hubbard Woods Design District of Winnetka. We feature primarily paintings, works on paper, photography and ceramics from emerging and established artists. Our focus is on local and Midwest artists. Vivid presents a new exhibit each month, with First Friday openings.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We provide a warm, welcoming, non-intimidating atmosphere where both new and experienced collectors can feel comfortable asking questions, pricing is transparent, and browsing is encouraged.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Vivid is a full-service gallery, offering art consultation as well as delivery, framing and installation.</p><p><br></p><p>First Friday openings 5-7pm (Second Friday in July)&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Gallery view</p>","location":"895 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093\r\n","display_location":"895 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093\r\n","slug":"vivid-art-gallery","latitude":"42.115933","longitude":"-87.742762","contact":"Cynthia Burr","state":"published","created_at":"2023-10-27 15:42:04.697703","updated_at":"2026-03-19 22:19:02.325","sub_district_id":"9","promoted_at":"2023-10-27T15:42:04.518Z","optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1763189407/zvb3iaxjrhuc4tolim8o.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Modernism, Landscape, Figurative, Abstraction, Photography"},{"id":"1243","name":"Kim Storage Gallery","organization_type_id":"1","district_id":"9","telephone":"+14142319304","website":"https://kimstoragegallery.com","email":"kim@kimstoragegallery.com","hours":"Tu–F 11–5; Sa 11–4; Su/M by appt.","body":"<p>Located in the heart of Milwaukee, the Kim Storage Gallery is a vibrant space celebrating the creativity of Wisconsin and beyond. This gallery features a diverse mix of museum-quality artwork, ranging from innovative pieces by emerging local talents to esteemed works by established artists. It’s a dynamic hub where art enthusiasts can explore the evolving landscape of contemporary art in an inviting and accessible environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jan 2–Feb 14: </strong>Susan Hall. Opening Jan 16, 5–8pm</p><p><strong>Feb 27–Apr 10: </strong>Gabrielle Marie Stone. Opening Feb 27, 5-8pm</p><p><strong>Apr 17–May 30: </strong>Katherine Steichen Rosing. Opening: Apr 17, 5-8pm</p><p><strong>Jul 10–Aug 15: </strong><em>Color Play. </em>Opening: July 17, 5-8pm</p><p><strong>Aug 21–Sept 26: </strong>Tim Anderson. Opening: Aug 21, 5-8pm</p><p><strong>Oct 2–Nov 7: </strong>Hector Acuna &amp; Andy Paczos<strong>. </strong>Opening: Oct 16, 5-8pm</p><p><strong>Nov 13–Dec 19: </strong>Doug Fath. 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We also provide consultative services to assist new and established collectors in the acquisition of artwork, framing and installation.</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring works by: Pablo Picasso, Joan Mitchell, Ellsworth Kelly, Sam Francis, Georges Braque, Pat Steir, Richard Diebenkorn, Grace Hartigan, Jean Arp,&nbsp;Robert Mangold, Joan Miro, Henry Moore, Sonia Delaunay, Alex Katz</p><p><br></p><p>We welcome clients in Chicago by appointment.</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Sam Francis,&nbsp;“The Upper Yellow,” 1960,&nbsp;27.5 × 35 inches</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Member of the International Fine Prints and Drawings Association (IFPDA)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><img src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1762908891/h3l7odymg49wxicn6z4s.png\"></p>","location":"73 E. Elm, Chicago, IL 60611","display_location":"73 E. 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Our mission is to foster art at the forefront of contemporary culture. In addition to our exhibition program, we regularly host artist talks, screenings and other public events that fuel crucial dialogue about contemporary art.</p><p><br></p><p>Image: <span style=\"color: rgb(29, 29, 29);\">Jonathan Worcester, installation view,</span><em style=\"color: rgb(29, 29, 29);\">&nbsp;Dead Reckoning</em><span style=\"color: rgb(29, 29, 29);\">, 2025&nbsp;photo credit: Holly Murkerson</span></p>","location":"3252 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60647","display_location":"3252 W. 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In all of our projects we respect the timeless processes of printmaking, using only the finest papers and inks, while maintaining a spirit of curiosity and experimentation.</p><p><br></p><p>Founded in 2000, Manneken Press is recognized as a premier independent fine art press working with regional, national and international contemporary artists.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Artists represented:</p><p>Carlos Andrade, Mel Cook, Cathy Crawford, Brian Cypher, Jack Davidson, Rupert Deese, LJ Douglas, Rhea Edge, Edie Fake, Peter Feldstein, Betty Friedman, Jonathan Higgins, Catherine Howe, Richard Hull, Mary Judge, Gary Justis, Jason Karolak, Ted Kincaid, Anna Kunz, Judy Ledgerwood, Claire Lieberman, Matt Magee, Jane McNichol, Jill Moser, Brian Novatny, Tom Orr, Kate Petley, Justin Quinn, Nick Satinover, Erika Shiba, Jay Shinn, Sarah Smelser, Philip Van Keuren, Joan Winter, Brenda Zappitell.</p><p><br></p><p>You may purchase artwork directly via our <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.artsy.net/partner/manneken-press\" target=\"_blank\">Artsy page</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Manneken Press’s booth at the 2025 IFPDA Print Fair with prints by (L to R) Edie Fake, Judy Ledgerwood, Catherine Howe and Rupert Deese</p>","location":"1106 Bell St. Bloomington, IL 61701","display_location":"1106 Bell St. Bloomington, IL 61701","slug":"manneken-press","latitude":"0.000000","longitude":"0.000000","contact":"Jonathan Higgins ","state":"published","created_at":"2025-01-05 00:32:56.724","updated_at":"2025-11-12 16:43:55.801","sub_district_id":"33","promoted_at":"2024-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1762965820/tjeyftky7yhmhzhmymb1.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Fine Prints & Painting – Contemporary, Abstraction, Prints and Drawings, Printmaking, Works on Paper, Minimalism"},{"id":"1840","name":"Judy Ferrara Gallery","organization_type_id":"1","district_id":"8","telephone":"+12697569338","website":"https://judyferraragallery.com","email":"judy@judyferraragallery.com","hours":"Th–M 11–5","body":"<p>Discover the art you’ll live with and love. 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